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Amanda Adams
Objectives...
Reflect on current practices Identify needs and next steps Build awareness of resources
Just a couple of definitions...
? What is "professional practice"?
A
Four characteristics distinguish professionals in any field.
Professionals...
1. act on the most current knowledge that defines their field;
2. are client-centered and adapt to meet the needs of the individuals whom they serve;
3. are results-oriented;
4. uphold the standards of the profession in their own practice and through peer review.
Source:http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar06/vol63/num06/Examining-the-Teaching-Life.aspx
Current on Latest Knowledge • Client Centered • Results Oriented
Uphold Standards of Profession • Peer Review
Do you consider your work a "practice" ?Danielson's Frameworks!
? What is an "LMS"?
A
...a software application or Web-based technology used to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process. Typically, a learning management system provides an instructor with a way to create and deliver content, monitor student participation, and assess student performance. A learning management system may also provide students with the ability to use interactive features such as threaded discussions, video conferencing, and discussion forums.
Source: http://searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/learning-management-system
Web-Based • Create and Deliver Content
Monitor and Assess Students • Interactive
Do you have currently some form of LMS ?An LMS Addresses All of these!
A Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy Demonstrate knowledge of students Setting instructional outcomes Demonstrating knowledge of resources Designing coherent instruction Designing student assessments Reflection on teaching Maintaining accurate records Communicating with families Growing and developing professionally Showing professionalism Creating an environment of respect and rapport Establishing a culture for learning Managing classroom procedures Managing student behavior Communicating with students Using questioning and discussion techniques Engaging students in learning Using assessment in instruction Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness
20 of 22 Components can be actively addressed through an LMS
Switching Gears...
Why, I just love shopping!
Reflect...
What do online tools to you use in your practice?
What would be more efficient to do online?
What are your current needs?
This is My Practice!
Lessons are online - 4
Assignments are online - 5
Monitoring Progress is online - 3
Collaboration with peers is online - 3
Student Feedback is online - 5
Gradebook is online - 5
Newsletter/Announcements are online - 3
Learning Expectations - 5
So... how do I fill the holes in my LMS?
This is me!However shall I carry my things? NEED Bag!
Hitting the target - Honing in on Your Needs
Reflect...
Check out the
Reflection Guide.
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What do online tools to you use in your practice?
What would be more efficient to do online?
What are your current needs?
What do you need (http://bit.ly/ASTE2016)
What do online tools to you use in your practice?
What would be more efficient to do online?
What are your current needs?
Here they come...
Just need a side dish?
Newsletters...
Announcements...
Screencasting...
Videoconferencing...
Live Quizzes...
Website creation...
Bulletin Board...
Audio Recording...
Collaborating...
What is your next step?
aadams@kpbsd.org • www.teachingjedi.com • @amsuad
Thanks!