MobyMax Classroom

TIA REYNOLDS
ITEC 7445
SUMMER 2015

What is MobyMax?
A complete web-based learning system
Individualized, student centered instruction based

on CCSS
Fully customizable lessons and features
Integrated classroom & motivational tools
Easy to use
Proven results

What is MobyMax Cont.

Click on the video below to watch a tutorial on
MobyMax features

School Mission
Our mission is to create an environment where all

students can learn and utilize the skills of discovery

and exploration. We will motivate all students to
become life-long learners through an
interdisciplinary approach incorporating
technology, higher-order thinking skills, and
research-based instructional strategies so all
students can achieve their full potential in a rapidly
changing world.

MobyMax supports Mission

PFESs mission highlights the use of technology,

higher order thinking skills, & research based

practices to promote life-long learners
MobyMax supports PFESs mission by
-Differentiation
-Deductive Cognitive Skills
-Direct Instruction
-Progress Monitoring
-Integrated Common Core

MobyMax supports Mission cont.

Differentiated
-MobyMax is for all students. Moby's adaptive curriculum creates
a unique, individualized education plan for each student, allowing
gifted students to progress as quickly as they like while simultaneously
ensuring that remedial students get the extra
instruction they need.
You've never experienced differentiation
like this in the classroom

Deductive Cognitive Skills

Moby Curriculum teaches students to be better problem solvers,
critical thinkers, and creative geniuses with thousands of
cognitive
skill manipulatives. Moby has students think and
discover rather than
just be told. Students are not only fully engaged but also learn a deep
intuitive sense of concepts that are retained.

MobyMax supports Mission cont.

Direct Instruction

Moby's deductive manipulatives complement the adaptive direct instruction

practice. The intuitive complementary mix of direct and discovery instruction is the
basis of 2X learning!
Continuous Progress Monitoring

Formative assessment drives good instruction in the classroom. Moby allows you to
monitor student progress in real time, so that you know exactly how each student is
doing. Analyze data for all standards in the common core by student, class, school,
and district
Complete, Integrated, Common Core

MobyMax is the only completely integrated curriculum and teacher productivity

system. All subjects and student data work seamlessly together. MobyMax is built
from the ground up on Common Core standards. Scope and sequence and all
reporting flow from common core standards.

Objectives
Use technology to address individual student needs by

continuous progress monitoring that will tailor lessons

according to students academic level; remediates,
reinforces, enriches
Incorporate a tool that is accessible at home and at
school; allows for parent, teacher, student involvement
through parent portal and MobyMessenger
Promote student-centered learning by utilizing
individualized lessons & self-directed learning tools;
teach-me hints, contests, badges

Key Benefits
Includes CCSS adaptive placement test & ongoing

progress monitoring
Allows for easy grouping & differentiation based on
academic need
All content is CCSS aligned
Each student receives individualized instruction
Allows teachers more time to create more inquiry
based activities that allows students to utilize skills
gained from MobyMax

Target Population
Content is based off of K-8 Common Core

Curriculum. In PFES, gifted students will have the

opportunity to work on middle school skills.
PFES is 99.9% free/reduced lunch, so many students
may not have internet access at home
Students can be given the option to bring their own
laptops/ipads
There are 2 computer labs, 2 Mac carts, 2 Ipad carts,
4 classroom desktops, 10 media center desktops, &
each teacher has a laptop & Ipad.

Equipment & Software

Website offers some free components
All students have individual emails & logins
Access to 25 or more computers with Wifi or internet

access
25 or more headphones are needed to eliminate
distractions
A 1:1 computer technology model is desired,
particularly for pilot classrooms

Technical Support
District provides onsite IT professional & Technology

Specialist to assist with any tech issues

MobyMax offers the following built-in support:

-Built-in online support available 24/7

-Email support at support@mobymax.com
-Get help from a real person at 888-793-8331
-Ability to schedule a live webinar for the entire school
(they're free too!)

Limitations
Students must have internet capability at home in

order to access program for additional practice

Students will need to have consistent internet access
as well as access to the equipment in order for the
program to be meaningful
Given that the entire school must share equipment,
obtaining consistent access can & will be a challenge
Wifi in certain halls of the building does not always
work

MobyMax Cost
Some basic components of MobyMax are offered for

free
For more advance use, teachers can pay $59 for a
teacher pro license OR the school can purchase a
$299 license for the entire school
Computers, Ipads, Macbooks, desktops, &
headphones have already been purchased & are
available for use

Potential Funding Sources

Title 1 funds can be used to purchase a license for the

program
Teachers can seek funding through websites such as
DonorsChoose.org OR GoFundMe.org
Teachers and/or Administrators can seek grants for
technology in schools, such as:
Greer/FTE Grant
Hewlett Packard Grant
Comcast Grant
IBM Grant

Purpose & Use of MobyMax

Teachers can use built-in CCSS aligned assessments
Teachers can create individualized lessons according to

student need
Teachers can take advantage of built in IEP reporting
Website allows teachers and parents to collaborate on
student progress
-Parent Portal
-Messenger
-The Wall
Students receive individual

practice on Math, Reading, &

ELA concepts
-Science & Social studies are set to be added by next year

Purpose & Use of MobyMax

Website includes built-in engagement & motivation to

encourage students:
-Games
-Badges
-Contest
-Certificates
Students can use MobyMax is student-centered groups are
as individual assignments
Website allows teachers to set daily goals for student
achievement
Teachers are able to print worksheets and material from
website

MobyMax Promotes Specific Learning Targets

Teachers can create/assign lessons for individuals,

pairs, or groups promoting collaboration

Teachers can utilize ongoing progress monitoring to
help guide instruction
All content is CCSS aligned to support other
Website offers digital curriculum library which offers
teachers a plethora of standards aligned
materials/resources to improve learning targets
Website includes a short answer component which
targets writing across the curriculum

Differentiation
MobyMaxs entire program is based on differentiated

instruction & allowing students work at their own

pace
-CCSS assessments that are used to create adaptive lessons
-Read-aloud feature for students who may need content
read-aloud to them
-Ability for teacher to set individual daily goals & targets
-Answer feedback features allows students to receive instant
feedback
-Difficult skills are accompanied with Teach Me videos

Communication/Collaboration
Teachers have the option to create differentiated

group assignments on MobyMax

Students who have internet access at home can
collaborate with their parents on content material
The parent portal and messenger tools allow teachers,
students, and parents to communicate with each other
The website also includes a tool called The Wall
which serves as a classroom bulletin board to
communicate hw, notes, messages, ect to parents &
students

Research/Evalation
RTI data of over 1.7million schools & over 45,000

schools suggest that students who completed 40

hours of work gained more than 1 grade level
MobyMax uses a tool called Find it Fix it to

measure data across their schools

MobyMax has received rave reviews from thousands

of teachers and parents

Research/Evaluation

Research/Evaluation

Research/Evaluations
William Johnson, North Central High School, WA , July 8, 2015
I have been using MobyMax for the past month as part of my summer school program. I have
20 students, all with IEP's working to recover credits in several different courses. Using
MobyMax I was easily able to get an idea of their skill level and gaps that they had in their
knowledge, and customize their path through mathematics. In just three weeks (3 hours a
day) I had most of my students improve a full grade level!

Monique Desmarais, Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School, RI, July 7, 2015

MobyMax has been a great tool for differentiating material in order to reach the needs
of every learner in the classroom. Students are able to work at their own levels and
build on the skills they need to become more successful
Justin Birckbichler, E. Wilson Morrison Elem., VA, June 29, 2015
MobyMax has made it quick and easy for me to ascertain the reading and math levels
of my students. It provides targeted instruction on their needs.

Implementation/Professional Learning
Pilot teachers would benefit from a training/tutorial of MobyMax and

all of its features

-Mobymax has tons of videos & tutorials on its websites,
additional videos can be found on Youtube
-Live webinars are offered by MobyMax for the entire
school, at
no cost!
-Videos, tutorials, webinars can take place during faculty
meetings, and/or common planning times
Pilot classrooms can be established on each grade level. Upon years

end, data can be analyzed to determine if the program was effective

enough for a license to be purchased for the entire school.

Reflection
I utilized the free components of MobyMax for a short period of time

last year. Since then, they have made tons of enhancements and I
definitely want to purchase a license. This website makes it very easy
for teachers to differentiate instruction. Its also a great way for
teachers to collaborate with parents and students when theyre at
home. There are tons of tools & features that make teaching &
learning less complicated for the teacher and the students. I love the
fact that it contains built-in motivation for students so that they are
constantly being engaged and pushed. My major concern with
implementing the advanced features is the inconsistent wifi,
unrepaired equipment, & inconsistent access to the equipment that
teachers at my school often face. If these issues arent dealt with,
attempting to implement this in my classroom may be meaningless.

Works Cited
Walsh, K. (2013, May 5.) MobyMax is a Proven

Adaptive Learning Toolset.

http://www.emergingedtech.com/2013/05/moby-max
s-a-proven-adaptive-learning-toolset-with-differ
entiated-curriculum-for-k-8-students
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http://www.mobymax.com/