Designing Exemplary Online Courses in BlackboardJason Rhode
During this presentation by Jason Rhode at the 12th annual SLATE Conference on 10/23/14, we explored suggested best practices included in the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Rubric for designing engaging online courses. Jason shared practical tips from his experience building a course in Blackboard that meets the established ECP quality benchmarks. We also covered the steps and associated deadlines for faculty interested in submitting their course for consideration as a Blackboard Exemplary Course. This session was geared toward an audience already familiar with the basic online teaching tools available in Blackboard Learn. While the examples shared were specifically of courses in Blackboard, the principles can be applied to developing quality online courses in any learning management system. Links to resources shared are available at http://www.jasonrhode.com/exemplarycourse
Hive NYC Project Learning Lab: Reel Works Presentationvalleraj
A presentation prepared by Reel Works in preparation for an Hive NYC's Project Learning Lab. This is a working document intended to share resources and get feedback on an ongoing project funded by The Hive Digital Media Learning Fund.
Designing Exemplary Online Courses in BlackboardJason Rhode
During this presentation by Jason Rhode at the 12th annual SLATE Conference on 10/23/14, we explored suggested best practices included in the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Rubric for designing engaging online courses. Jason shared practical tips from his experience building a course in Blackboard that meets the established ECP quality benchmarks. We also covered the steps and associated deadlines for faculty interested in submitting their course for consideration as a Blackboard Exemplary Course. This session was geared toward an audience already familiar with the basic online teaching tools available in Blackboard Learn. While the examples shared were specifically of courses in Blackboard, the principles can be applied to developing quality online courses in any learning management system. Links to resources shared are available at http://www.jasonrhode.com/exemplarycourse
Hive NYC Project Learning Lab: Reel Works Presentationvalleraj
A presentation prepared by Reel Works in preparation for an Hive NYC's Project Learning Lab. This is a working document intended to share resources and get feedback on an ongoing project funded by The Hive Digital Media Learning Fund.
Digital Student: Further Education and Skills projectRhona Sharpe
The
Jisc
Digital
Student
project
has
investigated
the
expectations
and
experiences
of
technology
provision
held
by
students
coming
into
higher
education,
and
also
funded
a
small
review
of
current
practice
within
secondary
schools.
The
further
education
(FE)
and
skills
project
ran
between
1
June
2014
and
30
April
2015
in
order
to
extend
the
findings
of
the
Digital
Student
project
to
further
education
and
skills.
The
project
undertook
a
comprehensive
desk
review
based
on
63
reports
from
the
FE
and
Skills
sector,
conducted
12
focus
groups
with
220
learners
across
six
general
FE
colleges,
and
contributed
to
six
national
consultation
events
and
five
other
dissemination
events.
The
project
has
produced
a
range
of
resources,
trialled
and
iteratively
improved
through
the
consultation
events
in
order
to
support
staff
in
FE
to
understand
the
experiences
of
all
learners
when
using
technology,
and
to
design
services
which
meet
their
needs.
The
project
resources
can
be
used
by
colleges
to
gather
experiences
and
expectations
from
their
own
learners.
Recommendations
are
made
for
colleges,
and
for
Jisc
and
its
sector
partners.
What’s holding you back from growing your online presence? Based on research with hundreds of your peer institutions, this session will explore how the use of collaboration tools, mobility, and more will be changed by shifts in student demands and the fight to attract and retain students. During this session at BbWorld14 on July 16, 2014 led by a panel of academic technologists, learn how leading schools are thinking about online learning in the future and what you should be thinking about as part of your long term strategy. (This is based on a webinar held in April of 2014 that was very popular, archive available at http://www.jasonrhode.com/trends-in-online-learning-april-2014)
Blackboard Collaborate: Strategies and considerations for institutional adoptionJason Rhode
In this session at BbWorld16, we will share NIU’s recent Blackboard Collaborate roll-out strategy, practices, and lessons learned. Learn how NIU’s carefully planned adoption approach has been helping to make anytime synchronous collaboration simpler, more reliable, and more enjoyable. Bring your own questions and experiences and join in the discussion!
Strengthening Your Bonner Meetings: A Strategy SessionBonner Foundation
A strategy session for campus administrators and student leaders at the 2019 Bonner Summer Leadership Institute. Presented by Ariane Hoy and Rachayita Shah (Bonner Foundation). This session introduced a suggested process that involves auditing or considering multiple levels such as (1) structure and process; (2) content; and (3) delivery and facilitation. The accompanying worksheet suggests questions that a campus team might use to evaluate and make changes to a program's meeting structure and calendar.
Flipping Not Flopping: Infusing Active Learning in Online and Blended CoursesJason Rhode
In this keynote session by Jason Rhode at the St. Mary's University of Minnesota Fall Faculty Conference on 9/19/14, we considered how the flipped delivery model aligns to online and blended course designs. Jason Rhode shared tips and best practices for designing engaging and interactive online and blended courses that incorporate a flipped methodology. Additionally, we explored practical steps for embracing e-communications in developing a virtual learning community that facilitates active learning. More info about the session and links to provided resources are available at http://jasonrhode.com/smumn14
Developing Digital Literacy: 5 Ps for online learningRhona Sharpe
Learner experience research has helped us to understand a great deal about the habits and strategies that effective online learners adopt and the challenges that they face. How can we use this knowledge to design online learning activities? Our online courses should support learners' ability to: prioritise, personalise, participate, present and play.
A shameless plug for my new book in the '53 series' due out later in 2016.
AET 570 Training Trends Plan Presentation by Audrey L AllenLanonadarling
Cover Page : Training Trends Plan Presentation – By Audrey L Allen - The Training Trends Plan Presentation will examine factors and trends in the education or training marketplace within the Syracuse City School District. Four training trends are explored and discussed. Goals, objectives and strategies are defined for the school district to address defined trends. “We’re creating new roles where teachers and principals will support implementation of college and career ready standards, evidence-based instruction, and meaningful professional development.” - Jeremy Grant-Skinner, Syracuse City School District Executive Director of Talent Management . (Building a Capacity for Educators to Lead)
Factors Driving Trends – In order for organizations to grow, leaders must spot trends and provide effective training to develop self, team, and organizational culture. To achieve a competitive advantage and have a tremendous impact on how to pact on the results, such considers are how to make the organization make money, save and collect money. (University of Phoenix, 2017).
Top Four Training Trends : Business- Centric Learning, Video- Based Learning, Competency Based Learning, and More Social Media/Multiple Platforms. The four training trends were selected to provide faculty opportunities to progress in professional development and improve greater responsibilities in their duties.
Goals and Objectives – The Goals and Objectives are set to ensure that training will impact educators performance by improving growth ratings, improve faculty development and improve student outcomes for the Syracuse City School District.
Strategies to Utilize and Address These Trends – Business Centric Learning – Prioritize, analyze, measure and develop business goals . Video Based Learning – Can cater to different learning styles through visible content . Competency Based Learning – Learner focused, can be self paced, independent training for certifications, promotional. More Social Media/Multiple Platforms - Blogs, document sharing.
References - Nielson, B. (2014). Your Training Edge. Retrieved from http://www.yourtrainingedge.com/5-corporate-training-trends-you-cant-afford-to-ignore/
Office of Teacher and Leader Effectiveness at the New York State Education Department. (2014). Syracuse City School District. Retrieved from http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/stle/Syracuse%20Profile_6.16.pdf
Digital Student: Further Education and Skills projectRhona Sharpe
The
Jisc
Digital
Student
project
has
investigated
the
expectations
and
experiences
of
technology
provision
held
by
students
coming
into
higher
education,
and
also
funded
a
small
review
of
current
practice
within
secondary
schools.
The
further
education
(FE)
and
skills
project
ran
between
1
June
2014
and
30
April
2015
in
order
to
extend
the
findings
of
the
Digital
Student
project
to
further
education
and
skills.
The
project
undertook
a
comprehensive
desk
review
based
on
63
reports
from
the
FE
and
Skills
sector,
conducted
12
focus
groups
with
220
learners
across
six
general
FE
colleges,
and
contributed
to
six
national
consultation
events
and
five
other
dissemination
events.
The
project
has
produced
a
range
of
resources,
trialled
and
iteratively
improved
through
the
consultation
events
in
order
to
support
staff
in
FE
to
understand
the
experiences
of
all
learners
when
using
technology,
and
to
design
services
which
meet
their
needs.
The
project
resources
can
be
used
by
colleges
to
gather
experiences
and
expectations
from
their
own
learners.
Recommendations
are
made
for
colleges,
and
for
Jisc
and
its
sector
partners.
What’s holding you back from growing your online presence? Based on research with hundreds of your peer institutions, this session will explore how the use of collaboration tools, mobility, and more will be changed by shifts in student demands and the fight to attract and retain students. During this session at BbWorld14 on July 16, 2014 led by a panel of academic technologists, learn how leading schools are thinking about online learning in the future and what you should be thinking about as part of your long term strategy. (This is based on a webinar held in April of 2014 that was very popular, archive available at http://www.jasonrhode.com/trends-in-online-learning-april-2014)
Blackboard Collaborate: Strategies and considerations for institutional adoptionJason Rhode
In this session at BbWorld16, we will share NIU’s recent Blackboard Collaborate roll-out strategy, practices, and lessons learned. Learn how NIU’s carefully planned adoption approach has been helping to make anytime synchronous collaboration simpler, more reliable, and more enjoyable. Bring your own questions and experiences and join in the discussion!
Strengthening Your Bonner Meetings: A Strategy SessionBonner Foundation
A strategy session for campus administrators and student leaders at the 2019 Bonner Summer Leadership Institute. Presented by Ariane Hoy and Rachayita Shah (Bonner Foundation). This session introduced a suggested process that involves auditing or considering multiple levels such as (1) structure and process; (2) content; and (3) delivery and facilitation. The accompanying worksheet suggests questions that a campus team might use to evaluate and make changes to a program's meeting structure and calendar.
Flipping Not Flopping: Infusing Active Learning in Online and Blended CoursesJason Rhode
In this keynote session by Jason Rhode at the St. Mary's University of Minnesota Fall Faculty Conference on 9/19/14, we considered how the flipped delivery model aligns to online and blended course designs. Jason Rhode shared tips and best practices for designing engaging and interactive online and blended courses that incorporate a flipped methodology. Additionally, we explored practical steps for embracing e-communications in developing a virtual learning community that facilitates active learning. More info about the session and links to provided resources are available at http://jasonrhode.com/smumn14
Developing Digital Literacy: 5 Ps for online learningRhona Sharpe
Learner experience research has helped us to understand a great deal about the habits and strategies that effective online learners adopt and the challenges that they face. How can we use this knowledge to design online learning activities? Our online courses should support learners' ability to: prioritise, personalise, participate, present and play.
A shameless plug for my new book in the '53 series' due out later in 2016.
AET 570 Training Trends Plan Presentation by Audrey L AllenLanonadarling
Cover Page : Training Trends Plan Presentation – By Audrey L Allen - The Training Trends Plan Presentation will examine factors and trends in the education or training marketplace within the Syracuse City School District. Four training trends are explored and discussed. Goals, objectives and strategies are defined for the school district to address defined trends. “We’re creating new roles where teachers and principals will support implementation of college and career ready standards, evidence-based instruction, and meaningful professional development.” - Jeremy Grant-Skinner, Syracuse City School District Executive Director of Talent Management . (Building a Capacity for Educators to Lead)
Factors Driving Trends – In order for organizations to grow, leaders must spot trends and provide effective training to develop self, team, and organizational culture. To achieve a competitive advantage and have a tremendous impact on how to pact on the results, such considers are how to make the organization make money, save and collect money. (University of Phoenix, 2017).
Top Four Training Trends : Business- Centric Learning, Video- Based Learning, Competency Based Learning, and More Social Media/Multiple Platforms. The four training trends were selected to provide faculty opportunities to progress in professional development and improve greater responsibilities in their duties.
Goals and Objectives – The Goals and Objectives are set to ensure that training will impact educators performance by improving growth ratings, improve faculty development and improve student outcomes for the Syracuse City School District.
Strategies to Utilize and Address These Trends – Business Centric Learning – Prioritize, analyze, measure and develop business goals . Video Based Learning – Can cater to different learning styles through visible content . Competency Based Learning – Learner focused, can be self paced, independent training for certifications, promotional. More Social Media/Multiple Platforms - Blogs, document sharing.
References - Nielson, B. (2014). Your Training Edge. Retrieved from http://www.yourtrainingedge.com/5-corporate-training-trends-you-cant-afford-to-ignore/
Office of Teacher and Leader Effectiveness at the New York State Education Department. (2014). Syracuse City School District. Retrieved from http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/stle/Syracuse%20Profile_6.16.pdf
Following the February discussion of staff recruitment, this webinar addressed the critical issue of staff training. Erin Ulery, director of professional development, gave tips for planning pre-program professional development and discuss how to move from staff training sessions from "blah” to "a-ha!” Here are some of the online resources she suggested:
http://www.acacamps.org
http://www.childtrends.org
http://foundationsinc.org
http://www.nsdc.org
http://www.nationalservice.gov
Susanne Sparks, policy manager, unveiled Summer Learning Day planning tools from the Association to assist summer program providers.
Designing Exemplary Online Courses in BlackboardJason Rhode
The Blackboard Exemplary Course Program began in 2000 with the goal of identifying and disseminating best practices for designing engaging online courses. Using an established rubric for online course quality, faculty and course designers can evaluate how well their course conforms to proven online teaching best practices for Course Design, Interaction and Collaboration, Assessment, and Learner Support. During this online session offered 12/17/13, we explored suggested best practices included in the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Rubric for designing engaging online courses. Practical tips for building a course in Blackboard that meets the established quality benchmarks and links to sample award-winning course tours were provided. We also covered the steps and associated deadlines for faculty interested in submitting their course for consideration as a Blackboard Exemplary Course. This workshop was geared toward an audience already familiar with the basic online teaching tools available in Blackboard.
Creating Engaging Student Communities in the Online Classroom, Karen Lyndenkarenlynden
This session will focus on instructor strategies that create extraordinary student learning experiences in the online class environment. Techniques that will be explored include best practices for creating dynamic group projects, service-learning projects connected to learning outcomes, and other project-based based assignments that help build the student learning community in the class and beyond. Implementation strategies and examples of effective assignments will be shared.
Presenter(s): Karen Lynden (Rowan-Cabarrus CC)
DLAC 2021 - Using Formative Evaluation to Keep Your Program on TrackMichael Barbour
Clark, T., Barbour, M. K., & Debruler, K. (2021, June). Using formative evaluation to keep your program on track [Panel]. Digital Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
Promoting Inclusivity through Universal Design for Learning, Karen Buckley, DCU.Karen Buckley
National Forum Seminar Series presentation by Karen Buckley, Academic Developer, DCU.
Wednesday 6th November, University of Limerick
Promoting Inclusivity through Universal Design for Learning
Co creating learning experiences with studentsSue Beckingham
In this talk I will share some examples of where I have worked in partnership with students on co-created initiatives that have enabled us to explore the use of social media for learning and teaching.
Invited talk for Pedagogy and Pancakes https://chrisheadleand.com/pedagogy-and-pancakes/
Supported by a national group of partner organizations, the Assessment for Learning Project is a multi-year grant program and field-building initiative inviting educators to fundamentally rethink the roles that assessment should play to advance student learning and to improve our K-12 education system.
Grant recipients receive awards ranging from $50,000 to $225,000, along with personalized technical assistance, high-quality learning experiences and access to a national community of practice, all aimed at catalyzing new and improving on promising efforts in assessment design.
Over the next two years, we’ll be gathering and synthesizing insights from our grantees and other innovative educators. And those insights will lead to new questions and deeper explorations of these issues. In other words, our learning agenda is intended to catalyze an ongoing conversation on how we can #rethinkassessment.
This is our first ALP Milestone Report.
Determining the Effectiveness of Your Faculty Development ProgramTanya Joosten
Date: March 17, 2014
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m. ET (UTC-4) convert to your time zone; Runs three hours.
Malcolm Brown and Veronica Diaz will moderate this online seminar with Tanya Joosten, Dylan Barth, and Nicole Weber from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
As the demand for blended and online learning opportunities increases, so does the need to ensure the quality of online education through faculty development programming. And with the increase in the diffusion of blended and online programming across higher education institutions, stakeholders are looking for ways to ensure the quality of the student experience and better understand the impact on student outcomes. Recently, many of us have been asked to provide evidence of the effectiveness of our faculty development programming: administrators are looking for a return on investment in faculty development to ensure quality in blended and online programming, as we are seeing decreases in state funding and enrollments, which leads to cut budgets. In order to for us to determine the effectiveness of our programming using a backwards design approach, we need to first understand what is a good online or blended course as well as what competencies are required of faculty to teach blended and online courses and how those can be best facilitated in a faculty development program. Then we can consider how to evaluate the impact on student outcomes.
This workshop will offer a collaborative and interactive opportunity to connect with colleagues to consider and construct how the effectiveness of faculty development programming can be determined and disseminated. A model of evaluation for a faculty development program will be shared.
Learning Objectives
By actively participating in this seminar, attendees will be able to:
Identify the characteristics of a good blended and online course, including the pedagogical model
Determine what elements and formats should be considered in designing a faculty development program
Share strategies for evaluating the effectiveness of your faculty development program at the course, program, and institutional levels from multiple perspectives, including students, colleagues, researchers, and administration
Understand how these steps fit into a model of evaluation for learning technologies and pedagogical innovation
DREAM 2017 | Faculty as Drivers of College Reform EffortsAchieving the Dream
Three of Achieving the Dream’s funded learning initiatives – the Open Education Resources Degree Initiative, Engaging Adjunct Faculty Initiative, and InSpark Network-- are creating faculty led teams to drive curriculum and pedagogy reform and to engage a wider swath of faculty – both full and part time, in institution wide reform efforts.
During this workshop, participants:
* Learned about strategies these colleges are using to give faculty greater ownership of the completion agenda.
* Completed a readiness survey to assess their college’s current policies and practices for engaging faculty in institution-wide reform work
* Developed a draft plan for engaging more faculty in reform efforts at their campuses
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Virtual Conference, February 16, 2016
Kim Kenward, Justin Melick and Rosemary Cleveland
Our conference presentation will help faculty and instructional designers identify technology resources and assignment design considerations for supporting online student presentations. This session will also provide information on the role of student project partners to facilitate student engagement opportunities for peer review, feedback and building online community.
School Counselors – Become a Change Agent for College and Career ReadinessNAFCareerAcads
Does your school struggle to define the role of school counselors within your academy? This session provides details on what counselors need to know about
the NAF model and how it relates to their daily work. Learn about developmental guidance with a focus on how to connect career counseling with work-based learning. Hear from fellow counselors across the country on how to support students in college and career readiness. This session is crucial for all counselors and school leaders!
Presenter:
Maria Alutto,
Paxton/Patterson
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
For more information, visit-www.vavaclasses.com
Home assignment II on Spectroscopy 2024 Answers.pdf
How CIS Can Enhance Your School Based Program
1. How CIS of Chicago Can
Help Enhance Your
School-Based Program
2. What does a strong school-based
program look like?
Strong school-based programs take into account elements from the Universal
Core Competencies. The Universal Core Competencies were derived from our
Elements of Effective Program frameworks and summarize best practices for
organizations that deliver student-focused programs.
We encourage our community partners to use these Competencies as a
guidepost rather than a checklist. We recognize that some Competencies may
be more relevant to some organizations’ work than it is to other organizations’
work; but we are confident that the best practices outlined will encourage
organizations providing student-focused programming across a variety of topics
to think more deeply about how to maximize the impact of their work.
3. Universal Core Competencies
CATEGORY ELEMENT ELEMENT ELEMENT
Instruction A. Structured
Lesson
B. Engaging
Lesson
C. Amplified
Learning
Program Model D. Program
Foundation
E. Program
Content
F. Program
Delivery
Facilitator G. Background H. Facilitator
Skills and
Knowledge
I.
Professionalism
3
Complete Core Competencies
4. Putting Core Competencies to Work
Based on our partners’ feedback and experiences, CIS of Chicago designs
free trainings for community partners via our NAVIGATE training series.
These trainings are offered throughout the year, and all professional
development trainings are aligned with the Universal Core Competencies.
NAVIGATE Trainings
Training series to help improve the quality and expand capacity of
programs. Check out upcoming events here:
Tailored Support
Customized assistance to improve program efficacy.
Working Groups
Opportunities for small groups of community partners to discuss a specific
topic on a deeper level.
5
5. Additional Program Support
Program observations
CIS of Chicago provides ongoing support to community partners
through program observations. Observations and observation
feedback is aligned with the Universal Core Competencies and is
meant to help community partners ensure students are getting the
most out of their program. *Starting 2020-2021 school year we will
start observing pre-recorded programming.
Collaboration
Community partners are given opportunities to expand
programming and deepen program impact by collaborating with
other organizations in three ways:
1) Resource Sharing
2) Cooperation
3) Construction
6
6. Tips: Curriculum Design and Delivery
• Write and explain learning objectives, goals/expectations to students
at the beginning of a presentation.
• Customize instruction to different learning styles and abilities through
differentiated instruction (audio-visual aids, group discussions, helpful
props).
• Assess student learning throughout the presentation: restating key
concepts, check-in.
• Include student participation, activities, and connections to their own
lives.
• Exit Assessment: Were the objectives were fulfilled? If not, why
weren’t the objectives fulfilled? If so, how were the objectives fulfilled?
• Align lessons and curriculum to learning standards that are true to
your program.
7
7. Tips: Virtual Programming
• Try to decrease your background noise as much as possible.
• Engage students through the chat, polls, or google forms.
• Consider shortening your program length.
• Ask at least one reflective question.
• If you are looking for some initial guidance on virtual
programming check out the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ga370JrZ5j-gF-
rm7Vg_1zvXVktx2M4w/view?usp=sharing
8
8. Tips: Cultural Relevance
• Discuss the various cultures in the school with school personnel in
order to make any program modifications.
• When appropriate, acknowledge the diverse make-up of a student
audience, referencing factors such as race, economics, gender,
immigration status, sexual orientation or disability status.
• Provide relevant examples of culturally diverse individuals.
• Accommodate English language learners by providing visual aids,
allowing extra time for discussion, and, if possible, including an
interpreter.
9
9. Tips: Assessment
• Develop assessments that provide easy-to-understand feedback.
Incorporate surveys, observations, and anecdotes.
• Share assessment results with the school administration, classroom
teacher, and CIS of Chicago.
• Request time to review the results with relevant school
personnel.
• Discuss successes and challenges from both the school and agency
perspectives.
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10. CIS of Chicago – Resource Site
The Resource Site is a one-stop shop for community partners
providing school-based programming. Components of the blog
include information on the following:
• Upcoming events
• Materials & resources
• Training Opportunities
See for yourself!
https://communitiesinschoolsofchicago.wordpress.com/
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