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IDLA Keynote 2010
This document discusses trends in online learning and best practices for online teaching. It notes that online learning is growing rapidly and will disrupt traditional education systems. Quality online learning is interactive, collaborative, and inquiry-based. Effective online teachers promote learner autonomy, active participation, collaboration, and authentic assessment of 21st century skills. They use technologies and strategies like multimedia, reflection tools, collaborative projects, and feedback to support students' engagement and success in online environments.
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IDLA Keynote 2010
- 1. Education in aConnected WorldDr. Kerry RiceAssociate ChairDepartment of Educational TechnologyBoise State University
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- 3. Image created usingwordle: http://www.wordle.net/
- 4. The “TEACHER” inOnline Teaching
- 5. What is OnlineLearning?It IS…Learning that takes place partially or entirely over the InternetInquiry-basedInteractive CollaborativeIt is NOT…Print-based correspondenceBroadcast TV and radioSatellite Videoconferencing (“yoked” or “hub & spoke”)VideocassettesStand-alone computer software
- 6. What is OnlineLearning?
- 7. National Trends2019201620082000North AmericanCouncil for Online LearningAnthony G. Picciano and Jeff Seaman, Sloan Consortium Report 2009
- 8. National TrendsOnline Learningwill disrupt traditional educational systems by the year 2019
- 9. (Keeping Pace withK-12 Online Learning, 2009)
- 10. Idaho: Cutting Edge?IdahoRecognized as a leader in providing transformative educational opportunities for all students. Ranked 3rd in the country for online learning policy and practice (Center for Digital Education, 2008). K-12 Online Teaching StandardsBSU EDTECH leader in K-12 online teacher training.Supportive legislation and funding policies. iOPD (http://idahoednet.org)IEN (http://ien.idaho.gov/) Yes!
- 11. Virtually every Idahodistrict has a student in an IDLA course (about 14,000 students)
- 12. In their ownwords...What are your unique needs and challenges as a K-12 online teacher? 536 open-ended comments generated 18 themes
- 13. Self - ReportedNeeds (sorted by Online Teaching Experience)
- 14. “No Significant Difference”“FloridaConnections Academy 2009 State Test Scores Exceed Overall State Results” (Connections Academy)“Newly released state data reveal that e-schools perform better academically than Big 8 districts at lower cost “ (Ohio Alliance for Public Charter School)
- 15. In a reviewof empirical studies, the U.S. Department of Education concluded, “...on average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face classes.” (Evaluation of Evidence-based Practices in Online Learning, May 2009)Key FindingsThe effectiveness of online learning is tied to learning time, curriculum, pedagogy, and opportunities for collaboration.Online learning can be enhanced by giving learners control of their interactions with mediaOnline learning can be enhanced by prompting learner reflection.
- 16. The future isNOWDual degrees and success measured by completion (not seat time)4 dayschool week http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/ruraleducation/Online teaching experience = professional development
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- 28. Traveling/overseas studentsWHY NOW?Improvementsin TechnologyLoomingCrises http://www.all4ed.org/files/OnlineLearning.pdf global skill demands vs. educational attainment;
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- 30. alooming teacher shortage. Change in thinking about teaching and learning?
- 32. What does educationlook like in a connected world?
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- 45. Before you gohere….
- 46. State and NationalStandards for Quality Online TeachingInternational Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) National Standards for Quality Online TeachingNational Education Association (NEA) Guide to Teaching Online Courses Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)Standards for Quality Online Teaching International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)Educational Technology Standards (NETS)Idaho K-12 Online Teaching Standards
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- 48. Active ParticipationCollaboration andCommunity BuildingLearner AutonomyAuthentic Assessment21st Century Skills
- 49. The ability andmotivation to take responsibilityfor one's own learning.Learner AutonomySupported through:scaffolding and careful guidance instructional learning aids modeling and promptingcoaching strategiesreflective thinking and problem solving
- 50. Learner AutonomyJohn Travoltageweb-based simulation at Phet (interactive simulations)Learner Autonomy
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- 52. Learner AutonomyNegotiated inputsand outcomesLearner Autonomy
- 53. Learner AutonomyGlogster PoetryProjectLearner Autonomy
- 54. Collaboration and CommunityBuildingStrong feelings of community have been shown to promote a greater sense of well-being among learners as well as increases in engagement, cooperation, commitment to group goals, information flow, and satisfaction in group interactions.Supported through:authentic projects and assessmentsrole assignmentsteamworkpeer reviewstrategies to structure activities (consensus building, Tuning Protocol, Fishbowl Method)
- 56. Collaboration and CommunityBuildingCollaborative Resources
- 57. Collaboration and CommunityBuildingCollaborative Spaces
- 58. Collaboration and CommunityBuildingOnline Instructional SpacesRole PlayThink-Pair-Share by assigning email pals or “web-buddies”Modify fishbowl by dividing the class into 2 groups, allowing group 1 to contribute the first half of the week and group 2 to contribute the second half. Writing Roulette – each learner adds to expanding class storyClass voting and pollingDebateConsensus buildingStudent generated discussion questionsPeer review
- 59. Collaboration and CommunityBuildingOnline Social SpacesVirtual IcebreakersShare favorite Websites“Student lounge”, “Recess”Question Cafe PLC’shttp://teacherstream.org
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- 61. Active ParticipationInteractions withinthe learning community as well as engagement with the content being studied.Supported through:Authentic, collaborative, inquiry-based projectsnegotiated learning outcomes active research in the fieldpartnerships with the outside community
- 62. Active ParticipationDiscussion leaderResourceproviderTech supportClass Twitter contribution
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- 64. Active ParticipationReal-time communicationLivepresentations and lecturesGuest speakersOne-on-one tutorials and mentoringGroup discussions and activitiesInformal chat sessionsQuestion and answer sessions
- 65. Instructional environments thatpromote a process rather than an end product necessitate the development of assessments that are progressive rather than summative. Authentic AssessmentSupported through:Timely and consistent instructor and peer feedbackreflectiondissemination to “real-world” audiences
- 66. Written assignments Participationin online discussionsPublication of student work /presentationsOnline quizzes and questionsExperiential activities, such as role-playCollaborative assignment work DebatesPortfoliosReviewsOnline Exams (open-book; structured; timedJournals and reflectionComplete a simulation or win a gameAuthentic Assessment
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- 68. “Our Environment” WikiAuthenticAssessment“I started making this website because I had the Idea of instead of just doing a project paper for my class I could spread my information around the continents...”
- 69. 21st Century SkillsAmajor challenge facing educators in the 21st century "is how to design our educational system... in order to produce graduates who are better prepared to take up jobs in a knowledge-based environment characterized by a pervasive use of information communications technology" (Bodomo 2006, ¶1)Communication and collaboration
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- 73. Productivity and accountabilityGlobalawarenessDigital, information, media and social literacyFinancial, business and economical literacyCreativityCritical thinking and problem solving
- 74. Active ParticipationCollaboration andCommunity BuildingLearner AutonomyAuthentic Assessment21st Century Skills
- 76. How will yourclassroom be transformed?Kerry RiceDepartment of Educational TechnologyBoise State [email protected]
- 77. ResourcesBoise State University,Department of Educational Technology:http://edtech.boisestate.eduK-12 Online Teaching Strategies resource site:https://sites.google.com/site/onlineteachingstrategies/A Summary of Research on the Effectiveness of K-12 Online Learning, iNACOL (September 2009)Getting Students More Learning Time Online: Distance Education in Support of Expanded Learning Time in K-12 Schools, by the Center for American Progress (May 2009) -Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies, U.S. Department of Education (June 26, 2009)The Online Learning Imperative: A Solution to Three Looming Crises in Education, Alliance for Excellent Education Issues Brief (February 2010)K-12 Online Learning: A 2008 Follow-up of the Survey of US School District Administrators, Sloan Consortium (2009)Research Committee Issues Brief: Examining Communication and Interaction in Online Teaching, iNACOL (September 2009)Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-To-Face EducationProject Based Learning: http://pbl-online.orgPartnership for 21st Century Skills. 2004. Framework for 21st century learning. http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=254&Itemid=120
Editor's Notes
- #6 The use of asynchronous and synchronous tools to facilitate learningTeachers assume role of facilitator and co-learners
- #7 Online: courses where most or all of the content is delivered online. 80% of seat time is replaced by online activity.Blended/Hybrid: courses that blend online and face-to-face deliver with 30 – 79% of content delivered online.Not only delivery method change but change in how we think about teaching and learningTransformative potential
- #12 38% of all charter school enrollments in the state of Idaho2% of all enrollments in the state – national average
- #17 Changing the way we think about education...thinking beyond traditional school structures and schedule… alternatives to cutting programs1994 report “Prisoners of Time”
- #19 Alliance for Excellent Education
- #22 Technology is the medium for delivering instruction
- #23 Social and participatory cultureAlso a rich environment for interaction, collaboration, reflection
- #26 EvernoteGlogsBlogs
- #27 GoogleBaseCampZoho
- #28 VideoAnimationsSimulationsVoki/site palsVoiceThreadSlidesharePrezi
- #29 NingFacebookProfessional Learning Communities
- #48 PLC’sePortfoliosReflective writing
- #49 Global SchoolNet's mission is to support 21st century learning and improve academic performance through content driven collaboration. We engage teachers and K-12 students in meaningful project learning exchanges worldwide to develop science, math, literacy and communication skills, foster teamwork, civic responsibility and collaboration, encourage workforce preparedness and create multi-cultural understanding.