Creating a Classroom Culture Online that Inspires Student Learning

At Desire2Learn…

• We believe that the world is improved when people are able to reach their full potential through learning

• Our solutions represent a shift from the simple course management capabilities of the LMS to a highly pervasive, perceptive, and personal experience with an Integrated Learning Platform.

Integrated Learning Platform

Agenda • Classroom Design

• Should facilitate engagement

• Should facilitate collaboration

• Creating a Positive Climate

• Communicate/establish high expectations

• Set Goals

• Meaningful Instruction

• Use your data

• Learning Paths

From Traditional to Online Classroom

Culture Matters: Out of the room onto the screen:

Classroom Design “Physical Space” in Virtual

World

Word Walls

Showcase

No Fear Zone

Groups / Collaboration Tables– Park Your Questions

The ‘Walls’ Around Us

Word walls, bulletin boards, display areas are all essential parts of the

traditional classroom.

Let’s explore these areas of Classroom Design in the online environment.

Word Walls

Showcases

No Fear Zones

Collaboration Areas

Word

Walls

A word wall is an organized collection of words prominently displayed in a classroom.

In the online environment this

can be done on the course homepage and changed out frequently. It can also be made interactive by embedding manipulative word wall sites into a widget.

Word Wall Widget

Interactive Word Wall

Create a widget and then

students access an

interactive display like the

one below when clicking on

a link.

Interactive Word Wall

Embed in widget then students can interact by posting a response…

Showcases

Motivating and Encouraging • Students find motivation when

they know their good work will be showcased for others to see.

Widget Showcases

Insert Stuff is a quick way to embed or search a directory for content

Portfolio as a Showcase

Questions Anyone?

Discussions

Course Home Page

Facilitate Communication

Email

Pager Tool

Drive Social Learning and Sharing

Blog Tool

Collaboration Tips When Getting Started

• When online work and discussions are new to students

– Highlight examples of strong online work – Show examples of work that needs development – Create a handout with a selection of postings

and have students identify strong examples of participation and then have them offer suggestions for ones that could use improvement

Creating a Positive Climate

• Communicate/establish high expectations

• Set Goals

Communicate High Expectations

• Establish what is

• Set Goals

Learning Objectives

• Without specific objections, students could spend time on something that isn’t important

• Setting objectives ensures that students journeys are purposeful and meaningful in the learning process.

• Communicating learning objectives send a message that there is a focus on the learning and activities ahead.

• Providing specific feedback aligned to the learning objectives helps student improve their performance and solidify their understanding.

Display Expectations Upfront

Content and Learning Objectives

Setting Goals

Student Goals

Goal Setting in an Online Class

Make Learning Meaningful

Data Driven Decision Making

Creating an individualized

learning path

Customizing messages and

communications

Knowing Your Students Needs

Access and use of data

User Progress Dashboard

Provides an all-in-one view of

Learner progress and success

with a course

User Progress Report

User Progress Summary Report

Identify

“at risk”

or patterns of behavior

Data Driven Decision Making

Class Progress Visualization

Customizable display settings

Easily view and understand a student’s progress at-a-glance

Learning Paths

Create a New Release Condition

Create Custom Learning

Paths

Customizing:

From Messages to Access

Email Users based on Intelligent Agent Criteria

Calendar / Upcoming Events

Special Access Tools

Most importantly…

• Don’t be afraid to try something new

• Ask questions and utilize the resources around you

• Remember, technology should enhance what you do – use it wisely

FUSION 2014

• Desire2Learn’s Annual Users Conference

• Registration is open! Early bird available until May 1

• Why should you attend? • Join the discussion on the most heated topics in eLearning

• Build your network, share best practices and techniques

• Learn about updates and future direction of Desire2Learn

• Participate in hands-on training workshops

• Be inspired by world renowned industry keynotes

• Main Conference Dates: July 14 – 16

• Post Conference Dates: July 17 – 18 • Pure Product Training will be offered

• Venue: Music City Center, Nashville, TN

• More information – visit www.Desire2Learn.com/FUSION