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Accessing and Using the Smarter Balanced Digital
Library
Renee Parsley
Curriculum, Instruction, & Professional [email protected]
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Who are the primary resources for assistance
with accessing and/or navigating within the
Smarter Balanced Digital Library?
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Delaware’s Digital Library State Leadership Team
State Leadership Team (SLTs) Shelley Rouser, Director, K–12 Initiatives and
Educator Engagement Renee Parsley, Curriculum, Instruction, &
Professional Development Theresa Bennett, Curriculum, Instruction, &
Professional Development James Dick, Curriculum, Instruction, & Professional
Development Katia Foret, Office of Assessment Lisa Alexander – Technical Assistance, Office of
Assessment
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Delaware’s Digital LibraryState Network of Educators
State Network Educators (SNEs) 31 SNEs Among them 11 school districts and 3 charter schools
are represented
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SLT and SNE Roles
SLT continues to support Digital Library Project Lead continued contribution and review efforts Communicate about the Digital Library and its use
SNEs are local Digital Library experts
SNE Subgroup continues building Digital Library
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What is or will be available in the Smarter Balanced Digital Library?
Is there background knowledge that will be helpful in using the Digital Library?
A Balanced Assessment System
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Smarter Digital Library Resources
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Definition of Formative Assessment Process
Formative Assessment is a deliberate process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides actionable feedback that is used to adjust ongoing teaching and learning strategies to improve students’ self-assessment, reflection, and attainment of curricular learning targets/goals.
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Four Attributes of the Formative Assessment Process
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccr8eT2Q98A&feature=youtu.be
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Features of the Digital Library
Formative assessment resources Comprehensive filters Robust search capabilities Contains both instructions and professional
development
Teacher collaboration Rating system for materials Share experiences
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Resources for Getting Started With theDigital Library
http://www.amplify.com/smarterbalanced-ac-slt Look for…
These resources are also available within the Digital Library at the Welcome Tutorial and by clicking on the Help button.
http://www.amplify.com/smarterbalanced-ac-slt
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The Short Guided Tour of the Smarter Balanced Digital Library
https://www.smarterbalancedlibrary.org/
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How Can I Access the Smarter Balanced Digital Library?
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Accessing the Digital Library
Two ways to access Direct link https://www.smarterbalancedlibrary.org/ Or DeSSA portal: de.portal.airast.org
Access the Smarter page and select Smarter Digital Library
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Accessing the Digital Library
User accounts All individuals who had access to DCAS were given
accounts
Districts also provided updates for additional individuals who needed access
Since October 10, 2014, all accounts requested have been updated/added and passwords reset
Passwords expire within 7 days of receipt
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Accessing the Digital Library
User accounts (continued) After October 14, 2014, any individuals who need
access to Smarter Digital Library will request an account from District Information Security Officer (ISO)
District ISOs were provided users guides and online training on how to add accounts for Smarter Digital Library
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Look to local SNEs for Digital Library expertise—see the handout
For additional assistance with the Digital Library contact one of the following State Leadership Team members Renee Parsley Theresa Bennett James Dick Katia Foret Lisa Alexander – Technical Assistance
Digital Library Resources/Contacts
