[Classroom Tips] Educators Share how they use Study Island to Support Virtual Learning
[Classroom Tips] Educators Share how they use Study Island to Support Virtual Learning
This unprecedented school year has meant that educators have had to quickly adapt to teaching online. For many, that has meant taking a fresh look at their web-based tools and determining how to best utilize them in a fully virtual environment. To learn how educators are making the switch from in-person to virtual learning using Study Island, we challenged all Study Island educators to share how they are using specific features of the program, and the responses did not disappoint. Thank you to everyone who participated! Sharing your innovative ideas helps other educators and informs future enhancements to Study Island.
We couldn’t fit all of the great posts in one blog, but below are some of the responses. To see the full collection, check out #StudyIsland2020 on Facebook and Twitter.
Group Sessions
Group Sessions are a great way to assess understanding in real-time and add a little excitement to instruction. With a non-competitive mode, and two competitive game modes, students are bound to enjoy this fun way to practice and check for understanding.
I host Study Island group sessions because my students crave the competition and it’s a great way bridge the gap between school and home during such a difficult time! My students love our daily group sessions (and their funny nicknames)! #StudyIsland2020 @edmentum pic.twitter.com/dESB4c9bFE
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@GoPenquins) April 25, 2020
My students and I like to use group sessions virtually as a way to connect and compete with their classmates. A little friendly competition using Study Island is a good way to get the brain juices flowing! #StudyIsland2020 @edmentum pic.twitter.com/2kJlXAiTuP
— Michael Masterson (@MastersonMr) April 24, 2020
I love using the Study Island group sessions in my online small groups! The feature is amazing for raising student engagement with our science content and most importantly, my students really enjoy learning this way! @edmentum #StudyIsland2020 pic.twitter.com/imyNxDjmfO
— Vanessa Boone (@VanessaBooneKSU) April 24, 2020
@edmentum It was great having a group session this morning with my students to prepare for their Study Island Built Test on Area. Before and after we played, we had a chat on google- we always like to talk about their funny names, and that made me smile today. #StudyIsland2020 pic.twitter.com/sYLX70Yhxx
— Amy Carlin (@AmyyCarlin) April 20, 2020
Content Search and Assignments
The Content Search and Assignments features in Study Island allow educators to assign specific content so that students know exactly what to work on and when it needs to be completed.
I love how Study Island allows me to align my reading and vocabulary skills each week with their test prep practice. I...
Posted by Nicole Boddye Cloudt on Sunday, April 26, 2020
We are using assignments like this one to help us review concepts we have learned throughout the year during this crazy...
Posted by Valliant Elementary 5th Grade on Monday, April 27, 2020
I use study island to practice weekly math concepts with my 6th grade distance learning class. My kids love the game mode while practicing! And I love that I can track their progress. #studyIsland2020 #edmentum pic.twitter.com/9ugoc8dXra
— marty kerzetski (@marty5k) April 27, 2020
#studyisland2020 @edmentum From the “Content Search” menu I assigned a compare & contrast assignment because my students are making a digital time capsule comparing and contrasting school before the pandemic and school during the pandemic. pic.twitter.com/wTIeuSUu9G
— Pam Williams (@pamwilliams1222) April 27, 2020
Virtual Learning is helping me to work with my students while the school building is closed. Edmentum/Study Island assignments help me to continue working with my students (virtually) and give them the lessons needed for their success in ELA. #studyisland2020 @edmentum pic.twitter.com/LDA4eEwhAr
— Tracy J. Brinkley (@iam_tjbrinkley) April 28, 2020
Teacher Toolkit
The Study Island Teacher Toolkit is full of more than 4,500 helpful resources to support instruction. It includes video lessons, lesson plans, project-based learning activities, virtual labs, and much more.
I am posting this clarifying video from Edmentum Teacher ToolKit to further explain phrases and clauses to my students. #StudyIsland2020 #VirtualLearning #COVID19
Posted by Ms.Femlee on Wednesday, May 6, 2020
I am using this game from the Study Island tool kit to give students another option to apply their knowledge of fractions! #StudyIsland2020 @edmentum pic.twitter.com/3kXZPQylWH
— Christy Walter (@Christy66057601) May 5, 2020
Exploring virtual labs for area and perimeter! Distance Learning will not stop us from having fun with math! @CBosse_HES @edmentum #StudyIsland2020 #letsroll pic.twitter.com/LTNPX5HCGs
— Michelle Cleary (@MsCleary4) May 6, 2020
Test Builder
The Test Builder tool in Study Island allows educators to assemble their own custom assessments from Study Island’s vast item bank. Once students take the assessment, results are immediately available for students, and teachers have access to detailed reports down to each individual standard.
@edmentum I used @StudyIsland to make a review math test for my 3rd graders. I added a question from each standard to check to see how much each student has mastered this year. Study Island has been so helpful during distance learning! #StudyIsland2020 pic.twitter.com/SwUMqRP5XN
— Amy Carlin (@AmyyCarlin) May 14, 2020
We are excited to see the creative ways that educators are making sure that learning continues whether in-person or online. If you’re looking for more ideas about how to utilize Study Island in a virtual environment check out the webinar Track Proficiency and Progress During a School Closure with Study Island.
