What keeps students motivated over the summer? Competition!
Create a challenge for students to keep them using Study Island over the summer.
Just follow these easy steps for a successful Study Island summer:
1. Decide how you will measure Study Island success, ideas include:
Total number of questions answered
Number of Blue Ribbons
Amount of time spent on the Island
2. Announce the contest before school is out for the summer
3. Send a letter home informing parents of the contest (also attached)
4. Message students in Study Island throughout the summer for added motivation
5. Announce the winners at the beginning of the school year and celebrate!
Pizza Party
Names on Study Island bulletin board
Note in school newsletter
Free homework pass
I hope this information is helpful. As always, please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel
Study Island - MI Representative
800-419-3191 ext. 7627
248-255-3356
kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Study Island this summer!
Study Island is the ideal program that will focus on GLCE review and remediation this summer. Starting Study Island this time of year is important to allow teachers and students to become comfortable with Study Island before summer.
Offering some incentive for them to use Study Island, will help you help them prevent summer learning loss while reviewing and practicing for the MEAP until they return to school. When students return to school in September, teachers will then have the data to assess each student.
Please let me know if you would like further Study Island summer ideas or would like to meet for a brief Study Island presentation at your school.
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
http://studyislandmi.blogspot.com/
Offering some incentive for them to use Study Island, will help you help them prevent summer learning loss while reviewing and practicing for the MEAP until they return to school. When students return to school in September, teachers will then have the data to assess each student.
Please let me know if you would like further Study Island summer ideas or would like to meet for a brief Study Island presentation at your school.
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
http://studyislandmi.blogspot.com/
Monday, March 9, 2009
Study Island new program
Study Island's goal is – and always will be – to provide our customers with the best possible GLCE/HSCE standards-based online skills practice in Michigan.
We have added several new Study Island programs over the past year and I wanted to let you know about these:
• Technology – elementary and middle
• Health – elementary and middle
• Kindergarten
• 1st grade
• Algebra I and Algebra II
• MI HSCE programs – High School Math, E/LA, Science, Social Studies
Please let me know if you would like more information or pricing on any of these programs.
I am always available to visit your school to show you what is new or to refresh your teachers on using Study Island. Feel free to contact me at 800-419-3191, ext. 7627 or email kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
I look forward to working with you and your staff!
Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel
We have added several new Study Island programs over the past year and I wanted to let you know about these:
• Technology – elementary and middle
• Health – elementary and middle
• Kindergarten
• 1st grade
• Algebra I and Algebra II
• MI HSCE programs – High School Math, E/LA, Science, Social Studies
Please let me know if you would like more information or pricing on any of these programs.
I am always available to visit your school to show you what is new or to refresh your teachers on using Study Island. Feel free to contact me at 800-419-3191, ext. 7627 or email kathleen.bendernagel@studyisland.com
I look forward to working with you and your staff!
Thank you,
Kathleen Bendernagel
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Study Island's GED Prep Program - now available!
Click here to check out Study Island's new GED Prep Program!
Study Island GED is designed with you in mind. Study Island offers products for all five GED modules: Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Every GED practice question features a custom explanation that provides immediate feedback and instruction. Also, just like the actual GED Test, each practice question is tied to a specific cognitive level, which is labeled in the question’s explanation. This ensures that test-takers will be fully prepared for the test.
Study Island GED is fun and engaging because questions can be taken in a traditional test mode or an exciting game mode. Our Writing portion also offers the classic multiple choice format as well as additional writing prompts and a 4-point holistic scale for students and teachers to score writing.
• Practice 24/7, Web-based GED instruction
• Log on via the Internet anytime, anywhere
• Covers all topics tested on the 5-part GED test
• Increase understanding through assessment questions, immediate feedback, and automated instruction
• Choose from multiple learning modes, including interactive games,to master GED test topics
• Earn blue ribbons as each topic is mastered to ensure success onthe actual GED test
• Keep track of progress via detailed, real-time reports
Please contact me for more information and to set up a time to learn more about Study Island.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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
http://studyislandmi.blogspot.com
Study Island GED is designed with you in mind. Study Island offers products for all five GED modules: Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Every GED practice question features a custom explanation that provides immediate feedback and instruction. Also, just like the actual GED Test, each practice question is tied to a specific cognitive level, which is labeled in the question’s explanation. This ensures that test-takers will be fully prepared for the test.
Study Island GED is fun and engaging because questions can be taken in a traditional test mode or an exciting game mode. Our Writing portion also offers the classic multiple choice format as well as additional writing prompts and a 4-point holistic scale for students and teachers to score writing.
• Practice 24/7, Web-based GED instruction
• Log on via the Internet anytime, anywhere
• Covers all topics tested on the 5-part GED test
• Increase understanding through assessment questions, immediate feedback, and automated instruction
• Choose from multiple learning modes, including interactive games,to master GED test topics
• Earn blue ribbons as each topic is mastered to ensure success onthe actual GED test
• Keep track of progress via detailed, real-time reports
Please contact me for more information and to set up a time to learn more about Study Island.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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
http://studyislandmi.blogspot.com
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
Monday, January 19, 2009
School uses Study Island to meet AYP
TECUMSEH, Mich. -
Tecumseh Middle School is one of 25 Michigan schools recognized for improving Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) scores.
This is a significant achievement for the school’s students and staff, middle school counselor Mary Tommelein told the Tecumseh Board of Education at the Dec. 15 meeting.
TMS was placed on the list of schools not making AYP in 2003 by the Michigan State Department of Education due to a subgroup of students not performing at a proficient level, Tommelein explained. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
The building was taken off the list after the test results for the 2006-07 academic year were known. Middle school principal Rick Hilderley told the board that the hard work of Tommelein, the middle school faculty, counselors and students paid off.
Removal from the AYP list is not an easy process, Tommelein and Hilderley said. A school must improve scores for two consecutive years and develop a rigorous two-year school improvement plan.
The staff at TMS worked within their teams and at grade levels to examine data and make necessary changes to curriculum, Tommelein said. The teams at TMS designed motivational programs to help increase student proficiency, such as Study Island and assemblies where student success is recognized and celebrated.
“We have some awesome teachers who have done the work and analyzed data to see where improvements can be made,”Tommelein said. “They really have modified what they taught. Study Island has been a major part of the improvements.”
Study Island is a resource for students needing help on specific subjects. Teachers and other students are available to help, Tommelein explained.
In Michigan, AYP measures year-to-year student achievement on the MEAP for elementary and middle schools, or the Michigan Merit Examination for high schools. Other indicators, such as the number of students who participate in the assessments and graduation rate for high schools, are also considered in the calculation.
Superintendent of Michigan Schools Mike Flanagan and Deputy Superintendent Sally Vaughn presented Hilderley with a Certificate of Achievement in November.
Tecumseh Middle School is one of 25 Michigan schools recognized for improving Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) scores.
This is a significant achievement for the school’s students and staff, middle school counselor Mary Tommelein told the Tecumseh Board of Education at the Dec. 15 meeting.
TMS was placed on the list of schools not making AYP in 2003 by the Michigan State Department of Education due to a subgroup of students not performing at a proficient level, Tommelein explained. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
The building was taken off the list after the test results for the 2006-07 academic year were known. Middle school principal Rick Hilderley told the board that the hard work of Tommelein, the middle school faculty, counselors and students paid off.
Removal from the AYP list is not an easy process, Tommelein and Hilderley said. A school must improve scores for two consecutive years and develop a rigorous two-year school improvement plan.
The staff at TMS worked within their teams and at grade levels to examine data and make necessary changes to curriculum, Tommelein said. The teams at TMS designed motivational programs to help increase student proficiency, such as Study Island and assemblies where student success is recognized and celebrated.
“We have some awesome teachers who have done the work and analyzed data to see where improvements can be made,”Tommelein said. “They really have modified what they taught. Study Island has been a major part of the improvements.”
Study Island is a resource for students needing help on specific subjects. Teachers and other students are available to help, Tommelein explained.
In Michigan, AYP measures year-to-year student achievement on the MEAP for elementary and middle schools, or the Michigan Merit Examination for high schools. Other indicators, such as the number of students who participate in the assessments and graduation rate for high schools, are also considered in the calculation.
Superintendent of Michigan Schools Mike Flanagan and Deputy Superintendent Sally Vaughn presented Hilderley with a Certificate of Achievement in November.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Implementation Solutions - Enrichment
> Adjust Student Difficulty- Increase the passing parameters for students who need an extra challenge. Teachers can now set student passing parameters if the school admin allows it from the admin page. Once the admin allows it, teachers will be able to click on the Adjust Student Difficult” button at the top of the School Stats page and adjust levels for individual students.
> Work Above Grade Level- If a student masters their own grade level’s program, try having them work at the next grade level up. All students should have access to the programs that have been purchased by the school unless they have been restricted or blocked by an admin or teacher. Simply have the student click on the higher grade level to begin studying at a level above. (Make sure it is ok with the grade level teachers above you first!)
> Peer Tutoring- Create Study Island “peer tutors”. Have students who finish early or master concepts quickly help teach the students who are struggling.
> Student Authors- Challenge students to write their own word problems and then add them into Study Island as Custom Material. Students will love taking ownership of their learning and creating questions takes them to a higher level of Bloom’s thinking. Challenge another class to solve your questions or project the Custom Material for all to see and have the “writer” teach his or her problem to the class!
> Extra Computer Time- Provide extra computer time on Study Island as a privilege for students who have finished their work early or consistently return homework on time.
Enrichment
> Study Buddies- Have students work with a younger “buddy class” to learn how to use Study Island. As the year goes on, have your class meet with the buddy class to play games or study together in the computer lab.
> Guest Teachers- Put students in teams. Create an assignment for each team to work on solving. Create a printable worksheet for the team to use. Also create overheads of that worksheet. The team will become the “experts” on that particular topic, thinking of ways they can teach and explain it to the other part of the class. Each week, have a “Guest Teacher Spotlight”. Reserve 20-30 minutes for teams to present their topic to the class using the overheads. They could create skits, songs, contests, etc to help teach the topic to the other students.
> Work Above Grade Level- If a student masters their own grade level’s program, try having them work at the next grade level up. All students should have access to the programs that have been purchased by the school unless they have been restricted or blocked by an admin or teacher. Simply have the student click on the higher grade level to begin studying at a level above. (Make sure it is ok with the grade level teachers above you first!)
> Peer Tutoring- Create Study Island “peer tutors”. Have students who finish early or master concepts quickly help teach the students who are struggling.
> Student Authors- Challenge students to write their own word problems and then add them into Study Island as Custom Material. Students will love taking ownership of their learning and creating questions takes them to a higher level of Bloom’s thinking. Challenge another class to solve your questions or project the Custom Material for all to see and have the “writer” teach his or her problem to the class!
> Extra Computer Time- Provide extra computer time on Study Island as a privilege for students who have finished their work early or consistently return homework on time.
Enrichment
> Study Buddies- Have students work with a younger “buddy class” to learn how to use Study Island. As the year goes on, have your class meet with the buddy class to play games or study together in the computer lab.
> Guest Teachers- Put students in teams. Create an assignment for each team to work on solving. Create a printable worksheet for the team to use. Also create overheads of that worksheet. The team will become the “experts” on that particular topic, thinking of ways they can teach and explain it to the other part of the class. Each week, have a “Guest Teacher Spotlight”. Reserve 20-30 minutes for teams to present their topic to the class using the overheads. They could create skits, songs, contests, etc to help teach the topic to the other students.
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