In the landscape of the 21st Century, education is global in its reach and personal in its impact. In order to meet the needs of students, teachers and the lifelong learners of our current generation, educational systems will need to effectively use technology to allow the learners to access content that is relevant and useful for the questions they are trying to investigate. However, the use of technology is also going to have to provide for structured opportunities for individuals to create and grow communities of learning to add depth and texture to the application of what they learn to impact the world in which they learn, live, and work.
The Pepper Online Professional Learning Network was developed as a system to provide high-quality, personalized, professional learning opportunities to a growing community of learners. An important and critical component of Pepper and its ability to support personalized learning is the capacity in the system for the creation of professional learning communities.
Educators in Pepper have the opportunity to create a personal network of instructional coaches and peers from their school, District, or across the country. Educators use these community networks to share progress as they interact with content collections, discuss course work in portfolios and discussion boards, and share chunks of content from a particular course in small groups.
It is within these communities that the individual participants have the chance to engage in a structured discussion around the challenges and successes in their education programs. The communities can be virtual or face-to-face, but in all cases, the ability to make the learning visible and communicate their results to others who are engaged in the same program, strengthens the collective learning for all.
PCG Education White Paper - Next Generation Science in Support of Language Ac...Public Consulting Group
SUMMARY
Based on the National Research Council’s Framework for K-12 Science Education (2011), 26 states worked collaboratively to develop the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), published in 2013.
The Next Generation Science standards present a new, balanced, vision for K-12 science education where the practices of science and engineering are used to help students investigate and learn new content across a wide-range of disciplines.
The NGSS require that students use and understand the elements of language as they make observations, define questions, develop rules for data collection and describe and defend their results. At the same time as states are working to improve science education in part to develop an informed citizenry and also to better prepare students to be ready for the workforce of the future, more and more students are coming to school needing to learn English as well as the required content for their grade. Because school and teacher accountability models continue to emphasize student performance in ELA and mathematics as two heavily weighted measures in rating school success, ELL students are often placed in extra instruction for English language acquisition instead of science (student performance in science is rarely included in school performance evaluations).
Dr. Jennifer Meller, a Senior Consultant with PCG Education, leads PCG’s efforts in providing districts with comprehensive special education program evaluations and technical assistance in the areas of staffing, stakeholder engagement, compliance, finance, data use, and best instructional practices. Currently, Dr. Meller focuses on supporting districts with state and federal special education compliance as well as data reporting and analysis. She also assists districts in several states to implement procedurally-compliant based special education technology systems. For more than 15 years, she has worked extensively with states, districts, schools and teachers on projects related to special education and education policy. A special education subject matter expert (SME) at PCG, Dr. Meller’s experience is built upon more than 15 years of special education and education policy work in Arizona, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington.
SD DL Academy 2017 - Best Practices in Blended and Distance Learning in CanadaMichael Barbour
Barbour, M. K., & LaBonte, R. (2017, October). Best practices in blended and distance learning in Canada. A presentation at the Building Student Engagement in Blended and Distance Environments, North Battleford, SK.
DLAC 2020 - State Of The Nation: K-12 e-Learning In CanadaMichael Barbour
Barbour, M. K., & LaBonte, R. (2020, February). State of the nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada. A poster presentation at the Digital Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
EduForum 2020 Panel - Adapting Student Learning/Delivery From a Distance Amid...Michael Barbour
Wile, B., Barbour, M. K., Cortina, C., & Wile, M. (2020, December). Adapting student learning/delivery from a distance amid global change [Panel]. EduForum 2020, Cairo, Egypt
ACSDE 2021 - Getting Us Started with K-12 Distance and Online Learning Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2021, February). Getting us started with K-12 distance and online learning [Webinar]. American Center For The Study Of Distance Education.
DLAC 2019 - State Of The Nation: K-12 e-Learning In CanadaMichael Barbour
Barbour, M. K., & LaBonte, R. L. (2019, April). State of The nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada. A poster presentation at the Digital Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
PCG Education White Paper - Next Generation Science in Support of Language Ac...Public Consulting Group
SUMMARY
Based on the National Research Council’s Framework for K-12 Science Education (2011), 26 states worked collaboratively to develop the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), published in 2013.
The Next Generation Science standards present a new, balanced, vision for K-12 science education where the practices of science and engineering are used to help students investigate and learn new content across a wide-range of disciplines.
The NGSS require that students use and understand the elements of language as they make observations, define questions, develop rules for data collection and describe and defend their results. At the same time as states are working to improve science education in part to develop an informed citizenry and also to better prepare students to be ready for the workforce of the future, more and more students are coming to school needing to learn English as well as the required content for their grade. Because school and teacher accountability models continue to emphasize student performance in ELA and mathematics as two heavily weighted measures in rating school success, ELL students are often placed in extra instruction for English language acquisition instead of science (student performance in science is rarely included in school performance evaluations).
Dr. Jennifer Meller, a Senior Consultant with PCG Education, leads PCG’s efforts in providing districts with comprehensive special education program evaluations and technical assistance in the areas of staffing, stakeholder engagement, compliance, finance, data use, and best instructional practices. Currently, Dr. Meller focuses on supporting districts with state and federal special education compliance as well as data reporting and analysis. She also assists districts in several states to implement procedurally-compliant based special education technology systems. For more than 15 years, she has worked extensively with states, districts, schools and teachers on projects related to special education and education policy. A special education subject matter expert (SME) at PCG, Dr. Meller’s experience is built upon more than 15 years of special education and education policy work in Arizona, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington.
SD DL Academy 2017 - Best Practices in Blended and Distance Learning in CanadaMichael Barbour
Barbour, M. K., & LaBonte, R. (2017, October). Best practices in blended and distance learning in Canada. A presentation at the Building Student Engagement in Blended and Distance Environments, North Battleford, SK.
DLAC 2020 - State Of The Nation: K-12 e-Learning In CanadaMichael Barbour
Barbour, M. K., & LaBonte, R. (2020, February). State of the nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada. A poster presentation at the Digital Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
EduForum 2020 Panel - Adapting Student Learning/Delivery From a Distance Amid...Michael Barbour
Wile, B., Barbour, M. K., Cortina, C., & Wile, M. (2020, December). Adapting student learning/delivery from a distance amid global change [Panel]. EduForum 2020, Cairo, Egypt
ACSDE 2021 - Getting Us Started with K-12 Distance and Online Learning Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2021, February). Getting us started with K-12 distance and online learning [Webinar]. American Center For The Study Of Distance Education.
DLAC 2019 - State Of The Nation: K-12 e-Learning In CanadaMichael Barbour
Barbour, M. K., & LaBonte, R. L. (2019, April). State of The nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada. A poster presentation at the Digital Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
League of Women Voters Lansing Area (2021) - What Does the Research Tell Us? ...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2021, February). What does the research tell us? How should research shape policy? [Online Presentation]. League of Women Voters Lansing Area.
SITE 2019 - Learning An Asian Language In A Primary Online Learning ProgramMichael Barbour
Tolosa, C., East, M., Barbour, M. K., & Owen, H. (2019, March). Learning an Asian language in a primary online learning program. A full paper presentation at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Umea University Symposium on Distance Learning 2021 - Pandemic Pedagogy, Remo...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2021, May). Pandemic pedagogy, remote teaching, and online learning: Deciphering the development of K-12 distance education. [Keynote] Theory and Practice in Remote Teaching, Online Learning, and Distance Education for K-12 Schools: A Symposium on Distance Learning.
G D Goenkau University Webinar -The Pandemic, Remote Learning, and the Future...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2021, August). The pandemic, remote learning, and the future of online learning in schools [Webinar]. UP Learning Academy, School of Education, G.D. Goenka University.
DLAC 2020 - How Many Is Too Many: What Do We Know About Class Size and Onlin...Michael Barbour
LaBonte, R., & Barbour, M. K. (2020, February). How many is too many: What do we know about class size and online learning? A pecha kucha presentation at the Digital Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
SITE 2018 - Virtual Schools in the US: Case Studies of Policy, Performance an...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K., Miron, G., & Huerta, L. (2018, March). Virtual schools in the US: Case studies of policy, performance and research evidence. A full paper presentation to the annual conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Washington, DC.
OIE Project Director's Meeting 2021 - Remote Teaching and Online Learning in ...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2021, April). Remote teaching and online learning in an emergency: Understanding pandemic pedagogy [Keynote]. Our History. Our Story. Our Way: Office of Indian Education Project Director’s Meeting.
DLAC 2020 - The Union Experience: Examining Contract Language Related to E-Le...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K., & LaBonte, R. (2020, February). The union experience: Examining contract language related to e-learning in Canada. A poster presentation at the Digital Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
AERA 2017 - Examining the International Association for K–12 Online Learning ...Michael Barbour
Adelstein, D., & Barbour, M. K. (2017, April). Examining the International Association for K–12 Online Learning (iNACOL) standards for K–12 online course design. A poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
AERA 2019 - Learning An Asian Language In A Primary Online Learning ProgramMichael Barbour
East, M., Tolosa, C., Barbour, M. K., & Owen, H. (2019, April). Learning an Asian language in a primary online learning program. A paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Toronto, ON.
DLAC 2019 - Eight Key Trends In K-12 Digital LearningMichael Barbour
Clark, T., & Barbour, M. K. (2019, April). Eight key trends in K-12 digital learning. A poster presentation at the Digital Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
Calibrating Assessment Literacy Through Benchmarking TasksSimon Knight
Slides that partner with the paper Simon Knight, Andrea Leigh, Yvonne C. Davila, Leigh J. Martin, Daniel W. Krix, Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2019.1570483
In calibration tasks students assess exemplar texts using criteria against which their own work will be assessed. Typically these tasks are used in the context of training for peer assessment. Little research has been conducted on the benefits of calibration tasks, such as benchmarking, as learning opportunities in their own right. This paper examines a dataset from a long-running benchmarking task (~500 students per semester, for four semesters). We investigate the relationship of benchmarking performance to other student outcomes, including ability to self-assess accurately. We show that students who complete the benchmarking perform better, that there is a relationship between benchmarking performance and self-assessment performance, and that students appreciate the support for learning that benchmarking tasks provide. We discuss implications for teaching and learning flagging the potential of calibration tasks as an under-explored tool.
League of Women Voters Lansing Area (2021) - What Does the Research Tell Us? ...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2021, February). What does the research tell us? How should research shape policy? [Online Presentation]. League of Women Voters Lansing Area.
SITE 2019 - Learning An Asian Language In A Primary Online Learning ProgramMichael Barbour
Tolosa, C., East, M., Barbour, M. K., & Owen, H. (2019, March). Learning an Asian language in a primary online learning program. A full paper presentation at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Umea University Symposium on Distance Learning 2021 - Pandemic Pedagogy, Remo...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2021, May). Pandemic pedagogy, remote teaching, and online learning: Deciphering the development of K-12 distance education. [Keynote] Theory and Practice in Remote Teaching, Online Learning, and Distance Education for K-12 Schools: A Symposium on Distance Learning.
G D Goenkau University Webinar -The Pandemic, Remote Learning, and the Future...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2021, August). The pandemic, remote learning, and the future of online learning in schools [Webinar]. UP Learning Academy, School of Education, G.D. Goenka University.
DLAC 2020 - How Many Is Too Many: What Do We Know About Class Size and Onlin...Michael Barbour
LaBonte, R., & Barbour, M. K. (2020, February). How many is too many: What do we know about class size and online learning? A pecha kucha presentation at the Digital Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
SITE 2018 - Virtual Schools in the US: Case Studies of Policy, Performance an...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K., Miron, G., & Huerta, L. (2018, March). Virtual schools in the US: Case studies of policy, performance and research evidence. A full paper presentation to the annual conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Washington, DC.
OIE Project Director's Meeting 2021 - Remote Teaching and Online Learning in ...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K. (2021, April). Remote teaching and online learning in an emergency: Understanding pandemic pedagogy [Keynote]. Our History. Our Story. Our Way: Office of Indian Education Project Director’s Meeting.
DLAC 2020 - The Union Experience: Examining Contract Language Related to E-Le...Michael Barbour
Barbour, M. K., & LaBonte, R. (2020, February). The union experience: Examining contract language related to e-learning in Canada. A poster presentation at the Digital Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
AERA 2017 - Examining the International Association for K–12 Online Learning ...Michael Barbour
Adelstein, D., & Barbour, M. K. (2017, April). Examining the International Association for K–12 Online Learning (iNACOL) standards for K–12 online course design. A poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
AERA 2019 - Learning An Asian Language In A Primary Online Learning ProgramMichael Barbour
East, M., Tolosa, C., Barbour, M. K., & Owen, H. (2019, April). Learning an Asian language in a primary online learning program. A paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Toronto, ON.
DLAC 2019 - Eight Key Trends In K-12 Digital LearningMichael Barbour
Clark, T., & Barbour, M. K. (2019, April). Eight key trends in K-12 digital learning. A poster presentation at the Digital Learning Annual Conference, Austin, TX.
Calibrating Assessment Literacy Through Benchmarking TasksSimon Knight
Slides that partner with the paper Simon Knight, Andrea Leigh, Yvonne C. Davila, Leigh J. Martin, Daniel W. Krix, Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2019.1570483
In calibration tasks students assess exemplar texts using criteria against which their own work will be assessed. Typically these tasks are used in the context of training for peer assessment. Little research has been conducted on the benefits of calibration tasks, such as benchmarking, as learning opportunities in their own right. This paper examines a dataset from a long-running benchmarking task (~500 students per semester, for four semesters). We investigate the relationship of benchmarking performance to other student outcomes, including ability to self-assess accurately. We show that students who complete the benchmarking perform better, that there is a relationship between benchmarking performance and self-assessment performance, and that students appreciate the support for learning that benchmarking tasks provide. We discuss implications for teaching and learning flagging the potential of calibration tasks as an under-explored tool.
The whole aim of a learning process is to help the learner move from Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) to Zone of Achieved Development (ZAD). Most of us are aware of these terms from Lev Vygotsky's theory of learning and development. From unknowing to known, the distance between the current developmental level and potential development can be covered through guidance as per Lev Vygotsky’s theory.
But how do we know that this distance has been traversed by the learner?
The answer is performance assessment.
Zagami, J. & Becker, S. (2016, September). ACCE Leadership Forum. Forum conducted at the Australian Council for Computers in Education Conference, Brisbane, Australia.
This session will look at how Griffith University is taking a ‘pedagogy first’ approach to the application of technology and how this can provide a sharper focus of how we advance our learning and teaching. This is particularly important now that much of what we do has moved into the online space and as we consider making these spaces more active, collaborative and authentic. With so many tools out there to choose from now, a ‘pedagogy first’ approach can help us to understand which combination of tools will provide us the most affordances.
Brochure: itslearning Company Overview BrochureGeorge Scotti
As a single end-to-end teaching and learning platform, itslearning is trusted by millions of teachers, students, and parents worldwide to provide a streamlined, user-friendly learning environment for their districts.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
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.
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This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
The End of “Sit & Git” PD: Powerful, Professional Learning Communities Fueled by Blended, Personalized Content Collections
1. Powerful, Professional Learning Communities
Fueled by Blended, Personalized Content
Collections
By Dr. Richard Vineyard and Dr. Jack McLaughlin
March 2016
The End of “Sit & Git” PD