One Hour Technology Workshop Lesson Plan

Title: USA Test Prep Workshop

Subject: Instructional Technology

Participants: 3 Algebra 2 PLC Group

Essential Question: How can I more effectively prepare students for digitalized high stakes assessments?

Learning Objective: At the end of this workshop, you will be able to create classes and assignments in
USA Test Prep.

ISTE-T Standards Addressed:

2. Design and develop digital age learning experience and assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments
incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to
develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the StandardsS.
a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and
resources to promote student learning and creativity
b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue
their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own
educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress
c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students diverse learning
styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
d. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments
aligned with content and technology standards, and use resulting data to inform
learning and teaching
5. Engage in professional growth and leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit
leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the
effective use of digital tools and resources.
a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications
of technology to improve student learning
b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in
shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and
technology skills of others
c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis
to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support
of student learning.

Materials:

Laptop
Smartphone
USA Test Prep Tutorial 1 Create an Account Handout
USA Test Prep Tutorial 2 Creating Classes Handout
 USA Test Prep Tutorial 3 Creating Assignments & Benchmarks Handout
USA Test Prep Workshop PowerPoint Presentation

Workshop Procedure:

1. Prior to the workshop, have participants complete the Pre-Workshop Assessment survey.
2. Pass out the USA Test Prep Tutorial 1 Create an Account Handout.
3. Begin USA Test Prep Workshop PowerPoint Presentation and help teachers set up their account.
4. Pass out the USA Test Prep Tutorial 2 Creating Classes Handout.
5. Introduce participants to the basic features of USA Test Prep.
6. Pass out the USA Test Prep Tutorial 3 Creating Assignments & Benchmarks Handout.
7. Show video in USA Test Prep Workshop PowerPoint slide.
a. Walk around and help participants as they watch the video.
8. Demonstrate how to create and assign a benchmark.
9. Show participants the assignments that I have created and shared with them on USA Test Prep.
10. Demonstrate how I use student data to differentiate and drive instruction.
11. Walk around and help participants as they explore USA Test Prep.
12. Have participants take the USA Test Prep Workshop Evaluation survey.

Evaluation/Assessment:

Formal Assessments: Participants will take pre and post workshop surveys

Informal Assessment: The instructor will assess the participants as they complete the workshop and
differentiate instruction as needed.

Follow up: The 3 Algebra 2 PLC team will be completing a USA Test Prep project with their students.
This will allow the instructor to continue to work with the participants and provide further assistance as
needed.