This document provides an overview and training on the OnTRACK online learning program for teachers in the Del Valle Independent School District. It introduces OnTRACK as an online resource with lessons aligned to TEKS standards that can be used for intervention. It outlines how teachers can access OnTRACK courses, use the content in their classrooms, and request their own courses to assign students. The training covers the goals of OnTRACK, how to navigate courses once enrolled, and ways to implement and monitor student progress.

1. DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
OnTRACK Training
https://sites.google.com/a/delvalle-isd.org/ontrack-training/

2. About The Trainers
Kathy Edgar
Director, Instructional Technology
kedgar@del-valle.k12.tx.us
Diana Benner
Coordinator, Instructional Technology
diana.benner@del-valle.k12.tx.us
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3. Goals for Today
Objective:
To provide campus teachers with the knowledge
and skills to use OnTRACK courses as a
supplemental resource for student intervention
1 What is OnTRACK?
2 How do I access an OnTRACK course?
3 How can I use OnTRACK in my classroom?
4 How can I get my own OnTRACK course?
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4. Ground Rules
1. Silence cell phones
2. Be mindful – especially when checking
email, etc.
3. Keep up with the training
4. Ask for assistance if needed
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5. What is OnTRACK?
•A part of Project Share, which is funded by TEA
•A series of lessons aligned with the TEKS in
ELAR, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
(Do not provide course credit)
•Lessons provide dynamic learning experiences for
students through the use of video, graphics, and
online activities
•Supplement classroom instruction and intervention
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6. How Do I Access OnTRACK?
1. Access & Log into Project Share
http://projectsharetexas.org/
2. Search for an OnTRACK Course
(Use Key Words)
3. Enroll in the Course
(Use Access Key)
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7. My
Portal
Page
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8. My
Portal
Page
Con’t.
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9. Anatomy
of an
OnTRACK
Course
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10. Anatomy
of an
OnTRACK
Course
Con’t.
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12. In The Classroom. . .
Use all or part of an OnTRACK lesson with
a class or group of students
Assign topics, lessons, or activities for a
student to work through independent of the
teacher during or outside class hours
Open or close a lesson with an OnTRACK
video
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13. In A Tutorial Setting. . .
Assign particular lessons during after-
school or in-school tutorials to sharpen
skills based on data
Use OnTRACK lessons in order to better
prepare students for the STAAR End-of-
Course test
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14. How Can I Get My Own Course?
1. Request Process
2. Request Form
3. Student Excel Sheet
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15. The Request Process
 The teacher identifies the student need
The teacher attends training and enrolls (as a
student) in a preview course
 The teacher addresses implementation questions
 The teacher requests their own course and provides
an excel file of their student roster
 The district creates a copy of the course for the
teacher
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16. The Request Process Con’t.
The district provides the teacher with their course
information and student information
The teacher provides students with their account
information, enrollment key, etc.
The students log in and begin to use OnTRACK
as a resource
The teachers begin to assign and monitor the
tests to check for student improvement
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17. Let’s Review
1. What is OnTRACK?
2. How do I access
OnTRACK?
3. How can I use OnTRACK?
4. How do I get started?
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18. Conclusion
 Final Reflections
 Questions/Answers
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19. Image Sources
http://sites.google.com/site/moodlemayhem/project-definition
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http://blogs.freshminds.co.uk/talent/?page_id=112
http://sites.google.com/site/moodlemayhem/project-definition
http://thestartingfive.net/5-questions/
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