CID3

Demonstrator 3. Instructional Strategies All teachers should implement instructional strategies that provide quality, variety, and access for all students.

a) Teachers, students and others provide direct instruction, models, demonstrations and Think Alouds that demonstrate specific learning objectives and provide time for students to apply this learning. b) Students research information around a topic of personal interest. c) Students are assigned technological tools, resources, and applications to use or use of tools is limited. d) Students integrate what is learned when using the technology with what they learn offline, in ways that enhance their understanding and capacity to communicate effectively. e) Students utilize technology to develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and language use. f) Students' use of communication strategies demonstrate a deep understanding of unique audiences, forms and purposes. g)Students engage in discussion with self/teacher/peers to share progress, ask questions, arrive at answers and refine products. h)Students collaborate with teachers/peers in small group, needs-based writing instruction as determined by formative assessment, in addition to whole-class writing. i) The school provides access to a variety of means by which students can publish/share their work (print and virtual). j) The school implements a system of interventions to meet individuals student needs in developing writing and communication skills, using formative and summative assessment to evaluate impact. k) The school offers advanced (or accelerated) learning or enrichment opportunities that enhance writing and communication, with access and mentoring for all students.