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Emerging Technologies:
Online Learning in
K–12 Schools
Stacy ConstantineDr. Jacqueline DerbyWalden University
EDUC – 6715 New & Emerging Technologies
May 27, 2015
East Hartford Literacy Media Technology
“We will support teachers by facilitating
the integration of technology into
classrooms and preparing students to
become competent digital citizens with
strong 21st century skills.”
Source: Literacy Media Technology(n.d.)
MISSION
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Also known as web-based course management system (CMS)
• Gaining popularity in K-12 and higher education
• On-demand learning
• Live courses
Source: What is an LMS (n.d.)
Benefits
Students
• Fills instructional gaps
• Increased learning time outside of
school
• Individualized attention from teacher
• Develops collaboration and problem
solving skills with authentic learning
• Global Connections
Teachers
• Less papers!
• Collaboration with
educators worldwide
• Lesson Ideas
• Integrated group projects
• Differentiation
Benefits for I.B.
• Encourages:
• Risk taking
• Reflection
• Independent Thinking
• Collaborate globally
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How will this fit into my schedule?
• Requires much less time for teachers to prepare and implement
• Everything is stored electronically • No making copies• No distributing materials• No collecting work• Information/ Lessons can be reused and
altered
• Many LMS include the Common Core Standards to meet
What if I’m not good with computers?
• Attendance and Report Cards are already
done on computers
• The basics of online learning are simple to
learn
• Training will be set up to teach the basics
How would this work with specialty areas?
• Hold class discussions
• Post current events for students to read about
• Music• Post links to music (video or sound files)
• Art• Post images
• Physical Education• Have students track healthy habits
How can I monitor the progress of my students?
• There are online tests and quizzes
• Students can turn in projects through the LMS
• Can send written feedback to students
through messaging system
How much is this going to cost?
• Requires computer/ internet access
• already in our schools
• There are free web-based LMS
• Apply for grants if funds are needed for apps or
school wide program
Moodle
• “Moodle is a learning platform designed to provide educators, administrators and learners with a single robust, secure and integrated system to create personalized learning environments. You can download the software onto your own web server or ask one of our knowledgeable Moodle Partners to assist you.”
Source: About Moodle (n.d.)
• Pros: Great support, progress tracking, multimedia classes, supports third party plugins
• Cons: Potentially complex and difficult to learn/ set up
Source: The Top 8 Free/Open Source LMSs.
(n.d.)
Course Sites by Blackboard• “CourseSites is a free,
hosted online course creation and facilitation service that empowers individual K–12 teachers, college and university instructors and community educators to add a web–based component to their courses, or even host an entire course on the Internet. You even choose your own URL, so students can find your page easily.”
Source: Learn more about CourseSites. (n.d.).
• Pros: Login abilities with Facebook and Gmail, user friendly, unlimited students, tests/ quizzes, grade center, instant messaging, live classroom, mobile learning
• Cons: lack of archiving items (grades), only five courses
Source: The Top 8 Free/Open Source LMSs. (n.d.)
Schoology
• “Schoology transforms your school or district into a thriving digital ecosystem. Everything students, faculty, and parents need is in one easy-to-use platform. Teach, learn, communicate, share, and collaborate anytime and on any device.”
Source: Expect more from your learning management system. (n.d.)
• Pros: Google Drive integration, gradebook, attendance, badges, calendar, mobile learning, live discussions
• Cons: None!
Source: The Top 8 Free/Open Source LMSs. (n.d.)
Resources• About Moodle. (n.d.). Retrieved May 27, 2015, from https://docs.moodle.org/29/en/
About_Moodle
• Expect more from your learning management system. (n.d.). Retrieved May 27, 2015, from https://www.schoology.com/k-12.php
• Learn more about CourseSites. (n.d.). Retrieved May 27, 2015, from https://www.coursesites.com/webapps/Bb-sites-course-creation-BBLEARN/pages/learn.html
• Literacy Media Technology. (n.d.). Retrieved May 27, 2015, from http://www.easthartford.org/page.cfm?p=11290
• The Top 8 Free/Open Source LMSs. (n.d.). Retrieved May 27, 2015, from http://blog.capterra.com/top-8-freeopen-source-lmss/
• What is an LMS - Learning Management System - LearnCore. (n.d.). Retrieved May 28, 2015, from http://learncore.com/lms-learning-management-system/
• Young, J., Birtolo, P., & McElman, R. (2009). Virtual success: Transforming education through online learning. Learning & Leading With Technology, 36(5), 12–17.