Executive Summary: Using Roadmap-Formatted Curriculum in Elementary School to Improve NWEA Reading Growth

Published: Journal of Interactive Learning Research 2024, 35(4),1-16.

Journal Website:  https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/225209/

Authors

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Anne Tapp Jaksa
Professor, College of Education, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
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Carlos Lopez
Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Instruction, Ypsilanti Community Schools, Ypsilanti, MI
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Cathie Norris
Regents Professor Emerita, College of Information, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
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Digital-learning platform improves reading growth by 9 percentile points, bridging learning gaps

Implementing a conventional reading curriculum as digital, map-like lessons with voice recording features made it engaging for students of all reading levels

A student wearing headphones concentrates on the digital coursework displayed on the screen of their laptop.
King Robinson, a third-grader in the Ypsilanti Community School district, uses the Roadmaps platform for several topics, including language arts. Photo credit: Marcin Szczepanski, Michigan Engineering.

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Supplemental Lessons for K-8, Michigan Classrooms

Supplemental Lessons for K-8, Michigan Classrooms

Electric Vehicle / Mobility BrainVentures:

Building Knowledge and Career Skills in EV/M and
Building Pride in Michigan’s National Leadership Role in the EV/M Industry

In the tables below, we identify the educational value for teachers and learners when using “BrainVentures,” supplemental lessons developed by classroom teachers from Michigan, who Continue Reading »

Teacher Recruitment

MICHIGAN, K-8 Teachers:
Pilot the Center’s “BrainVentures” on EV/Mobility

Help engage today’s children in exploring tomorrow’s new careers!

The Center is looking to work with K-8, Michigan classroom teachers to pilot engaging supplemental resources on Electric Vehicles and Mobility. “BrainVentures” are highly-interactive, collaborative, visually-engaging, and explore the science of EV/M and explore careers in EV/M. Continue Reading »