Assigning+Homework+and+Providing+Practice+S17

Sarah Kemmer **Rating**: 9/10 **Description**: Front Row is a free website to teacher and students that can be accessed at home or school. Teacher can assign specific standards for students to complete, as well as any area they are struggling with. There is a quick math facts for students to become more fluent in their addition/subtraction/division/multiplication. Assignments vary from student to student allowing for differentiated learning. Younger elementary students love this concept for re-enforcing their math skills because students seem to be playing a game rather than doing different math problems. Front Row is aligned to the Common Core standards for its assignments and extra practice. **Teacher bonus- it's a great way to help students with those higher level math questions if you struggle thinking of some on your own.** Alignment w/Strategy**: This resource aligns with the strategy because teacher can differentiate the homework assigned to each learner. The teacher can use assignments as a pre-teach course to see what knowledge is already there, as well as a way to see what skills were taught.**
 * Resource**: [|Front Row]Educational website and App

Resource: **Quizlet** Rating: ** 10/10 ** Description: ** Quizlet is a website that provides a variety of study tools that can be created by student or teacher. The variety of tools include: flashcards, fill in the blank, matching game, timed games, and even a testing study tool. You have the option to include both text and images in the study sets. It can be used independently, with friends, or as a classroom. I rated the 10 because it’s so versatile. ** Alignment w/ Strategy: ** It aligns with the strategy because students can be assigned to create a Quizlet as homework. While they are creating their study tool they are reviewing all the information as they input it into their “set.” As they create they are able to word it and tailor it to their needs for studying. (For example, hook words or acronyms and pictures help me to associate materials to better retain/understand them and I would personally add these hooks in a Quizlet to help myself.) After a study set is designed students are able to practice the information with a variety of options. **
 * Jenna Hough **
 * Assigning Homework and Providing Practice **

Assigning Homework and Providing Practice
Resource: Wizer.me (website) Rating: 10/10 Description: Wizer.me is an online, interactive worksheet creator. The teacher creates a worksheet with the correct answers built right into the form. Students complete the activities on the sheet, and then the site grades it immediately. The educator has the ability to go back and regrade questions if spelling or writing is involved. However, just because it sounds like a boring worksheet, doesn't mean it is formatted that way. The awesome thing about wizer.me is the activities are completely interactive. Students can sort into categories, drag to match, fill in the blank on images, answer multiple choice, draw, watch a video, click a link, or type longer paragraph responses. Another awesome thing is that its design is anything but mundane. It is colorful, eye-catching, and easy to format with big, bold font. Finally, the site makes accommodations simpler by allowing the educator to record their voice reading each question, directions, or passage. It also allows students to record themselves saying the answer if typing or vision impairments exist. At the end of the worksheet, students can save to make edits later, or hand in their work. Alignment with strategy: The student does not have to be in-class to complete this assignment. As long as they have the link to the worksheet, they can complete it at any time. It is helpful with providing practice that is more than just question and answer. Because of the interactive nature of the activities, students must use higher-order thinking skills to complete the tasks.


 * Alex Talmadge **
 * Assigning Homework and Providing Practice **
 * Resource: Spelling City (Website and app) **
 * Rating: **9/10. This program has a free version but the paid version is definitely worth it.
 * Description: **Spelling City is a web based program that provides a digital form of spelling and vocabulary practice. You can upload your own list of words or search from hundreds of preloaded lists. My school just adopted Words Their Way and all of the lists are already preloaded! Instructors can create groups within the class and assign lists to each group. Assignments can have activities that teach the words to students, play interactive games, and then assess their learning. Teachers can track student progress week by week as well.


 * Alignment w/ Strategy: **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Teachers can easily differentiate with the ability to create separate groups in their class. You can assign as many activities as you want for each assignment. Students can also select their list of words and have that list of words used in any of the activities on the program. It's terrific for additional practice!

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Jaclyn Trahan <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Resource: [|Khan Academy] (website) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Rating: 9/10 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Description: **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Khan Academy is a free website that provides practice questions and videos in almost all subjects. I've personally only really explored the Math components and have found them very helpful. The math section is a great resource to use to show videos for further explanation of material. In addition, it gives practice questions for you to check for understanding. ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Alignment with Strategy: **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Khan Academy aligns with what was written in the chapter because it is a great resource to use for students at home. As long as a student has a device to use with internet access, they can access the site and look up videos to help with instruction and extend upon what was taught in class. Teachers can assign it as homework for extra practice as well. **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Ryan Brown <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Assigning Homework and Providing Practice <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Resource: **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;"> Google Classroom - Website (Google Educational Suite) ** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Rating: 9/10 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Description: **Google classroom is a part of the Google Education Suite and allows teachers to create a classroom page to distribute assignments and provide feedback to all students in the class. Students and teachers can access it via computer or mobile device. Each class is set up in a "newsfeed" format similar to Facebook or Edmodo. Teachers can assign activities for in our out of class, can adjust how students access the assignment (i.e. make copies for everyone or all students edit one copy), can provide instant feedback to students, and can even allow students to adjust assignments based on the feedback and resubmit. Teachers can assign multiple types of assignments such as files from their computer or drive, links to websites or webquests, and even YouTube video links. Teachers can also assign questions directly to the main page or "stream" and require students to type their response directly to the stream. Other students can make comments on other students answers as well. Teachers can also assign different assignments to specific students as well.** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Alignment with Strategy: **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">This is agreat resource for students to be able to use at home or at school. Also, the ability for a teacher to provide useful feedback in the context of the assignment is helpful. With the added bonus of being able to ask students to resubmit an assignment, teachers can also check to see if students understand not just the assignment itself, but the feedback as well. Assignments can also be given a due date and time so teachers can ensure that students are completing the assignments in a timely manner in reference to the current coursework. **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Assigning Homework and Providing Practice Resource: **[|IXL] Educational Website** Rating: **8/10** Description: **IXL is a subscription-based web program which, provides practice for Math, Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. Students login and practice skills, which can be selected from grade levels and categories. Additionally, skills can be searched by title, and located in every grade level that they appear. Students receive points when they answer questions correctly, but lose points for answering incorrectly. Teachers can use analytics to student progress toward mastering skill. For students who need extra practice on particular skills, IXL allows them to work toward mastery of those skills. Content is matched to Michigan standards. The site is thorough for reinforcing practice, but could be cost prohibitive for many classrooms, at several hundred dollars for a yearly license for 30 students.** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Alignment with Strategy: **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">IXL meets Pitler, Hubbell, & Kuhn's recommendations for practice, in that, it provides targeted, specific practice, with immediate feedback. Practice is motivating, as students are able to work toward awards within the program. Additionally, students can access hints and are able to see questions explained when they answer them incorrectly. While skills would most often be assigned for areas of need, a benefit is that students can practice easier skills during those times when they become frustrated. **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Eric Daniel **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Ronald Barranco **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Resource: MobyMax Interactive Website **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Rating: 10/10 **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Description:MobyMax provides online lessons and assessments for many different subjects for grades Kindergarten through 8. Each student has an individual profile and works at their own pace. MobyMax uses assessment results to determine which lessons a student needs so that gaps in their knowledge can be recognized and filled. MobyMax also features educational games and morning comics that intend to make learning fun. **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Alignment with strategy: MobyMax assessments and lessons can be assigned to students either in-class or for homework. Students are rewarded with virtual badges and certificates that correspond to their progress. Teachers can also create contests for their students to compete in by participating in MobyMax lessons. Results of the MobyMax assessments can be used by teachers to guide their classroom instruction based on the needs of their students. **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Mark York **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Resource: [|blackboard] **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Rating: 9/10 **
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #111111; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Description: Blackboard is not only a collaboration tool, but from an instructor perspective, the package has much more ability that a student perspective. As students we see the CMU student side of it only. As an federal government instructor, I use it for other means during a distance learning and resident portion. I can upload homework requirements, guidance for students, rubrics, and provide feedback. Nothing new for students. I am able to see student feedback on assignments and lessons and respond to students directly or in mass. I am able to check notifications as a teacher and provide students feedback if they are stuck on a question. This can be done through multiple other technologies, but blackboard is able to do a lot. **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Dawn Weller **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Assigning Homework and Providing Practice **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Resource: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;"> WileyPLUS **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Source: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;"> Wiley and Sons, Inc. **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Rating: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;"> 8 out of 10 **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Brief description: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;"> WileyPLUS is a platform that was created to work alongside a particular subject. WileyPLUS covers course topics such as business, computer sciences, world languages, culinary arts, and more. WileyPlus provides a learning space where students can do homework, tests, and even review the course text. **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Instructional strategy alignmen **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">t: WileyPLUS is an adaptive platform (ORION) that can help students concentrate on the areas that they need more practice in by working through homework assignments. At the end of the assignments, the student has a chance to review the questions they missed or struggled with and gives the student a chance to continue working in those areas. **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">References


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">John Wiley & Sons, I. (2016, November 18). About. Retrieved from WileyPLUS : https://www.wileyplus.com/WileyCDA/ **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Pilter, H., Hubbell, E. R., & Kuhn, M. (2012). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works. Denver, CO: McRel. **

Brittany DeRupa


 * Assigning Homework and Providing Practice**


 * Resource:** Study Blue


 * Rating**: 6/10

//Pro//- Easy to create cards and assign to students

//Con//- Geared more towards Secondary students, costs money for full features. Getting my teacher account set up was not easy since I teach elementary students.


 * Description:** Study Blue is a virtual note card database. It allows teachers to assign study cards for students to learn about various topics. It also creates review sheets that students can complete. Teachers can also assign a quiz for students to take on the deck of cards.


 * Alignment with Strategy:** Study Blue aligns with this strategy because teachers can assign card decks for students to complete. It also provides practices for them through review sheets. They eventually can use it to take a quiz on the topic they are reviewing.

Shawn Peklo Assigning Homework and Providing Practice Resource: [|Super Teacher Tools] Rating: 10/10 Description: Super Teacher Tools is a website that is designed for both teachers and students for both review games and practice both in the classroom and at home. There are many practice games on this website that make learning fun. Students can use this at home to study for tests and quizzes and also for homework help as well. It also allows them to compete against one another which makes learning more enjoyable. Alignment with strategy: Super Teacher Tools aligns with this strategy because this site allows students to practice in the classroom and at home. It is extremely helpful when studying for a test at the end of a chapter and also for various quizzes in class. We practice as a class in school and then I post the review game (Jeopardy) to my classroom website so they can test their knowledge and prepare for the test. I can also tell which students have used the website which is helpful for knowing who did and did not practice or review for the test. Students really enjoy it.

Kory Stevens Assigning Homework and Providing Practice Resource:[|Google Sheets] Rating:9/10 Description:Google sheets is a software program very similar to Microsoft Excel. Google Sheets has templates like schedule, money managing and "to do" lists. Sheets is software program that allows people to collect data efficiently and effectively. The good thing about google sheets compared to Microsoft Excel is that sheets can be shared to users with a google account and I can see what they have done. Alignment with Strategy: Google Sheets is an effective tool for me to assign homework by allowing me to create task analysis sheets for each student when they go out into the community with their parents in the evening or weekends. For instance, I can have the parents grading their child on how well they push the cart or how well they identify items on their grocery list. Parents feel like they are part of their child's educational experience and can easily see growth. I can also go into google sheets on a Sunday evening (I actually just looked at a few of my students task analysis sheets) and see if the parent/child are doing their homework. I have found this has increased my parent buy in greatly.

Cheryl Barden Assigning Homework and Providing Practice
 * Resource**: [|GoReact]
 * Rating:** 9/10
 * Description:** GoReact is a program that is very beneficial for students to practice skills and demonstrate them via video and receive valuable individualized feedback and attention to detail. The program allows teachers to post video assignments directly to the students. They can also record during class instruction or presentations. The teacher can then view the video assignments and offer immediate individualized feedback. Students can access the feedback privately from their own computer. It is very easy to use and free to teachers. The negative is that there is a subscription cost for students.
 * Alignment with Strategy**: GoReact aligns with providing practice as it allows students to record themselves performing a skill and then watch it back before submitting it. If the student feels that they can do better, they would record again. Students can do this as many times as necessary to produce their desired product. It also works as a great homework tool. Teachers can record themselves giving instructions and post the homework directly to the students. They are then able to record their homework and submit it back to the teacher. Teachers can attach a rubric and grade the homework at the same time that they enter feedback.


 * Nikki Stone**
 * Assigning Homework and Providing Practice**
 * Resources:** cram.com and app for mobile devices (android, iphone, and windows)
 * Rating:** 10/10
 * Description:** After acquiring flashcardexchange.com, Cram.com continues to offer free online accounts to develop, share, and export custom-made flash cards to use for practice. Users create their own flashcards and can export custom study guides and/or access teacher designed study guides. Users with the free account can also access flash cards created by other users. These flash cards can be accessed on mac, PC, and via an app for Android, iPhone, and Windows devices.
 * Alignment with strategy:** Users can create custom flashcards to use for practice and to reinforce homework. According to the text, users need to identify and practice a process 24 times in order to reach 80% competency (p. 168). Creating and sharing flashcards allows users to practice. Being able to access these via computer and mobile devices, makes it extremely convenient to practice any time there is a small break in the day.

Name: Chris Curry Resource: [|Quizizz]. Rating: 10 Description: A way to assign homework and practice that is fun. Teaches can assign Quizizz as a fun "Homework" task but still maintain control by toggling the leaderboard, timer and other settings. Teacher create their own from scratch or use others to edit. Once it is set, students are given a game code and the fun begins. Alignment with strategy: For homework, online, students play together (and practice) but each at their own pace. The result is class and student reports for understanding where your students need help.
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