odysseyware online curriculum for k-12 schools

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“Odysseyware is so flexible. I love that we can manually reassign questions, modify courses to fit our standards, or even combine courses to create something entirely new.”

— Carla Hubbard, Lead Teacher of Harris County Performance Learning Center, Georgia

DYNAMIC & INTERACTIVE ONLINE CURRICULUM FOR K-12 SCHOOLS.

“Odysseyware is ideal because it can be shaped to meet

the needs of a wide range of students

at either end of the spectrum.”

Online courses and instructional

tools that motivate & empower

24/7 online access allows for

anywhere, anytime learning

Students can easily access and

review their assignments

Students can apply their knowledge

with Virtual Labs and rich multimedia

— Alice Carlson, Executive Director of Alternative

Youth Activities, Oregon

CORE ◦ ELECTIVE ◦ CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION ◦ TEST PREP INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS ◦ COURSE CUSTOMIZATION ◦ REPORTING

We believe that student engagement leads to academic success. Odysseyware’s

online lessons, projects, and learning resources are designed to empower students

to build proficiency and content mastery, capture accomplishments, and engage

with rich and challenging real-world concepts in the classroom or at home.

Dynamic Learning ActivitiesEmbedded learning activities and games help motivate students to apply what they have learned within real-world scenarios. Virtual Labs introduce students to an exciting, fully interactive environment where they are in charge of solving problems and exploring a whole new world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Instructional Support ToolsFor each lesson, students have access to reference tools such as vocabulary, translation, and text-to-speech functions. The Writer Tool helps students improve their writing with guided practice and targeted feedback throughout the writing process. The Notes feature, allows students to capture and save thoughts or questions about key concepts.


VOCABULARY

Definitions and correct pronunciation are provided for all

key academic vocabulary utilized in each lesson.

REFERENCE

The Reference function allows learners to look up

background information and context about any words or

phrases included in the lessons.

TRANSLATION

The translate function translates any selected words or

phrases included in the lessons. Supported languages

include Spanish, French, German and Chinese.

TEXT-TO-SPEECH

The Text-to-Speech function provides spoken word support

for any word or phrase in the lesson. Learners can choose

between a selection of voices.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION VIDEOS

Direct Instruction Videos provide step-

by-step guidance to assist students in

the conceptual understanding of key

skills, impart background knowledge,

place concepts into real-world context,

and allow students to learn at their

own pace.

VIRTUAL LABS

Virtual Labs recreate and expand

the traditional student laboratory

experience. Fully interactive and

built to encourage active learning,

engagement, and the application of

conceptual understanding, Virtual

Labs provide a safe and immersive

learning experience.

WRITER

The powerful Writer’s tool encourages

students to practice, revise, and refine

to achieve writing success. The Writer

Scoring Matrix provides continuous

student feedback through all aspects

of the writing process based on word

count, grade level, readability, and

topic agreement.

SMARTER ONLINE LEARNING.


CUSTOMIZE THE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE.Customize Instructional Content & Learning PathsWith Odysseyware’s drag and drop course customization, the order of Units and Lessons of any course can

be adjusted to match your school or district’s scope and sequences or to address individual learner needs.

Insert Units, Lessons, Projects, or Quizzes from other Odysseyware courses, add teacher-created custom

lessons, delete or skip lessons, and set individual course levels for every student!

Short Story

Epic Poetry

Drama

Literary Nonf iction

ORIGINAL UNIT LESSON SEQUENCE

1

Short Story

Literary Nonf iction

Epic Poetry

Drama

CUSTOMIZE UNIT LESSON SEQUENCE

2

Course: English I CCSSCourse: English I CCSS

ORIGINAL UNITLESSON SEQUENCE

CUSTOMIZE UNITLESSON SEQUENCE

ADD LESSONS FROM ANY OTHER ODYSSEYWARE COURSE

Effective Public Speaking

1

War Develops in the West

Gettysburg and Vicksburg

The Last Campaigns


Unit: Civil War

Teacher Authored Project

Rhetorical Strategies

History & Language in the Gettysburg Address

Project: Rhetorical Analysis of a Speech

Quiz 3

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT

3

Unit: Literary Nonf iction

Course: English I CCSS





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Quiz 3



Course: History & Geography 800

ADD TEACHER AUTHORED PROJECT OR LESSON REMOVE ANY LESSON IN A COURSE

4

REMOVE

FLEX ASSESSMENTUnit and course assessments automatically adjust to new sequence.

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War Develops in the West


The Last Campaigns


Unit: Civil War

Teacher Authored Project




Quiz 3

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Quiz 3








Quiz 3



Course: History & Geography 800

ADD TEACHER AUTHORED PROJECT OR LESSON REMOVE ANY LESSON IN A COURSE

4

REMOVE

FLEX ASSESSMENTUnit and course assessments automatically adjust to new sequence.

FlexFlex Flex

Flex =

Flex

As you create custom learning paths for your students, easily track their

progress, access enrollment, and review reports, all within one hub!

Build Content with:

• Web 2.0 Tools

• Passages, Articles, Text

• Videos & Animations

• Games & Activities

Customize or Modify:

• Projects

• Lessons

• Quizzes

• Tests

TEACHER AUTHORING TOOLS

Create Assessments for:

• True/False Questions

• Essays

• Multiple Choice

• Multiple Select

Limited only by your imagination, Odysseyware’s Teacher Authoring Tool enables you

to create anything from a single lesson, project, quiz, or test to an entire course. The

Tool can also be used to customize, enhance, or alter existing Odysseyware lessons.

COURSE ENROLLMENT

Odysseyware makes it easy for teachers to enroll

students in courses and adjust custom settings, such as

lesson and quiz pass thresholds, maximum number of

lesson attempts, individual lesson weighting,

lesson and unit completion dates, and Odysseyware’s

Credit Recovery (CRx) and Flex assessment modes.

CUSTOM COURSE AND ASSESSMENT THRESHOLDS

Teachers can make individual choices for students

according to their unique needs with the ability to choose

Pass Thresholds and Weighting of course components.

REPORTS

Monitor student progress and generate data reports

such as Pre/Post Test Scores, Student Activity Summary,

Student Unit Grades, Detailed Student Grading, Track

Grade Overrides, and more.

FLEXIBLE SCHOOL SOLUTIONSFOR 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS.

ALIGNMENT & CUSTOMIZATION

Odysseyware’s course customization

and ability to adjust the instructional

sequence of lessons and units

ensures alignment between the

online and other curriculum tools

and instruction.

REAL-TIME ASSESSMENT

Odysseyware’s formative and

summative assessments keep

administrators and teachers

informed about student progress

and can be used to inform in-person,

targeted support as necessary.

TEACHER AUTHORING TOOL

Odysseyware’s Teacher Authoring

Tool allows teachers to create

custom lessons and courses. It also is

the perfect platform to create direct

instruction videos, projects, and

activities for online delivery.

Hundreds of Video Lessons in Odysseyware’s Blended Learning Library!Odysseyware’s Blended Learning Library empowers teachers

to utilize our rich library of hundreds of Direct Instruction

Videos in Math showcasing a variety of instructional settings,

such as during whole-group, small-group, and individual

instruction, as well as in blended learning environments.

Direct Instruction Videos Provide:

• Step-by-step assistance in the conceptual understanding of key and procedural skills

• Rich multimedia with transcripts to address diverse learning styles

• Learning at the student’s own pace

• Direct Instruction for Blended Learning, Flipped Classrooms, and whole-group, or individual instructional settings

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Blended LearningOdysseyware has a proven success record supporting our

partner schools and districts in their instructional initiatives.

We customize our blended learning solutions to meet your

unique vision and needs with course customization, real-

time progress monitoring and assessment, and professional

development and implementation options.

Rotation ModelStudents rotate on a fixed schedule or at the teacher’s

discretion between learning modalities, at least one of

which is online learning: Lab Rotation, Station Rotation,

Flipped Classroom, and Individual Rotation.

P Course Alignment

P Course Customization

P Rich and Engaging Direct Instruction

P Formative and Summative Assessment

P Virtual Labs

P Teacher Authoring Tool

P Robust Notes and Messaging Features

Flex ModelA program in which content and instruction are delivered

primarily by the Internet, students move on an individually

customized, fluid schedule among learning modalities, and

the teacher-of-record is on-site.

P Course Alignment




P Virtual Labs



Enriched Virtual ModelA whole-school experience, in which students divide their

time between attending a brick-and-mortar campus and

learning remotely, using online delivery of content and

instruction within each course.

P Course Alignment


P Rich, Engaging Direct Instruction


P Virtual Labs



Self-Blend ModelStudents self-blend some individual online courses and

take other courses at a brick-and-mortar campus with

face-to-face teachers.





*SOURCE: Innosight Institute research white paper “Classifying K-12 Blended Learning” by Heather Staker and Michael B. Horn, Published May 2012 on www.innosightinstitute.org.

Odysseyware Resources

Common Core Middle and High School Math and English Language ArtsOdysseyware’s Common Core Middle and High School Math and English

Language Arts curricula was intentionally created from the ground

up to not only cover the Common Core essential and supporting

standards, but also to align and integrate with the Common Core

instructional pedagogy, best practices, and requirements.

Response-to-Intervention SupportsOdysseyware’s robust assessment and progress monitoring, targeted instruction, prescriptive learning

paths, course customization, and teacher authoring features provide powerful tools to support your

school’s RTI implementation.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION VIDEOS ◦ PERFORMANCE TASKS ◦ GUIDED & CLOSE READING

English Language Arts

P Guided and close reading activities, videos and games

P Real-world performance task assessments that access Depth of Knowledge (DOK) level 3 and 4

P A balance of fiction and informational texts

P Embedded teacher support, including standards overviews

Mathematics

P Unit-Based instruction

P Embedded standards for mathematical practice

P Real-world performance task assessments

P Direct instructional videos and interactive games that introduce concepts and invite students to practice and apply their conceptual knowledge.

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Common Core Assessment & Remediation ToolPrescriptive Skills Diagnostics & Remediation

Credit Recovery Mode & FLEX Assessment

Course & Lesson CustomizationTeacher Authoring Tool

Credit Recovery Mode & FLEX Assessment

Dynamic Learning Activities & Rich MultimediaFormative & Summative Assessment

Blended Learning Library

PRE TESTPRE TEST

LESSON A

LESSON B

LESSON C

LESSON D

LESSON E

LESSON A

LESSON B

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Common Core Assessment and Remediation ToolThe Common Core Assessment and Remediation Tool (CART) is a flexible and media-rich set of content-

based assessment tools and instructional materials designed specifically to support the national Common

Core Standards (CCSS) for Math and English Language Arts for grades K -8. CART utilizes Odysseyware’s

CRx (Credit Recovery) mode, creating prescriptive learning paths toward CCSS skill mastery.

Prescriptive Learning PathsOdysseyware offers a powerful feature called

Credit Recovery Mode (CRx), that provides learners with

a prescriptive learning path based on assessed content

mastery. Pretests before each instructional unit determine

whether each unit will be skipped or added to a learner’s

instructional path. By adding FLEX mode to CRx, students

have the ability to test out of Course Lessons, based on a

student’s understanding of the topics covered.

FLEX ASSESSMENTS

When a course has Flex Assessments, tests and quizzes automatically

adjust to match any changes to the lesson sequence, prescriptive learning

path, and content of a normal or custom course.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION VIDEOS ◦ PERFORMANCE TASKS ◦ GUIDED & CLOSE READING

English Language Arts

P Guided and close reading activities, videos and games

P Real-world performance task assessments that access Depth of Knowledge (DOK) level 3 and 4

P A balance of fiction and informational texts

P Embedded teacher support, including standards overviews

Mathematics

P Unit-Based instruction

P Embedded standards for mathematical practice

P Real-world performance task assessments

P Direct instructional videos and interactive games that introduce concepts and invite students to practice and apply their conceptual knowledge.

CRX MODE WITH FLEX

SKILL LESSON

SKILLPRE TESTPRE TEST

PRE TESTPOST TEST

SKILL LESSON

SKILL LESSON 2

PASS FAIL

FAIL

TEACHER ASSIGNED

PRE TESTPRE TEST

SKILL

Section 1: Anticipatory Set, Objective, and Vocabulary P Introduces the concept and lists lesson objectives and associated vocabulary words. This section focuses on thoroughly covering the vocabulary associated with this standard.

Section 2: Direct Instruction P Puts the learned vocabulary into action based on the standard. This section uses extensive audio and media, especially at the lower grades, providing ample opportunity for students to hear and see the standard in action.

Section 3: It’s Your Turn P Students work through learning activities, complete guided practice, and may go through a synopsis or review. Section 3 also includes significant media and dynamic learning activities, providing students time to practice what they have learned.

Section 4: Show What You Know

P Now it’s time for students to demonstrate what they have learned and be assessed using the problem set associated with this lesson.

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Career Technical EducationWith over 60 Career Technical Education (CTE)

courses and growing, Odysseyware has you

covered with the largest collection of online CTE

courses in the industry. As part of a larger course

of study and certification path, Odysseyware’s CTE

courses introduce students to a variety of possible

career paths and begin equipping them with the

specific skills necessary for success in those fields.

• Over 60 CTE Courses, including STEM, Business, Legal Services, Hospitality, Tourism, Consumer Services, Agriculture, and more

• Career Exploration Courses for Middle School

Middle SchoolCareer Exploration Series

This course for middle school students offers

an introductory look into nine career fields.

Business Management & Administration

Careers in planning, organizing, directing,

and evaluating business functions essential

to efficient and productive business

operations.

Information TechnologyBuilding linkages in IT occupations for careers

related to the design, development, support

and management of hardware, software,

multimedia, and systems integration services.

Health SciencePlanning, managing, and providing

therapeutic services, diagnostic services,

health informatics, support services, and

biotechnology research and development.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

The production, processing, marketing,

distribution, financing, and development of

agricultural commodities and resources.

Hospitality & TourismThe management, marketing, and operations

of restaurants and other food services,

lodging, attractions, recreation events, and

travel-related services.

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Planning, managing and providing scientific

research and professional and technical

services (e.g., physical science, social

science, engineering).

Human ServicesRelated to families and human needs such as

counseling and mental health services, family

and community services, personal care, and

consumer services.

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Planning, managing, and providing legal,

public safety, protective services and

homeland security, including professional

and technical support services.

High School Equivalency and ACT® Test PrepOdysseyware’s new High School Test Prep courses provide students with instructional support for

graduation and help prepare them for college entrance exams. Courses include embedded review and

practice opportunities, as well as study tips, and concept-review videos. Each specific course practice test

reflects the design and question types of the GED®, ACT®, HiSET® and TASC Test Assessing Secondary

Completion™, respectively.

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GED® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education and may not be used without permission. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service® LLC under license. This work is not authorized, endorsed, or licensed by American Counsel on Education or GED Testing Service®, and any reference to “GED®” in the title or body of this work is in no way intended to imply an affiliation with, or sponsorship by, GED Testing Service® or any state or entity authorized to provide GED® branded goods or services. ACT® is the registered trademark of ACT®, Inc. TASC Test Assessing Secondary Completion™ is a brand name and trademark for McGraw-Hill School Education Holdings, LLC. TOEIC [HiSET®] is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This product is not endorsed or approved by ETS.

The ACT® is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. The ACT Plus Writing® includes the four subject area tests plus a 30-minute Writing Test. ACT® results are accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the US.

P Includes orientation to the ACT® Prep Test

P Modules on English, math, reading, science, and writing

P 4 practice tests, each with 215 assessment items with rationales

The General Educational Development (GED®) Test is designed for people who, for various reasons, did not graduate from high school but want a certificate equivalent to the traditional high school diploma.

P Includes orientation to the GED® Test Prep

P Modules on English, math, reading, science, and writing

P 4 practice tests with rationales

The HiSET® (High School Equivalency Test) is an assessment of skills and knowledge comparable to those of a high school graduate. It is an alternative for those who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to finish high school. The HiSET® test is a series of five tests covering writing, science, math, literature and the arts, and social studies.

P HiSET® Test Prep offers core diagnostic assessment with instruction for English, math, reading, science, social science, and writing

P Common Core summative assessments measure student progress in English and math

P Includes 4 practice tests available in paper-and-pencil or online formats

TASC Test Assessing Secondary Completion™ is a national high school equivalency assessment that assesses five subject areas including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. It measures examinees’ levels of achievement relative to that of graduating high school seniors, and career and college readiness, as outlined by the Common Core State Standards.

P TASC Test Assessing Secondary Completion™ Prep offers core diagnostic assessment with instruction for English, math, reading, science, social science, and writing

P Common Core summative assessments measure student progress in English and math

P 4 practice tests available in paper-and-pencil or online formats


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