Teaching Experience
Beginning a Lesson
Video tutorial on how to start a lesson using the iSPIRE platform. It guides teachers to log into their iSPIRE accounts, navigate to their classes, and assign the introductory lesson. The tutorial emphasizes the synchronization of student devices with the teacher's device, which allows the teacher to control the lesson's navigation. Key features highlighted include the dashboard for monitoring class progress, the pack containing essential lesson materials, and the activity icon to begin the lesson. The tutorial details the ten steps of every iSPIRE introductory and reinforcing lesson, explaining that each step is broken down into scenes. An important aspect covered is the "eyes on teacher mode," signaling students to pay attention to the teacher's directions and tips to ensure devices don't time out during lessons.
Phonogram Cards
Video tutorial on presenting phonogram cards to students using the iSPIRE platform. It outlines a five-minute activity where teachers display these cards on their devices while in "eyes on teacher mode," a feature that focuses students' attention on the teacher's instructions. The process involves reading instructions and clicking on a phonogram card below pink boxes, which opens a gallery of enlarged cards in a separate browser tab for easy viewing and scrolling. To proceed to the next part of the lesson, teachers are instructed to close this tab and return to the main lesson tab. This step is part of a series designed to drill phonics using visual aids in an engaging and structured manner.
Phoneme Segmentation
This video tutorial details the activities in step 2, conducted primarily in "eyes on teacher mode," introducing phoneme segmentation. After completing the activity, resynchronizing student devices with the teacher's device is clarified.
Word Building
This video tutorial delves into the word-building activity of step 3, illustrating how students manipulate letter tiles according to the teacher's guidance. It also highlights the process of reviewing student work and the synchronization of devices upon closing the activity tab.
Word Decoding
This video tutorial covers word decoding activities in step 4, where teacher and student screens display instructions for marking up words. It emphasizes the review and feedback process by teachers on student submissions.
Pre-Reading
This video tutorial presents an auditory exercise conducted in "eyes on teacher mode," engaging students in a question-and-answer session guided by the instructions on the teacher's screen.
Word Search
This video tutorial focuses on step 6, showcasing a word search and reading exercise tailored to the lesson's concept. It also walks through how teachers review student submissions, providing a mechanism for feedback or corrections.
Passage Graphic Organizer
This video tutorial introduces step 6 of a reinforcing lesson within the iSPIRE program, which may involve a color-coded or numbered passage or poem. Accompanied by a graphic organizer, students utilize these resources to complete the organizer, referencing reading passages available both in the iSPIRE student workbooks and in the pack for printing. The tutorial outlines how students can submit their answers to the teacher and mentions that some step 6 activities might be conducted in "eyes on teacher mode," providing clear directions for educators to follow.
Dictation
This video tutorial explains steps 7 to 10 within the iSPIRE program, emphasizing instruction delivery in "eyes on teacher mode" and using dictation papers from student workbooks for dictation activities.
Independent Work & Assessment
This video tutorial guides teachers through the independent work and assessment phase in the iSPIRE program, explaining the procedures for conducting fluency drills and concept assessments post-lesson.
The S.P.I.R.E. Lesson Planner is an essential tool for teachers to plan and document their daily S.P.I.R.E. lessons effectively. This comprehensive, single-page template ensures that all key components of a well-structured S.P.I.R.E. lesson are addressed, helping teachers manage their time and track student progress.
This guide provides educators with a comprehensive overview of the iSPIRE platform, focusing on effective lesson delivery, student engagement, and progress assessment. Learn how to navigate the dashboard, access detailed instructions, and utilize the platform's interactive features to create an immersive learning experience.