Introducing and Leveraging Value-Added Online Courses In Your District

Introducing and Leveraging Value-Added Online CoursesIn Your District

© 2010, Battelle for Kids

Goals of this Presentation

Become familiar with the value-added online courses and learning paths available to Tennessee K–12 public schools at no cost as part of First to the Top

Understand the features of the courses Learn strategies to leverage course content

with staff members Explore the benefits of the BFK•Learn™ solution’s

learning management features for administrators and staff members

Value-Added Online Courses


About the Value-Added Courses

Courses are designed for educators to further understand, interpret and use TVAAS® value-added analysis to inform practices and accelerate student progress

This any-time, any-place, any-pace learning can be used independently or with a professional learning team

Four role-based learning paths organize online courses and provide specific value-added information about the reports and features most valuable to each role



Course Features

Courses include the following features to enhance learning: Narrated videos that demonstrate value-added report

features A virtual professional learning team that helps

participants process information Formative instruction questions embedded throughout

the courses with immediate feedback Certificates of completion for learning paths

and courses



BFK•Learn™: Manage Online LearningValue-Added Online Courses

The BFK•Learn™ solution empowers leaders to assign, monitor and manage staff’s professional learning experience in a district or building, including: Enrolling staff in activities Implementing Professional Learning Communities Setting target completion dates Sending e-mail alerts


A series of 27 value-added online courses are organized into four role-based learning paths District-Level or System-Level Learning Path (MRM/mean gain)

for Math and Reading Building-Level Learning Path (MRM/mean gain)

for Math and Reading Teacher-Level Learning Path (MRM/mean gain)

for Math and Reading Building- and Teacher-Level Learning Path

(URM/predicted mean) for Science, Social Studies and High School

Each learning path consists of 8–13 individual courses, including an introduction

How are Learning Paths Organized?Value-Added Online Courses


To learn about the specific courses in each learning path, visit:www.BattelleforKids.org/Tennessee

How are Learning Paths Organized?Value-Added Online Courses


By participating in these learning paths, educators will be able to: Understand the basic concepts of progress

and achievement Learn to read and analyze the reports that are specific

to each role Understand how the value-added information can be

used to inform school improvement Manage their own learning and the learning of others

Learning Path BenefitsValue-Added Online Courses


To enroll, visit the Tennessee Student Progress Portal at www.BattelleforKids.org/Tennessee

Log in and click on the “My Learn” link. Then, select the course and/or learning path you wish to begin.

Refer to the downloadable BFKLearn™ User’s Guide for complete instructions and course features

Value-Added Online CoursesAccess


Initiate a recognition program for school staff members and departments that have completed the appropriate learning path

Assign staff a few courses at a time to be discussed at staff meetings or within professional learning teams

Use the specific report-based courses prior to introducing staff to actual value-added reports from your district

Strategically compensate staff who have completed the appropriate learning paths and lead district/school value-added school improvement discussions

Leveraging Information With Staff Value-Added Online Courses


“It is with great enthusiasm that I have encouraged my colleagues to complete these value-added online courses. The courses can help any educator become better and more informed in his/her professional decision-making. This has been one of the most user friendly and dynamic informational trainings in which I have had the privilege of participating.”

—Middle School Teacher, Lexington (TN)

TestimonialsValue-Added Online Courses


“These courses were incredibly valuable! They reinforced concepts and helped us develop a deeper understanding of value-added analysis. We plan to make participation mandatory within our organization.”

—Educational Service Center Superintendent

TestimonialsValue-Added Online Courses

www.BattelleforKids.org/Tennessee

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Introducing and Leveraging Value-Added Online Courses In Your District