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Curriculum & Assessment
Youtube Series
Mr. Hainey Science
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Problem: AP Biology & Forensic Science students need to receive and review instruction outside of the classroom.
Solution: Create instructional video series on Youtube using Camtasia
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Summary video for every topic in each course
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Chromakey recording of instructor
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Visuals and animations created in powerpoint
Software Training Assessment Plan
Problem: Training for teachers to use a new digital assessment platform needs to be monitored, reinforced, and evaluated
Solution: Develop & implement assessment plan
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Plan spans Kirkpatrick's four levels of assessment
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Evaluation of ROE & ROI
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Feedback obtained and used at each level for refinement
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Proposal for future actions
Google Applications for Education
Multiple Lessons
Problem: Digital instructional materials need to be as engaging, collaborative, and interactive as physical materials
Solution: Create hyper-document instructional materials that facilitate collaboration and engagement.
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Example 1: Plate Tectonics - Google Slides & Google Maps
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Example 2: Meiosis Lab - Google Forms & Google Sheets
Assessment Action Research
Problem: Homework has caused negative social and emotional outcomes to students. An alternative to homework that maintains academic performance and alleviates negative outcomes is needed.
Solution: Conduct action research project on frequent formative assessment as an alternative.
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3 periods of AP biology students studies over 1 semester
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Results demonstrated frequent formative assessment produced the same academic outcomes as homework with lower reported negative social and emotional outcomes
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Studies results used to inform and change school policy