Online Learning Kick-off Please answer the six T/F Questions found on the back of your agenda.
Video Teacher Education and 21 st Century Skills http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eghauv 5yLo
Question 1 21 st Century skills are all about technology. T/F
Future Ready Graduate
Question 2 An online course is totally done online. T/F
CMS Definition of Online Learning Fully Online: A course which meets wholly online utilizing no face-to-face time. Blended: A face-to-face class in which online tools and activities replace some but not all scheduled class meeting time. At least 51% of course content is online.
Question 3 Online courses are easier than face-to-face courses. T/F
Flexibility Why Online Learning? Increased teacher access Community, Communication and Collaboration Knowledge management in one place More instructional time than real time Potential tool to increase student achievement
Question 4 There is less interaction among teachers and students in an online course. T/F
Question 5 CMS has online professional development opportunities for teachers since 2000. T/F
CMS Online Learning
Question 6 All certified CMS employees will be required to complete one CEU in online learning to renew their licenses. T/F
New Renewal Requirement All certified CMS employees will be required to successfully complete at least one renewal credit through an online/virtual course as part of the renewal requirement. This will impact those whose cycle ends in June 2014 and moving forward. ONL is the CMS online course prefix.
Question? What makes professional development engaging?
Flat vs. Engaging Read content Access articles Browse web pages Take quizzes Forums Chats Wikis Blogs Simulations Watch embedded videos Web 2.0 tools
Examples MyPD online modules Math Vocabulary Wiki PDsupport wiki Second Life Moodle
MyPD Flat Example
MyPD Engaging Example- Screenshots and Links
Class Forum Discussion
Embed Videos and Web 2.0
Wiki--Using Notebook 10 for Self- Assessments & Activities
Using Web 2.0 Tools
Sharing Ideas
Sharing Resources
Creating
Discussion
Live Webinars
PD in a Virtual World
Flat PD Support Site
What is Moodle? LMS or software application Used by over 30,000 educational institutions Open-source or free fee for hosting server Reflective, collaborative, and interactive in nature with and integrated gradebook Based on Social Constructionist Philosophy Complex time commitment required What does it mean?
Moodle Learning Management System Tools
Moodle More Tools and Outline
Forum and Wiki Assignments
Embed Videos in Your Course
Grade Reports for Students
Gradebook for Facilitators
Pros and Cons of Online Learning Activity: PMI of Online Learning One-minute quick write on index cards: Plus Minus Interesting of online learning
Comparison Chart
Do you do the following when you teach? Actively engage students in the learning process Create a sense of community among participants Use communication tools effectively, such as email, forums Encourage interaction and cooperation among students Provide timely constructive feedback to students Follow the Acceptable Use Policies and fair use standards Experience online learning from the perspective of a student Understand the relationships between and among the assignments, the assessments, and the SCOS. Incorporate multimedia and visual resources into instruction Create assignments, projects and assessments aligned with students learning styles
Standards inacol standards (International Association for K- 12 Online Learning) ISTE standards (International Society for Teachers in Education) Quality Matters CMS Standards http://pdsupport.cmswiki.wikispaces.net
CMS Standards for Course Developers Must complete appropriate training classes Review electronic communication from students daily and respond within 24 hours Grades to be posted within 5 days from the date of tests, assignments, forum posts
Register for Training Courses in MyPD INS SP11 Virtual Learning Kick-off (Feb. 22) ONL INS SP11 Introduction to Online Instruction Using Moodle (starting March 1) ONL SP11 Moodle 101 (starting March 1) Future MyPD Content Builder
screenshot Digital Blooms
Digital Blooms Examples Creating Publish a photostory in a class web page. Create a podcast. Design a cartoon using Web 2.0 tools such as Bitstrip. Evaluating Weigh the validity and effectiveness of web resources. Critique ideas posted in a wiki during a group project. Post an opposing/supporting comment in another person s blog.
Digital Blooms Examples Analyzing Applying Compare and contrast Moodle and MyPD as learning management systems. Organize online resources for a unit/module of instruction in Moodle. Troubleshoot sound issues during webinar. Edit a collaborative wiki page or project Upload a document in Google Docs. Use MS Movie Maker to create a classroom video.
Digital Blooms Examples Understanding Comment on other s forum posts. Tag the wiki page you create. Respond to a tweet. Remembering Search using Google search engine. Bookmark a site. Locate a website following a web link.
Tips for Success Commit completely. Log in frequently to Moodle Don t be afraid to make mistakes. Problem solve.
Successful Online Facilitation Make sure you ll enjoy the online work Allot time for online facilitation Organize Create a learning community Arrange for tech support Communication Provide feedback
Troubleshoot and Support Moodle.org MoodleDocs PD Support wiki Atomic Learning
Collaboration is at the heart of many of the best online experiences. Working together with people in different places and environments provides perspective and information that can enhance learning beyond the standard classroom. ( Using Moodle, by Jason Cole & Helen Foster)