This document provides guidelines for effective e-learning implementation from the perspective of several educational standards and policy briefs. It discusses that teachers should: 1) Commit to students and their learning by knowing their subjects, how to teach them using relevant software and tools, and managing student learning through differentiation and feedback. 2) Think systematically about their practice through addressing student needs, understanding how students learn with technology, and participating in online learning communities. 3) Remain lifelong learners by staying up-to-date on materials, approaches, and technology, sharing their work, getting feedback, focusing on student relevance, and taking responsibility for professional development.

1. E-LearningAre you a teacher leader?

2. Guidelines for e-learning implementationWhen we approach our technological classrooms we need to go back to our professional standards as we implement best practice in e-learning. What are our guiding principles?

3. Teachers are committed to students andtheir learning.NBPTSNational Board for Professional Teaching Standards in the United States established a set of core propositions for teaching

4. Teachers know the subjects they teach andhow to teach those subjects to studentsKnow the contentKnow the softwareKnow the operating systemKnow the work aroundsKnow the tools the students use to approach the same thing

5. Teachers are responsible for managing andmonitoring student learning.Differentiating the curriculum is essentialHave materials and approaches to cater to multiple intelligencesBe aware of cultural and social sensitivitiesGather feedback as you go and formalise it at the end

6. Teachers think systematically about theirpractice and learn from experience.Address student needsWatch how students approach technologyKnow what they knowAssume nothingShare your knowledgeParticipate in online or offline learning groups

7. Teachers are members of learningcommunities.Synchronous and asynchronous learning communities are at your disposal.Lifelong learning is here and nowAnywhere , anytime learning is the present.Participate in online learning communities

8. ACER Policy Brief 2002The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he orshe teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningfulfor students.

9. ACER Policy Brief 2002The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities thatsupport their intellectual, social and personal development.

10. Professional LeadershipNational Professional Standards Australiainitiate, evaluate and respond to change create and maintain intellectually challenging learning environments engage in critical reflection to improve their own and their colleagues’ practice use purposeful assessment and feedback to inform teaching and learning work collegially, valuing the contribution of others, fostering strategic partnerships and stimulating professional discussion encourage an environment of confidence and resilience take responsibility for the development and renewal of the profession

11. What does that all mean in real terms?Develop material and ideas which students see as useful and pertinentUse software and approaches which the students can grasp and manipulate.Stay up to date so your materials have a “coolness” factor

12. Share with othersShare your presentations on SlideShare , YouTube or similar and get feed back and peer reviews.Go on Twitter and let others know what you are doingSet up a blog to focus your classroom activitiesUse a blog to share what you have been doing

13. Do your fieldworkDoesn’t matter how good your assignment looks if your students can’t relate to it, cannot do it or don’t want to do it. Focus on what they need and want and lead them out from there.

14. User Experience is everythingTechnological learning and teaching is media oriented.Use social mediaUse mobile technologyLook at what online opportunities there areUse storyboarding and scenariosParticipate in online activities so you know what they can and cannot do.

15. Usercentric models are focussedThey make the user happyThe materials are engagingThe approach is consistentThey are interactive and absorbingThey ask for feedback

16. Share, share, share!Take responsibility for the development and renewal of the profession

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