This project constructed a virtual community of practice among teacher candidates, practicing teachers, and teacher educators to improve mathematical instruction. Participants used a video sharing platform to record and provide feedback on teacher candidates' lessons. Coaches assessed lessons using a rubric and provided feedback, which candidates used to improve their next lessons. Both candidates and coaches found value in the experience, such as opportunities for reflection and collaboration. Comparison data showed gains in student achievement and in candidates' instructional abilities. The virtual community supported creative, collaborative professional learning.
The document discusses the goals and development of ISANet, a network intended to connect 70,000 teachers and students across schools to share resources and experiences. It outlines the initial phases of ISANet, including launching a social network and personalized learning platform called Taecanet Springboard. Teachers are encouraged to try the platforms and provide feedback to help guide the next steps for ISANet.
Module 1: Chickering and Gamson's 7 Principlessarao226
This document provides information on Chickering and Gamson's seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education from 1987. The seven principles encourage student-faculty contact, cooperation among students, active learning, prompt feedback, emphasizing time on task, communicating high expectations, and respecting diverse talents. Several resources are then summarized that discuss applying the seven principles in online and classroom settings and how they have been used in research studies.
This document discusses how the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will impact K-12 teachers and students. It outlines fundamental shifts in English/Language Arts and math, including a focus on informational text, building knowledge through text rather than activities, increasing text complexity, and emphasizing writing from sources and academic vocabulary. In math, there is a focus on fewer concepts taught more deeply, coherence across grades, fluency in basic skills, deep understanding, and real-world problem solving. Assessment will involve computer-based testing measuring skills and content. Effective teachers will facilitate learning, leverage technology, and help students develop digital literacy skills to work collaboratively in flexible learning environments.
University of Texas-Arlington (April 2014) - K-12 Online Learning: What Do Be...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2014, April). K-12 online learning: What do beginning educators need to know? A New Teacher Webinar for the University of Texas-Arlington.
Personalize Professional Learning with FREE Resourcesjosteen
The document discusses resources from the Ayers Institute for Teacher Learning & Innovation, including free massive open online courses (MOOCs) for professional development of educators. It provides an overview of the institute's mission and available MOOCs, how to register and enroll in courses, and how to navigate course content and activities. Suggestions are made for how educators can integrate the MOOC resources into professional learning opportunities at their schools, such as through blended learning approaches. The presenters encourage participants to explore the MOOCs and consider ways to apply the resources.
BC Distributed Learning Conference 2013 - Voracious Appetite: Examining the R...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2013, February). Voracious appetite: Examining the role of the teacher in relation to K-12 online learning. Learning & Sharing Distributed Learning Conference, Vancouver, BC.
This is a copy of the power point presentation by Cheryl Bray for TESOL Arabia, 2011 on Saturday March 12th. This is uploaded for the benefit of those who attended the presentation.
Please respect the copyright of the author and do not present the materials as your own.
Distance education refers to instruction that occurs when the instructor and student are separated by physical distance and technology is used to connect them. It has several key characteristics, including the use of group activities and visual materials to encourage interaction. However, there are also some common misconceptions about distance education, such as that it is easier or takes less time than traditional education. When implementing distance education, instructors need to provide frequent feedback, be skilled with educational technology, and rethink their teaching practices. Students may face challenges like a lack of interaction, motivation, and student-teacher bonding. Trends in distance education include growing enrollment, personalized learning approaches, gamification, and increased mobile learning.
The document discusses the goals and development of ISANet, a network intended to connect 70,000 teachers and students across schools to share resources and experiences. It outlines the initial phases of ISANet, including launching a social network and personalized learning platform called Taecanet Springboard. Teachers are encouraged to try the platforms and provide feedback to help guide the next steps for ISANet.
Module 1: Chickering and Gamson's 7 Principlessarao226
This document provides information on Chickering and Gamson's seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education from 1987. The seven principles encourage student-faculty contact, cooperation among students, active learning, prompt feedback, emphasizing time on task, communicating high expectations, and respecting diverse talents. Several resources are then summarized that discuss applying the seven principles in online and classroom settings and how they have been used in research studies.
This document discusses how the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will impact K-12 teachers and students. It outlines fundamental shifts in English/Language Arts and math, including a focus on informational text, building knowledge through text rather than activities, increasing text complexity, and emphasizing writing from sources and academic vocabulary. In math, there is a focus on fewer concepts taught more deeply, coherence across grades, fluency in basic skills, deep understanding, and real-world problem solving. Assessment will involve computer-based testing measuring skills and content. Effective teachers will facilitate learning, leverage technology, and help students develop digital literacy skills to work collaboratively in flexible learning environments.
University of Texas-Arlington (April 2014) - K-12 Online Learning: What Do Be...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2014, April). K-12 online learning: What do beginning educators need to know? A New Teacher Webinar for the University of Texas-Arlington.
Personalize Professional Learning with FREE Resourcesjosteen
The document discusses resources from the Ayers Institute for Teacher Learning & Innovation, including free massive open online courses (MOOCs) for professional development of educators. It provides an overview of the institute's mission and available MOOCs, how to register and enroll in courses, and how to navigate course content and activities. Suggestions are made for how educators can integrate the MOOC resources into professional learning opportunities at their schools, such as through blended learning approaches. The presenters encourage participants to explore the MOOCs and consider ways to apply the resources.
BC Distributed Learning Conference 2013 - Voracious Appetite: Examining the R...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2013, February). Voracious appetite: Examining the role of the teacher in relation to K-12 online learning. Learning & Sharing Distributed Learning Conference, Vancouver, BC.
This is a copy of the power point presentation by Cheryl Bray for TESOL Arabia, 2011 on Saturday March 12th. This is uploaded for the benefit of those who attended the presentation.
Please respect the copyright of the author and do not present the materials as your own.
Distance education refers to instruction that occurs when the instructor and student are separated by physical distance and technology is used to connect them. It has several key characteristics, including the use of group activities and visual materials to encourage interaction. However, there are also some common misconceptions about distance education, such as that it is easier or takes less time than traditional education. When implementing distance education, instructors need to provide frequent feedback, be skilled with educational technology, and rethink their teaching practices. Students may face challenges like a lack of interaction, motivation, and student-teacher bonding. Trends in distance education include growing enrollment, personalized learning approaches, gamification, and increased mobile learning.
Disrupting the way education is delivered at schools - DevCon2019sarguroh
This document discusses using Alfresco content services and an "ecoLearn" methodology to improve how education is delivered in schools. It proposes moving from traditional paper-based and USB-drive methods to a structured digital system that allows teachers to collaborate, reuse content, and track student learning and progress across contexts using intelligent learning environments. Implementing this system could empower teachers with smarter tools and potentially improve student attainment through continued progression, depth of learning, and assessment tracking based on contexts rather than isolated topics.
This document outlines a flipped classroom lesson plan for a Year 4 mathematics class on fractions. The plan involves students watching online instructional videos at home to learn about equivalent fractions. In class, the teacher leads hands-on activities like using fraction walls and group worksheets to reinforce the concept. The goal is for 90% of students to understand equivalent fractions by expressing them in simplest form. The plan draws on educational theories like Bloom's Taxonomy and the ADDIE model of instructional design.
E-Learn 2013 - K-12 Online Learning and the Diffusion of the TeacherMichael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2013, October). K-12 online learning and the diffusion of the teacher. A paper presented at the annual World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare and Higher Education, Las Vegas, NV.
This document outlines a project using blogs and wikis to support student writing. It found that students who wrote essays as blogs were more likely to meet deadlines, act on feedback, and read each other's work. Students liked getting quick feedback and building an online portfolio. The document provides advice on setting up blogs and wikis, including having the framework ready, teaching feedback skills, and using sites that alert teachers to new posts. Benefits included lighter paperwork, quicker assessment, and resources that can be reused. Wikis and blogs could also be used for extension activities, practice essays, and reflective blogs.
The document provides information about Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for Helena Public Schools. It discusses the district's commitment to PLCs and creating an online workspace to facilitate collaboration. The main goal is to have more students learning more through ensuring timely communication and effective implementation of PLC initiatives. The document outlines what a PLC is, why schools should implement them, how to create a PLC, how to do the work of a PLC, and provides various resources to support PLCs.
Russell Stannard is a part-time lecturer and associate trainer who creates online teacher training videos and resources. He presented at the University of Oxford Exeter College on how assessment has changed and how technology can help with assessment. He discussed how assessment now involves more stakeholders, skills, and autonomy for learners. Technology allows for a greater range of integrated skills like speaking to be assessed through tools like Vocaroo, Present.Me, and student blogs where learners can upload and comment on multimedia content. Regular recordings and peer/self-evaluation can provide formative feedback and evidence of developing language ability when guided by clear activities.
- 12 participants responded to the teacher/coordinator survey on the PA eMentoring program
- Respondents felt the program was beneficial for students to meet mentors and could benefit students, but had challenges with implementation
- Challenges included limited mentor pool sizes, lack of mentor responses, and motivating students to complete activities on their own
The document discusses creating a website to increase collaboration among science teachers at a high school. It describes developing the website using Dreamweaver and Photoshop based on teacher feedback. A survey found that teachers want to upload and download resources but have fewer interested in discussions. The website aims to share ideas and evolve the curriculum without increasing teacher workload. It will include file sharing, discussions, and controlled student/parent access to materials. The website will continue developing as a living resource for teacher collaboration.
The flipped classroom model reverses traditional teaching by having students gain initial content exposure outside of class, often via online lectures, and using class time for hands-on activities. It aims to increase engagement and empower students. Key aspects include short online videos, in-class application of knowledge, and communication between teachers and students. While requiring preparation, proponents argue it can improve grades and better support varied pacing.
This document outlines Graham Johnson's efforts to make his flipped classroom videos more interactive and engaging for students. It describes several features Graham included, such as a table of contents, additional resources, different paths through content, optional examples, and embedded quizzes. The goal was to increase student engagement, differentiate instruction, improve navigation, assess understanding, and increase accountability. The document concludes by sharing a link to a how-to guide for creating interactive videos using TechSmith software and provides links to examples of Graham's interactive videos.
How Flipping your Classroom Can Improve InstructionElizabeth Nesius
Flipping a classroom is a type of blended learning that allows instructors more time to interact with their students by placing traditional classroom activity, such as lectures, outside of class time. Watching lectures in class leaves class time for hands-on activities, small group work, and one-on-one interactions between professor and student. Flipping can be done through LMS forums, Khan Academy, lecture capture software, VoiceThread, etc. This presentation will discuss benefits of the flipped classroom model, provide ideas and best practices for successful classroom flipping, and give participants an opportunity to start planning how to flip their own classes.
Rob Darrow believes that blended learning, which combines both online and in-person instruction, will become the standard model in K-12 schools. This will allow schools to better personalize learning for each student and inform their future career and college choices. He envisions schools providing learning in various formats to meet student needs, including face-to-face, online, blended, and technology-enhanced. Formative and summative assessments are important both in-person and online using tools like discussions, blogs, presentations and self-assessments. Blended learning has the potential to transform education by personalizing learning for all students.
The document proposes a variation on the flipped classroom model where students take a more active role in preparing lesson materials and asking questions. In the variation, students are divided into teams to prepare instructional videos and activities that their peers complete as homework. In class, the teacher supports student teams and answers questions prepared by students. This allows the teacher to focus on individual support while developing student expertise and engagement through peer teaching and questioning. The approach aims to improve learning outcomes over traditional passive lectures.
The Penn State World Campus redesigned 30 traditional courses to be fully online and then further redesigned them to be blended courses. Research from the Schreyer Institute found that while most faculty and students adapted positively to blended formats over time, some students still struggled with preparation and expectations. The blended learning design process focuses on determining effective pedagogy, assessments, and accessing learning resources. Resources created through the Blended Learning Initiative are made available to faculty through various repositories.
This webinar is designed for those educators / adjuncts that are just getting started, but do not know where to start. We will discuss the importance of the CV and what should be included in your CV, a brief overview of the application process, the follow up process, interviews, etc. We will also share some resources and tips that will help you get started and poised for success in online teaching.
The document outlines changes over time to the education program at Red Deer College relating to field experience and practicum opportunities for students. It discusses the replacement of EDFX 203 with EDUC 250 in 2003 and changes made to the third year practicum. Student feedback in 2014 called for more practical and experiential learning. This led to the creation of a field experience pilot project in 2014-2015 with local school divisions, including redesigned courses with additional in-class and independent observation hours. Evaluation found students and teachers appreciated the real-world experience and suggested expanding the program.
This document provides an introduction to commonly used features in PowerPoint. It will demonstrate how to add and format slides, insert graphics, videos and other media, apply transitions between slides, and add interactive elements like buttons. The goal is to serve as both a user guide and practice material for learning PowerPoint.
The document summarizes a paper that analyzes seven articles on the topic of interpreting the unconscious mind through psychoanalysis. A common theme that emerges is the ambiguous and inconsistent results of analyzing the unconscious mind due to the subjective nature of interpretation. While some articles explore dream interpretation and the relationship between conscious and unconscious, others examine the divergent histories and theories within psychoanalysis. The conclusion is that due to the complexity of individuals and subjective perspectives of analysts, results will inherently vary between practitioners, supporting the hypothesis that psychoanalytic examination of the unconscious yields ambiguous results.
Becoming a Program that Uses Video EvidenceAdam Geller
University of Michigan researchers share how teacher education programs can use video to enhance practice-focused learning experiences. Participants will consider examples and insights drawn from one elementary program’s five-year journey toward widespread use of video. Implementation strategies will be discussed. (AACTE Annual Meeting 2015, presenters Timothy Boerst, Meri Tenney Muirhead, Meghan Shaughnessy, Kara Suzuka, Adam Geller)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NODxZjUXAL0
Disrupting the way education is delivered at schools - DevCon2019sarguroh
This document discusses using Alfresco content services and an "ecoLearn" methodology to improve how education is delivered in schools. It proposes moving from traditional paper-based and USB-drive methods to a structured digital system that allows teachers to collaborate, reuse content, and track student learning and progress across contexts using intelligent learning environments. Implementing this system could empower teachers with smarter tools and potentially improve student attainment through continued progression, depth of learning, and assessment tracking based on contexts rather than isolated topics.
This document outlines a flipped classroom lesson plan for a Year 4 mathematics class on fractions. The plan involves students watching online instructional videos at home to learn about equivalent fractions. In class, the teacher leads hands-on activities like using fraction walls and group worksheets to reinforce the concept. The goal is for 90% of students to understand equivalent fractions by expressing them in simplest form. The plan draws on educational theories like Bloom's Taxonomy and the ADDIE model of instructional design.
E-Learn 2013 - K-12 Online Learning and the Diffusion of the TeacherMichael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2013, October). K-12 online learning and the diffusion of the teacher. A paper presented at the annual World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare and Higher Education, Las Vegas, NV.
This document outlines a project using blogs and wikis to support student writing. It found that students who wrote essays as blogs were more likely to meet deadlines, act on feedback, and read each other's work. Students liked getting quick feedback and building an online portfolio. The document provides advice on setting up blogs and wikis, including having the framework ready, teaching feedback skills, and using sites that alert teachers to new posts. Benefits included lighter paperwork, quicker assessment, and resources that can be reused. Wikis and blogs could also be used for extension activities, practice essays, and reflective blogs.
The document provides information about Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for Helena Public Schools. It discusses the district's commitment to PLCs and creating an online workspace to facilitate collaboration. The main goal is to have more students learning more through ensuring timely communication and effective implementation of PLC initiatives. The document outlines what a PLC is, why schools should implement them, how to create a PLC, how to do the work of a PLC, and provides various resources to support PLCs.
Russell Stannard is a part-time lecturer and associate trainer who creates online teacher training videos and resources. He presented at the University of Oxford Exeter College on how assessment has changed and how technology can help with assessment. He discussed how assessment now involves more stakeholders, skills, and autonomy for learners. Technology allows for a greater range of integrated skills like speaking to be assessed through tools like Vocaroo, Present.Me, and student blogs where learners can upload and comment on multimedia content. Regular recordings and peer/self-evaluation can provide formative feedback and evidence of developing language ability when guided by clear activities.
- 12 participants responded to the teacher/coordinator survey on the PA eMentoring program
- Respondents felt the program was beneficial for students to meet mentors and could benefit students, but had challenges with implementation
- Challenges included limited mentor pool sizes, lack of mentor responses, and motivating students to complete activities on their own
The document discusses creating a website to increase collaboration among science teachers at a high school. It describes developing the website using Dreamweaver and Photoshop based on teacher feedback. A survey found that teachers want to upload and download resources but have fewer interested in discussions. The website aims to share ideas and evolve the curriculum without increasing teacher workload. It will include file sharing, discussions, and controlled student/parent access to materials. The website will continue developing as a living resource for teacher collaboration.
The flipped classroom model reverses traditional teaching by having students gain initial content exposure outside of class, often via online lectures, and using class time for hands-on activities. It aims to increase engagement and empower students. Key aspects include short online videos, in-class application of knowledge, and communication between teachers and students. While requiring preparation, proponents argue it can improve grades and better support varied pacing.
This document outlines Graham Johnson's efforts to make his flipped classroom videos more interactive and engaging for students. It describes several features Graham included, such as a table of contents, additional resources, different paths through content, optional examples, and embedded quizzes. The goal was to increase student engagement, differentiate instruction, improve navigation, assess understanding, and increase accountability. The document concludes by sharing a link to a how-to guide for creating interactive videos using TechSmith software and provides links to examples of Graham's interactive videos.
How Flipping your Classroom Can Improve InstructionElizabeth Nesius
Flipping a classroom is a type of blended learning that allows instructors more time to interact with their students by placing traditional classroom activity, such as lectures, outside of class time. Watching lectures in class leaves class time for hands-on activities, small group work, and one-on-one interactions between professor and student. Flipping can be done through LMS forums, Khan Academy, lecture capture software, VoiceThread, etc. This presentation will discuss benefits of the flipped classroom model, provide ideas and best practices for successful classroom flipping, and give participants an opportunity to start planning how to flip their own classes.
Rob Darrow believes that blended learning, which combines both online and in-person instruction, will become the standard model in K-12 schools. This will allow schools to better personalize learning for each student and inform their future career and college choices. He envisions schools providing learning in various formats to meet student needs, including face-to-face, online, blended, and technology-enhanced. Formative and summative assessments are important both in-person and online using tools like discussions, blogs, presentations and self-assessments. Blended learning has the potential to transform education by personalizing learning for all students.
The document proposes a variation on the flipped classroom model where students take a more active role in preparing lesson materials and asking questions. In the variation, students are divided into teams to prepare instructional videos and activities that their peers complete as homework. In class, the teacher supports student teams and answers questions prepared by students. This allows the teacher to focus on individual support while developing student expertise and engagement through peer teaching and questioning. The approach aims to improve learning outcomes over traditional passive lectures.
The Penn State World Campus redesigned 30 traditional courses to be fully online and then further redesigned them to be blended courses. Research from the Schreyer Institute found that while most faculty and students adapted positively to blended formats over time, some students still struggled with preparation and expectations. The blended learning design process focuses on determining effective pedagogy, assessments, and accessing learning resources. Resources created through the Blended Learning Initiative are made available to faculty through various repositories.
This webinar is designed for those educators / adjuncts that are just getting started, but do not know where to start. We will discuss the importance of the CV and what should be included in your CV, a brief overview of the application process, the follow up process, interviews, etc. We will also share some resources and tips that will help you get started and poised for success in online teaching.
The document outlines changes over time to the education program at Red Deer College relating to field experience and practicum opportunities for students. It discusses the replacement of EDFX 203 with EDUC 250 in 2003 and changes made to the third year practicum. Student feedback in 2014 called for more practical and experiential learning. This led to the creation of a field experience pilot project in 2014-2015 with local school divisions, including redesigned courses with additional in-class and independent observation hours. Evaluation found students and teachers appreciated the real-world experience and suggested expanding the program.
This document provides an introduction to commonly used features in PowerPoint. It will demonstrate how to add and format slides, insert graphics, videos and other media, apply transitions between slides, and add interactive elements like buttons. The goal is to serve as both a user guide and practice material for learning PowerPoint.
The document summarizes a paper that analyzes seven articles on the topic of interpreting the unconscious mind through psychoanalysis. A common theme that emerges is the ambiguous and inconsistent results of analyzing the unconscious mind due to the subjective nature of interpretation. While some articles explore dream interpretation and the relationship between conscious and unconscious, others examine the divergent histories and theories within psychoanalysis. The conclusion is that due to the complexity of individuals and subjective perspectives of analysts, results will inherently vary between practitioners, supporting the hypothesis that psychoanalytic examination of the unconscious yields ambiguous results.
Becoming a Program that Uses Video EvidenceAdam Geller
University of Michigan researchers share how teacher education programs can use video to enhance practice-focused learning experiences. Participants will consider examples and insights drawn from one elementary program’s five-year journey toward widespread use of video. Implementation strategies will be discussed. (AACTE Annual Meeting 2015, presenters Timothy Boerst, Meri Tenney Muirhead, Meghan Shaughnessy, Kara Suzuka, Adam Geller)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NODxZjUXAL0
This document provides an introduction to commonly used features in PowerPoint. It will demonstrate how to add and format slides, insert graphics, videos and other media, apply transitions between slides, and add interactive elements like buttons. The goal is to serve as both a user guide and practice material for learning PowerPoint.
20160217 - Motivation and Improved Collaborative OutcomesWilliam Harding
This document discusses how autonomous motivation as defined by self-determination theory can improve collaborative outcomes when creating technologically advanced solutions. It argues that individuals who are autonomously motivated through intrinsic desires and a sense of self-actualization are more likely to effectively collaborate. In comparison, controlled motivation using extrinsic incentives is less effective and can harm employee morale. The document also notes that while collaboration and motivation theories seem vaguely aligned, collaborative environments focusing on prosocial behavior can help intrinsically and extrinsically motivated individuals work towards shared goals. Effective leadership that inspires vision and trust is also important for supporting collaborative efforts.
This document provides an introduction to commonly used features in PowerPoint. It will demonstrate how to add and format slides, insert graphics, videos and other media, apply transitions between slides, and add interactive elements like buttons. The goal is to serve as both a user guide and practice material for learning PowerPoint.
This document provides an introduction to commonly used features in PowerPoint. It will demonstrate how to add and format slides, insert graphics, videos and other media, apply transitions between slides, and add interactive elements like buttons. The goal is to serve as both a user guide and practice material for learning PowerPoint.
This document discusses the convergence of wired and wireless services delivery in access and home networks. It proposes using radio-over-fiber (RoF) to deliver mobile communication signals over optical access networks, as RoF can be implemented as an overlay without impacting existing bandwidth. For home networks, it suggests using femtocells which are mini base stations connected to broadband access to provide indoor wireless coverage.
This document summarizes the key findings of a study that explored the lived experiences of administrators of State Universities and Colleges in La Union Province, Philippines in their mission to produce quality teachers.
The administrators discussed three main themes: 1) Preparing students to become generalist teachers, guiding them in special education, and aiding preschool teacher training. 2) Their commendable achievements in providing competence, extending linkages, and strengthening research. 3) The challenges of managing diverse students and allocating limited resources.
To address these experiences, administrators emphasized strategies like intensifying learning habits, organizing schedules, and establishing partnerships with other institutions. The study identified themes around administrators' passion for their mission and strategies they employ
Coaching and Mentoring in a Video World NAEYC PDI 2015ladygator2
Coaching and mentoring programs can utilize video to improve teacher practices. An effective coaching model includes noticing strengths and challenges, reflection, building knowledge, planning, and trying new strategies. Research shows that video allows for self-reflection, analysis of instructional strategies, and access to diverse teaching examples. The Massachusetts Peer Assistance Coaching model uses a video platform to support coaching through goal setting, feedback, and evaluating program outcomes like classroom quality and job satisfaction. Evaluation of the program examines characteristics, activities, resources, and outcomes through strategies like CLASS assessments, surveys, and interviews.
This document outlines an agenda for a Dream Team Training. It includes sections on welcome and introductions, background about the program, components of video lessons, available resources and support, and a question and answer period. The training covers how to create effective video lessons to demonstrate math and science concepts. Teachers will learn about lesson plan templates, rubrics, and including elements like guided practice in their videos. Resources provided include tablets, video editing software, templates, books, and standards documents. Support is available from instructional and design experts, as well as other teachers participating in the program. Next steps discussed are creating example videos, prioritizing standards, scheduling coaching, and an upcoming webinar.
This document outlines an agenda for a Dream Team Training event. It includes sections on welcome and introductions, background about the organization's mission, an overview of video lesson components and how they work, available resources and support, and a question and answer period. The training covers how to create effective video lessons using templates and rubrics, with support from content and design experts. Next steps include creating sample video lessons, prioritizing standards, scheduling coaching, and upcoming webinars for continued collaboration.
This document outlines the goals and components of implementing an instructional coaching program. The webinar aims to discuss the benefits of coaching as professional development, how to set up a coaching program, and provide feedback to coaches and teachers being coached. Effective coaching involves regular observation, reflection, and feedback focused on improving student outcomes. Research shows that coaching can increase teachers' classroom application of new skills from around 5-10% without coaching to 80-90% when combined with observation, feedback and reflection.
Best in CLASS: Coaching Teachers on the CLASS Tool, plus Louisiana: Sweeping ...Teachstone
This document provides an overview of professional development efforts using the CLASS framework in Chicago, Illinois. It discusses:
- A multi-step professional development plan implemented from 2009-present involving over 1,000 teachers and administrators. This included MyTeachingPartner coaching, Making the Most of Classroom Interactions courses, and CLASS overview trainings.
- Data showing improvements in CLASS domain scores after implementation of these supports.
- Current and future professional development offerings, including communities of practice, hybrid models, and expanded use of coaching and coursework.
- The goal of integrating CLASS into curriculum and child outcomes conversations.
MathVision: A Mobile Video Application for Math Teacher Noticing Of Learning ...teddychao
The document describes the MathVision project, which aims to facilitate teacher collaboration and discussion of student mathematical thinking through a mobile video application. The project was developed using design-based research and lean startup methodologies. Teachers filmed students solving math problems, and the videos were uploaded and shared with other teachers, who could view, comment on, and tag the videos with learning progressions. Pilot testing found that the physical discussions between teachers were more meaningful than online discussions, but teachers had difficulty finding time for interviews. The project aims to continue developing the technology to better support teacher practices and facilitate collaboration.
The document discusses guidelines and an evaluation process for online courses at a community college. It outlines 3 keys to success: 1) A Distance Education Committee that creates and revises guidelines and evaluations, 2) Distance Education faculty and lecturers who undergo peer evaluations and are eligible for an innovative teaching award, and 3) Distance Education students who provide feedback through course evaluations and a satisfaction survey. The guidelines cover assessment, interaction and collaboration, course design, and learner support. Evaluations and surveys assess how well courses meet these guidelines to ensure high quality online learning.
BUILD 2015 Coaching in a Video World DETAILED PRESENTATIONladygator2
The document summarizes a presentation about using technology in quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS) for teacher coursework, peer assistance, and coaching. It discusses research supporting the use of video for coaching and professional development. It then outlines Massachusetts' Peer Assistance and Coaching model which provides intensive coaching and uses an online video platform for feedback. Coaches are trained on competencies and the CLASS observation tool. Mentees and coaches collaborate using video to improve classroom quality and child outcomes, which are evaluated through surveys, observations and QRIS ratings.
This document discusses different collaborative leadership frameworks used in schools, including professional learning communities (PLCs), communities of practice (CoPs), and critical friends groups (CFGs). PLCs involve teachers working together to improve student outcomes, focusing on ensuring students learn, collaboration, and results. CoPs are voluntary groups that share experiences and best practices. CFGs are small, consistent groups that focus on teaching and learning through cycles of action, reflection, feedback, and evaluating student achievement. The document provides examples of how these frameworks are implemented in the author's school, such as department meetings and using social media for CoPs.
During CIDREE 2015 meeting, we presented the main results of some of our different works, highlighting specifically some important concepts and explaining how we believe they articulate with the Professional Vision.
The document discusses using instructional rounds and flip videos to focus on student engagement. Administrators will begin book studies, introduce instructional rounds, and build common language. Rounds involve identifying problems, observing classrooms, and debating solutions. Videos from different schools will be shared and analyzed for levels of student engagement. The goal is to strengthen teaching and increase student achievement through engaging tasks and activities.
Webinar: Assessing to Inform Teaching and Learning: A Guide for LeadersDreamBox Learning
This webinar focused on formative assessment strategies for teachers. It discussed five key formative assessment techniques: observations, interviews, show me activities, hinge questions, and exit tasks. These techniques provide evidence of student learning through activities like observing students, asking them questions, having them demonstrate their understanding, and completing culminating tasks. The webinar emphasized that formative assessment should be used flexibly on a daily basis to inform teaching and help students learn.
The document discusses strategies for improving student success in online programs through effective faculty members. It outlines four key strategies: 1) Educating and certifying faculty in online teaching methods; 2) Providing students with support materials to set them up for success; 3) Leveraging assessments to evaluate student and faculty performance; 4) Conducting periodic evaluations of faculty to provide feedback and opportunities for improvement. Implementing these strategies can help ensure faculty members are effective in promoting student success in online learning environments.
This professional development document outlines an agenda for reforming teaching practices. It begins with introductions and defines reformed teaching as being standards-driven, student-centered, and inquiry-based. Videos of reformed teaching practices will be shown and discussed, with a focus on student engagement strategies, modeling mathematical practices, and project-based learning. The goals are to help teachers determine if their instruction is preparing students for college and increase teacher effectiveness through an exchange of ideas. Logistics at the end discuss next steps of administering assessments, scheduling observations, and providing future video links.
This document summarizes the agenda and notes from the first face-to-face meeting of the Building Community through Telecollaboration Project in its fourth year. The meeting included discussions on integrating technology into teaching, encouraging collaboration among students and teachers, and developing an online community of practice. Groups discussed guidelines for collaboration and reflected on how to enhance the learning experience for students.
The document provides an overview of Wisconsin's educator effectiveness system, which uses the Danielson Framework for Teaching to evaluate educators. It describes the key components of the system, including setting student learning objectives and professional practice goals to identify strengths and areas of growth. Data from pilots of the system found that educators rated themselves lowest on assessment-related practices and goals. The system is intended to improve student outcomes by supporting educators' professional development and reflection on their practice.
This document contains a teacher's portfolio which includes various sections such as individual learning plans for students, lesson plans, assessments, professional development activities, reflections, and evidence of engaging with students, parents, and other stakeholders. The teacher monitors student progress, provides feedback, and collaborates with colleagues to support student learning during the pandemic through various online platforms and modified instructional materials.
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Teachers, & Teacher Educators*
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Jean Lee
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March 01, 2015
* P r o j e c t f u n d e d b y C a r n e g i e C o r p o r a t i o n o f
2. GETTING TO KNOW YOU
• Who are you?
• What is your
interest in
this session?
http://careerrocketeer.com/2011/03/top-mistakes-to-avoid-in-your-cover-letters-introduction.html
3. SOME BACKGROUND…
• PSTs limited knowledge of math impacts
how they facilitate math opportunities for
children.
• Changing curriculum for Indiana
teachers to implement Standards for
Mathematical Practice (Process
Standards).
4. SOME BACKGROUND…
• UIndy received grant money from Carnegie
Foundation.
• Developed a project and began in Fall 2013:
Constructing a Virtual Community Of
Mathematical Practice amongst Teacher
Candidates, Practicing Teachers, & Teacher
Educators
• Symbiotic partnership.
http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2009/03/01/symbiotic-bird-animal-relationships/
5. LITERATURE REVIEW
• Characteristics of expert PD models are
lacking (Weiss, Miller & Pasley, 2011).
• Online PD virtual communities can achieve
similar outcomes as compared to traditional
ones (Blitz, 2013).
• Peer coaching results in a significantly
greater transfer (Joyce & Showers, 2002).
• Using video-sharing platform is a
“disruptive” innovation, enabling teacher
and coach to see true picture of teaching
(Knight, 2014).
6. DRIVING QUESTION:
How can educator preparation
programs leverage virtual
communities of practice to
address the necessary shift in
mathematical practice and
create more highly effective,
math-ready teachers?
7. Our
Professional
Learning
Community
(PLC)
PST’s taught tasks to
small student groups.
Lessons were video
recorded and uploaded
to a video-sharing
platform.
Teacher coaches
viewed the
videos and
provided
feedback.
PST’s reviewed
videos and
used feedback
to adjust their
next lesson.
PST’s
developed rich
tasks with help
of UIndy
instructors to
implement the
Common Core
Mathematical
Practices.
10. Our
Professional
Learning
Community
(PLC)
PST’s taught tasks to
small student groups.
Lessons were video
recorded and uploaded
to a video-sharing
platform.
Teacher coaches
viewed the
videos and
provided
feedback.
PST’s reviewed
videos and
used feedback
to adjust their
next lesson.
PST’s
developed rich
tasks with help
of UIndy
instructors to
implement the
Common Core
Mathematical
Practices.
11. FOCUS FOR FEEDBACK
While viewing the videos, the mentor
teachers used a rubric to assess the
PSTs. (Marshall, J.,2009. EQUIP,
Clemson University.)
The rubric examined:
1. Instructional Factors
2. Discourse Factors
3. Assessment Factors
4. Curriculum Factors
14. Our
Professional
Learning
Community
(PLC)
PST’s taught tasks to
small student groups.
Lessons were video
recorded and uploaded
to a video-sharing
platform.
Teacher coaches
viewed the
videos and
provided
feedback.
PST’s reviewed
videos and
used feedback
to adjust their
next lesson.
PST’s
developed rich
tasks with help
of UIndy
instructors to
implement the
Common Core
Mathematical
Practices.
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18. Our
Professional
Learning
Community
(PLC)
PST’s taught tasks to
small student groups.
Lessons were video
recorded and uploaded
to a video-sharing
platform.
Teacher coaches
viewed the
videos and
provided
feedback.
PST’s reviewed
videos and
used feedback
to adjust their
next lesson.
PST’s
developed rich
tasks with help
of UIndy
instructors to
implement the
Common Core
Mathematical
Practices.
21. PSTS’ COMMENTS
“Having the opportunity to practice the
constructivist approach has built up my ability
to teach math tremendously.”
“The videos allowed me to see my teaching
from a different perspective, which allowed me
to notice things that I didn't realize I was doing
or that I should continue to do.”
“I was able to watch myself on the video and
observe what areas within my teaching needed
improvement. The videos also acted as a form
of [student] assessment.”
23. COACHES’ COMMENTS
“I liked seeing another rubric that describes
effective teaching. Also, providing feedback for the
candidates prompted me to reflect about my own
teaching.”
“Watching teachers teach (especially new teachers,
right out of and/or in college) inspires me to try new
strategies that I see!”
“Having [SMP’s] presented to us in a PD format and
explaining that … these practices are what is
important has helped me outside of this grant as
well by implementing it into the [PD] I lead and
coaching meetings I have.”
25. VPLC
• Continued relationship between CHA & UIndy
• “The coaching opened up a lot of lines of
communication.”
• “We were willing to be vulnerable with each other
which brought the grade-level teams together.”
http://www.lakeshore.wnyric.org/domain/19
31. AUDIENCE DISCUSSION
1. How can a video analytic software tool help
with PSTs’ development of knowledge,
skills, and abilities?
2. What suggestions do you have to refine our
PD model?
3. What potential does this type of virtual
community of practice hold for teacher
education? How can it support PSTs to
learn pedagogy creatively?
1 mns
Jean
Thu, February 12, 10:00 to 11:00am, Rosen Plaza Hotel, Level 2, Salon 2
5 min-- Audience discussion of SMPs and online communities of practice in math education.
Which SMP? Viable arguments? Representations?
Jean
Contingent on size of audience. Professors, instructional coaches, administrators, special ed teachers, others
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Jean
Teachers must develop deep mathematical understanding in their students. Due to deficits in a sound conceptual understanding of their own mathematics content, many elementary education preservice teachers (PSTs) struggle facilitating rich mathematical experiences that foster conceptual understanding.
Moreover, many veteran teachers wonder how they can implement the SMPs, standards necessary to implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM).
Reform documents such as the Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practices and the new Indiana Academic Standards demand high expectations for mathematics education.
To meet these expectations, teachers must develop deep mathematical understanding in their students.
The use of videos can help teachers improve their practice by showing how kids explore and construct meaning for mathematical concepts.
1
Jean
UIndy is one of five organizations nationwide to receive a Carnegie Grant through a competition hosted for partners in 100Kin10 (a national initiative to provide America's classrooms with 100,000 excellent STEM teachers by 2021 while supporting tens of thousands more).
Sarah can talk about the demographics of CHA students.
Win-win partnership. The problem inherent in this challenge is determining a professional development (PD) model by which teachers, both preservice and inservice, develop the knowledge, skills, and practices of effective math teachers.
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Jean
Characteristics of an expert PD model are currently emerging but not fully defined (Weiss, Miller & Pasley, 2011).
However, the literature shows that online PD virtual communities can achieve similar outcomes as compared to traditional ones, without the usual limitations of time, space, and pace. (Blitz, 2013).
Joyce and Showers (2002) showed that peer coaching results in a significantly greater transfer of training than other traditional methods such as demonstration and practice, which had an effect size of 0.0.
Knight (2014) discusses using video to impact instruction, which he refers to as a “disruptive” innovation, especially when coupled with a video-sharing platform such as Edthena. Capturing teaching on video enables the teacher and the coach to see a true picture of teaching, that is, “seeing yourself doing what you do” (p. 8). The use of video becomes transformative when it is embedded as a professional learning approach within a community of practice.
Coaching is super powerful when combined with the power of video (disruptive innovation), especially when coupled with video-sharing platforms such as Edthena, Instructive Insight and Smarter Cookie (Knight, 2014).
Coaching that employs video responds to the complexities of teaching by adapting to that complexity over time.
Capturing teaching on video enables the teacher and the coach to see a true picture of teaching, that is, “seeing yourself doing what you do” (Knight, p. 8).
1
Jean
2
John– Mention we started with the purple circle in this cycle.
teaching candidates (or pre-service teachers –PSTs) in their junior year
teachers from a local charter school
UIndy education faculty
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John
1
John
1
Sarah
After the PST’s taught and recorded their rich math tasks to small student groups, they uploaded these to a video-sharing platform.
The teacher coaches then provided time-synced feedback.
Edthena (www.edthena.com)
1
Rachael
Last semester focused on Discourse, and this semester we focus on all four domains.
1
Rachael
Talk briefly that this is one domain of the rubric candidates/coaches used to frame the analysis of their teaching. Today, we will focus on D2.
9 min
John will be accessing the Edthena site, Rachael and Jean will facilitate discussion.
Preface Hannah is asking students about area using the area of their hands/palms.
Look at a the video clip of Hannah. Pass out transcript. Audience examines Hannah’s practices using D2 from coach’s lens. Play once. Simulate the feedback.
Sarah
teaching candidates (or pre-service teachers –PSTs) in their junior year
teachers from a local charter school
UIndy education faculty
2
John- illuminate certain important statements that the coach/Hannah made.
Show how candidate can reply to coaching feedback. Access Hannah M’s video.
Required to reply back to coach; adjust their instruction; address perceived weaknesses and suggestions; answer questions; build on strengths
Have audience look at Hannah’s comments and Teacher’s comments.
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Rachael
Here is an example of the feedback and the teacher wrote when evaluating the teaching episode. It also provided the faculty an assessment of topics that needed to be addressed in methods class. Also, these rubrics supported us to get at the math practices.
1
Rachael
Coaches gave a holistic score on candidate’s teaching. They were given PD first on calibrating the rubric/inter-rater reliability on the videos to make sure everyone was scoring consistently.
1
Jean
Video feedback also informed UIndy instructors to provide relevant workshops to enhance PST’s teaching performance.
Addressed deficits in questioning, better construction of rich tasks, need for more formative assessment and see student work
1
Sarah
Talk about PSTs improvement, and how it improved teachers and students in CHA
1
Rachael
1
Sarah
1
Sarah
1
Sarah
Talk about PSTs improvement, and how it improved teachers and students in CHA
2
Sarah
4 minutes total for slides 21-26
1
John
This figure shows the changes in scores over time for the control group and the UIndy group in the math SEM scores for all three Acuity assessments. As illustrated, the students within UIndy group performed better than the control group for Acuity B and C math assessments, but not for Acuity A. Additionally, the mean SEM scores for students in the UIndy group increased for each consecutive assessment, whereas the scores in the control group decreased from Acuity A to Acuity B
Rachael & John
2 min
1 min
John
Every domain increased, except Discourse, Curriculum. But there considerable difference between first and last video.