Think CERCA an Introduction Want this presentation https

Think. CERCA an Introduction Want this presentation? https: //goo. gl/QDPr 4 v

Who am I? Michelle Elia - Consultant, Adjunct Professor, Educator State Support Team Region 5 , Youngstown State University, Walsh University Member of Ohio’s Network of Regional Leaders - Diverse Learners michelle. elia@sstr 5. org (330) 965 -7828 ext. 1023 (330) 518 -4382 https: //goo. gl/QDPr 4 v

Today’s Objectives: ● Understand features and uses of www. Think. CERCA. com. ● Connect to UDL & Differentiated Instruction Access this presentation: https: //goo. gl/QDPr 4 v Today’s Objectives

● UDL aligned instructional tools - accessible, engaging ● Aligned to Common Core Standards Why use Think. CERCA? ● Fun, standards based, rigorous, differentiated, and ready to go! ● Research based

What is Think. CERCA? Free close reading lessons and tools for teachers. It also includes the option to buy subscriptions for a school or classroom. ● ● ● C: Students learn to make Claims E: Support claims with Evidence R: Explain Reasoning clearly C: Address Counterarguments A: Use effective language appropriate for the Audience Hyperlink to Think. CERC A training videos Think. CERCA PD Resources

Features: Free Close Reading Lessons Automated Assessments Library of leveled informational texts Informational text in numerous topics / content areas Assign lessons (CERCAs) to class or individual student Text has pop up glossary Complete series of training videos to get you started! Source: www. thinkcerca. com

Think. CERCA features Mini Lessons ● Rich visuals with text ● Audio recordings of content (a real person) ● formative assessments of content What is in a mini lesson.

Increase rigor! Differentiation & Think. CERCA ● Take an essential question from an Applied Lesson ● Give each student a different POV or perspective. ● Every student has a different source (based on their reading level). Each source represents an argument. ● Now all students have something unique to contribute to the group!

How do I use this? Alignment to Standards ● Alignment Grid ● Curriculum Alignment Plan Online Resource

Connections to UDL? UDL & Think. CERCA ● Barriers are removed so all students can access the content through audio delivery of text and questions and interactive visuals. ● Student ownership for learning is KEY for learning to take place. Connections at a personal level are critical. Students can choose content based on their interest areas and self pace their learning. ● UDL is a way to reach all learners. With numerous options (mini lessons, quick Cercas, and applied lessons) teachers can meet all learner needs. ● Students take ownership of their learning and see that their learning matters. The UDL Center at OCALI is a FABULOUS UDL resource!

Join us on Twitter? A great resource for UDL is the #udlchat which is the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays at 9: 00 pm EST Hosted by @Ron. BRogers from OCALI

Ohio’s State Support Teams Regional SSTs - Your Resource for Inclusive Best Practice Contact Information List of specific support contacts by region State Support Teams offer professional development and technical assistance in inclusive best practice, specifically Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction. Want to participate in SSTR 5’s UDL & DI Book Studies, PD or Webinars? Register in STARS. For more information, go to SSTR 5’s website and look at our PD Development Draft.