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Objectives
1. CMs understand the purpose and value of the tool and of tracking student achievement separate from their gradebook
2. CMs know how to log in to the tool via TFANet
3. CMs know how to create class lists, units, and scores in the JumpRope OSAT
4. CMs know how to interpret achievement reports
Agenda
Intro to Pilot & Tracking (15m) JumpRope Tutorials (30m,
independent work on laptops)How to get help (5m)TFA “Growth Trackers” (optional, 5m)Questions and Wrap-up (5m)
About JumpRope
Started by a TFA ‘06 CM, JumpRope makes innovative tools for
teachers and schools that help track
student achievement in more meaningful
ways. We are excited to work with your TFA
region this year!Visit www.jumpro.pe to get JumpRope for your whole school.
OSAT Intro Video
Please switch to the provided video file and show. Make sure that the speakers are on! (approximately 10m)
Logging in to the OSAT
1. Log in to TFANet (www.tfanet.org)2. Click on the “Online Student
Achievement Tracker (OSAT)” link under “Tools and Trackers”
3. A new window will open and you will be automatically logged into your OSAT tool
You may have also received a welcome email from [email protected] with these details.
Can’t log in? Oh no!
If you cannot log in to TFANet, please email [email protected]
If you CAN log in to TFANet but you cannot access, the OSAT, please email [email protected] with the following information: Your full name Placement region TFANet username (should be an email
address) We’ll get it sorted out for you as soon as
possible! ***For the next activity, buddy up with a friend.
JumpRope Tutorials
The OSAT has built-in tutorials that are designed to get you started tracking as quickly as possible.
Your task for the next 30 minutes
Log into the OSAT Complete the five
training tutorials (or as many as you can in the time provided – you can always finish later)
Complete at least the first three items on the checklist
We’re tracking your progress!
How to get help in the OSAT
IF YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT OR
HOW TO TRACK:
Look for related tutorials or help documents
Reach out to your MTLD or geeky friend
IF YOU HAVE A TECHNICAL
PROBLEM USING THE OSAT:
Log into the OSAT and click the Support menu, and Contact us
JumpRope will respond within 1 buesiness day!
You can always email [email protected] for help!
TFA Growth Trackers
JumpRope has built several special trackers into the OSAT that you can use to track: DRA Level Growth Dibbels Growth 6+1 Writing Traits Growth SRI Growth
If you are interested in using these trackers, click “TFA Trackers” in the Plan tab and follow the instructions on the screen!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does JumpRope work on an iPad? Not yet – give us a few months
Can another (non-TFA) teacher at my school use JumpRope? Sure! Email [email protected] and
we’ll give you a free account codeCan my entire school use
JumpRope? Of course! Our school-wide product has
tons of extra features, too. Just drop us a line.
Next Steps
Complete all five online tutorialsEnter your full class list of studentsCreate your first (real) standards and
begin to enter scores as you assess your students
In a couple of months (once you have data), we’ll have another training that explains how to analyze and make decisions on your mastery data
Thanks for your time!
Thanks! JumpRope and the TFA OSAT team are excited to be working with you this year.
GOOD LUCKand
HAPPY TRACKING!
Revisiting Objectives
1. CMs understand the purpose and value of the tool and of tracking student achievement separate from their gradebook
2. CMs know how to log in to the tool via TFANet
3. CMs know how to create class lists, units, and scores in the JumpRope OSAT
4. CMs know how to interpret achievement reports