iNACOL-Blended-Learning-Teacher-Competency-Framework

Domain 4: Technical SkillsStandardsAdditional Information &/or Resources (if applicable)Competency 1: Data PracticesStandard A: Use qualitative andquantitative data to understandindividual skills, gaps, strengths,weaknesses, interests, andaspirations of each student, anduse that information to personalizelearning experiences.Standard B: Continually assessstudent progress against clearlydefined standards, goals, andoutcomes to identify specifictopics in which each student needsadditional support to achievemastery of a concept or skill.Standard C: Use data from multiplesources, including data systems, ina complementary way to inform andadjust individual student instructionand groupings.Additional Information:By using qualitative and quantitative data, teachers can:• implement pre-assessments of students’ prior knowledge on a topic;• employ ways for the teacher and students to effectively evaluate; and• assess student readiness for course content and method of deliveryResources:Andrade, H., Huff, K., & Brooke, G. (2012). Assessing learning. Jobs for the Future.Retrieved from http://studentsatthecenter.org/topics/assessing-learningResources:Student-centered assessment resources. Jobs for the Future. Retrieved from http://studentsatthecenter.org/resources/student-centered-assessment-resourcesEvans, M. (2014). A guide to personalizing learning: Suggestions for the Race tothe Top- District competition. Innosight Institute. Retrieved from http://www.innosightinstitute.org/innosight/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/A-guide-topersonalizing-learning.pdfFreeland, J. (2014). Blending toward competency: Early patterns of blended learningand competency-based education in New Hampshire. Clayton Christensen Institutefor Disruptive Innovation. Retrieved from http://www.christenseninstitute.org/publications/blending-toward-competency/Additional Information:By using data from multiple sources, teachers can:• Demonstrate how they effectively use data systems (dashboards, analytics, datavisualizations, rapid feedback systems, and other data systems);• Continually assess student progress against clearly defined standards, goals, andoutcomes; and• Identify specific topics in which each student needs additional support to achievemastery of a concept or skill.Resources:Andrade, H., Huff, K., & Brooke, G. (2012). Assessing learning. Jobs for the Future.Retrieved from http://studentsatthecenter.org/topics/assessing-learningStandard D: Create ways to moveownership and analysis of data tostudents to promote independentlearning.Standard E: Continually evaluatetechnologies, tools, and instructionalstrategies to ensure theireffectiveness.Resources:Fletcher, A. (2008). The architecture of ownership. Educational Leadership, 66(3).Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/nov08/vol66/num03/The-Architecture-of-Ownership.aspxResources:Florida Center for Instructional Technology. University of South Florida. TechnologyIntegration Matrix. Retrieved from http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework 17