SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 33
Download to read offline
Joan Coy & Wanda Dechant
Peace Academy of Virtual Education
Peace Wapiti School Division #76
Spirit River, Alberta, Canada
Our collaboration using
Moodle is a two part story…
Part A:
The Teachers collaborate…
Public schooling begins

                  All Students are processed:

                   in year groupings

                   at the same rate

                   through the same pre-
                  set curriculum

                   through bite sized pieces
                  in the same order
Public School Addresses the Times

                  Aim is to produce a
                  standardized quality
                  ‘product’


                  ‘Products’ sorted according
                  to whether or not they meet
                  the quality control standards
For most of the 20th century this
         seemed Okay

                      most students got the
                      basics

                       a few went to post
                      secondary

                       there were many low skill
                      jobs for the ‘production line’
                      rejects

       This is no longer the case!
The World Has Changed




                  Unprecedented flow of:
                  Innovative ideas
                  Technology
                  Information access
                  Global
                  communication
What did we want to do?

Teachers in our large rural division work in
 academic isolation.

Teachers want to collaborate with other
 teachers in their discipline to bring better
 learning opportunities to students.

 We have created a Moodle site for teacher
 collaboration and sharing of resources.
How did we start?
    Analyzed student performance to identify the

    need for improvement

    Gathered research on teaching strategies for

    improving student performance

    Decided on a collaborative approach with all

    participating schools

    Teacher participation was voluntary

Professional Learning Communities:
               Basics

    Collaboratively create a clear statement of

    Mission, Vision, Values and Goals

    Research best practice with an openness to new

    possibilities

                                          Dufour & Eaker
PLC Basics
    Work interdependently to achieve common

    goal

    Create momentum to fuel further

    improvement

    We must „do differently‟ if we want to see

    different results

    Efforts are assessed on results rather than

    intentions.                        Dufour & Eaker
Your experience with PLCs



                         Comments on
                          strategies and
                          structures for
                          professional sharing
                          in all settings…
Aligned Improvement
                        All district teachers
                         working together…




gives a much higher
   chance of success

                          Lisa Miller
Learning Communities – Critical Factors
    Relationships are the foundation – time is

    needed to build trust

    Respect for time and contributions of each and

    every member

    Teachers need to have ownership of the

    activities of the community

    An atmosphere of openness and acceptance for

    all members

    “Check egos at the door” to allow for real

    sharing
Do these ideas ring true?




                       A bit over the top?
Our                       Site
We use our Moodle Collaboration site to share teaching
strategies, lessons, assessments, projects, research, useful
web sites, statistical data and math fun.

Works in conjunction with face to face meetings to improve
teacher practice and ultimately, student learning.

Effectiveness has impacted
students, teachers, administrators and coordinators
Our progress...

    An active learning community



    Focused professional development activities



    Creation of innovative lessons, projects, self

    checks and common unit assessments.

    Moodle site to facilitate significant professional

    sharing and communication.
Our progress...
                Average on Diploma Exam

60


58


56


54


52


50


48


46
     June06   Jan07   June07   Jan-08   June08   Jan09
What PWSD Administrators are saying
 “We have been able to collaborate on
  Differentiation and Assessment FOR Learning.
  Too often I go to professional development
  events and come back to the school only to
  try to catch up what I missed.”


     A quote I heard recently
     addresses this nicely. quot;I
     come back ready to
     climb a mountain and
     suddenly realize that I
     am in Saskatchewan.”
What are PWSD Teachers Saying?

      “I enjoy working collaboratively with
       several teachers in focus groups. We are
       very productive in terms of creating
       useful tools to use in the classroom to
       help achieve better results for students.

      These are shared and discussed on the
      Moodle site and keep the work going
      between meetings. The meetings are
      timely and consider the effective use of
      teachers' time.”
Our collaboration using
Moodle is a two part story…
Part B:
We take the collaboration to the
students
What are PWSD Students saying?

In an Ideal Classroom, there would be…

  A computer for each student

 On-line notes and self checks
 Collaborative project work
 Challenge problems
 Access to on-line lessons from home
 A smaller class where group work is allowed
  and experiments are done
Meeting Student Needs: How did we
start?
    Provided laptops for each student, SMART

    boards, and on-line courses supported by PAVE
    teachers

    Gathered research on teaching strategies for

    improving student performance

    Decided on a collaborative approach with all

    participating schools

    Teacher participation was voluntary

Communication plan
Use the           collaboration site to
share lessons, strategies, research
and assessments and maintain
ongoing contact.

PAVE teachers provide ongoing
support for implementation of
technology and innovation as well as
courses developed on the          e-
community site.
Let’s take a quick look at the sites

Teacher Collaboration Site

 http://collaboration.pwsd76.ab.ca/


Student Community Site


 http://ecommunity.pwsd76.ab.ca/
Teaching Strategies…
Meeting Student Needs: Social
              Constructivism
                       Learners need to actively
                         construct meaning in
                         relating:
                        what is already known
                        to each other
“Wisdom can’t be told”  to their own experiences.

  Learners
     See topics as relevant
     Plan & carry out work collaboratively
     Practice self assessment
     Apply concepts to new situations
Meeting Student Needs: Assessment

Authentic, meaningful and appropriate
assessment is apparent throughout the
learning environment.


Traditional            Authentic
Selecting a Response   Performing a Task
Contrived              Real-life
Recall/Recognition     Construction/Application
Teacher-structured     Student-structured
Indirect Evidence      Direct Evidence
Student Engagement & Differntiation

                                   Summary of the
From Wikipedia…
                                   retention of learning

Students are
                                          Verbal
  engaged when
  they are:
 attracted to their
  work,                                        Verbal/visual
 persist despite
  challenges and
  obstacles,
 take visible                                       Hands on
  delight in
  accomplishing
  their work.

                       From How the Brain Learns David Sousa
So what is the teacher doing?
The teacher:
 Guides student learning to meet program of
  studies
 Provides tools students need for learning
 Promotes collaborative work
 Intervenes to provide scaffolding
 Looks to our collaborative community for
  support as we try new approaches.
What are PWSD teachers saying now?
    “Students have collaborative hand-in assignments for

    which no help is given from me. This means they
    build their confidence using self checks, the on-line
    course and each other. This is something new I am
    trying and it works!”

    “I would never have tried this new approach –

    blending classroom and on-line materials without the
    support of our learning community.”

    “Students are:

    becoming aware of their strengths,
    becoming aware of their weaknesses,
    and, in short, becoming aware of their own
      learning.”
What are PWSD students saying now?
In class, I was happy we had…

    “on-line resources complete multiple attempts

    at self checks.”

    “the opportunity collaborate on hand-ins and

    work out problems with our classmates instead
    of always relying on the teacher.”

    “different ways of looking at the lessons and

    different ways of learning.”
What are PWSD students saying now?
In class, I was happy we had…

    “a SMART Board in the classroom that was a

    more interactive way to understand
    everything.”

    “challenge problems to help to achieve a better

    idea of what you are doing.”

    “more real life applications. Just because we

    are in Pure Math doesn't mean we shouldn't be
    taught concepts that are applicable in the real
    world.”
Questions?

More Related Content

What's hot

Ppt Medt7462
Ppt Medt7462Ppt Medt7462
Ppt Medt7462kristie
 
Change Leadership In Education
Change Leadership In EducationChange Leadership In Education
Change Leadership In EducationMark Luffman
 
Coteaching psu 2012_4
Coteaching psu 2012_4Coteaching psu 2012_4
Coteaching psu 2012_4Julie Wise
 
Edutopia's top ten tips for assessing Project Based Learning
Edutopia's top ten tips for assessing Project Based LearningEdutopia's top ten tips for assessing Project Based Learning
Edutopia's top ten tips for assessing Project Based LearningJoanna Huang
 
Edutopia 10tips-assessing-project-based-learning
Edutopia 10tips-assessing-project-based-learningEdutopia 10tips-assessing-project-based-learning
Edutopia 10tips-assessing-project-based-learningMrsConley
 
Personalized Learning: A Guide for Engaging Students with Technology
Personalized Learning: A Guide for Engaging Students with TechnologyPersonalized Learning: A Guide for Engaging Students with Technology
Personalized Learning: A Guide for Engaging Students with TechnologyK-12 Blueprint
 
Kamloops Presentation oct 2012
Kamloops Presentation  oct 2012Kamloops Presentation  oct 2012
Kamloops Presentation oct 2012Chris Kennedy
 
Innovation leadership in Education 2015
Innovation leadership in Education 2015Innovation leadership in Education 2015
Innovation leadership in Education 2015Timothy Wooi
 
Call to Action: Challenge Based Learning in Action
Call to Action: Challenge Based Learning in ActionCall to Action: Challenge Based Learning in Action
Call to Action: Challenge Based Learning in ActionKatie Morrow
 
Latest Global Educational Management Trends
Latest Global Educational Management TrendsLatest Global Educational Management Trends
Latest Global Educational Management TrendsTimothy Wooi
 
David Crossley's Slideshow
David Crossley's SlideshowDavid Crossley's Slideshow
David Crossley's SlideshowWholeeducation
 
Topic6 pptldshp4leadinglearningL70
 Topic6 pptldshp4leadinglearningL70 Topic6 pptldshp4leadinglearningL70
Topic6 pptldshp4leadinglearningL70omarraarmstrong
 
Innovation Leadership in Education Tacloban 11-13Mar2016
Innovation Leadership in Education Tacloban 11-13Mar2016Innovation Leadership in Education Tacloban 11-13Mar2016
Innovation Leadership in Education Tacloban 11-13Mar2016Timothy Wooi
 
Effective Teaching Campaign
Effective Teaching CampaignEffective Teaching Campaign
Effective Teaching Campaigngopublicschools
 
Learning with Quest Atlantis in Singapore
Learning with Quest Atlantis in SingaporeLearning with Quest Atlantis in Singapore
Learning with Quest Atlantis in Singaporemediaplaylab
 
John Golden's 2005 Presentation on PLCs
John Golden's 2005 Presentation on PLCsJohn Golden's 2005 Presentation on PLCs
John Golden's 2005 Presentation on PLCseklundeen
 
Innovation in Teaching and Assessment
Innovation in Teaching and AssessmentInnovation in Teaching and Assessment
Innovation in Teaching and AssessmentAnup Singh
 

What's hot (20)

Ppt Medt7462
Ppt Medt7462Ppt Medt7462
Ppt Medt7462
 
Change Leadership In Education
Change Leadership In EducationChange Leadership In Education
Change Leadership In Education
 
Coteaching psu 2012_4
Coteaching psu 2012_4Coteaching psu 2012_4
Coteaching psu 2012_4
 
Edutopia's top ten tips for assessing Project Based Learning
Edutopia's top ten tips for assessing Project Based LearningEdutopia's top ten tips for assessing Project Based Learning
Edutopia's top ten tips for assessing Project Based Learning
 
Edutopia 10tips-assessing-project-based-learning
Edutopia 10tips-assessing-project-based-learningEdutopia 10tips-assessing-project-based-learning
Edutopia 10tips-assessing-project-based-learning
 
Personalized Learning: A Guide for Engaging Students with Technology
Personalized Learning: A Guide for Engaging Students with TechnologyPersonalized Learning: A Guide for Engaging Students with Technology
Personalized Learning: A Guide for Engaging Students with Technology
 
Project-Based + Blended Learning
Project-Based + Blended LearningProject-Based + Blended Learning
Project-Based + Blended Learning
 
Kamloops Presentation oct 2012
Kamloops Presentation  oct 2012Kamloops Presentation  oct 2012
Kamloops Presentation oct 2012
 
Innovation leadership in Education 2015
Innovation leadership in Education 2015Innovation leadership in Education 2015
Innovation leadership in Education 2015
 
Call to Action: Challenge Based Learning in Action
Call to Action: Challenge Based Learning in ActionCall to Action: Challenge Based Learning in Action
Call to Action: Challenge Based Learning in Action
 
STAND 29 May_JMorkel
STAND 29 May_JMorkelSTAND 29 May_JMorkel
STAND 29 May_JMorkel
 
Latest Global Educational Management Trends
Latest Global Educational Management TrendsLatest Global Educational Management Trends
Latest Global Educational Management Trends
 
David Crossley's Slideshow
David Crossley's SlideshowDavid Crossley's Slideshow
David Crossley's Slideshow
 
Topic6 pptldshp4leadinglearningL70
 Topic6 pptldshp4leadinglearningL70 Topic6 pptldshp4leadinglearningL70
Topic6 pptldshp4leadinglearningL70
 
Developing creative professional learning communities within and between sch...
 Developing creative professional learning communities within and between sch... Developing creative professional learning communities within and between sch...
Developing creative professional learning communities within and between sch...
 
Innovation Leadership in Education Tacloban 11-13Mar2016
Innovation Leadership in Education Tacloban 11-13Mar2016Innovation Leadership in Education Tacloban 11-13Mar2016
Innovation Leadership in Education Tacloban 11-13Mar2016
 
Effective Teaching Campaign
Effective Teaching CampaignEffective Teaching Campaign
Effective Teaching Campaign
 
Learning with Quest Atlantis in Singapore
Learning with Quest Atlantis in SingaporeLearning with Quest Atlantis in Singapore
Learning with Quest Atlantis in Singapore
 
John Golden's 2005 Presentation on PLCs
John Golden's 2005 Presentation on PLCsJohn Golden's 2005 Presentation on PLCs
John Golden's 2005 Presentation on PLCs
 
Innovation in Teaching and Assessment
Innovation in Teaching and AssessmentInnovation in Teaching and Assessment
Innovation in Teaching and Assessment
 

Viewers also liked

Moodle 2 - how it solves pedagogical and administrative challenges for teachers
Moodle 2  - how it solves pedagogical and administrative challenges for teachersMoodle 2  - how it solves pedagogical and administrative challenges for teachers
Moodle 2 - how it solves pedagogical and administrative challenges for teachersDublin City University
 
International Travel Safety Tips
International Travel Safety TipsInternational Travel Safety Tips
International Travel Safety Tipsmojo_5
 
1 Aa Steve Sugulas Oil Gas White Paper
1 Aa Steve Sugulas Oil Gas White Paper1 Aa Steve Sugulas Oil Gas White Paper
1 Aa Steve Sugulas Oil Gas White PaperSteve Sugulas
 
Peter Demo Resume Jun10
Peter Demo Resume Jun10Peter Demo Resume Jun10
Peter Demo Resume Jun10pvdemo
 
Choosing What to Hold and What to Fold: Database Quality Decisions in Tough ...
Choosing What to Hold and What to Fold: Database Quality Decisions in Tough ...Choosing What to Hold and What to Fold: Database Quality Decisions in Tough ...
Choosing What to Hold and What to Fold: Database Quality Decisions in Tough ...tfons
 
1 aa stevesugulas_oil_gas_utility_white paper
1 aa stevesugulas_oil_gas_utility_white paper1 aa stevesugulas_oil_gas_utility_white paper
1 aa stevesugulas_oil_gas_utility_white paperSteve Sugulas
 
Youth Leadership in Limestone County
Youth Leadership in Limestone CountyYouth Leadership in Limestone County
Youth Leadership in Limestone CountyBBromanal
 
Moodle 1.9 for Busy Teachers
Moodle 1.9 for Busy TeachersMoodle 1.9 for Busy Teachers
Moodle 1.9 for Busy Teacherslearnict
 
Innovation Showcase: Shoestring Pitch
Innovation Showcase: Shoestring PitchInnovation Showcase: Shoestring Pitch
Innovation Showcase: Shoestring PitchJoshua Simmons
 
Ignite Sebastopol 9: "Paradise Lost" by Josh Simmons
Ignite Sebastopol 9: "Paradise Lost" by Josh SimmonsIgnite Sebastopol 9: "Paradise Lost" by Josh Simmons
Ignite Sebastopol 9: "Paradise Lost" by Josh SimmonsJoshua Simmons
 
Pharmacology jeopardy presentation
Pharmacology jeopardy presentationPharmacology jeopardy presentation
Pharmacology jeopardy presentationDrexel University
 
Beyond the Record : OCLC & the Future of MARC
Beyond the Record : OCLC & the Future of MARCBeyond the Record : OCLC & the Future of MARC
Beyond the Record : OCLC & the Future of MARCtfons
 
8 Tips To Write A Professional Bio Ft Dan Schawbel
8 Tips To Write A Professional Bio Ft Dan Schawbel8 Tips To Write A Professional Bio Ft Dan Schawbel
8 Tips To Write A Professional Bio Ft Dan SchawbelLaunch.it
 

Viewers also liked (20)

Moodle 2 - how it solves pedagogical and administrative challenges for teachers
Moodle 2  - how it solves pedagogical and administrative challenges for teachersMoodle 2  - how it solves pedagogical and administrative challenges for teachers
Moodle 2 - how it solves pedagogical and administrative challenges for teachers
 
Muralslideshow
MuralslideshowMuralslideshow
Muralslideshow
 
International Travel Safety Tips
International Travel Safety TipsInternational Travel Safety Tips
International Travel Safety Tips
 
Trex Decking and Railing Catalog
Trex Decking and Railing CatalogTrex Decking and Railing Catalog
Trex Decking and Railing Catalog
 
1 Aa Steve Sugulas Oil Gas White Paper
1 Aa Steve Sugulas Oil Gas White Paper1 Aa Steve Sugulas Oil Gas White Paper
1 Aa Steve Sugulas Oil Gas White Paper
 
Peter Demo Resume Jun10
Peter Demo Resume Jun10Peter Demo Resume Jun10
Peter Demo Resume Jun10
 
Choosing What to Hold and What to Fold: Database Quality Decisions in Tough ...
Choosing What to Hold and What to Fold: Database Quality Decisions in Tough ...Choosing What to Hold and What to Fold: Database Quality Decisions in Tough ...
Choosing What to Hold and What to Fold: Database Quality Decisions in Tough ...
 
Drupal In 1 Hour
Drupal In 1 HourDrupal In 1 Hour
Drupal In 1 Hour
 
1 aa stevesugulas_oil_gas_utility_white paper
1 aa stevesugulas_oil_gas_utility_white paper1 aa stevesugulas_oil_gas_utility_white paper
1 aa stevesugulas_oil_gas_utility_white paper
 
設計流程
設計流程設計流程
設計流程
 
Offshore Projects
Offshore ProjectsOffshore Projects
Offshore Projects
 
Youth Leadership in Limestone County
Youth Leadership in Limestone CountyYouth Leadership in Limestone County
Youth Leadership in Limestone County
 
UTP
UTPUTP
UTP
 
Moodle 1.9 for Busy Teachers
Moodle 1.9 for Busy TeachersMoodle 1.9 for Busy Teachers
Moodle 1.9 for Busy Teachers
 
Innovation Showcase: Shoestring Pitch
Innovation Showcase: Shoestring PitchInnovation Showcase: Shoestring Pitch
Innovation Showcase: Shoestring Pitch
 
Fail Well
Fail WellFail Well
Fail Well
 
Ignite Sebastopol 9: "Paradise Lost" by Josh Simmons
Ignite Sebastopol 9: "Paradise Lost" by Josh SimmonsIgnite Sebastopol 9: "Paradise Lost" by Josh Simmons
Ignite Sebastopol 9: "Paradise Lost" by Josh Simmons
 
Pharmacology jeopardy presentation
Pharmacology jeopardy presentationPharmacology jeopardy presentation
Pharmacology jeopardy presentation
 
Beyond the Record : OCLC & the Future of MARC
Beyond the Record : OCLC & the Future of MARCBeyond the Record : OCLC & the Future of MARC
Beyond the Record : OCLC & the Future of MARC
 
8 Tips To Write A Professional Bio Ft Dan Schawbel
8 Tips To Write A Professional Bio Ft Dan Schawbel8 Tips To Write A Professional Bio Ft Dan Schawbel
8 Tips To Write A Professional Bio Ft Dan Schawbel
 

Similar to Clicks & Mortar Schools – Teachers Collaborate With Moodle

The Creative Agency Classroom
The Creative Agency ClassroomThe Creative Agency Classroom
The Creative Agency ClassroomEdTechTeacher.org
 
Dan Buckley, Cambridge Education
Dan Buckley, Cambridge EducationDan Buckley, Cambridge Education
Dan Buckley, Cambridge EducationHandheldLearning
 
Periodic Assessment of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Periodic Assessment of Personal Learning and Thinking SkillsPeriodic Assessment of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Periodic Assessment of Personal Learning and Thinking SkillsBecta
 
"But What are Your PLC's Talking About?"
"But What are Your PLC's Talking About?""But What are Your PLC's Talking About?"
"But What are Your PLC's Talking About?"lit
 
Clicks mortar presentation cue 2011 v3
Clicks  mortar presentation cue 2011 v3Clicks  mortar presentation cue 2011 v3
Clicks mortar presentation cue 2011 v3joancoy1
 
Qsite Presentation Sept09 Leading eLearning
Qsite Presentation Sept09 Leading eLearningQsite Presentation Sept09 Leading eLearning
Qsite Presentation Sept09 Leading eLearningDeb Jones
 
Assessment 2.0 alternative assessment for busy teachers
Assessment 2.0 alternative assessment for busy teachersAssessment 2.0 alternative assessment for busy teachers
Assessment 2.0 alternative assessment for busy teachersEduardo Santos
 
Assessment 2.0: Alternative Assessment for Busy Teachers
Assessment 2.0: Alternative Assessment for Busy TeachersAssessment 2.0: Alternative Assessment for Busy Teachers
Assessment 2.0: Alternative Assessment for Busy TeachersEduardo Santos
 
Introduction To Moodle Moodle Moot
Introduction To Moodle   Moodle MootIntroduction To Moodle   Moodle Moot
Introduction To Moodle Moodle Mootwdechant
 
Collaboration among learners and pedgogical approaches to constructivism
Collaboration among learners and pedgogical approaches to constructivismCollaboration among learners and pedgogical approaches to constructivism
Collaboration among learners and pedgogical approaches to constructivismMahaLakshmi645
 
CEC module7 20-21-Are we ready?
CEC module7 20-21-Are we ready?CEC module7 20-21-Are we ready?
CEC module7 20-21-Are we ready?COAEInternational
 
National leadership in education forum march 2014 for circulation (Louise Sto...
National leadership in education forum march 2014 for circulation (Louise Sto...National leadership in education forum march 2014 for circulation (Louise Sto...
National leadership in education forum march 2014 for circulation (Louise Sto...Lyderių laikas
 
Evaluating lessons
Evaluating lessons  Evaluating lessons
Evaluating lessons mehro08
 
EdVisions Japan 2.6
EdVisions Japan 2.6EdVisions Japan 2.6
EdVisions Japan 2.6aggrimm
 
Admin Retreat Draft 1
Admin Retreat Draft 1Admin Retreat Draft 1
Admin Retreat Draft 1coryzibell
 
Exploring effective instruction pdf
Exploring effective instruction pdfExploring effective instruction pdf
Exploring effective instruction pdfCindy Smith
 
Exploring effective instruction
Exploring effective instructionExploring effective instruction
Exploring effective instructionCindy Smith
 

Similar to Clicks & Mortar Schools – Teachers Collaborate With Moodle (20)

The Creative Agency Classroom
The Creative Agency ClassroomThe Creative Agency Classroom
The Creative Agency Classroom
 
Dan Buckley, Cambridge Education
Dan Buckley, Cambridge EducationDan Buckley, Cambridge Education
Dan Buckley, Cambridge Education
 
Periodic Assessment of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Periodic Assessment of Personal Learning and Thinking SkillsPeriodic Assessment of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Periodic Assessment of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
 
"But What are Your PLC's Talking About?"
"But What are Your PLC's Talking About?""But What are Your PLC's Talking About?"
"But What are Your PLC's Talking About?"
 
Clicks mortar presentation cue 2011 v3
Clicks  mortar presentation cue 2011 v3Clicks  mortar presentation cue 2011 v3
Clicks mortar presentation cue 2011 v3
 
Inclusive school
Inclusive schoolInclusive school
Inclusive school
 
Qsite Presentation Sept09 Leading eLearning
Qsite Presentation Sept09 Leading eLearningQsite Presentation Sept09 Leading eLearning
Qsite Presentation Sept09 Leading eLearning
 
Assessment 2.0 alternative assessment for busy teachers
Assessment 2.0 alternative assessment for busy teachersAssessment 2.0 alternative assessment for busy teachers
Assessment 2.0 alternative assessment for busy teachers
 
Assessment 2.0: Alternative Assessment for Busy Teachers
Assessment 2.0: Alternative Assessment for Busy TeachersAssessment 2.0: Alternative Assessment for Busy Teachers
Assessment 2.0: Alternative Assessment for Busy Teachers
 
What is a Webquest?
What is a Webquest?What is a Webquest?
What is a Webquest?
 
Introduction To Moodle Moodle Moot
Introduction To Moodle   Moodle MootIntroduction To Moodle   Moodle Moot
Introduction To Moodle Moodle Moot
 
Collaboration among learners and pedgogical approaches to constructivism
Collaboration among learners and pedgogical approaches to constructivismCollaboration among learners and pedgogical approaches to constructivism
Collaboration among learners and pedgogical approaches to constructivism
 
CEC module7 20-21-Are we ready?
CEC module7 20-21-Are we ready?CEC module7 20-21-Are we ready?
CEC module7 20-21-Are we ready?
 
National leadership in education forum march 2014 for circulation (Louise Sto...
National leadership in education forum march 2014 for circulation (Louise Sto...National leadership in education forum march 2014 for circulation (Louise Sto...
National leadership in education forum march 2014 for circulation (Louise Sto...
 
Evaluating lessons
Evaluating lessons  Evaluating lessons
Evaluating lessons
 
AHA Math
AHA MathAHA Math
AHA Math
 
EdVisions Japan 2.6
EdVisions Japan 2.6EdVisions Japan 2.6
EdVisions Japan 2.6
 
Admin Retreat Draft 1
Admin Retreat Draft 1Admin Retreat Draft 1
Admin Retreat Draft 1
 
Exploring effective instruction pdf
Exploring effective instruction pdfExploring effective instruction pdf
Exploring effective instruction pdf
 
Exploring effective instruction
Exploring effective instructionExploring effective instruction
Exploring effective instruction
 

Recently uploaded

Certification Study Group - Professional ML Engineer Session 3 (Machine Learn...
Certification Study Group - Professional ML Engineer Session 3 (Machine Learn...Certification Study Group - Professional ML Engineer Session 3 (Machine Learn...
Certification Study Group - Professional ML Engineer Session 3 (Machine Learn...gdgsurrey
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 11 THEO ĐƠN VỊ BÀI HỌC - CẢ NĂM - CÓ FILE NGHE (FRIE...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 11 THEO ĐƠN VỊ BÀI HỌC - CẢ NĂM - CÓ FILE NGHE (FRIE...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 11 THEO ĐƠN VỊ BÀI HỌC - CẢ NĂM - CÓ FILE NGHE (FRIE...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 11 THEO ĐƠN VỊ BÀI HỌC - CẢ NĂM - CÓ FILE NGHE (FRIE...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
VIT336 – Recommender System - Unit 3.pdf
VIT336 – Recommender System - Unit 3.pdfVIT336 – Recommender System - Unit 3.pdf
VIT336 – Recommender System - Unit 3.pdfArthyR3
 
EDD8524 The Future of Educational Leader
EDD8524 The Future of Educational LeaderEDD8524 The Future of Educational Leader
EDD8524 The Future of Educational LeaderDr. Bruce A. Johnson
 
3.12.24 Freedom Summer in Mississippi.pptx
3.12.24 Freedom Summer in Mississippi.pptx3.12.24 Freedom Summer in Mississippi.pptx
3.12.24 Freedom Summer in Mississippi.pptxmary850239
 
BBA 205 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT UNIT I.pptx
BBA 205 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT UNIT I.pptxBBA 205 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT UNIT I.pptx
BBA 205 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT UNIT I.pptxProf. Kanchan Kumari
 
Arti Languages Pre Seed Send Ahead Pitchdeck 2024.pdf
Arti Languages Pre Seed Send Ahead Pitchdeck 2024.pdfArti Languages Pre Seed Send Ahead Pitchdeck 2024.pdf
Arti Languages Pre Seed Send Ahead Pitchdeck 2024.pdfwill854175
 
DNA and RNA , Structure, Functions, Types, difference, Similarities, Protein ...
DNA and RNA , Structure, Functions, Types, difference, Similarities, Protein ...DNA and RNA , Structure, Functions, Types, difference, Similarities, Protein ...
DNA and RNA , Structure, Functions, Types, difference, Similarities, Protein ...AKSHAYMAGAR17
 
The First National K12 TUG March 6 2024.pdf
The First National K12 TUG March 6 2024.pdfThe First National K12 TUG March 6 2024.pdf
The First National K12 TUG March 6 2024.pdfdogden2
 
LEAD5623 The Economics of Community Coll
LEAD5623 The Economics of Community CollLEAD5623 The Economics of Community Coll
LEAD5623 The Economics of Community CollDr. Bruce A. Johnson
 
POST ENCEPHALITIS case study Jitendra bhargav
POST ENCEPHALITIS case study  Jitendra bhargavPOST ENCEPHALITIS case study  Jitendra bhargav
POST ENCEPHALITIS case study Jitendra bhargavJitendra Bhargav
 
2024.03.16 How to write better quality materials for your learners ELTABB San...
2024.03.16 How to write better quality materials for your learners ELTABB San...2024.03.16 How to write better quality materials for your learners ELTABB San...
2024.03.16 How to write better quality materials for your learners ELTABB San...Sandy Millin
 
AI Uses and Misuses: Academic and Workplace Applications
AI Uses and Misuses: Academic and Workplace ApplicationsAI Uses and Misuses: Academic and Workplace Applications
AI Uses and Misuses: Academic and Workplace ApplicationsStella Lee
 
3.14.24 Gender Discrimination and Gender Inequity.pptx
3.14.24 Gender Discrimination and Gender Inequity.pptx3.14.24 Gender Discrimination and Gender Inequity.pptx
3.14.24 Gender Discrimination and Gender Inequity.pptxmary850239
 
AUDIENCE THEORY - PARTICIPATORY - JENKINS.pptx
AUDIENCE THEORY - PARTICIPATORY - JENKINS.pptxAUDIENCE THEORY - PARTICIPATORY - JENKINS.pptx
AUDIENCE THEORY - PARTICIPATORY - JENKINS.pptxiammrhaywood
 
DLL Catch Up Friday March 22.docx CATCH UP FRIDAYS
DLL Catch Up Friday March 22.docx CATCH UP FRIDAYSDLL Catch Up Friday March 22.docx CATCH UP FRIDAYS
DLL Catch Up Friday March 22.docx CATCH UP FRIDAYSTeacherNicaPrintable
 
ICS2208 Lecture4 Intelligent Interface Agents.pdf
ICS2208 Lecture4 Intelligent Interface Agents.pdfICS2208 Lecture4 Intelligent Interface Agents.pdf
ICS2208 Lecture4 Intelligent Interface Agents.pdfVanessa Camilleri
 
Research Methodology and Tips on Better Research
Research Methodology and Tips on Better ResearchResearch Methodology and Tips on Better Research
Research Methodology and Tips on Better ResearchRushdi Shams
 
Alamkara theory by Bhamaha Indian Poetics (1).pptx
Alamkara theory by Bhamaha Indian Poetics (1).pptxAlamkara theory by Bhamaha Indian Poetics (1).pptx
Alamkara theory by Bhamaha Indian Poetics (1).pptxDhatriParmar
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Certification Study Group - Professional ML Engineer Session 3 (Machine Learn...
Certification Study Group - Professional ML Engineer Session 3 (Machine Learn...Certification Study Group - Professional ML Engineer Session 3 (Machine Learn...
Certification Study Group - Professional ML Engineer Session 3 (Machine Learn...
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 11 THEO ĐƠN VỊ BÀI HỌC - CẢ NĂM - CÓ FILE NGHE (FRIE...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 11 THEO ĐƠN VỊ BÀI HỌC - CẢ NĂM - CÓ FILE NGHE (FRIE...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 11 THEO ĐƠN VỊ BÀI HỌC - CẢ NĂM - CÓ FILE NGHE (FRIE...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH 11 THEO ĐƠN VỊ BÀI HỌC - CẢ NĂM - CÓ FILE NGHE (FRIE...
 
VIT336 – Recommender System - Unit 3.pdf
VIT336 – Recommender System - Unit 3.pdfVIT336 – Recommender System - Unit 3.pdf
VIT336 – Recommender System - Unit 3.pdf
 
EDD8524 The Future of Educational Leader
EDD8524 The Future of Educational LeaderEDD8524 The Future of Educational Leader
EDD8524 The Future of Educational Leader
 
3.12.24 Freedom Summer in Mississippi.pptx
3.12.24 Freedom Summer in Mississippi.pptx3.12.24 Freedom Summer in Mississippi.pptx
3.12.24 Freedom Summer in Mississippi.pptx
 
BBA 205 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT UNIT I.pptx
BBA 205 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT UNIT I.pptxBBA 205 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT UNIT I.pptx
BBA 205 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT UNIT I.pptx
 
Arti Languages Pre Seed Send Ahead Pitchdeck 2024.pdf
Arti Languages Pre Seed Send Ahead Pitchdeck 2024.pdfArti Languages Pre Seed Send Ahead Pitchdeck 2024.pdf
Arti Languages Pre Seed Send Ahead Pitchdeck 2024.pdf
 
DNA and RNA , Structure, Functions, Types, difference, Similarities, Protein ...
DNA and RNA , Structure, Functions, Types, difference, Similarities, Protein ...DNA and RNA , Structure, Functions, Types, difference, Similarities, Protein ...
DNA and RNA , Structure, Functions, Types, difference, Similarities, Protein ...
 
The First National K12 TUG March 6 2024.pdf
The First National K12 TUG March 6 2024.pdfThe First National K12 TUG March 6 2024.pdf
The First National K12 TUG March 6 2024.pdf
 
LEAD5623 The Economics of Community Coll
LEAD5623 The Economics of Community CollLEAD5623 The Economics of Community Coll
LEAD5623 The Economics of Community Coll
 
POST ENCEPHALITIS case study Jitendra bhargav
POST ENCEPHALITIS case study  Jitendra bhargavPOST ENCEPHALITIS case study  Jitendra bhargav
POST ENCEPHALITIS case study Jitendra bhargav
 
2024.03.16 How to write better quality materials for your learners ELTABB San...
2024.03.16 How to write better quality materials for your learners ELTABB San...2024.03.16 How to write better quality materials for your learners ELTABB San...
2024.03.16 How to write better quality materials for your learners ELTABB San...
 
AI Uses and Misuses: Academic and Workplace Applications
AI Uses and Misuses: Academic and Workplace ApplicationsAI Uses and Misuses: Academic and Workplace Applications
AI Uses and Misuses: Academic and Workplace Applications
 
3.14.24 Gender Discrimination and Gender Inequity.pptx
3.14.24 Gender Discrimination and Gender Inequity.pptx3.14.24 Gender Discrimination and Gender Inequity.pptx
3.14.24 Gender Discrimination and Gender Inequity.pptx
 
AUDIENCE THEORY - PARTICIPATORY - JENKINS.pptx
AUDIENCE THEORY - PARTICIPATORY - JENKINS.pptxAUDIENCE THEORY - PARTICIPATORY - JENKINS.pptx
AUDIENCE THEORY - PARTICIPATORY - JENKINS.pptx
 
DLL Catch Up Friday March 22.docx CATCH UP FRIDAYS
DLL Catch Up Friday March 22.docx CATCH UP FRIDAYSDLL Catch Up Friday March 22.docx CATCH UP FRIDAYS
DLL Catch Up Friday March 22.docx CATCH UP FRIDAYS
 
ICS2208 Lecture4 Intelligent Interface Agents.pdf
ICS2208 Lecture4 Intelligent Interface Agents.pdfICS2208 Lecture4 Intelligent Interface Agents.pdf
ICS2208 Lecture4 Intelligent Interface Agents.pdf
 
Research Methodology and Tips on Better Research
Research Methodology and Tips on Better ResearchResearch Methodology and Tips on Better Research
Research Methodology and Tips on Better Research
 
Alamkara theory by Bhamaha Indian Poetics (1).pptx
Alamkara theory by Bhamaha Indian Poetics (1).pptxAlamkara theory by Bhamaha Indian Poetics (1).pptx
Alamkara theory by Bhamaha Indian Poetics (1).pptx
 
ANOVA Parametric test: Biostatics and Research Methodology
ANOVA Parametric test: Biostatics and Research MethodologyANOVA Parametric test: Biostatics and Research Methodology
ANOVA Parametric test: Biostatics and Research Methodology
 

Clicks & Mortar Schools – Teachers Collaborate With Moodle

  • 1. Joan Coy & Wanda Dechant Peace Academy of Virtual Education Peace Wapiti School Division #76 Spirit River, Alberta, Canada
  • 2. Our collaboration using Moodle is a two part story… Part A: The Teachers collaborate…
  • 3. Public schooling begins All Students are processed:  in year groupings  at the same rate  through the same pre- set curriculum  through bite sized pieces in the same order
  • 4. Public School Addresses the Times Aim is to produce a standardized quality ‘product’ ‘Products’ sorted according to whether or not they meet the quality control standards
  • 5. For most of the 20th century this seemed Okay most students got the basics  a few went to post secondary  there were many low skill jobs for the ‘production line’ rejects This is no longer the case!
  • 6. The World Has Changed Unprecedented flow of: Innovative ideas Technology Information access Global communication
  • 7. What did we want to do? Teachers in our large rural division work in academic isolation. Teachers want to collaborate with other teachers in their discipline to bring better learning opportunities to students.  We have created a Moodle site for teacher collaboration and sharing of resources.
  • 8. How did we start? Analyzed student performance to identify the  need for improvement Gathered research on teaching strategies for  improving student performance Decided on a collaborative approach with all  participating schools Teacher participation was voluntary 
  • 9. Professional Learning Communities: Basics Collaboratively create a clear statement of  Mission, Vision, Values and Goals Research best practice with an openness to new  possibilities Dufour & Eaker
  • 10. PLC Basics Work interdependently to achieve common  goal Create momentum to fuel further  improvement We must „do differently‟ if we want to see  different results Efforts are assessed on results rather than  intentions. Dufour & Eaker
  • 11. Your experience with PLCs  Comments on strategies and structures for professional sharing in all settings…
  • 12. Aligned Improvement All district teachers working together… gives a much higher chance of success Lisa Miller
  • 13. Learning Communities – Critical Factors Relationships are the foundation – time is  needed to build trust Respect for time and contributions of each and  every member Teachers need to have ownership of the  activities of the community An atmosphere of openness and acceptance for  all members “Check egos at the door” to allow for real  sharing
  • 14. Do these ideas ring true? A bit over the top?
  • 15. Our Site We use our Moodle Collaboration site to share teaching strategies, lessons, assessments, projects, research, useful web sites, statistical data and math fun. Works in conjunction with face to face meetings to improve teacher practice and ultimately, student learning. Effectiveness has impacted students, teachers, administrators and coordinators
  • 16. Our progress... An active learning community  Focused professional development activities  Creation of innovative lessons, projects, self  checks and common unit assessments. Moodle site to facilitate significant professional  sharing and communication.
  • 17. Our progress... Average on Diploma Exam 60 58 56 54 52 50 48 46 June06 Jan07 June07 Jan-08 June08 Jan09
  • 18. What PWSD Administrators are saying “We have been able to collaborate on Differentiation and Assessment FOR Learning. Too often I go to professional development events and come back to the school only to try to catch up what I missed.” A quote I heard recently addresses this nicely. quot;I come back ready to climb a mountain and suddenly realize that I am in Saskatchewan.”
  • 19. What are PWSD Teachers Saying? “I enjoy working collaboratively with several teachers in focus groups. We are very productive in terms of creating useful tools to use in the classroom to help achieve better results for students. These are shared and discussed on the Moodle site and keep the work going between meetings. The meetings are timely and consider the effective use of teachers' time.”
  • 20. Our collaboration using Moodle is a two part story… Part B: We take the collaboration to the students
  • 21. What are PWSD Students saying? In an Ideal Classroom, there would be… A computer for each student   On-line notes and self checks  Collaborative project work  Challenge problems  Access to on-line lessons from home  A smaller class where group work is allowed and experiments are done
  • 22. Meeting Student Needs: How did we start? Provided laptops for each student, SMART  boards, and on-line courses supported by PAVE teachers Gathered research on teaching strategies for  improving student performance Decided on a collaborative approach with all  participating schools Teacher participation was voluntary 
  • 23. Communication plan Use the collaboration site to share lessons, strategies, research and assessments and maintain ongoing contact. PAVE teachers provide ongoing support for implementation of technology and innovation as well as courses developed on the e- community site.
  • 24. Let’s take a quick look at the sites Teacher Collaboration Site http://collaboration.pwsd76.ab.ca/ Student Community Site http://ecommunity.pwsd76.ab.ca/
  • 26. Meeting Student Needs: Social Constructivism Learners need to actively construct meaning in relating:  what is already known  to each other “Wisdom can’t be told”  to their own experiences. Learners  See topics as relevant  Plan & carry out work collaboratively  Practice self assessment  Apply concepts to new situations
  • 27. Meeting Student Needs: Assessment Authentic, meaningful and appropriate assessment is apparent throughout the learning environment. Traditional Authentic Selecting a Response Performing a Task Contrived Real-life Recall/Recognition Construction/Application Teacher-structured Student-structured Indirect Evidence Direct Evidence
  • 28. Student Engagement & Differntiation Summary of the From Wikipedia… retention of learning Students are Verbal engaged when they are:  attracted to their work, Verbal/visual  persist despite challenges and obstacles,  take visible Hands on delight in accomplishing their work. From How the Brain Learns David Sousa
  • 29. So what is the teacher doing? The teacher:  Guides student learning to meet program of studies  Provides tools students need for learning  Promotes collaborative work  Intervenes to provide scaffolding  Looks to our collaborative community for support as we try new approaches.
  • 30. What are PWSD teachers saying now? “Students have collaborative hand-in assignments for  which no help is given from me. This means they build their confidence using self checks, the on-line course and each other. This is something new I am trying and it works!” “I would never have tried this new approach –  blending classroom and on-line materials without the support of our learning community.” “Students are:  becoming aware of their strengths, becoming aware of their weaknesses, and, in short, becoming aware of their own learning.”
  • 31. What are PWSD students saying now? In class, I was happy we had… “on-line resources complete multiple attempts  at self checks.” “the opportunity collaborate on hand-ins and  work out problems with our classmates instead of always relying on the teacher.” “different ways of looking at the lessons and  different ways of learning.”
  • 32. What are PWSD students saying now? In class, I was happy we had… “a SMART Board in the classroom that was a  more interactive way to understand everything.” “challenge problems to help to achieve a better  idea of what you are doing.” “more real life applications. Just because we  are in Pure Math doesn't mean we shouldn't be taught concepts that are applicable in the real world.”