W E B I N A RS P O N S O R E D B Y O F F I C E O F S P E C I A L E D U C A T I O N P R O G R A M S

US Department of EducationAugust 19, 2011

Online Instructional Delivery in Special Education Teacher Preparation

E L G E N H I L L M A NU N I V E R S I T Y O F S O U T H E R N M I S S I S S I P P I

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Questions

How do you deliver instruction using technology?

How do you diversify instruction? How do you facilitate 2-way communication? What’s working well w/ technology? What are the costs associated w/ technology

use? What training is needed?

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Online Basics

Classroom Interaction

Wimba Ability

Blackboard 9.1 Web-based tools Social media, wiwi’s, and

many other advanced media options.

Wimba Live Virtual Classroom Audio Video application sharing content display holding live, online classes office hours guest lectures Webcasts meetings

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Online Tools4

Delivering instruction using technology?

Classroom PresentationsGroup workStudent PresentationsMulti-media IRIS center

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Delivering Instruction

Classroom Presentations

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Delivering Instruction

Classroom Presentations7

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Example9

Delivering Instruction

Group work10

Delivering Instruction

Student Presentations11

Facilitating Communication

Live Wimba Classroom Wimba Pronto / Blackboard IM Group Work Student interaction small-group work peer knowledge sharing facilitate students or groups causing reflection enhance students’ critical thinking skills

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Facilitating Communication

Live Wimba Classroom

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Live Wimba ClassroomStudents Come PreparedAssignments / Projects highly encourage

students to be preparedCall on all students Expect Students to be Vocal Beyond just Chatting

Guided Notes

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Facilitating Communication

Wimba Pronto / Blackboard IMAudioVideoapplication sharingcontent display holding live, online classesoffice hours

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Blackboard IM17

Blackboard IM

Multiple-communications mechanisms: teleconference, multi-point video, and chat

The ability to incorporate live, multi-way audio and video

Basic whiteboard with mark-up Rich content use, including Office

applications, multi-media, such as video clips, and guided and self-guided web-based “tours”

Application and desktop sharing Tools for interactivity, such as surveys,

polling, and “emotional” indicators Controlled access, restricted to legitimate

participants

Moderator awareness, i.e., who’s present, participating, or experiencing technical difficulties.

Ability to assign individual students specific permissions for audio, video, chat, whiteboard, screen sharing, web tour, closed captioning

Richly-featured breakout rooms, letting instructors assign students to different groups, save and move content across rooms or to the main classroom, and drop in and out of breakouts

Pre-built lesson plans that include interactivity, content, and media

Highly accessible, with multi-platform and low bandwidth support, and a broad range of assistive features for those with disabilities

Large number of LMS integrations Open API for custom integration with portals

and applications Timers to manage class flow Let students take personalized notes,

synchronized to a session recording

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Facilitating Communication

Group Work Student interaction small-group workpeer knowledge sharing facilitate students or groups causing reflection enhance students’ critical thinking skills

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Facilitating Communication

Provide the Example - (Model)

Teach (How To:) – Application Sharing

Facilitate – Have the students work problems / begin to take control

Practice – Provide the Environment

Note: Keep Group Size Small

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Manual Automatic

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Diversifying Instruction

Give assignment options Example: Students have the option of:

1.) concept map of the module2.) three written questions along with one paragraph answers in

regard to the module3.) one double spaced page summary

Assessment options Present information in a variety of ways

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Diversifying Online Instruction

Keep it interactive Ask polling questions and discuss results Elicit vocal comments (using the “Hand Raise” queue) Conduct brainstorming exercises using text chat Give the students a task Facilitating Taking notes

Keep them involved Use Triggers Play videos or music clips then discuss Use surveys then discuss results Use whiteboard for brainstorming Use the chat box as a response board

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Diversifying Online Group Instruction

Ensure participants have access to the breakout room. Keep breakout sessions short. Give precise instructions to Participants. Assign specific projects or goals. Assign a Participant as a Breakout Leader, to keep order

and manage the agenda. Give Participants a specific time when they should

return. Visit each breakout room to check on progress and

answer any questions

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What are the costs associated with technology use?

Working Technology is ESSENTIAL Network Up to Date Hardware AND Software

Knowledgeable / Trained / Accessible Personnel Time – Instructor / Faculty

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What training is needed?

Technology – hardware and software Instruction and application Specific Online Tools Programs

Opportunities to utilize technology in an instructional setting

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Blackboard Partnership27

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For More Information

Elgen Hillman, Ph.D.University of Southern MississippiCurriculum, Instruction, and Special Educationelizabeth.hillman@usm.eduOffice: 601-266-6301

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Questions

How do you deliver instruction using technology?

How do you diversify instruction? How do you facilitate 2-way communication? What’s working well w/ technology? What are the costs associated w/ technology

use? What training is needed?

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