John Feeney

EDTEC 685

Applied Informatics Profile

Angel Learning Management System

http://angel.msdwt.k12.in.us/default.asp

Angel Learning Management SystemAccessible

where Internet access is available

Login using your district assigned user name and password

Angel Homepage

Access to courses, calendar, announcements, links, storage files, and resources

Find and create coursesCan limit access to courses with course

passwordEdit profile and add characteristicsHelp button to allow easy solutions to issuesCalendar displaying each days eventsAnnouncements viable for all courses

Angel Homepage

Angel Course Homepage

Create and Edit an individual course information

Access to… SyllabusCalendarLessonsCommunication toolsResourcesReportsData Management Tools

Angel Course Homepage

Angel Course Lessons TabAdding Content

Can limit access to students for each type of content created

Can create detailed lesson plans that are linked to state standards and objectives

Folders to organize contentCreate links to documents on the InternetUpload files from your computer to your

assignmentsCreate drop boxes for users to submit files

Adding Content for a Course

Create games showing course contentDevelop discussion forums Create blogs and wiki pages for students to

and posts and edit freelyCreate assessment including tests and examsCreate and add surveys

Adding Content for a Course

Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and AssessmentsTeachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS*S.

How can I use Angel for one of my lessons?

Lesson using AngelA Year In History - 8th grade Imovie lesson

Upload content to lesson folder

Add drop boxes for students to turn work in

Create discussion boards for students to ask questions

Lesson using AngelA Year In History - 8th grade Imovie lessonUpload content for your

lessonContent can include work

documents, media files, audio and video files, images, and presentations

Student will click on link to download file to there computer

Demonstrate daily lesson objectives and requirements for each part of the project

Lesson using AngelA Year In History - 8th grade Imovie lesson

Lesson Drop BoxesStudent will use drop

boxes to turn in their finished work

Student can title their message usually with their name for organizational purposes

Leave a message with their submission

Attach their finished work Click submit to turn work

into the drop boxTechnology Operations and Concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

Lesson using AngelA Year In History - 8th grade Imovie lesson

Lesson Discussion BoardCreate discussion questions about project for students to

answerCreate discussion board for students to ask questions about

the assignmentViewable for all students to checkStudents can help answer other classmates questionsGreat place for students to collaborate with one another

Other Collaboration Tools

Announcements can be posted by the instructor to remind students of upcoming due dates and related course information

Class polls can be conducted for various topics related to the course

Discussion boards can be used for asking questions or discussion topics related to course assignments

Email can be used to communicate to one student or can be used to send out class messages

Other Collaboration Tools

Communication and CollaborationStudents use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

How to assess student work once submitted into the lesson

drop boxes?

Design your own rubric, copy an existing rubric, or link to an existing rubric

Create rubrics name and distinguish how many columns and rows you would need

Access rubric manager by clicking on the tools tab and it is an option under data management.

Angel Assessment ToolsRubric Manager

Angel Assessment ToolsRubric Manager

Rubric Manager

Tools Tab

Data Management

Lesson using AngelA Year In History - 8th grade Imovie lesson Rubric

Create your own rubric for each lesson

Add title for specific rubrics

Determine weight for each item

Connect to standards Add your own criteria

Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and AssessmentsTeachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS*S.

Lesson using AngelA Year In History - 8th grade Imovie lesson Rubric

Enrich the Traditional ClassroomIntegrate State StandardsEnhance Parent-School Communication

Facilitate Professional Development

Deliver Virtual Classes

Angel Advantages

Accessible only while enrolled within the school district

Can not access once you have left the districtNo Instant Messaging capabilityDid not offer virtual office hoursWho’s online capability was also not offeredBook marking and note taking abilities within

Angel were limited or not availableAssessment tools were available, but did not

offer practice assessments or direct learners to content after assessment was completed.

Angel Limitations

Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes

using technology. Students pick their own project content and create their own projects based off of the project requirements

present by the teacher. Communication and Collaboration

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

Students use Angel to communicate and collaborate throughout the duration of the assignment. Research and Information Fluency

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students search various internet resources to evaluate and determine what information should be included

within their projects. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

Students use critical thinking skills to solve and make decision that present themselves throughout the course of creating their projects.

Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical

behavior. Students practice digital citizenship everyday that they use computers and the Internet.

Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. While using the computers and the internet to complete assigned projects, students are demonstrating their

understanding of technology operations and concepts.

NETS 2007 for Students

Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences

that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Using Angel to create course lessons and demonstrate course assignments allows me to facilitate and inspire

student learning and creativity. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS*S.

Angel allows me to design digital age learning experiences and assessment tools with their content management system and rubric creation capabilities.

Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global

and digital society. Modeling Angel and its capabilities on a daily basis allows me to model digital age work and learning

experiences. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.

Through course discussion boards and classroom face-to-face conversation with students I am able to promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility.

Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in

their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

Working with other coworkers during professional development opportunities, workshops, or during the course of the school day I am engaging in professional growth and leadership roles within my school and community.

NETS 2008 for Teachers

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