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Get the skinny... Blending
Defining
Streamlining
Intenionality
Amanda Adams
Amanda Adams
Objectives... Define important terms Analyze current practice for streamlining Identify tools for streamlining Sort Synchronous and Asynchronous tasks for blending
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Tasks
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Streamlining Digital Parallel ToolOptions
TransactionalDistance
Just a couple of definitions...
? What is "professional practice"?
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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"?
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...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
? What is Blended Learning?
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... a formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through delivery of content and instruction via digital and online media with some element of student control over time, place, path, or pace.
Source: http://www.christenseninstitute.org/blended-learning-definitions-and-models/
Place • Time • Path • Place • Student Choice • Online
Are you using Blended Learning ?? What is Synchronous and Asynchronous?
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Synchronous is occuring live (virtually or face-to-face) at a set time.
Asynchronous can be any time, really a student has autonomy over when the learning takes place, materials are available whenever needed.
Source: http://www.elearners.com/education-resources/degrees-and-programs/synchronous-vs-asynchronous-classes/
? What is a digital parallel?
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...a digital version of all lessons, materials, and resources that occur in a face-to-face course for student use.
Source: Trevan Walker, Principal Seward High School, 2014
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A Well-oiled Machine... Streamlining
Why, I just love shopping! I wonder what tools I need?
Reflect...
What do online tools to you use in your practice?
What would be more efficient to do online?
What are your current needs?
Reflect...
I considered these
questions and rated practice
on a 1-5 scale.
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!
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?
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Hitting the target - Honing in on Your Needs
Tool Options
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Just need a side dish?
Newsletters...
Announcements...
Screencasting...
Videoconferencing...
Live Quizzes...
Website creation...
Bulletin Board...
Audio Recording...
Collaborating...
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Consider the work that you do with your constituents over the course of a specific week. Brainstorm all of the tasks that you expect your constituents to do or experience as part of that chunk. Make a T-chart with 2 columns: Synchronous and Asynchronous. Feel free to print and work off of this template. Complete T-chart with the tasks that you brainstormed, dividing them by what must be done or is best delivered synchronously, and what could be more efficiently or better done asynchronously. The Task
with each task - Synchronous or Asynchronous
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Two Resources for you... Non-linear & Kinesthetic Learners Visual & Auditory Learners
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What is your next step?
aadams@kpbsd.org • www.teachingjedi.com • @amsuad
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