Innovation in Teaching: Challenges, Risks, and Rewards

iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium
November 2014
Kerry Rice, Ed. D., Professor and Fulbright Scholar
Cary Varela, MET Student,
Michele Hogan, MET Student,
Amy Eko-Morgan, MET Student,
Department of Educational Technology, Boise State University
© 2012 Boise State University 1

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About us… College of Education
M.S. in EDTECH
Masters in EDTECH
Ed. D. in EDTECH
Graduate Certificates:
Online Teaching - K12 & Adult Learner
Technology Integration Specialist
School Technology Coordinator
K-12 Online Teaching Endorsement
Game Studio: Mobile Game Design
3D GameLab spinoff
EDTECH and Cave Island in SL
Dual Degree Program w/National Univ. of Tainan
and Jeju University, Korea
Cooperation Agreement Nicolaus Copernicus
University, Torun, Poland

Kerry

Cary, Michele and Amy

Tell us a little about you.

Agenda
• Innovation in teaching and learning.
• Description of course and project goals.
• Student Panel will share experiences and projects.
• Discussion.

EDTECH 523: Advanced Online Teaching
Emphasizes content-specific
instructional
strategies, methods,
data analysis, and
improved
communication in
online instruction.
Experience with web-based
video/audio
communication tools
recommended.

Overarching Ideas
• Online Learning should encourage or
promote…
– Learner autonomy (agency)
– Active participation
– Collaboration and community building
– Authentic assessments
– Acquisition of 21st century skills
– Transformative teaching practice,
innovation, and risk-taking

Transformative Teaching and Learning
From this…
Targeted
Instruction
Time Learning
Constant Constant Variable
To the ideal…
Targeted
Instruction
Time Learning
Variable Variable Constant
Fullan, 2009

Transforming Teaching Practice
Leveraging
Technology
for
Learning
Changing
Role of the
Teacher
Educator (vs.Teacher)
Assign Learning Tasks
Assess
Guide dev. of PLP’s
Curriculum Dev.
Course Design
The greatest factor in quality educational experiences
is the quality of the instruction.

Innovation Defined
The term "innovate," is defined loosely as: "to
make changes in something established,
especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or
products.”
What does innovation mean to you?
… a shift to truly personalized, competency-based
instruction, while still maintaining integrity in meeting
course goals and objectives.

T e c h n o l o g y
…

Technology Integration Matrix
Teacher
Ownership of
Learning
Student
Ownership of
Learning
Procedural
Understanding
Conceptual
Understanding
Conventional
Use of
Technology
Complex Use
of Technology
Instructional
Focus on Tools
Instructional
Focus on
Content tim.techmatrix.us

InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards
• Personalized Learning for Diverse Learners
(differentiation)
• Improved Assessment Literacy (quality of instruction)
• Focus on Application of Knowledge and Skills (relevance)
• Collaborative Professional Culture (community)
• Teachers as Leaders
• Teachers as Reflective Practitioners (Impact on practice)

Message to Students
My goal this semester is a shift to truly personalized,
competency-based instruction, while still maintaining integrity in
meeting course goals and objectives - a big request all around.
Facilitating the movement to personalized instruction, first
requires that I loosen my grip on control of ALL course activities,
and second requires you to take primary responsibility for your
own learning. So with that in mind, the tasks and activities I have
planned are designed to allow you as much control as I, or you,
can possibly manage.

Project Description
One of your primary responsibilities this semester will
be the development and sharing of a major deliverable
that is determined through self-selection and
negotiation.
VOICE AND CHOICE
• Online Course Development
• Professional Development
• Tutorial Resources
• Collaborative Inquiry
• Other Ideas?

Project Plan
• What do you plan to do?
• What applications or tools will
you use?
• What are your goals and
intended outcomes?
• What are your anticipated
milestones and deliverables?
• Who are project members and
what are their roles?

Best Practice Indicator:
Community Building
How does your project demonstrate that community is a valued
component? Does your project leverage social networks or other
tools to build community? Does your project provide
opportunities and a space for your audience to share their
experiences with you and with others?

Collaboration
Does your project provide opportunities for teamwork or other
collaborative experiences? What tools and processes facilitate
collaboration?

Multimedia Development
How do you use multimedia to promote engagement? Does your
project recognize that all learners are unique and learn by
multiple means of representation?

Evaluation Plan
Do you have an evaluation
plan that is based on
research and best practice?
How will you know if your
project goals and outcomes
have been reached? How
will you know if your
instruction/materials are
effective?

Collection of Resources
Does your project contain ample resources and supplemental
materials? Can learners find answers to questions they may be
pondering or extend their learning? Are the resources easy to
find and access?

Synchronous Interactions
Does your project include opportunities for synchronous
interaction? How does this interaction support the goals of your
project?

Best Practice Indicators
1. Community Building
2. Collaboration
3. Multimedia Development
4. Evaluation Plan
5. Collection of Resources
6. Synchronous Interactions

Assessment of Mastery
• Peer Evaluation
• Self Evaluation
• Instructor Evaluation (Rubric)
– Meeting project goals
– Project quality
– Elements of best practice
– Impact on teaching practice

Competency-based Teacher Prep & PD
“Teachers should
have access to
the personalized,
competency-based
learning
opportunities that
are increasingly
being
acknowledged as
essential to
student success.”
Digital Promise:
Preparing
Teachers for
Deeper Learning

Teacher as Learner Panel and Project Showcase
Cary:
Michele:
Amy:
https://sites.google.com/site/edtech523appsforbeginnrs/
https://sites.google.com/site/gapps40/Home
http://www.blendedscience.com/

https://sites.google.com/site/edtech523appsforbeginnrs/

https://sites.google.com/site/gapps40/Home

http://www.blendedscience.com/

http://bizkidsmonty.weebly.com/

http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/amandaweiskircher/523/wikihome.html

http://wempedtechportfolio.weebly.com/how-to-use-3d-modeling-software-for-design.
html

https://sites.google.com/a/u.boisestate.edu/wwii-thehomefront/

Project Links
• EDTECH 523 Advanced Online Teaching
http://padlet.com/krice100/yot3gj9eay
• EDTECH 542 Tech Supported PBL
http://padlet.com/krice100/27ax9p70k5j2

Challenges, Risks, Rewards
• Articulating expectations
– Develop performance indicators aligned to best practice
and standards
– Clear description of what teachers should be able to do
• Managing and assessing multiple projects
– Streamline assessment processes
– Peer and self review
• Fear of the unknown
– Accept failure as an option
– Have a backup plan
– Willingness to transform your own teaching practice
• Keeping up with my students!

How Will Your Classroom
be Transformed?
Questions?
Kerry Rice krice@boisestate.edu
Cary Varela caryvarela@gmail.com
Michele Hogan mhogan9170@gmail.com
Amy Eko-Morgan ekomorgan@hotmail.com

Resources
• Rice, K. (2012). Making the Move to K-12 Online Teaching: Research-Based
Strategies and Practices. Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
www.pearsonhighered.com/rice1e
• Getting Smart: Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning
• Competency-based Teacher Preparation and Professional Development
Infographic
• Technology Integration Matrix, Florida Center for Instructional Technology:
http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/
• Department of Educational Technology, Boise State University:
http://edtech.boisestate.edu/
• INTASC Model Core Teaching Standards and Learning Progressions for
Teachers 1.0
• iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework
• iNACOL National Quality Standards

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