Renzulli+Learning+System

= = = Renzulli Learning System =

=June 9 and 20 Renzulli Training Resources =

COMPACTING
Advanced by Design: Let's Accelerate (PowerPoint) Compacting Curriculum for High Potential and Gifted Students Using Renzulli Learning Curriculum Compacting: 8 Essential Steps The Compactor Sample Individual Compacting Planner Sample Group Compacting Planner Curriculum Compacting and Independent Study Project

MANAGEMENT

 * Independent Learning Management Ideas**

Use the Self-Assessment Questions for Each Enrichment Category listed on the The Renzulli Learning Independent Learning Management Ideas document as an introduction to the system for your students. Depending on how often they are on the system assign them a new enrichment category each day or week to browse and then answer the self-assessment questions.


 * Managing RLS Projects**

Use the Managing RLS Projects document to have your students get started with independent study projects using the Wizard Project Maker. You could have students do one of the Super Starter Projects already created by the system as an introduction. When they are ready, they can use the Create Your Own Wizard Project Maker to design their own projects. This Project Maker puts the responsibility of creating the project and all the resources that will be used on the student. THIS MEANS LESS PREPARATION TIME FOR THE TEACHER!



Introduce Students to Independent Projects by choosing the project yourself from the Wizard Project Maker Super Starter
 * Wizard Project Maker: Super Starter**



When your students are ready to branch out on their own, have them use the Wizard Project Maker : Create Your Own
 * Wizard Project Maker: Create Your Own**



The management documents can also be found on the Renzulli Learning System under Teacher Resources. The Wizard Project Maker documents are under User Instructions.

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Kiowa C-2-
We are using Renzulli as an enrichment piece. We are mainly using it with our 4th grade students and a couple of 1st and 2nd grade students. With our 4th graders we have ability grouped them during their computer time. Two days a week they go to computers and the other two days they are using Renzulli. We have specified activities they have to do and then they are allowed free time. We try to get LA and Math in each week. We don't just have GT or Talent Pool students using it, but we purchased more spaces and have other students using it as well.

Merino -
We are using the Renzulli Learning System daily in the Jr. High School. We have two 8th grade students who are using it as an Independent Study time as they have met the standards for 8th grade English. They are on the system about 40 minutes per day. In this time they choose various projects to do and work independently with guidance from a teacher. They have been very interested in the contests provided to them. Through Renzulli Learning Systems, one of our students has found a passion for poetry. He has entered his poetry into various contests. The 8th grade English teacher and I encouraged him to enter his poetry in the My Colorado Contest. Our student was one of nine winners in the state of Colorado. He was able to take his class to Denver to Governor Hickenlooper's Inauguration where they were able to watch the inauguration, attend a luncheon with the governor and various other motivational people, and get a tour of the Denver Art Museum. He has also been asked by Creative Communication to give permission for one of his poems to be published in a book.Our other 8th grade student has been doing various writing projects. She entered the Patriot's Pen essay contest supported by the VFW. This is a contest she found on the Renzulli website. She won 3rd place and received a small scholarship. Both students continue to enter their writing into contests and their passion for it is fostered through the Renzulli Learning System. We also have a 7th grade student who is consistently using the Renzulli Learning System. She uses it in addition to attending 7th grade English so it is used more for enrichment. She has also entered various contests and uses the suggested literature Renzulli provides for her in her profile.

Webinar video training 1 (9/12/2010) [|Renzulli Northeast Webinar 1]

Webinar video training 2 (9/23/2010) [|Renzulli Northeast Webinar 2] Handout for Webinar 2

Renzulli Learning General Overview.pdf Renzulli Learning Site Tour.pdf Renzulli Learning Funding Ideas.pdf Renzulli Learning Investment Details.pdf ====//The Effects of the Use of Renzulli Learning on Student Achievement in Reading Comprehension, Reading Fluency, Social Studies, and Science//==== [|Research]
 * The Renzulli Learning System ** is a web-based teaching and learning tool that is based on more than thirty years of research and development by Drs. Joseph Renzulli and Sally Reis at the University of Connecticut. The program creates an individualized assessment of each child’s interests and preferred methods of engagement and learning. Once a student’s strengths have been identified, Renzulli Learning delivers personalized learning experiences to help them think effectively and learn best. In a phrase, it provides strength-based achievement; assists teachers; and raises student test scores. Renzulli Learning is comprised of four key components providing a teacher’s assistant that determines how each student likes to learn. [|Renzulli]