Many schools are looking at how they can use Study Island this summer. There are three popular models that schools and districts have utilized in the past, so I thought this might be of use as you think about how to implement Study Island this summer.
1. Integrating Study Island into the traditional summer school curriculum. If your school or district runs a summer school program, Study Island is a great fit. Quite often, teachers are teaching a subject that may be different from what they normally teach so Study Island can help them with standards they are not used to. The web-based format of Study Island means that students can login all summer to practice the topics that they need help in.
2. Open lab model. Maybe your school is not offering summer school, but there will be adults in the building for part of the summer. Keeping a lab open for drop in sessions is a nice way for parents and students to utilize the program if they do not have the Internet available at home.
3. Home use. Students who have access to the Internet at home can practice Study Island all summer long! Parents can login to see a math and reading report to identify which area their child needs the most assistance. The engaging game format is sure to keep students motivated throughout the summer.
Important features of Study Island for summer use:
Online reporting makes it easy for teachers and administrators to login over the summer to see how students are doing. In September, teachers can run a report to access the results of their students’ summer use. The "Suggest Topics Report" allows teachers to see what areas their class needs the most help in!
Automatic remediation is a terrific feature that encourages student self-direction. Students can work on the building block topics provided by the program in order to get their skills to grade level.
Feel free to contact me if you would like additional information about Study Island.
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Showing posts with label Summer School. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Free Study Island training!
New Study Island customers - if you order Study Island before May 31, we will provide you with a free Study Island training session.
Study Island is an effective, cost-efficient program that is easy to use for students and teachers. Study Island is an easy way to implement a successful curriculum throughout summer.
Please contact me for today for further information or for a Study Island quote at your school. I can be reached by phone at 800-419-3191 ext. 7626 or email kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island is an effective, cost-efficient program that is easy to use for students and teachers. Study Island is an easy way to implement a successful curriculum throughout summer.
Please contact me for today for further information or for a Study Island quote at your school. I can be reached by phone at 800-419-3191 ext. 7626 or email kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel
Friday, April 17, 2009
During the month of April, if you order a 2 year subscription of Study Island you get the 3rd year FREE!
During the month of April, if you order a 2 year subscription of Study Island you get the 3rd year FREE!
Here are 3 great reasons to consider using Study Island at your school:
1.) Will Study Island make a difference is students’ scores?
* Yes, in a 2007-2008 teacher survey of the over 17,000 schools using Study Island, 97.4% say Study Island helped increase their test scores
2.) Is Study Island cost effective?
* Yes, a current survey of Study Island teachers said 96.1% plan on renewing Study Island next school year, indicating the program is reasonably priced and cost effective.
3.) How easy is Study Island to use?
* Very, 94.0% of teachers using Study Island say their students enjoy it, so implementing Study Island into your curriculum will be met with enthusiasm from students
Here are 3 great reasons to consider using Study Island at your school:
1.) Will Study Island make a difference is students’ scores?
* Yes, in a 2007-2008 teacher survey of the over 17,000 schools using Study Island, 97.4% say Study Island helped increase their test scores
2.) Is Study Island cost effective?
* Yes, a current survey of Study Island teachers said 96.1% plan on renewing Study Island next school year, indicating the program is reasonably priced and cost effective.
3.) How easy is Study Island to use?
* Very, 94.0% of teachers using Study Island say their students enjoy it, so implementing Study Island into your curriculum will be met with enthusiasm from students
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Study Island and MEAP Scores
Now is the perfect time to discuss the “What next?” after receiving your school’s MEAP scores. Study Island can be used for review, practice and assessment of all GLCEs that are taught everyday in the classroom. Study Island can be used right along with daily lesson plans in the classroom, computer lab, before/after school and even at home. Check out: www.studyisland.com
Reminder: 6-months free! Your new subscription will be extended through July 1, 2010 when we receive your PO before February 28. That will cover this school year, next summer and the entire ‘09-‘10 school year. A huge cost-savings!
Please let me know if would like to set up a time or would like further Study Island information.
Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - MI Representative
800-419-3191 ext. 7627
248-255-3356
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
www.studyisland.com
http://studyislandmi.blogspot.com
Reminder: 6-months free! Your new subscription will be extended through July 1, 2010 when we receive your PO before February 28. That will cover this school year, next summer and the entire ‘09-‘10 school year. A huge cost-savings!
Please let me know if would like to set up a time or would like further Study Island information.
Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - MI Representative
800-419-3191 ext. 7627
248-255-3356
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
www.studyisland.com
http://studyislandmi.blogspot.com
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Study Island at home - School/Parent Connection
Study Island is one program that is revolutionizing the parent-school connection at thousands of schools across the country. Not only is Study Island the only learning tool of its kind completely written to the Michigan Standards (GLCEs and HSCEs), its design allows easy access for student learning and parent involvement from home. www.studyisland.com
Online:
Fully web-based, access to Study Island activities and lessons from any internet connection
Easy graphics to view student progress level
Online parent reports
Auto-email report feature
On paper:
Send-home “blue ribbon” certificates
Printable worksheets
Printable parent reports
Study Island makes it easy for a parent and child to get help, practice, talk about progress--both good news and bad, and share in the joy of learning together.
Online:
Fully web-based, access to Study Island activities and lessons from any internet connection
Easy graphics to view student progress level
Online parent reports
Auto-email report feature
On paper:
Send-home “blue ribbon” certificates
Printable worksheets
Printable parent reports
Study Island makes it easy for a parent and child to get help, practice, talk about progress--both good news and bad, and share in the joy of learning together.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Spring has sprung and summer is fast approaching!
Many Michigan schools are looking at how they can use Study Island this summer.
There are three popular models that schools and districts have utilized in the past, so I thought this might be of use as you think about how to implement Study Island this summer.
1. Integrating Study Island into the traditional summer school curriculum.
If your school or district runs a summer school program, Study Island is a great fit. Oftentimes, teachers are teaching a subject that may be different from what they normally teach. The web-based format of Study Island means that students can login all summer to practice the topics that they need help in.
2. Open lab model.
Maybe your school is not offering summer school, but there will be adults in the building for part of the summer. Keeping a lab open for drop in sessions is a nice way for parents and students to utilize the program if they do not have the Internet available at home.
3. Home use.
Students who have access to the Internet at home can practice Study Island all summer long! Parents can login to see a math and reading report to identify which area their child needs the most assistance. The engaging game format is sure to keep students motivated throughout the summer.
Important features of Study Island for summer use:
Online reporting makes it easy for teachers and administrators to login over the summer to see how students are doing.
In September, before the MEAP, teachers can run a report to access the results of their classes summer use. The "Suggest Topics Report" allows teachers to see what areas their class needs the most help in!
Automatic remediation is a terrific feature that encourages student self-direction. Students can work on the building block topics provided by the program in order to get their skills to grade level.
Please feel free to contact me for further Study Island information or to schedule a Study Island demonstration at your school.
Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel
East MI Study Island Representative
email: kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
phone: 800-419-3191 x7627 or 248-255-3356
web: http://www.studyisland.com/mi
There are three popular models that schools and districts have utilized in the past, so I thought this might be of use as you think about how to implement Study Island this summer.
1. Integrating Study Island into the traditional summer school curriculum.
If your school or district runs a summer school program, Study Island is a great fit. Oftentimes, teachers are teaching a subject that may be different from what they normally teach. The web-based format of Study Island means that students can login all summer to practice the topics that they need help in.
2. Open lab model.
Maybe your school is not offering summer school, but there will be adults in the building for part of the summer. Keeping a lab open for drop in sessions is a nice way for parents and students to utilize the program if they do not have the Internet available at home.
3. Home use.
Students who have access to the Internet at home can practice Study Island all summer long! Parents can login to see a math and reading report to identify which area their child needs the most assistance. The engaging game format is sure to keep students motivated throughout the summer.
Important features of Study Island for summer use:
Online reporting makes it easy for teachers and administrators to login over the summer to see how students are doing.
In September, before the MEAP, teachers can run a report to access the results of their classes summer use. The "Suggest Topics Report" allows teachers to see what areas their class needs the most help in!
Automatic remediation is a terrific feature that encourages student self-direction. Students can work on the building block topics provided by the program in order to get their skills to grade level.
Please feel free to contact me for further Study Island information or to schedule a Study Island demonstration at your school.
Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel
East MI Study Island Representative
email: kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
phone: 800-419-3191 x7627 or 248-255-3356
web: http://www.studyisland.com/mi
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Study Island and Descriptive Feedback
Providing descriptive feedback means communicating to students where they are doing well and where they need improvement.
Why Descriptive Feedback? The purpose of descriptive feedback is to provide opportunities for the learner to make adjustments and improvements toward mastery of a specified standard.
Key Implication for Instruction and Assessment:
Students must be given the opportunity to apply the feedback by trying again
Study Island helps students receive descriptive feedback by:
1) Providing detailed explanations for all questions that show not only the answer but also, how to reason and think in order to find the answer; this “provides for opportunities for the learner to make adjustments and improvements toward mastery of a specified standard” and “comes from the activity itself.” Study Island allows students to “receive feedback from the performance itself” then provides “other timely chances to act on the feedback.”
2) Allowing students to go through missed questions at the end of a session and after they have checked out the explanations; this gives students “the opportunity to apply the feedback by trying again.” This unique Study Island feature provides “the attempts and adjustments by the learner to perform that cause accomplishment.”
3) Providing teachers the opportunity to drill down in student assignments to view the questions they missed with the further opportunity to then bring students up individually or in small groups to provide feedback and another chance at answering the questions; this provides the opportunity for teachers “to provide specific and useful information that students need in order to master worthy performances.” Study Island provides reports that yield a prioritized ranking of where each individual student stands in their mastery of the standards for which they will be assessed this year; this precise reporting allows teachers to “provide for individual, targeted, specific feedback to each student” and to provide for differentiated instruction.
4) Keeping students (and teachers) focused on their required standards by posting and linking all question topics directly to GLCEs; this provides students and teachers exact wording to “describe what the learner did and did not do in relation to her goals”; this “is actionable information, and it empowers the student to make intelligent adjustments”.
5) Immediately displaying the student score, both current session and previous sessions on the same topic; and displaying an overall scorecard after each session to provide immediate feedback to let a student determine “what did I do that worked and what did I do that didn’t work and why? Then: how can I improve?” Study Island then provides students the opportunity to do another session on the same topic in order to show improvement.
Why Descriptive Feedback? The purpose of descriptive feedback is to provide opportunities for the learner to make adjustments and improvements toward mastery of a specified standard.
Key Implication for Instruction and Assessment:
Students must be given the opportunity to apply the feedback by trying again
Study Island helps students receive descriptive feedback by:
1) Providing detailed explanations for all questions that show not only the answer but also, how to reason and think in order to find the answer; this “provides for opportunities for the learner to make adjustments and improvements toward mastery of a specified standard” and “comes from the activity itself.” Study Island allows students to “receive feedback from the performance itself” then provides “other timely chances to act on the feedback.”
2) Allowing students to go through missed questions at the end of a session and after they have checked out the explanations; this gives students “the opportunity to apply the feedback by trying again.” This unique Study Island feature provides “the attempts and adjustments by the learner to perform that cause accomplishment.”
3) Providing teachers the opportunity to drill down in student assignments to view the questions they missed with the further opportunity to then bring students up individually or in small groups to provide feedback and another chance at answering the questions; this provides the opportunity for teachers “to provide specific and useful information that students need in order to master worthy performances.” Study Island provides reports that yield a prioritized ranking of where each individual student stands in their mastery of the standards for which they will be assessed this year; this precise reporting allows teachers to “provide for individual, targeted, specific feedback to each student” and to provide for differentiated instruction.
4) Keeping students (and teachers) focused on their required standards by posting and linking all question topics directly to GLCEs; this provides students and teachers exact wording to “describe what the learner did and did not do in relation to her goals”; this “is actionable information, and it empowers the student to make intelligent adjustments”.
5) Immediately displaying the student score, both current session and previous sessions on the same topic; and displaying an overall scorecard after each session to provide immediate feedback to let a student determine “what did I do that worked and what did I do that didn’t work and why? Then: how can I improve?” Study Island then provides students the opportunity to do another session on the same topic in order to show improvement.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Study Island in the Summer!
Looking for a way to academically engage students in your after-school or summer programs? Look no further! Motivating and completely created for the MI state standards, Study Island is a wonderful addition to any summer school program.
Why Study Island?
Specific to Michigan: Study Island is written specifically for the Michigan GLCEs, so students are ALWAYS practicing topics that are connected to what they are learning in school.
Real-Time Reporting: Teachers get immediate feedback on how students are performing on each topic. Individual reports are great to use in student files and for data collection.
Online: Students can login to Study Island from any Internet connection, including an after school computer lab, in their classroom, or at home. This is a terrific parent-involvement tool.
You can access our NEW online demonstration by going to http://www.studyisland.com/mi (Click on Quick Tour)
If you would like to schedule an brief Study Island demonstration at your school, I would be happy to visit at your convenience. Feel free to contact me and I can show you the benefits of getting your students on Study Island!
Why Study Island?
Specific to Michigan: Study Island is written specifically for the Michigan GLCEs, so students are ALWAYS practicing topics that are connected to what they are learning in school.
Real-Time Reporting: Teachers get immediate feedback on how students are performing on each topic. Individual reports are great to use in student files and for data collection.
Online: Students can login to Study Island from any Internet connection, including an after school computer lab, in their classroom, or at home. This is a terrific parent-involvement tool.
You can access our NEW online demonstration by going to http://www.studyisland.com/mi (Click on Quick Tour)
If you would like to schedule an brief Study Island demonstration at your school, I would be happy to visit at your convenience. Feel free to contact me and I can show you the benefits of getting your students on Study Island!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Summer Passport to Learning on Study Island!
Looking for a way to academically engage students in your after-school or summer programs?
Look no further! Motivating and completely created for the MI state standards (GLCEs and HSCEs), Study Island is a wonderful addition to any summer school program.
Study Island’s web-based GLCE Mastery program allow students to login from ANY computer. Students can work independently at their own pace, engaged in skills practice which is self-adjusting to fill in gaps. Study Island offers both test mode and game formats to break up the monotony and reward student success. There is no set-up required and Study Island can start being implemented immediately!
Why Study Island?
Specific to Michigan: Study Island is written specifically for the Michigan GLCEs and HSCEs, so students are ALWAYS practicing topics that are connected to what they are learning in school.
Real-Time Reporting: Tutors and teachers working with students will get immediate feedback on how students are performing on each topic. Individual reports are great to use in student files and for data collection.
Web-Based Format: Students can login to Study Island from any Internet connection, including an after school computer lab, in their classroom, or at home. This is a terrific parent-involvement tool.
You can access our NEW online demonstration by going to http://www.studyisland.com/misales (Click on Quick Tour)
If you would like to schedule an in-person demonstration, I would be happy to visit your site at your convenience. Feel free to call or email and I can show you the benefits of getting your students on Study Island!
Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - East MI Representative
800-419-3191 x7627
248-255-3356 direct
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
Wendy Fischer
Deputy Regional Manager
Study Island - West MI Representative
800-419-3191 x7629
616-581-5955 direct
wendy@studyisland.com
Look no further! Motivating and completely created for the MI state standards (GLCEs and HSCEs), Study Island is a wonderful addition to any summer school program.
Study Island’s web-based GLCE Mastery program allow students to login from ANY computer. Students can work independently at their own pace, engaged in skills practice which is self-adjusting to fill in gaps. Study Island offers both test mode and game formats to break up the monotony and reward student success. There is no set-up required and Study Island can start being implemented immediately! Why Study Island?
Specific to Michigan: Study Island is written specifically for the Michigan GLCEs and HSCEs, so students are ALWAYS practicing topics that are connected to what they are learning in school.
Real-Time Reporting: Tutors and teachers working with students will get immediate feedback on how students are performing on each topic. Individual reports are great to use in student files and for data collection.
Web-Based Format: Students can login to Study Island from any Internet connection, including an after school computer lab, in their classroom, or at home. This is a terrific parent-involvement tool.
You can access our NEW online demonstration by going to http://www.studyisland.com/misales (Click on Quick Tour)
If you would like to schedule an in-person demonstration, I would be happy to visit your site at your convenience. Feel free to call or email and I can show you the benefits of getting your students on Study Island!
Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - East MI Representative
800-419-3191 x7627
248-255-3356 direct
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
Wendy Fischer
Deputy Regional Manager
Study Island - West MI Representative
800-419-3191 x7629
616-581-5955 direct
wendy@studyisland.com
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