Online Learning Spaces-Instructional Coaching PD

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Online Learning Spaces fog birds telephone wire 2 by zen Instructional Coaches September 24, 2013

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This is an introduction to online learning spaces for instructional coaches in the SJSD. We'll use Edmodo to model key components of an online learning space: Discussions, Work flow, and Quizzes. Embedded within the professional development will be a spiral to look at a past technology skills (using Public Domain and Creative Commons Images) as well as an SJSD learning focus--annotating text for deeper comprehension. In addition, we'll expand our technology skills by creating a comic strip--iPad via Comic Life and Laptop via ToonDoo. To make this relevant learning, our "Assignment" within Edmodo involves supporting New Teachers.

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Online Learning Spacesfog birds telephone wire 2 by zen

Instructional CoachesSeptember 24, 2013

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Quote about why create an online space:

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Online Collaborative Spaces

Learn the Basics of Selecting and Managing

Online Collaborative Spaces that can be

used with the iPad.

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1 by Leo Reynolds

Why don’t you just tell us what to use!?!

No one online learning space will be the perfect solution to all your needs. Know what you want to accomplish. Then, go through the next few slides as explanation.

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Web Companies that started on or before 2006

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In 2009: Pink, were closed Green: Another Company purchased.

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Float by aussiegall

Collaborative spaces change. We must be flexible as well.

Web Tools, “the internet”, Cloud-based services always evolving. Students need to be able to adapt, transfer the skills that allow them to collaborate and communicate online.

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on flickr

This graphic shows web tools and participation levels. In order to be successful,these types of “Tools” need to be in place. I’ll give the example of Facebook and what participation looks like for different individuals. From Reading posts from others to leading and Moderating groups and pages.

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A few of the online learning spaces being used in this district. Page listing them:Edmodo Edublogs Posterous School Wires Ning, Wikispaces, schoology, posterous (no longer there) Come up with the things to point out... these tools all do great things. None of them do everything.

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A few of the online learning spaces being used in this district. Page listing them:Edmodo Edublogs Posterous School Wires Ning, Wikispaces. Come up with the things to point out... these tools all do great things. None of them do everything.

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1. Sign-in (or sign-up) for Edmodo2. Join Our Group: ________3. Take part in the discussion listed in the group.

Discussion Question: Welcome to the Edmodo Online Learning Space for Coaches! Let's start a discussion. What features do you feel are important for your teachers if/when they have students working within an online learning space?

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“Collaboration, it turns out, is not a gift from the gods but a skill that

requires effort and practice.”― Douglas B. Reeves, Transforming Professional Development Into Student Results

“Collaboration, it turns out, is not a gift from the gods but a skill that requires effort and practice.” ― Douglas B. Reeves, Transforming Professional Development Into Student Results

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Holding Conversations...

Holding conversations is a key component of any good online learning space.

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Reading Comments by Kathy Cassidy

Discuss, What makes a good comment? It takes practice.

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Commenting Scoring Guide

Look back at your comments. How would you score yourself? What improvements, if any, are needed?Model how we can go make and edit comments on Edmodo. Then, allow them to do so. Point out: Creators of a group (and co-teachers) can edit all comments. Students can edit their own.Everyone can see a comment to the group that is in the group.

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“A fantastic model of collaboration: thinking partners who aren’t echo chambers.”

- Margaret Hefferman

““A fantastic model of collaboration: thinking partners who aren't echo chambers.”” — Margaret HeffernanMargaret Heffernan: Dare to disagree TED Talk

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Edmodo as a work flow option...

Another key component of an online learning space is a work flow option.I created an assignment for teachers to use during the session to model a work flow process. (Copied below) PDF created from this web article: http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/coaching_teachers/2013/09/tips_for_coaching_new_teachers.htmlThis assignment is two-fold.1. Let's learn how we can support our new teachers! Read the article that is attached. This PDF can be annotated on the iPad (Notability) and on the MacBook (Preview). Don't worry, we will show you how!2.Next, summarize the key points from the article by creating a comic strip. Each panel should highlight a skill or tip from the article on what we can do for new teachers. iPad (Comic Life) or MacBook (ToonDoo).Hint: Don't forget Compfight and Pixabay for finding great images.When your comic strip is created, we will turn it in here. Don't worry, we'll walk through the process together!

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not quite clear on the subject by woodlywonderworks

A closer look

Jig Saw this: Now, a few minutes to have the opportunity to poke around Edmodo. Suggested things to look at: Calendar, Folders, Library, Notes,Assignments, Quizzes and Polls. Also: Teacher Groups, Help Section, and Your Profile.

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1. introduction of website & essential questions (brief)

2. clarifying questions from small groups (2-3 min)

3. exploration period by individuals ( 2-3 min)

4. exploration period by small groups (5 min)

5. small groups report, facilitator takes notes (10 min)

6. final comments by facilitator (5 min)

“Analysis of Educational Networks” a protocol for study

Protocol to use to review what we’ve learned about Edmodo.

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Guiding Questions

• What features do you feel will be powerful for teachers to know and use within their classrooms?

• How can you “make it look like the lights are on” when people sign up? And, why is that even important?

• To what degree does this space support learning in private vs learning in public?

• To what degree are you able to have a Personal Branding of the space--make it your own?

• Final thoughts: “Ahas!” “Huhs?” “Nopes.”

Affordances and Constraints

Print out copies of these. Have on tables for teachers to reference.

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Terri’s TipsSet up Norms

Tagging, the what and the why.

Don’t be an absentee landlord!

Have Model Conversations in place

A Version of a Parent Communication Letter

Example?Make it look like the lights are on when people sign up.How to set up norms?Version of a parent communication letter? Have model conversationsHow do you teach kids to comment/reflectNot being an absentee landlordPersonal Branding of your classroom.  Public vs Private SpaceTagging, the what and the whyLook

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Still life with a pigeon by Pensiero

Next Steps?

Next steps: What do the coaches want to learn next? I created a quiz/poll on Edmodo to be used at the end listing out 5 topics.

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Outta here...