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Blended Courses Using Web 2.0 Technologies. Donna Archibald, MS.Ed Judy Minor, Ed.D . Township High School District 214 . Overview of Session. How Moodle delivers online PD Varieties of Moodle applications Workshop application: New teacher instructional technology workshop
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Blended Courses Using Web 2.0 Technologies Donna Archibald, MS.Ed Judy Minor, Ed.D. Township High School District 214
Overview of Session • How Moodle delivers online PD • Varieties of Moodle applications • Workshop application: New teacher instructional technology workshop • D214 Blended courses • Other Q & A
How Moodle Delivers Online PD • Organization • Weekly • Topic • Forums • Threaded • Individual postings • Posting of documents • Posting of website
Workshop Application • Materials and information is organized online • Information is available after the delivery of the workshop • Sustainability
“Why we’re excited about this delivery mode for Professional Development!”
Why Blended Courses? • Diversity of offerings • Flexibility • Benefits of classroom integration • 21 century skills enhancement
Evaluation and Revision • Course Survey • Quantitative findings • Dialog with participants at end • Instructor reflection
Blended Course Application Findings *N= 32 respondents for a 48.5% response rate
Why Blended PD? • Provides the ability to integrate learning and technology use authentically in the classroom/role • Establishes accountability of the individual within course design • Provides cost savings • Taps the internal capacity of knowledgeable staff • Links to specific district goals to advance student learning