This power point was used in an Elluminate session with other PLP teams. Powerful Learning Practice is a program designed by Will Richardson and Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach.
Using Technology to Teach provides practical applications for incorporating media into classroom instruction. It discusses how teachers must be comfortable with technology and able to apply it appropriately. Studies show that teachers in "high-gain" schools who reviewed software reports weekly saw greater test score improvements than "low-gain" schools. The document provides examples of organizing content and mixing media types, such as embedding PowerPoint slideshows and adding comment boxes for feedback. While technology is not a one-size-fits-all solution, teachers should make its use relevant, appropriate, and push their own comfort levels with technological tools and resources.
Learning Analytics and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning - an obvious ...Blackboard APAC
The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) essentially advocates for a research approach to be applied to the improvement of learning and teaching. It encourages teachers to reflect in a scholarly way on their teaching practice and at the more advanced level to undertake research on teaching practice and curriculum. Learning analytics has the potential to provide data on elements of the teaching process which have to date been difficult to measure particularly for the broader cohort of teachers.
This presentation will draw attention to the connection between SoTL and learning analytics and prompt participants to think about how learning analytics can be used in a wider context to contribute to changes in teaching design and practice.
To create an online school newspaper, the teacher needs to identify student skills, survey student interests in different newspaper sections, and seek permission from administrators. They also need to review technology standards, create mini lessons on wiki skills, collaborate with other teachers, and establish procedures for writing, editing, and publishing articles. Progress will be evaluated through surveys and celebrations will recognize milestones.
The West Virginia GoGlobal Program is a collaborative partnership between the West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Center for Professional Development to promote global learning in K-12 schools. The program provides professional development opportunities, mentor support, and funding to help schools internationalize their curriculum and build students' global competencies over a two-year period. In the first year, schools focus on developing professional learning communities and incorporating global themes into teaching. In the second year, schools work to strengthen student skills in four domains: investigating the world, recognizing perspectives, communicating ideas, and taking action.
The Building Blocks for College Completion: Student Success infographic shares 7 lessons learned on blended and personalized learning from a study of 29 NGLC grant recipients. Five innovations to watch from universities across the country are also showcased.
The CREaTION PROJECT aimed to spread concepts of social responsibility through secondary school curricula in Italy, Britain, and Romania. It involved 34 schools and over 650 students. Teachers received 15 hours of training on topics like energy saving, responsible consumption, and environmental protection using diverse teaching methods like games, videos, and classroom discussions. Evaluations found the trainings had mostly excellent results in improving students' understanding of social responsibility concepts, though teachers felt they could have benefitted from more training hours. The project demonstrated the effectiveness of innovative teaching methods but recognized the need for greater focus and resources to fully integrate social responsibility into educational systems.
A Virtual Learning Space Odyssey – A case study of the Aula Pilot at Ravensbo...Mikkel H. Lauritzen
Paper presented at GLAD Conference 2018 at Manchester School of Art on Friday 7th December by Dr Rosemary Stott and Mikkel Lauritzen - https://glad.squarespace.com/2018abstracts
Using Technology to Teach provides practical applications for incorporating media into classroom instruction. It discusses how teachers must be comfortable with technology and able to apply it appropriately. Studies show that teachers in "high-gain" schools who reviewed software reports weekly saw greater test score improvements than "low-gain" schools. The document provides examples of organizing content and mixing media types, such as embedding PowerPoint slideshows and adding comment boxes for feedback. While technology is not a one-size-fits-all solution, teachers should make its use relevant, appropriate, and push their own comfort levels with technological tools and resources.
Learning Analytics and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning - an obvious ...Blackboard APAC
The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) essentially advocates for a research approach to be applied to the improvement of learning and teaching. It encourages teachers to reflect in a scholarly way on their teaching practice and at the more advanced level to undertake research on teaching practice and curriculum. Learning analytics has the potential to provide data on elements of the teaching process which have to date been difficult to measure particularly for the broader cohort of teachers.
This presentation will draw attention to the connection between SoTL and learning analytics and prompt participants to think about how learning analytics can be used in a wider context to contribute to changes in teaching design and practice.
To create an online school newspaper, the teacher needs to identify student skills, survey student interests in different newspaper sections, and seek permission from administrators. They also need to review technology standards, create mini lessons on wiki skills, collaborate with other teachers, and establish procedures for writing, editing, and publishing articles. Progress will be evaluated through surveys and celebrations will recognize milestones.
The West Virginia GoGlobal Program is a collaborative partnership between the West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Center for Professional Development to promote global learning in K-12 schools. The program provides professional development opportunities, mentor support, and funding to help schools internationalize their curriculum and build students' global competencies over a two-year period. In the first year, schools focus on developing professional learning communities and incorporating global themes into teaching. In the second year, schools work to strengthen student skills in four domains: investigating the world, recognizing perspectives, communicating ideas, and taking action.
The Building Blocks for College Completion: Student Success infographic shares 7 lessons learned on blended and personalized learning from a study of 29 NGLC grant recipients. Five innovations to watch from universities across the country are also showcased.
The CREaTION PROJECT aimed to spread concepts of social responsibility through secondary school curricula in Italy, Britain, and Romania. It involved 34 schools and over 650 students. Teachers received 15 hours of training on topics like energy saving, responsible consumption, and environmental protection using diverse teaching methods like games, videos, and classroom discussions. Evaluations found the trainings had mostly excellent results in improving students' understanding of social responsibility concepts, though teachers felt they could have benefitted from more training hours. The project demonstrated the effectiveness of innovative teaching methods but recognized the need for greater focus and resources to fully integrate social responsibility into educational systems.
A Virtual Learning Space Odyssey – A case study of the Aula Pilot at Ravensbo...Mikkel H. Lauritzen
Paper presented at GLAD Conference 2018 at Manchester School of Art on Friday 7th December by Dr Rosemary Stott and Mikkel Lauritzen - https://glad.squarespace.com/2018abstracts
Hospitality: Accessible Online Tools for Contextualized LearningMeagen Farrell
Presented for adult education and training professionals in Washington D.C. as part of a Mini-Professional Development Institute hosted by OSSE and UDC.
Adoption of Blackboard in the ELICOS system: Innovating and Augmenting Qualit...Blackboard APAC
In 2016 the Centre for English Teaching (CET) launched Blackboard for its university pathway courses (DEC) as part of an initiative to innovate and transform them into high quality blended Academic English language programs that would support students in developing both academic skills and awareness of the technology and systems required to excel during the first semester at university. While LMS use is standard practice in higher education, for the English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) sector the integration of an online platform is still new territory and there is great potential for innovation within teaching and learning practices. Moreover, the unique context allows for a fresh perspective on how Blackboard, at its core, is a dynamic and flexible platform in teaching and learning practices that fosters communities of practice and consolidates traditional educational practices.
The implementation of Blackboard across university pathways courses at CET faced two major hurdles. To begin with, international students were less familiar with the culture and expectations surrounding LMS use at tertiary level and the nature of independent learning. Secondly, teaching staff had varying degrees of proficiency and experience in using technology in the classroom. Dealing with the challenge of educating, immersing and empowering both teachers and students simultaneously in their use of Blackboard as an integrated and powerful tool in teaching and learning raised numerous questions and helped gain valuable insights into adoption and adaption of technology and the opportunity for creative disruption. Grounding innovations in solid pedagogy, integrating technology and independent learning with in-class interaction and making learning objectives clear to both students and teachers enabled the successful uptake of Blackboard and allowed for greater support and autonomy for both teachers and students.
ePortfolios can benefit learning when used as part of a comprehensive teaching and learning approach. They support both academic and social development for students of varying abilities by making progress visible. Positive outcomes include increased student involvement, improved communication between school and home, and celebrating learning achievements with a broader audience. Effective implementation requires leadership support, adequate resources, and a focus on teaching and learning rather than technical aspects. Quality artefacts in an ePortfolio provide evidence of progress towards learning goals and curriculum standards through samples, feedback, and self-assessment.
Blackboard as an Integrated Part of the Learning Environment and Student Expe...Blackboard APAC
Like all universities across the globe the University of Westminster is faced with major changes in student expectations and the role that technology has to play in curriculum delivery and the overall student experience. In 2013 the University initiated its Learning Futures program with the aim of transforming learning and teaching at the institution. Central to the transformation is an aim to make blended learning, through the use of technology, more the norm rather than the exception. To facilitate this shift in delivery approach across all subject areas, Westminster has and continues to make significant investment in both its virtual and physical environment in efforts to better integrate the online and face-to-face experience.
Wiglesworth training plan wida 3-credit courseTom Wiglesworth
This professional development plan aims to implement WIDA's 15 Essential Actions across DoDEA schools. The plan will provide a rationale and background information to ESOL instructors. Instructors will then be trained through an online course to coach teachers. Instructors will collaborate with each other and teachers throughout implementation. Teachers will provide feedback to evaluate the training and new course materials. Continuing professional development will be offered to support ongoing implementation.
Reinventing the lecture: how student engagement and analytics can transform t...John Couperthwaite
Workshop at City University Learning and Teaching conference, 21st June 2017
This workshop will share best practice from other global practitioners on how the Echo360 system can transform the lecture experience for staff and students. By focusing on how this can improve student satisfaction, retention and outcomes, it also strongly relates to the other theme of ‘supporting student success’
The relevance of the lecture in mainstream education is now under greater scrutiny as institutions seek to make educational programmes more relevant to a new generation of discerning learners (JISC, 2016). When we teach in class, how do you know who is confused, who is bored, who hasn’t even bothered to attend, and perhaps more importantly, who has learnt anything? And how can we engage with learners beyond the classroom to stimulate inquiry, collaboration and feedback in a seamless educational experience?
This workshop will demonstrate how one answer is to reinvent the lecture, by integrating powerful new video, engagement and analytics tools, whilst retaining the valued teacher-learner interaction in teaching spaces. The Echo360 active learning platform empowers learners to engage more fully with teachers and each other before, during and after class. This approach to teaching also equips instructors with vital feedback on how learners are progressing, with powerful engagement metrics giving staff rare insights into the teaching-learning dynamic of a lecture (Rienties & Toetenel, 2016).
Evidence is now emerging that this mode of teaching can have a significant impact on critical learning measures, such as early warning of student failure (Samson, 2016), boosting retention (HEC, 2016), whilst increasing learning gain and exam scores (Montpetit, 2015). Students also value their ability to control the pace, place and mode of their learning (Gosper et al, 2008; Leadbeater et al, 2013), whilst receiving more immediate feedback on their progress (JISC, 2016).
Together, these flexible pedagogical tools have the potential to transform learning in all modes of teaching and training, both in the class and beyond.
Healthcare: Accessible Online Tools for Contextualized LearningMeagen Farrell
Presented for adult education and training professionals in Washington D.C. as part of a Mini-Professional Development Institute hosted by OSSE and UDC.
This document outlines a plan to improve students' higher-order thinking skills and performance on open-ended questions through professional development for teachers. Over the course of a school year, teachers will learn strategies to model problem-solving and embed higher-order thinking in their lessons. They will analyze student performance data, identify technology and other resources, and develop lessons applying what they learned. Progress will be tracked and shared to assess the effectiveness of the approach and inform future plans.
Designing an impact curriculum | Kevan Collins, EEFWholeeducation
This document discusses harnessing evidence to improve student outcomes and curriculum design. It advocates starting from established evidence, prioritizing evaluation of innovations to determine impact, and sharing both successes and failures. Specific areas discussed include marking practices, technology use, addressing attainment gaps, and within-school variation in teacher effectiveness. Schools are encouraged to overcome barriers to using research through networking and support from research organizations. The Education Endowment Foundation's Families of Schools database and funding opportunities are also highlighted.
Law and Security: Accessible Online Tools for Contextualized LearningMeagen Farrell
This document provides an overview of contextualized learning tools for law and security education. It begins with introducing the author and objective of the session, which is to provide new teaching strategies and tools to make instruction more engaging through occupational skills training. Several resources are then highlighted, including a contextualized lesson plan template, healthcare curriculum sample, and strategies for differentiating, interdisciplinary, and contextualized instruction. The document concludes by listing several top online learning resources for language arts and law/security careers in the DC area.
This document outlines objectives and plans to introduce Moodle and new digital equipment into classrooms to strengthen the connection between institutions and learners. The goals are to standardize communication channels with students, improve induction to better meet expectations, familiarize teachers with Moodle, and encourage use of digital tools. Both helping and hindering forces are identified. All teachers will pilot the changes with one group after Easter and be monitored. Student/parent and teacher questionnaires will evaluate the impact in May.
Description and Analysis of Facilitating the Development of "Study Skills thr...Robert Stowe
A 2012 study at the University of Wolverhampton in the UK tested a blended learning approach to address issues of large class sizes and lack of study skills in new undergraduate students. The model combined weekly face-to-face tutorials in small groups with online asynchronous tasks and discussions. Results found students engaged productively in Kolb's experiential learning cycle. While anecdotal evidence supported goals, no data on student success or comparison to previous courses was provided. The design showed promise for addressing the institution's challenges but required further study.
Ultranet aims to increase the use of ICT at school and home, break down barriers between home and school, and promote personalized and lifelong learning. It enhances communication between home and school by utilizing technology to support collaborative learning. Ultranet contributes to developing a shared vision throughout the learning community and helps develop students into lifelong learners who are in charge of their own learning.
Connecting students to a world of resourcesDeana Brown
The evolution of library instruction at Santa Fe Community College -- From talking heads to flying fingers, we are making instruction sessions more interactive through the use of games and technology. Gone are the days of long lectures and blank stares; getting students involved means they have to pay attention and think. Let them do the talking for you!
Connecting students to a world of resources - NMLA 2013sfcclibrary
The evolution of library instruction at Santa Fe Community College -- From talking heads to flying fingers, we are making instruction sessions more interactive through the use of games and technology. Gone are the days of long lectures and blank stares; getting students involved means they have to pay attention and think. Let them do the talking for you!
Global Hands-On Universe Conference 2015. 4-5 August 2015, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Abstract:
“The School of Astronomy and Astrophysics” (TSAA). TSAA is an “eSchool” initiative with its administration based at Atherton State High School in Far-North Queensland, Australia.
TSAA delivers advanced STEM related courses in Astronomy and Astrophysics to high school students across Queensland via a virtual classroom administered through Blackboard. The challenges of providing this contemporary form of learning and engagement has seen the partnering of an innovative digital educational delivery model with university options that fast track students into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers.
TSAA’s vision is to create a sustainable but tangible and meaningful nexus between student, teacher and professional academics while studying Senior Astronomy, Senior Astrophysics and other STEM related courses online.
TSAA has entered into a 2 year collaborative partnership with USQ to develop syllabus and online curriculum and resource materials for courses in Data Science, Coding and Scientific Literacy.
TSAA is committed to supporting the future development of teacher expertise and STEM related curriculum for middle and junior secondary schooling throughout Australia. Through qualified GHOU facilitators, TSAA plans to develop, maintain & provide quality face-to-face and online professional development workshops for teachers to learn how to engage students from grades 4 to 9 in the classroom through GHOU.
Online learning management systems can be used by K-12 teachers to supplement standard classroom learning. These systems allow teachers to create online classes, assignments, quizzes and forums to provide students access to course materials anytime from home. They provide benefits like keeping parents informed and engaged, aiding students who miss class or are struggling, and keeping teachers up-to-date with technology used by modern students. While initial setup may require work, these systems can save teachers time and effort in the long run by storing all course resources in a central online location.
This document discusses a blended e-learning project in New Zealand schools. It describes blended e-learning as learning supported by technology and effective pedagogy. It outlines an e-learning planning framework that measures schools' e-learning capabilities in areas like leadership, teaching, and infrastructure. Schools progress through emerging, engaging, extending, and empowering phases of e-learning integration. The project aims to increase student achievement through improved teacher e-capabilities and more technology-enhanced learning opportunities. Schools conduct inquiries into focus areas and teachers reflect on changing practices to engage students.
This document discusses a blended e-learning project in New Zealand schools. It defines blended e-learning and outlines an e-learning planning framework that measures schools' e-learning capabilities. The framework has four phases - emerging, engaging, extending, and empowering. The project aims to increase student achievement through more e-learning opportunities, improve teachers' e-capabilities, and support school leaders. Schools will inquire into how to engage reluctant writers using technology and teachers will document the process. Resources and professional development support are provided.
The document discusses empowering teachers as technology leaders through professional development opportunities focused on 21st century literacy skills. It outlines the goals of promoting teacher communication and engagement with technology. Teachers participate in workshops on using tools like digital cameras, PowerPoint, iMovie and websites to enhance student learning. Feedback from teachers indicates they are more collaborative, incorporating technology into lessons and having students create interactive projects.
This document discusses plans to implement a 1:World initiative in a high school which will provide every student with an individual Chromebook. It outlines professional development for teachers, ensuring equitable access to curriculum resources, and support for special education students. The school aims to begin distributing Chromebooks to 10th and 11th graders in January 2015 and fully implement the program by September 2015 for all 9th-12th grade students. An annual $30 student tech fee will help cover the costs of the three-year lease program totaling $540,000 for 1800 Chromebooks.
Hospitality: Accessible Online Tools for Contextualized LearningMeagen Farrell
Presented for adult education and training professionals in Washington D.C. as part of a Mini-Professional Development Institute hosted by OSSE and UDC.
Adoption of Blackboard in the ELICOS system: Innovating and Augmenting Qualit...Blackboard APAC
In 2016 the Centre for English Teaching (CET) launched Blackboard for its university pathway courses (DEC) as part of an initiative to innovate and transform them into high quality blended Academic English language programs that would support students in developing both academic skills and awareness of the technology and systems required to excel during the first semester at university. While LMS use is standard practice in higher education, for the English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) sector the integration of an online platform is still new territory and there is great potential for innovation within teaching and learning practices. Moreover, the unique context allows for a fresh perspective on how Blackboard, at its core, is a dynamic and flexible platform in teaching and learning practices that fosters communities of practice and consolidates traditional educational practices.
The implementation of Blackboard across university pathways courses at CET faced two major hurdles. To begin with, international students were less familiar with the culture and expectations surrounding LMS use at tertiary level and the nature of independent learning. Secondly, teaching staff had varying degrees of proficiency and experience in using technology in the classroom. Dealing with the challenge of educating, immersing and empowering both teachers and students simultaneously in their use of Blackboard as an integrated and powerful tool in teaching and learning raised numerous questions and helped gain valuable insights into adoption and adaption of technology and the opportunity for creative disruption. Grounding innovations in solid pedagogy, integrating technology and independent learning with in-class interaction and making learning objectives clear to both students and teachers enabled the successful uptake of Blackboard and allowed for greater support and autonomy for both teachers and students.
ePortfolios can benefit learning when used as part of a comprehensive teaching and learning approach. They support both academic and social development for students of varying abilities by making progress visible. Positive outcomes include increased student involvement, improved communication between school and home, and celebrating learning achievements with a broader audience. Effective implementation requires leadership support, adequate resources, and a focus on teaching and learning rather than technical aspects. Quality artefacts in an ePortfolio provide evidence of progress towards learning goals and curriculum standards through samples, feedback, and self-assessment.
Blackboard as an Integrated Part of the Learning Environment and Student Expe...Blackboard APAC
Like all universities across the globe the University of Westminster is faced with major changes in student expectations and the role that technology has to play in curriculum delivery and the overall student experience. In 2013 the University initiated its Learning Futures program with the aim of transforming learning and teaching at the institution. Central to the transformation is an aim to make blended learning, through the use of technology, more the norm rather than the exception. To facilitate this shift in delivery approach across all subject areas, Westminster has and continues to make significant investment in both its virtual and physical environment in efforts to better integrate the online and face-to-face experience.
Wiglesworth training plan wida 3-credit courseTom Wiglesworth
This professional development plan aims to implement WIDA's 15 Essential Actions across DoDEA schools. The plan will provide a rationale and background information to ESOL instructors. Instructors will then be trained through an online course to coach teachers. Instructors will collaborate with each other and teachers throughout implementation. Teachers will provide feedback to evaluate the training and new course materials. Continuing professional development will be offered to support ongoing implementation.
Reinventing the lecture: how student engagement and analytics can transform t...John Couperthwaite
Workshop at City University Learning and Teaching conference, 21st June 2017
This workshop will share best practice from other global practitioners on how the Echo360 system can transform the lecture experience for staff and students. By focusing on how this can improve student satisfaction, retention and outcomes, it also strongly relates to the other theme of ‘supporting student success’
The relevance of the lecture in mainstream education is now under greater scrutiny as institutions seek to make educational programmes more relevant to a new generation of discerning learners (JISC, 2016). When we teach in class, how do you know who is confused, who is bored, who hasn’t even bothered to attend, and perhaps more importantly, who has learnt anything? And how can we engage with learners beyond the classroom to stimulate inquiry, collaboration and feedback in a seamless educational experience?
This workshop will demonstrate how one answer is to reinvent the lecture, by integrating powerful new video, engagement and analytics tools, whilst retaining the valued teacher-learner interaction in teaching spaces. The Echo360 active learning platform empowers learners to engage more fully with teachers and each other before, during and after class. This approach to teaching also equips instructors with vital feedback on how learners are progressing, with powerful engagement metrics giving staff rare insights into the teaching-learning dynamic of a lecture (Rienties & Toetenel, 2016).
Evidence is now emerging that this mode of teaching can have a significant impact on critical learning measures, such as early warning of student failure (Samson, 2016), boosting retention (HEC, 2016), whilst increasing learning gain and exam scores (Montpetit, 2015). Students also value their ability to control the pace, place and mode of their learning (Gosper et al, 2008; Leadbeater et al, 2013), whilst receiving more immediate feedback on their progress (JISC, 2016).
Together, these flexible pedagogical tools have the potential to transform learning in all modes of teaching and training, both in the class and beyond.
Healthcare: Accessible Online Tools for Contextualized LearningMeagen Farrell
Presented for adult education and training professionals in Washington D.C. as part of a Mini-Professional Development Institute hosted by OSSE and UDC.
This document outlines a plan to improve students' higher-order thinking skills and performance on open-ended questions through professional development for teachers. Over the course of a school year, teachers will learn strategies to model problem-solving and embed higher-order thinking in their lessons. They will analyze student performance data, identify technology and other resources, and develop lessons applying what they learned. Progress will be tracked and shared to assess the effectiveness of the approach and inform future plans.
Designing an impact curriculum | Kevan Collins, EEFWholeeducation
This document discusses harnessing evidence to improve student outcomes and curriculum design. It advocates starting from established evidence, prioritizing evaluation of innovations to determine impact, and sharing both successes and failures. Specific areas discussed include marking practices, technology use, addressing attainment gaps, and within-school variation in teacher effectiveness. Schools are encouraged to overcome barriers to using research through networking and support from research organizations. The Education Endowment Foundation's Families of Schools database and funding opportunities are also highlighted.
Law and Security: Accessible Online Tools for Contextualized LearningMeagen Farrell
This document provides an overview of contextualized learning tools for law and security education. It begins with introducing the author and objective of the session, which is to provide new teaching strategies and tools to make instruction more engaging through occupational skills training. Several resources are then highlighted, including a contextualized lesson plan template, healthcare curriculum sample, and strategies for differentiating, interdisciplinary, and contextualized instruction. The document concludes by listing several top online learning resources for language arts and law/security careers in the DC area.
This document outlines objectives and plans to introduce Moodle and new digital equipment into classrooms to strengthen the connection between institutions and learners. The goals are to standardize communication channels with students, improve induction to better meet expectations, familiarize teachers with Moodle, and encourage use of digital tools. Both helping and hindering forces are identified. All teachers will pilot the changes with one group after Easter and be monitored. Student/parent and teacher questionnaires will evaluate the impact in May.
Description and Analysis of Facilitating the Development of "Study Skills thr...Robert Stowe
A 2012 study at the University of Wolverhampton in the UK tested a blended learning approach to address issues of large class sizes and lack of study skills in new undergraduate students. The model combined weekly face-to-face tutorials in small groups with online asynchronous tasks and discussions. Results found students engaged productively in Kolb's experiential learning cycle. While anecdotal evidence supported goals, no data on student success or comparison to previous courses was provided. The design showed promise for addressing the institution's challenges but required further study.
Ultranet aims to increase the use of ICT at school and home, break down barriers between home and school, and promote personalized and lifelong learning. It enhances communication between home and school by utilizing technology to support collaborative learning. Ultranet contributes to developing a shared vision throughout the learning community and helps develop students into lifelong learners who are in charge of their own learning.
Connecting students to a world of resourcesDeana Brown
The evolution of library instruction at Santa Fe Community College -- From talking heads to flying fingers, we are making instruction sessions more interactive through the use of games and technology. Gone are the days of long lectures and blank stares; getting students involved means they have to pay attention and think. Let them do the talking for you!
Connecting students to a world of resources - NMLA 2013sfcclibrary
The evolution of library instruction at Santa Fe Community College -- From talking heads to flying fingers, we are making instruction sessions more interactive through the use of games and technology. Gone are the days of long lectures and blank stares; getting students involved means they have to pay attention and think. Let them do the talking for you!
Global Hands-On Universe Conference 2015. 4-5 August 2015, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Abstract:
“The School of Astronomy and Astrophysics” (TSAA). TSAA is an “eSchool” initiative with its administration based at Atherton State High School in Far-North Queensland, Australia.
TSAA delivers advanced STEM related courses in Astronomy and Astrophysics to high school students across Queensland via a virtual classroom administered through Blackboard. The challenges of providing this contemporary form of learning and engagement has seen the partnering of an innovative digital educational delivery model with university options that fast track students into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers.
TSAA’s vision is to create a sustainable but tangible and meaningful nexus between student, teacher and professional academics while studying Senior Astronomy, Senior Astrophysics and other STEM related courses online.
TSAA has entered into a 2 year collaborative partnership with USQ to develop syllabus and online curriculum and resource materials for courses in Data Science, Coding and Scientific Literacy.
TSAA is committed to supporting the future development of teacher expertise and STEM related curriculum for middle and junior secondary schooling throughout Australia. Through qualified GHOU facilitators, TSAA plans to develop, maintain & provide quality face-to-face and online professional development workshops for teachers to learn how to engage students from grades 4 to 9 in the classroom through GHOU.
Online learning management systems can be used by K-12 teachers to supplement standard classroom learning. These systems allow teachers to create online classes, assignments, quizzes and forums to provide students access to course materials anytime from home. They provide benefits like keeping parents informed and engaged, aiding students who miss class or are struggling, and keeping teachers up-to-date with technology used by modern students. While initial setup may require work, these systems can save teachers time and effort in the long run by storing all course resources in a central online location.
This document discusses a blended e-learning project in New Zealand schools. It describes blended e-learning as learning supported by technology and effective pedagogy. It outlines an e-learning planning framework that measures schools' e-learning capabilities in areas like leadership, teaching, and infrastructure. Schools progress through emerging, engaging, extending, and empowering phases of e-learning integration. The project aims to increase student achievement through improved teacher e-capabilities and more technology-enhanced learning opportunities. Schools conduct inquiries into focus areas and teachers reflect on changing practices to engage students.
This document discusses a blended e-learning project in New Zealand schools. It defines blended e-learning and outlines an e-learning planning framework that measures schools' e-learning capabilities. The framework has four phases - emerging, engaging, extending, and empowering. The project aims to increase student achievement through more e-learning opportunities, improve teachers' e-capabilities, and support school leaders. Schools will inquire into how to engage reluctant writers using technology and teachers will document the process. Resources and professional development support are provided.
The document discusses empowering teachers as technology leaders through professional development opportunities focused on 21st century literacy skills. It outlines the goals of promoting teacher communication and engagement with technology. Teachers participate in workshops on using tools like digital cameras, PowerPoint, iMovie and websites to enhance student learning. Feedback from teachers indicates they are more collaborative, incorporating technology into lessons and having students create interactive projects.
This document discusses plans to implement a 1:World initiative in a high school which will provide every student with an individual Chromebook. It outlines professional development for teachers, ensuring equitable access to curriculum resources, and support for special education students. The school aims to begin distributing Chromebooks to 10th and 11th graders in January 2015 and fully implement the program by September 2015 for all 9th-12th grade students. An annual $30 student tech fee will help cover the costs of the three-year lease program totaling $540,000 for 1800 Chromebooks.
This document discusses a 2007 project by the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta to build teacher capabilities and support innovation and collaboration using web 2.0 technologies like blogging. It notes that teachers were nominated to participate and experiment with tools like team blogs. It then lists reasons why blogging can benefit students, such as improving writing, facilitating just-in-time learning and feedback, and connecting with others. The impacts included influencing wider discussions around new approaches and supporting other related initiatives. Outcomes involved students and teachers gaining 21st century skills and increased engagement, as well as new ongoing projects.
This document discusses the benefits of using a virtual learning environment (VLE) like Moodle for online learning. It notes that a VLE can be used to create an effective online learning site for delivering content, providing assessments, and acting as a collaborative learning community for students, parents, and teachers. The key advantages highlighted are that a VLE provides motivating engagement for students, personalized learning, immediate feedback, and exposure to 21st century skills. It also offers benefits like easy access and monitoring of student progress for teachers, as well as constant communication and opportunities to assist their child's learning for parents. Moodle specifically is recommended due to being free, safe, secure, using real world technology, and keeping information currently updated.
Effects of web based learning tools on student achievementann-crosby
This study examined the effects of co-teaching using web-based learning tools on teacher perceptions of technology use and student writing skills. A technology teacher and language arts teacher co-planned, co-taught, and co-assessed lessons utilizing online tools like wikis and videos in a 6th grade class. Survey and interview results found the language arts teacher's perceptions of technology became more positive. Student writing and marking period grades improved compared to a control group, though author's purpose test scores did not differ significantly between groups. The study recommends continued co-teaching and use of web-based tools to support student learning and increase technology integration.
A nimbleness in teaching: Maximizing digital learning from the classroom to Z...Julie Evans
This document summarizes a webinar hosted by Project Tomorrow on adapting instructional practices for classroom, virtual, and hybrid learning environments. The webinar featured a discussion between education leaders on differentiating instruction and the professional learning needs of teachers. Panelists shared strategies for adjusting practices based on classroom settings and how teachers have increased their use of digital tools and online resources since the sudden shift to remote learning due to COVID-19 school closures. The webinar highlighted the importance of supporting teachers' needs through professional development as their roles evolve with different learning models.
This document discusses several key considerations for developing effective global e-learning programs, including cultural factors, technology access, and pedagogical approaches. It highlights how cultural beliefs about teaching and learning can impact program delivery. Local tutors are seen as important for making resources culturally relevant and pedagogically adapted. Partnerships with local institutions can help with cultural adaptation of content and ensuring relevance for different student audiences.
This document discusses developing high quality online and blended learning courses for professionals. It outlines the EU's School Education Gateway program which provides extensive online teacher professional development. Effective online teacher PD incorporates reflection, authentic tasks, and communities of practice. The Conversational Framework models the learning process through different types of interactions. The Learning Designer tool allows teachers to design blended learning activities based on this framework and share their designs. The Blended and Online Learning Design MOOC will use these approaches to collaboratively build knowledge around online course design.
This dissertation proposal examines how teacher participation in networked learning communities relates to levels of teaching innovation. The study will survey teachers participating in the Schools of the Future project in Hawaii. It aims to determine if factors like participation level, new professional relationships, or professional development opportunities correlate with higher levels of innovative teaching practices. The proposal provides background on 21st century skills and professional learning communities, and describes the research questions, instruments, procedures, and analysis plan for the quantitative study.
The document discusses the Talladega County School's 21st Century Initiative to integrate technology across K-5 curriculums. It outlines the initiative's goals of increasing student engagement and training teachers. It details steps taken like reading relevant books, participating in training sessions, developing exemplary technology-integrated lessons, and establishing teacher leaders. Various technologies used in classrooms are also described, like interactive whiteboards, document cameras, and one-to-one laptop programs for project-based learning.
This dissertation proposal examines how teacher participation in a networked learning community relates to the development of teaching innovation. The study will survey teachers participating in the Schools of the Future project in Hawaii. This project involves 20 independent schools working to develop 21st century teaching skills through professional learning communities and an online networking platform. The study aims to determine if factors like participation level, new professional relationships, or professional development opportunities correlate with higher levels of teaching innovation as measured by a validated survey instrument. Results could provide insights into how digital tools and networking can strengthen professional development to improve teacher practice.
The document discusses plans to establish School Development Centers in Kaohsiung schools to facilitate teacher professional development and community engagement. The Centers will be led by expert host teachers and focus on improving teachers' technology skills, studying best practices, peer observation, and lesson planning. Teachers will participate in week-long training programs at their school's Center and receive ongoing support. The goal is to create a network for sharing innovations and drive systematic reforms across all schools.
Core Breakfast - Leading meaningful and manageable changeClaire Amos
This document discusses using teaching as inquiry to create an e-learning action plan. It provides guidance on developing an action plan with stages for focusing inquiry, teaching inquiry, teaching and learning, and learning inquiry. The plan should focus on improving student outcomes and competencies through the integration of ICT strategies. Tips are provided like integrating initiatives, allowing curriculum-based groups, and providing support based on plans. Templates and resources are available online to help teachers create their own personalized e-learning action plans.
This document summarizes a project called Talent21 that provides 1:1 mobile devices to 6th-7th grade students and funding for professional development. It received $1.4 million in federal grants and the school board agreed to continue funding devices for 8th graders. Teachers, students, and parents can expect enhanced teaching and learning through the devices and training is provided over the summer and school year. Progress will be evaluated through ongoing data collection from June 2010 to May 2012.
The document discusses collaborative learning through eTwinning European school partnership projects. It describes how eTwinning brings authentic learning experiences by having students and teachers learn together with real people from other countries. Key aspects of collaborative eLearning identified include processual, dialogic, interactive learning centered around experiences and crossing curriculum boundaries. Successful eTwinning projects enhance student-centered teaching, unified learning across subjects, project-based learning, use of ICT, networking, and developing European dimensions.
Technology can increase educational productivity by accelerating learning and reducing costs. Educational technology refers to both the processes of learning theory and models of curriculum design, as well as the tools used, such as films, slides, computers, and the internet. Technology engages learners, facilitates unique experiences, and enables different learning approaches while also improving teacher productivity and building students' skills. Effective educational technology is accessible, beneficial, cost-effective, demonstrates concepts that can't be shown as easily without technology, and is easy to use. Examples of technologies used in education include social networks like Lore, flipped classrooms, lesson sharing with LessonCast, computer-assisted language learning (CALL), and online boards (eBoards) for communication.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the book "Innovation in English Language Teacher Education" which contains selected papers presented at the fourth International Teacher Educator Conference held in Hyderabad, India in 2014. The book is edited by George Pickering and Professor Paul Gunashekar and contains papers addressing innovations in areas such as continuing professional development, learning from experience, and using technological resources for language education. It also includes a foreword by Michael Connolly discussing the theme of innovation in teacher education and its importance in impacting learner outcomes.
Building capacity for global connections and collaborations - New perspectivesJulie Lindsay
This document discusses online global collaboration in education. It defines online global collaboration as geographically dispersed, open collaboration using technology. There are two types of communication for sustaining global collaboration - synchronous and asynchronous. Developing global collaborations can help reduce ethnocentrism and develop empathy. The document outlines a taxonomy of global connection with 5 levels and features of successful online global collaborations. It discusses mindsets needed for educators to become skilled online global collaborators, including being connected, open, autonomous and innovative. Finally, it presents a vision for the future of online global collaborative learning.
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.
The document summarizes a conference for the College Access Project (CAP), a partnership between the Ayers Foundation and Lipscomb University's College of Education. CAP provides professional development for college access counselors, with content in five areas developed based on practitioner input. The conference included an activity where participants discussed ethical dilemmas in small groups. Registration for future CAP courses opens in December on the Ayers Institute website.
This document summarizes an educational technology conference session about preparing students to be technology proficient for the PARCC assessment. The session compared the skills required by the PARCC to the International Society for Technology in Education standards. Participants analyzed PARCC sample questions, identified the technology skills required, and compared these skills to the ISTE standards. Participants then developed plans to incorporate daily digital learning activities aligned with PARCC requirements and shared their plans in an online document.
This document discusses tools for collaborative learning and provides information on several online tools that can be used, including Padlet, QikPad, Google Drive, Cosketch, Popplet, Ask 3, Linoit, and VoiceThread. It explains that collaborative learning is beneficial as it enhances critical thinking, leads to deeper learning and understanding, and supports a collaborative culture of continuous learning. URLs are provided for each tool to allow users to access and learn more about them.
This document discusses using iBooks Author to transform literacy with the iPad. It notes that today's students need new ways to engage with reading and learning, and that iBooks Author allows teachers to create interactive digital textbooks that can include multimedia elements like video and audio to better engage students. The document provides an overview of the features of iBooks Author and how it can be used to develop interactive textbooks.
Julia Osteen presented on using Keynote software for more than just presentations. Keynote can be used to create podcasts by recording narration and adding background music to a presentation before exporting. It also allows for image creation and editing tools as well as video creation, such as using Keynote as a green screen background in iMovie. The presentation demonstrated Keynote's animation capabilities and asked for feedback from the audience.
This document discusses several technology innovations that will change education in the next 5 years. It predicts that online learning through MOOCs will become more prominent, reaching more students and promoting transparency. Blended learning models that combine online and face-to-face learning will improve, using better learning management systems and metrics. Assessments will move away from one-size-fits-all testing to adaptive computer-based assessments and digital portfolios. Mobile devices will also significantly impact education through app-based learning and management of devices in classrooms.
The document discusses the flipped classroom concept where direct instruction is done at home via screencast videos and homework is done in class through hands-on activities and projects, allowing teachers to better engage with students individually and in groups. It provides reasons for flipping including catering to different learning styles and increasing interaction, and offers tips for creating effective instructional videos and structuring classroom time.
The document discusses Bloom's Taxonomy and how to design classroom activities that address higher levels of thinking. It provides an example worksheet activity and asks teachers to discuss in groups what level of Bloom's the worksheet requires and how it could be modified to target a higher level. The document aims to help teachers evaluate and improve the cognitive demand of the activities they design for students.
The document discusses personalized professional development for educators. It provides 4 ways for educators to personalize their professional development: 1) Join Twitter to connect with other educators, 2) Watch webinars, 3) Attend EdCamp conferences, and 4) Collaborate with colleagues in their building. It also lists 5 favorite social media networks and tools for educators. Finally, it provides templates for educators to create a professional learning plan and establish a personal learning environment to guide their own lifelong learning.
Briarwood Christian Workshop Best Practicesjosteen
The document provides information about best practices for teaching including:
- More active, experiential, hands-on learning for students.
- Deeper study of fewer topics so students internalize key concepts and principles.
- More choice, cooperative learning, and authentic assessment for students.
- Suggestions for using online resources like Google Docs, wikis, blogs, and portfolios to enhance learning.
- Examples of science lab activities that engage students in experiments and hands-on learning.
The document provides information about best practices for teaching including:
- More active, experiential, hands-on learning for students.
- Deeper study of fewer topics so students internalize key concepts and principles.
- More choice, cooperative learning, and authentic assessment for students.
- Suggestions for using online resources like Google Docs, wikis, blogs, and portfolios to enhance learning.
- Examples of science lab activities that engage students in experiments and hands-on learning.
This document summarizes a workshop for teachers focused on student engagement and classroom paradigms. It includes introductions, reflections on getting to know each other through an icebreaker activity, discussions on ideal classrooms and Bloom's Taxonomy, exercises on student engagement, and concepts around group development and collaboration. The workshop utilized pair and group activities, discussions, and reflective questions to engage teachers in contemporary approaches to teaching and learning.
iSummit 2012 - The Next Best Thing to Sliced Breadjosteen
The document discusses how Keynote can be used for more than just presentations. It highlights some additional capabilities of Keynote including podcasting, image creation and editing, video creation using green screen effects, and animations. The author expresses that Keynote has more depth than its appearance as a presentation software might suggest. Contact information is provided for the author.
AATE Meeting February 2012 - Managing Apps/Share the Loadjosteen
This was a breakout session during a meeting of the Atlanta Area Technology Educators Association hosted by Greater Atlanta Christian School in February 2012.
Julia Osteen presents on how students can create 60 second recap videos of books to get other students excited about reading. She suggests that having peers create the videos may be even more effective. The presentation outlines steps for students to script, storyboard, record with green screen and keynote, and edit their videos using iMovie. The goals are for students to use technology skills and higher-level thinking, while authentically sharing their work with others. Creating the videos can have multiple purposes and applications beyond just reading.
This document discusses varying assessments for today's learners in a digital age. It provides an overview of formative and summative assessment tools that are aligned with technology standards. Examples of formative assessment tools include polling tools, online quizzes, and tools that provide prompt feedback. Examples of summative assessments include end of unit tests and culminating projects. The document also discusses alternative assessments such as observations, essays, projects and portfolios. Specific digital tools are presented, such as SAS Curriculum Pathways, Discovery Education, ePortfolios, Googlio, Prezi, and real-world assessments like infographics and app design. The purpose is to consider different types of assessments and how technology can support assessments.
There are three types of verbs: action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs. Action verbs show physical action and movement, such as run, hide, and walk. Linking verbs connect or link the subject to a noun or adjective in the predicate, such as is, are, and been. Helping verbs help the main verb express tense and voice and need an action verb, such as will, should, and have.
This document provides instructions for students, parents, and teachers on how to navigate and use the StudyWiz online learning platform. It explains how to log in, access assignments and events on the calendar, send and receive messages, and find help resources. Key features covered include the home page, folders, messaging system, calendar views, and how to get assistance.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 Inventory
GAC PLP Project - From Here to Relevance
1. From Here to Relevance: A Web 2.0 Journey GAC 21 st Century Learning Fair
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