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Online Classrooms. Sue Maida Dr. John Hansen ETD515 Technology Leadership and Management 12 August 2008. What is a virtual academy?. high-quality, tuition-free public education individualized for each child

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Online Classrooms

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  1. Online Classrooms Sue Maida Dr. John Hansen ETD515 Technology Leadership and Management 12 August 2008

  2. What is a virtual academy? • high-quality, tuition-free public education • individualized for each child • 94% of 4 year public schools & ½ of four-year private schools offer online education • 25 percent of K-12 public schools e-learning for students and teachers • market for curriculum materials should grow 10% this year (azva, 2008) (Botelho, 2004)

  3. Top 10 Reasons for Taking an Online Course • #10 Alternative format • #9 AP courses & electives available (low enrollments, schedule conflicts) • #8 Threaded discussions = interaction with peers • #7 Frequent student/teacher contact (support efforts, monitor progress) • #6 High level of accountability (Appleton , 2008)

  4. Top 10 Reasons for Taking an Online Course (continued) • #5 Rigorous, high quality, standards-driven curriculum • #4 Accelerated, traditional or extended pace • #3 Enrollments are continuous • #2 Available 24 /7 • #1 Greater ownership of learning (Appleton , 2008)

  5. The most important factor affecting student learning is the teacher. • Teacher knows subject, understands how to teach, adjusts teaching to student needs • Teacher expectations affect how much/well students learn • Every student has access to a quality teacher • Improved student academic performance and increased course completion rates (sreb, 2006)

  6. A good online teacher: • Meets standards & has academic credentials • Has technology skills to teach online • Uses strategies : active learning, interaction, participation, & collaboration • Gives regular feedback, prompt response, & clear expectations • Models, guides, and encourages legal & ethical technology use • Has been an online student (sreb, 2006)

  7. A good online teacher also: • Understands, and is responsive to, special needs • Creates assessments t0 assure validity & reliability • Develops standards-based assignments • Uses data to modify instructional methods • Uses strategies for self- and pre-assessments.

  8. The standards for courses state that the course: • Has engaging learning experiences for mastery of content, aligned with state content standards • Has multiple learning paths based on student needs • Reflects multicultural education • Has student-student /student-instructor interaction • Assesses student readiness & progress , provides feedback on progress • Uses multiple technology tools (friendly interface, accessible for special needs) • Evaluates effectiveness, kept updated (sreb, 2006)

  9. Learning Management Systems • Calendar • Deliver e-learning effectively • Supervise learners, course content, instructors • Performance records • Communication • Generate transcripts, reports, scores, grading (Eric, 2001)

  10. Criteria for Evaluating Course Management Software Packages • Cost (ownership, site licensing, maintenance) • Ease of administrative management (stability, reliability, performance) • Ease of use (faculty and students) • Level of vendor support • Software platforms supported (Windows, UNIX, Macintosh) • Standards-based • Training opportunities (Picciano, 2006)

  11. Criteria for Evaluating Course Management Software Packages • Chat, email, discussion groups • Conversion tools (i.e., from word processing files) • Desktop videoconferencing, multimedia support • Test generator, grading, student progress reporting • Indexing material by instructor, major, field • Individualized student assignments • Related resources, sharing materials across courses • Standard design, flexible customization, templates (Picciano, 2006)

  12. My Experience with Learning Management Systems • PBS class • VSpace at SVSU • Moodle • Blackboard • TeacherWeb. • Pbwiki • Quia

  13. Quia • Games: matching, concentration, wordsearch, flashcards, battleship, hangman, rags-to-riches, challenge boards • Quizzes: multiple choice, true/false, pop-up, multiple correct, fill-in, initial answer, short answer, essay, matching, ordering • Surveys • Copying games and quizzes from “shared activities” • Student/class report cards

  14. PBwiki • Interactive collaboration • Multiple pages with folders • Multiple user settings for security • Photos, videos, chat • Downloads, links • History of changes, visitors • Calendars • Spreadsheets

  15. Why a wiki? • Tired of waiting for Brad in IT to help set you up • Increase student engagement • Tired of complicated solutions • No-hassle way to showcase students' work online • Eliminate excuses of lost homework • Central place to collaborate • One place for files you can access anywhere • Partners to share best practices (PBwiki, 2008)

  16. Final thoughts….Why wikis and online classes? • Wikis offer online classes a method for consistent presentations. • Online classes offer wikis one more significant application. • Together they offer teachers and learners an endless combination of possibilities.

  17. References • Appleton . (2008). Top 10 Reasons For Taking An Online Course. Retrieved 2008, from Appleton eSchool: http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/Eschool/Top10.htm • Atols, D. S. (n.d.). Distance Learning Program. Retrieved August 2008, from Chicago Public Schools: http://clear.cps.k12.il.us/ohsp/distance_learning.html • azva. (2008). Our School at a Glance. Retrieved August 2008, from Arizona Virtual Academy: http://www.k12.com/azva/who_we_are/ • Botelho, G. (2004, August 13). Online schools clicking with students. Retrieved August 2008, from CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2004/EDUCATION/08/13/b2s.elearning/ • Ed.gov. (2008, July). Evaluating Online Learning: Challenges and Strategies for Success. Retrieved August 6, 2008, from U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/academic/evalonline/report.html

  18. References continued • Eric. (2001). Learning Management System. Retrieved August 2008, from Search Eric: http://searcheric.org/edu/learning-management-system.html • PBS. (2008). PBS. Retrieved 2008, from PBS Teacher Line: http://www.pbs.org/teacherline/ • PBwiki. (2008). PBwiki home page. Retrieved August 2008, from PBwiki: http://pbwiki.com/education.wiki • Picciano, A. G. (2006). Educational Leadership and Planning for Technology - 4th ed. (4th ed., Vol. ). (D. A. Stollenwerk, Ed.) Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall. • sreb. (2006, November). Standards for Quality Online Courses. Retrieved August 7, 2008, from Southern Regional Education Board: http://www.sreb.org/programs/edtech/pubs/2006Pubs/06T05_Standards_quality_online_courses.pdf • sreb. (2006, August). Standards for Quality Online Teaching. Retrieved August 7, 2008, from Southern Regional Education Board : http://www.sreb.org/programs/EdTech/pubs/PDF/06T02_Standards_Online_Teaching.pdf

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