Using Technology to Support

Fundamental 5

Welcome! This website has been implemented by NBISD Instructional Technology to encourage and empower staff members to use technology as a support for Fundamental 5. You will have the opportunity to showcase your skills by earning credentials for each piece of Fundamental 5 on tasks that you are already doing in your classroom and challenge yourself by going above and beyond to further incorporate technology into your best teaching practices. 

Using Technology to Support

Fundamental 5

Welcome! This website has been implemented by NBISD Instructional Technology to encourage and empower staff members to use technology as a support for Fundamental 5. You will have the opportunity to showcase your skills by earning credentials for each piece of Fundamental 5 on tasks that you are already doing in your classroom and challenge yourself by going above and beyond to further incorporate technology into your best teaching practices. 

Putting the Pieces Together

The effective use of technology will go a long way in helping you implement the pieces of The Fundamental 5 into your teaching. Below you will find all the parts of Fundamental 5. When you click on each link you will be directed to a page that has detailed information about that part of Fundamental 5 and apps/programs you can use to support the implementation of that piece in your classroom. 

Framing the lesson has 2 parts. The first is The Objective, what students will learn in today’s lesson, and the second is The Close, what students will do at the end of class to demonstrate that they achieved the objective. 

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Critical Writing is a three to five minute writing activity at the application level or above that focuses on generating critical thinking and making connections about the content students need to learn.

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Frequent Small Group Purposeful Talk is teacher initiated small group talk that readies students for academic conversation. It is designed to increase understanding, promote connections, and extend thinking.

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Power Zone is when the teacher is in close proximity to students during instruction or monitoring to ensure learning is occurring and is fundamental in improving student achievement.

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Recognize and Reinforce is personal and specific recognition of academic growth/success, and the reinforcement of the work and/or effort put forth by the student to achieve that academic growth/success.

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“The Fundamental 5 are the 5 critical practices that are at the core of highly effective instruction” – Sean Cane & Mike Laird 

Badge Program Resources

Request Tech Training

Do you have questions or want additional help with an app or program? We offer training for any size crowd! Click below to request a training with one of the Instructional Technology team.

Request a Training

Quick Reference Guide

Do you want to see all of the badges that have been created in one quick glance? Click here to view a document that lays them all out for you. There is even an option to add it to your Drive.

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Track Your Progress

Easily track your progress as you earn credentials toward the Fun5 Rockstar badge! Use the links below to make a copy of a digital spreadsheet tracker or download a PDF to print or use in Notability. 

Track Your Progress

Badge Request Form

Are you using an app that isn’t listed as a badge yet? Fill in the form below to apply for a new badge that supports Fundamental 5. Please note that the badge request may or may not be approved.

Badge Request Form

Need Fundamental 5 Help?

Do you have questions or want additional support with implementing the Fundamental 5 in your classroom? Contact your Campus Instructional Coach or Curriculum Specialist.