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Enhancing Student Achievement through Academic Discourse

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HBGCC - 217B

Innovator Talk

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Session description

Attendees will see that elevating academic discourse extends learning beyond grades and class time. Stories from teachers, administrators, and coaches show how using collaborative communication technology in classrooms boosts academic achievement and reduces absenteeism.

Outline

Introduction: The Importance of Academic Discourse (10 minutes)
- Brief overview of academic discourse, its benefits, and how it differs from classroom discussion
- Explanation of how extending learning beyond grades and class time enhances student engagement and achievement.

Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Communication (10 minutes)
- Discussion on the use of messaging and collaborative communication tools and they're application after high school.

Real-Life Success Stories (10 minutes)
- Specific examples of how these individuals have successfully used technology to boost academic achievement on EOC assessments and reduce absenteeism.

Practical Implementation Strategies (10 minutes)
- How to incorporate academic discourse can in planning, instruction, assessment, and beyond while leveraging technology to increase student engagement without starting from scratch.
- Tips on monitoring the effectiveness of academic discourse in the classroom and outside of it.

Outcomes and Benefits (10 minutes)
- Summary of the positive impacts on student achievement, absenteeism, and post-secondary preparedness.
- Create a PLN with educators who also strive to bring academic discourse to their classroom.

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Supporting research

Visible Learning, John Hattie
Visible Learning Feedback, John Hattie
Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning, John Hattie
Pew Research Center

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Presenters

Daniel Nemerow

Instructional TechnologyCoach

Gainesville High School, PWCS, VA

William Watts

Assessment Coach

South Lakes High School

Session specifications

Topic:

Collaboration and Communication

Grade level:

6-12

Audience:

District Level Leadership, School Level Leadership, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

None needed

Subject area:

Social Studies or History, Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Empowering Leader

Develop learning assessments that provide a personalized, actionable view of student progress in real time.

For Educators:
Leader

Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders.

For Students:
Global Collaborator

Use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.

TLPs:

Spark Curiosity, Ignite Agency