Study Island implementation Ideas

Below are several ways schools use Study Island:

"Our teachers use the Study Island outline of the state standards to map out the year’s curriculum. They use the weekly reports to determine which students are mastering the concepts and which are not. From these reports the teachers either give review worksheets from Study Island or they send the student to tutoring on the specific concept they are struggling with."

"We have a computer room dedicated just for Study Island. We have used the site to create standardized tests to give to our students every six weeks as a paper and pencil test."

"My students are to complete Study Island as part of their daily homework assignment. If students score advanced on a topic they earn extra credit. This is then an incentive to work on the program and do well."

"We use it in several ways. We have a resource teacher that gives daily instruction. We also use Study Island for remediation in an after-school program, and we have a Study Island parent student night from 6-9 pm where the lab is open for students that do not have an Internet connection at home."

"We have implemented Study Island as a vital part of our Reading, Math and Writing programs. Teachers will come as a group into the computer lab for whole group instruction in core areas. Some teachers implement the program as centers in their classrooms. Children are always allowed to complete activities at home as well."

I hope this helps! As always, feel free to contact me for further usage ideas and suggestions.

Thank you,
Kathleen

Study Island and Parental Involvement

According to our Foundational Research Study, “Study Island encourages parental involvement through its Web-based platform. Parents can access student achievement reports from any computer connected to the Internet, making it easier for parents to monitor student progress on an ongoing basis. Parents can view the expectations and standards for tested content areas and quickly determine if a student is meeting those standards or not..."

Click here to continue reading our Foundational Research Study. Scroll to page 15 for the Parental Involvement section.

I would love to visit your elementary, middle or high school for a brief Study Island demonstration. Please contact me and let me know what day and time would work best.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Thank you,

Kathleen Bendernagel

Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - MI Representative
800-419-3191 ext. 7627
248-255-3356
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
www.studyisland.com

Study Island is proven effective in helping teachers and students raise achievement.

Reduce your expenses, not your educational resources with Study Island's easy-to-use, Web-based Michigan GLCE/HSCE Mastery Program. Study Island makes it easy to implement our affordable instructional and diagnostic program that motivates and engages students.

Study Island is proven effective in helping teachers and students raise achievement. Don't sacrifice valuable educational tools. Instead, contact your local representative to find out why Study Island is the ONLY affordable and effective solution for fostering your students' educational success.

Study Island is a simple, motivating tool that can improve student achievement and is fun and easy for students and teachers to use. Tailored reports give teachers and administrators information to help guide instructional decisions.

I would love to visit your elementary, middle or high school for a brief Study Island demonstration. Please contact me and let me know what day and time would work best.

Thank you,

Kathleen Bendernagel

Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - MI Representative
800-419-3191 ext. 7627
248-255-3356
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
www.studyisland.com

"Kids who didn't do well on the MEAP and then use Study Island show great improvement"

Below is an excerpt of a recent article printed in the Grand Haven Tribune that featured Study Island. Click here to read the entire article.

"Kids who didn't do well on the MEAP and then use Study Island show great improvement," he said.

After the test, Ely's teachers use the test data to identify gap areas in which students need more improvement. As a result of last year's data, Spring Lake Middle School is focusing more on reading and writing this year, Ely said.

If you would like to learn more about Study Island, please visit our website: www.studyisland.com or contact me at kathleen@studyisland.com or 800-418-3191 ext. 7627.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,

Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - MI Representative
800-419-3191 ext. 7627
248-255-3356
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
www.studyisland.com

(Study Island) Video games to help students learn

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NEW YORK (WABC) -- Parents often have to convince their kids to stop playing video games and do their homework. But now some schools are using video games in their curriculum to teach students some very important lessons.

Not only do students at IS 123 get to play educational video games, they have a choice of games to play.

"I played the home run derby game," student Desiree Rojas said. "It's fun because you have to get the answer as soon as possible before the ball passes you."

The games are generated by a Web-based program called Study Island.

"It actually taught me how to divide and how to multiply," student Nyla Jones said.

Study Island is more than just fun and games. It is designed to help students study materials that meet the academic requirements in each subject, for each state where the program is used.

The games are similar to those kids already like to play. They earn the privilege of playing by scoring high on Study Island tests, which help educators keep track of student progress.

"It's material that's tested on the state test, so it's not that they're throwing in just basic level stuff," teacher Christina Varghese said. "They're actually giving them stuff that they need to know for the test, so because it's standards based, I really love it."

"It gives you more chances to make up what you got wrong," student Krizya Gutierrez said. "And if you got something wrong, it offers you an explanation."

IS 123 principal Virginia Connelly considers Study Island to be a successful part of the school's overall strategy.

"We've used it very extensively in math," she said. "And we've had tremendous growth in our math scores over the past three years, the same amount of time that we've been using it."

Study Island costs between $2,500 and $3,500 per year for each school. There are other ways of supplementing school curriculums, but educators at IS 123 feel it is worth the investment.

For more information, visit www.studyIsland.com.

New Study Island K-1 and Fine Arts programs

As we start a new school year, there are plenty of things to be excited about...I am thrilled to announce that Study Island also has some exciting updates as we transition into fall!

The K-1 program is now available! For all of our kindergarten and first grade teachers who have been waiting patiently for Study Island, you will not be disappointed! You can access the online demo at: http://www.studyisland.com/mi

The new National Fine Arts program for elementary and middle school students. Many states have standards focused on the arts (visual arts, music, dance, and theater) and Study Island has been paying attention.

Teacher Web! Study Island is so excited to now be working with Teacher Web. Teacher Web is an amazing product that allows teachers, schools and districts to create their own web pages that can also host blogs, podcasts, photos and more! What a great way to increase the home-school connection!

Please call or email if you would like additional information on any of our newest additions! We can also schedule a time to meet at your school to review using Study Island. I can be reached at kathleen@studyisland.com or 800-419-3191 ext. 7627.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,

Kathleen Bendernagel

The Saginaw News - Study Island mention

Below is an excerpt of an article from the Saginaw News last week. The entire article can be found at The Saginaw News

"Students at Chesaning Middle School are getting more practice in various academic subject areas online.

Fifth- through eighth-graders have access to Study Island, a Web-based state assessment preparation provider. Students log onto the math, English and science lessons at school and at home, where parents can help their children.

Students answer questions and receive an explanation why a response is correct.

Teachers also are using Study Island in class as a supplement to their lessons, said Principal Michael McGough. Cost is about $4,000."

Please contact me, Kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com or 800-419-3191 ext. 7627, to schedule a Study Island meeting at your school or for further information.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,

Kathleen Bendernagel