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Illuminate 201

K-12 Reports

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Objectives

use student data to inform instruction.
access and analyze an Assessment Reports.
access and analyze the SBAC Reports.
access and analyze the Fountas and Pinnell Reports.
access and analyze Student Reports.

By the end of this course you will be able to...

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Agenda

Let’s watch:

Introduction
Overview Video
Help!
Logins
Data Driven Instruction
Assessment Reports Video

Let’s Do:

SBAC Reports
Assessment Reports
Other Reports

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Introduction

What is Illuminate?

Why are we using it?

This slide deck is designed to be a resource for presenters and teachers. Each topic links out to a PDF walkthrough.

What is Illuminate?

Illuminate is the Twin Rivers’ data and assessment system.

Why are we using it?

The point of the program is to facilitate data driven discussion in PLCs and then implement decisions in the classroom. Teachers are not required to give classroom assessments in Illuminated outside of the district required assessments, however, regular formative assessment can make this program very useful. The whole idea is to get student data from giving assessments to students and then use Illuminate to view reports that can better inform instruction. A teacher, principal or any pertinent staff member can share and view reports. In short, we are using Illuminate to make more informed decisions from student data.

Other Comments

Illuminate also has gradebook and reports card function for Elementary teachers. (Secondary teacher may use the gradebook, however, grades will not push to their report card system)

Currently, there is no parent portal, however, parents can login to the student portal view assessment scores and gradebooks.

Please, play the video by clicking on the image on the slide.

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HELP!

Login Issues
Technical Issues (GradeCam)
Password Issues
Class Roster Issues

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Help Topic

Contact

email: help.desk@twinriversusd.org

Basic Illuminate Usage
Frequently Asked Questions
How To Administer District Benchmarks

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Help Topic

Resource

website: :edtech.twinriversusd.org

website help-dna.illuminateed.com

Specific Usage Questions
Classroom Integration

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Help Topic

Contact

email: edtech@twinriversusd.org

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Logins

Teacher (Staff) Portal: http://twinriversusd.illuminateed.com

Username: First Initial + Last Name (tcruise)

Default Password: welcome

Student Portal: https://twinriversusd.illuminatehc.com

Username: Student ID# (e.g., 980072315)

Default Password: twinrivers student password reset video

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What is Data Driven Instruction?

Data Driven Instruction (DDI) is a precise and systematic approach to improving student learning throughout the year.

The inquiry cycle of data-driven instruction includes assessment, analysis, and action and is a key framework for school-wide support of all student success.

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A teacher approaches a principal with a question:

Teacher: Listen; this data-driven education thing seems interesting and all but...why are we doing it?

Principal: Do you watch basketball?

T: Sure.

P: During a recent high school basketball playoff game, the scoreboard completely malfunctioned midway through the game. So the refs kept score and the time on the sidelines. As it came close to the end of the game, the visiting team was down by two points, but they did not realize it nor how much time was left. The clock ran out before they took the final shot.

T: That’s not right!

P: Of course not. If the scoreboard had been working, the entire end of the game would have been different. So you’d agree that a working scoreboard is critical for sporting events, correct?

T: Of course.

P: At the end of the day, data-driven instruction is like fixing the broken scoreboard. Relying on state tests is like covering up the scoreboard at the beginning of the game and then uncovering it at the end to see if you won. At that point, there’s nothing you can do to change the outcome! We use interim assessments to keep the scoreboard uncovered, so we can make the necessary adjustments to be able to win the game.

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Illuminates Role in DDI

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Let’s Do!

SBAC Student Report

SBAC Student Roster

SBAC Performance Summary

Assessment Reports

Other Report Info

At this point in the training please have everyone click on the Staff Portal Link which will open a new tab on their web browser containing the Illuminate Staff Portal Login.

*Any login issues should have been taken care of by participants prior to training. If they do not have access they may email help.desk@twinriversusd.org and look on with a friend.

Please explain at this point we will work in Illuminate itself. The presenter will demonstrate the following and then have participants try and explore.

Assessment Reports

The first “Assessment Reports” link goes to a list of resources from Illuminate on each of the pre-built reports found in Illuminate.

“Response Frequency” is a great report that it is highly recommended teachers learn how to access in Illuminate.

“Assessment Overview” the pre-built report that automatically appears when you click on the assessment after administration to students.

Here is a link to a walkthrough built by Steve Fetzer that might be helpful in going over reports: Peer Review Report

SBAC Reports

The three links go to information from Illuminate on how to use each of the three Reports found in Illuminate.

Please take some time and demonstrate to participants how they can get to the SBAC Reports (They are found on the favorites widget on the dashboard.) You may also look at the referenced materials from Illuminate.

Student Information

Please show participants the student list and student profile

Sharing Reports

Tell participants that assessment data sharing is done by sharing the assessment itself. If the user being shared with has access to those students, they too will be able to see the data. District benchmark are pre-shared so everyone with access to your students can view reports, However, if a teacher creates an assessment like the ones we have previewed in this course, no one can see the reports unless that teacher shares the assessment. When sharing assessments, the ability to administer that assessment to more students can be granted. This is great for common assessment administration in PLCs.

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Let’s Do...Demo Site Examples

Demo Site Portal Link

username: twinrivers

password: twinrivers

Examples we will check out

1st example: Example Hybrid Assessment (7th ELA)

2nd example: Example Item Bank Assessment (1st Math)

Other Resources:

Create a hybrid assessment → Cool things to do with this

Create a Quick Item Bank assessment

Please explain that we are going to go over the demo site to check out some assessment data examples. Have everyone login to the Demo Site using the link above with the login Information. Please remind them that this NOT their Illuminate account but a demo site we are using so we can all look at the same assessments together.

Example Hybrid Assessment

login to the demo site
click assessments > list assessments
clear the search filter
search for author: me
You will see the two example assessments. Please select the Example Hybrid Assessment (7th ELA).
Preview the assessment by clicking administration > online testing > preview online assessment. Tell participants them can create this type of assessment and that will be discussed in future trainings.
Click through the overview page to determine how students performed
Click reports to examine some other reports. Show the Response Frequency report. Allow time for teachers to examine reports.

Example Item Bank Assessment

login to the demo site
click assessments > list assessments
clear the search filter
search for author: me
You will see the two example assessments. Please select the Example Item Bank Assessment (1st Math).
Preview the assessment by clicking administration > online testing > preview online assessment. Tell participants them can create this type of assessment and that will be discussed in future trainings.
Click through the overview page to determine how students performed
Click reports to examine some other reports. Show the Response Frequency report. Allow time for teachers to examine reports.

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Thank You

For more learning please check out:

Online Learning Courses in My Learning Plan

More In Person Illuminate Training on My Learning Plan

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