The document discusses the benefits of using a Learning Management System (LMS) to engage students and teachers, emphasizing its role in facilitating blended learning, course management, and communication. It highlights how students learn best when they can work independently, relate materials to real-world applications, and have access to various resources. Additionally, it addresses the need for teachers to embrace the technology and adapt their teaching styles to enhance student engagement.

1. WhippleHill and Cheshire Academy
How to Engage
Students using an LMS
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Gaining Student (and Teacher)
buy-in.

2. What are the benefits of an LMS?
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Creates an environment for
Blended Learning.!
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Allows for proactive planning on
the part of the students and faculty. !
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Course management and
differentiation.!
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Open access to information and
open lines of communication for
students, parents, and faculty.!
Allows for better collaboration
between faculty members.

3. How do Students Learn Best?
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When students:!
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are willing and able to work
independently on materials that are
assigned.!
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feel like information applies to the real
world. !
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have the ability to review material
multiple times at their own pace. !
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have materials which are conducive to
their learning style. !
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take ownership of their own education.!
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feel comfortable with the technology.
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4. What’s the Catch?
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Teachers must understand and embrace the tool. !
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Teachers must adapt their content and attitude to work
with the technology.!
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Teachers must alter their teaching style to engage each
individual student, meeting them where they are and
making their educational experience beneficial to them.
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5. Part 2
WhippleHill LMS
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Using the System to Engage
Students

6. WH LMS: My Day
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Schedule and Performance !
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Acts as “Grand Central
Station” for the students
where they have access to a
variety of information. !
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It is the beginning of student
engagement.
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7. WH LMS: Assignments
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Provides a quick summary of the assignments for all classes each day. !
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Provides accountability for students and teachers!
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Adaptability for snow days and for pace of class.
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8. WH LMS: Class Pages
Allows grouping of similar concepts or units. !
Convenient way to keep all handouts and worksheets available to students in attendance
and absent. !
Provides videos and learning supplements for students who may be struggling.
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9. WH LMS: Topics Pages
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Allows grouping of similar concepts or units. !
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Convenient way to keep all handouts and worksheets available to students in attendance
and absent. !
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Provides videos and learning supplements for students who may be struggling.
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10. WH LMS: Assessments
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Immediate feedback. !
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Can allow students to retake the quiz.!
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Take it on their own schedule. !
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Cannot watch them take the assessment when taken at home.
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11. WH LMS: Resources
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Quick Access to School Wide Information !
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Technology connection assistance !
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Leadership opportunities
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12. WH LMS: Progress
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Allow students to get real time updates to their classes, assignments,
report cards, attendance, and grades
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13. WH LMS: Inbox
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Communication to class mates and faculty through messages and
Official Notes
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