Lesson Plan for

Running Records Training

Teacher(s)
Name

Ashley Keifer

Position

Teachers

School/District

Buford City Schools

E-mail

Ashley.keifer@bufordcityschools.org

Phone

678-482-6960

Grade Level(s)

Teachers (2-5)

Content Area

ELA

Time line

1 day

Standards
NETS*T Standards:
3. Model digital age work and learning

Teachersexhibitknowledge,skills,andworkprocessesrepresentativeofaninnovative
professionalinaglobalanddigitalsociety.
b.Collaboratewithstudents,peers,parents,andcommunitymembersusingdigitaltools

andresourcestosupportstudentsuccessandinnovation
d.Modelandfacilitateeffectiveuseofcurrentandemergingdigitaltoolstolocate,
analyze,evaluate,anduseinformationresourcestosupportresearchandlearning
5.Engageinprofessionalgrowthandleadership

Teacherscontinuouslyimprovetheirprofessionalpractice,modellifelonglearning,andexhibit
leadershipintheirschoolandprofessionalcommunitybypromotinganddemonstratingthe
effectiveuseofdigitaltoolsandresources.
b.Exhibitleadershipbydemonstratingavisionoftechnologyinfusion,participatingin

shareddecisionmakingandcommunitybuilding,anddevelopingtheleadershipand
technologyskillsofothers
c. Evaluateandreflectoncurrentresearchandprofessionalpracticeonaregularbasisto
makeeffectiveuseofexistingandemergingdigitaltoolsandresourcesinsupportof
studentlearning
d.Contributetotheeffectiveness,vitality,andselfrenewaloftheteachingprofessionandof
theirschoolandcommunity

Overview
Teachers will participate in a Nearpod via a QR code. This Nearpod will be used to introduce an app that
will increase efficiency and time management in the area of completing Running Records. This app will
reduce errors, support the need for data, and increase the ease of completing the task of Running
Records. The teachers will then be given a poll to determine the effectiveness of this training.

Essential Questions

Why is time management important?

How can I collect data that can be used to drive instruction in reading?
How can I reduce errors in calculating reading rates?

Assessment

Diagnostic Assessment Probing questions

Formative Assessment Questions will be asked to ensure understanding as the training is ongoing.
Formative Assessment Application of learning will be observed during the training.
Summative Assessment Teachers will be given a survey to determine the effectiveness of the training.

Resources
Technology supports learning by:
Increasing effectiveness, time management, and data driven instruction
Necessary digital tools and resources:
Internet connection
Running Records app
QR Code
IPads

PowerPoint
Nearpod

Technology skills necessary:

Teachers will need to know how to utilize a QR code, access an app, login to Nearpod, complete a
survey via Nearpod, and eventually use the Running Records Calculator app.