Creating a Culture of Innovation and Learning with e-Portfolios and Performance Assessment National...

Creating a Culture of Innovation and Learning with e-Portfolios and Performance Assessment

National Conference on Student AssessmentOrlando, FL

June 19-22, 2011

Cynthia AjemianIB Coordinator and Instructional Leader, Downingtown Area

Public Schools

Larry Mussoline, Ph.D.Superintendent, Downingtown Area Public Schools

Stasia PetersDirector of Integration & Assessment, Southeastern RVTHS

Dara Wexler, Ph.D.Education Solutions Specialist

Relevant, notable uses of TaskStream include the following: Teacher preparation programs Western Governors University (competency-based education) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Teacher Performance Assessment Consortium

Over a decade of experience providing Web-based technology and supporting services for managing portfolio-based performance assessments

Larry Mussoline, Ph.D.Superintendent

Cynthia AjemianIB Coordinator and Instructional Leader

Downingtown Area School DistrictTHE DOWNINGTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DISTRICT OF 12,400 STUDENTS LOCATED IN CHESTER COUNTY, THE 11TH LARGEST SCHOOL

DISTRICT IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.

Downingtown

We believe in… In the fact that effort creates intelligence.Inquiry/Project Based approach to instruction.Relevant activities to engage students- internships, externships, and college courses.Technology as a tool that will accelerate student learning.Teamwork and collaboration as hallmarks of instruction.Real problem solving is essential to learning.Preparing students to be successful in post-high school education in STEM related fields – A National Call.Creating a 21st Century Learning Environment.

Philosophy and Vision

STEM Academy Initiatives

International Baccalaureate curriculum Authentic learning and assessment Portfolio-based assessments Collaborative development of rubrics Project-based Setting expectations for students Rich feedback for improvement

One-to-One Laptop Initiative with no textbooks Every student receives a laptop

Complete Wireless Environment Cutting edge technology- many companies want to

partner with the Academy Moodle- all classes will have an online component

(virditional) Assessment that allows for quick feedback, on-line

access, and can be quickly modified – TaskStream

Technology Rich Environment

Assessment Student formative assessments

» Anytime, anywhere (in school and remotely)» Project-based instruction

Summative Assessment» Benchmarks» Actionable data

Shared Rubrics» Standardize and set expectations» Performance reporting based on rubric criteria

Authentic Assessment

Project-based Instruction

Project-based Instruction

Collect Student Work

Identify artifacts to

collect

Identify artifacts to

collect

Provide directions and guidance

Provide directions and guidance

Define evaluation

method - rubric

Define evaluation

method - rubric

Enable students to submit work in various

formats

Enable students to submit work in various

formats

Score Work

Manage Activity and Progress

Formative Assessment

Rubric Data and Summative Assessment

Lessons Learned

Think through time and process Be realistic Use the reporting data to make improvements

Benefits and Next Steps

Ability to include multiple evaluators Rubric development Pedagogical supports and professional

development Real-time reporting

Authentic learning and assessment Portfolio-based assessments Alignment to vocational frameworks Summative assessment at the course-level Formative assessment over 4-years Showcasing of work

Stasia PetersDirector of Integration & Assessment

Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School (SRVTHS)

Located 30 miles south of Boston, 1500 students in grades 9-14, from 8 towns and the city of Brockton, MA

Mission and PhilosophyThe mission of the Southeastern Regional School District is to transform students into lifelong learners.Organized around four core philosophies

» Mastery of Foundation Skills» Development of Interpersonal Skills» Proactive Student Engagement» Commitment to Stretch Learning Initiatives

20 Career Majors within 5 Innovative “Centers”Health & Public Services

Emerging Technologies

Building Technologies

Design & Visual Transportation & Metal Tech

Cosmetology Environmental Tech Cabinetmaking Graphic Arts Collision

Culinary Arts Electronics Construction Technology

Design & Visual Communications

Automotive Technology

Health Services • Criminal Justice Electrical Technology • Art & Photography

Machine Tech

Business & Marketing

• CAD HVAC/R • Performing Arts Metal Fabrication

Administrative Assistant

• Information Technology

Plumbing • Web Design

Grade-level Portfolio Checklists

SERSDPortfolio Pyramid

Customizable Templates to Support the Process

Project Driven Across Multiple Competencies

Project Driven across multiple competencies

Competency bank for Learning Standard 2.B from Strand 2 of the

Cosmetology Framework

Competency bank for Learning Standard 2.B from Strand 2 of the

Cosmetology Framework

Lesson Planning

Lesson Standards, Tasks, Assessments

Lesson Sequence, Differentiation, Resources

Engage Students in Demonstrating Learning (culminating portfolio image created from guiding templates)

9th grade 10th grade Work Experiences

Benefits of Using TaskStream and Next Steps Scalability - Manage large numbers of students

Multiple evaluators to see student portfolios (e.g., like that shop teacher, guidance teacher, etc. can comment on portfolio – teams of 5 looking at portfolio)

Massachusetts Vocational & Academic Curricula Frameworks alignment and testimony for all students for 100% of their time –on-learning

Customizable templates

Rubrics Lesson plans Additional Learning Standards and Competencies

Project-based progression and assessments Standards-based grading Increased articulation opportunities with post-secondary institutions

Questions?Please feel free to contact us:

Cynthia AjemiaIB Coordinator and Instructional Leader, Downingtown Area Public Schools

cajemian@dasd.org

Larry Mussoline, Ph.D.Superintendent, Downingtown Area Public Schools

lmussoline@dasd.org

Stasia PetersDirector of Integration & Assessment, Southeastern RVTHS

sepeters@sersd.org

Dara Wexler, Ph.D.Education Solutions Specialist, TaskStream

dwexler@taskstream.com

For additional information about TaskStream or to schedule a live demonstration to learn how we can help address the

needs in your state or district, please contact us:

email: info@taskstream.comphone: 1-800-311-5656

web: www.taskstream.com