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A Guide On Collaboration
For the ReluctantTeacher!
Created by Ronna WilliamsFor SPE 6630
Dr. MorinTroy University
Article One Addresses How Blogging Will Help Collaborators With Management and Instruction
Planning
Catalino, F. (2005). Why blog? Will your web log add to the world of knowledge? In 12 days of blogs, our expert demonstrates the myriad
benefits this new form of communication holds for teachers, students
and parents alike. T H E Journal, Technological Horizonsin Education, 33. Retrieved August 19, 2009
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-141349515.html
Blogging Benefits For Teachers
• Weblogs = Log of Thoughts Published as Web Page (Blogs)• Anyone / Become a Published
Author
Relevance to Collaborating Educators
• Teacher Down the Hall/ Teacher in London, England
Blogs, Require No Special Technical Knowledge
Typing Skills HelpfulComputer
High Speed Connection
Teachers With Teachers
Blog Purpose= Communication
Teachers With Students
Teachers With Parents
Students With Students
Solving Problems Among Collaborating
Teachers
• Blogs Can Help
Collaborators Have Different Planning Periods
Need Privacy to Discuss Sensitive Matters
Prepare Students to Compete Globally
Share Files, Power Point Presentations and Ideas
Reality Check
• Blogging Requires Commitment
Blogging Takes Time
Ideas May Provoke Critics
Encourages Up-To-Date Planning
Investment of Time= Collaborative Relationships
Constructive Criticism= Positive Changes
Do You Want to Join The Blogosphere?
• http://ronnawilliams.wordpress.com/
Article Two Addresses Management and Instruction
Looking For A Better Way
Bainbridge Island School District/ WashingtonOld fashioned way
Paper/pencil
Take attendance
Grading
Homework
Empire Union School District/ CaliforniaPleased With Online Testing Service/
Some Problems
Network Slowing Down
Stalling
Made Tasks More Difficult
Both Districts Found Solutions Using Moodle
Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment
Free/ School Must Maintain Server
Integrated System Manager
Collaborative Uses
Example: English Instructor History Instructor
Co-Lesson Planning and Construction of Instruction Design
History Teacher: Lesson on THE JAZZ AGEEnglish Teacher: Lesson on THE GREAT GATSBY
The Lessons Are Entwined And
Delivered Simultaneously
Teachers Share Information Using Wikis
(Part of Moodle)
• http://ronnawilliams.moodlehub.com/
• wwTo Get Your Own Free Moodle Site:
www.keytoschool.com
http://rwilliams.ninehub.com
Article Three Addresses How Wireless Technology Can Assist Collaborators
Management and Instruction
Collaboration = New Frontier
• Speaker: John Chambers, Cisco Networking Systems
• Not Distractions/ New Forms of Collaboration
New Forms of Collaboration
o Children Doing Homework
o Instant Messaging
o Talking on the Phone
Wireless Technology: Changing the Classroom
•Promotes Collaboration
Creates Accessibility to Information
http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/story.phpitemID=16924&version=4754&page=6
Connects TeachersConnects Students
Imagine This Technology Being Used in a Dynamic Collaboration
Wirelessly Connected History Classroom, English Classroom,
Geography Classroom and Physical Science Classroom
Teachers Meet to Chat (wirelessly) to Prepare a Lesson
on the Age of Discovery
The Classes Begin (using i-chat) Connected Video and Audio For Introduction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTPz9G9MoNI
History Teacher: Leif Ericsson, Christopher Columbus
Geography Teacher: Longitude, Latitude,
Inaccurate Maps
• English: Journaling: The Age of Exploration
Physical Science: Build an Astrolabe, How a Compass Works
Teachers Collaborate and Teach Wirelessly-No Walls
Article 4 Addresses How An On Line System Can Benefit Collaboration in
the Areas of Assessment and Reporting
Online System Simplifies Assessment
Demands on Teachers
oAccountability
oAccurate Reporting
Teachers/ Administrators Looking For Solutions
• Florida/Broward County School System’s Solution
o Overwhelming Task of Aggregating Large Amounts of
Data
o Interviewed Several Companies
o CreativeCurriculum.net
o http://www.creativecurriculum.net/
• Valid/Reliable On-Line Assessment & Reporting
• Credible Reporting to Superintendent
Numerous Opportunities for Collaborative Relationships
• Administration with Teachers
• Without Interrupting Teaching Process/ Admin Check Reports
• Data Reviewed Before Meeting/ Time Saved for Addressing Problems
Teachers with Teachers
• System Gives Instant Individualized Strategies• Team Teachers Have Reports In Hand During Co-
Planning• Deficiencies Known/ Time Reserved For Team
Action Plan
Can’t Wait to Co-teach?• http://sites.google.com/site/rjcollaborativeteachingsite/
At least one teacher who shares your teaching philosophy and has similar goals.
One supportive administrator who will offer flexible planning situations for you and your co-teacher.
Sprinkle in a generous investment of time.Top with heaping tablespoons of communication.
Simmer for at least one academic year.Serves: all (students, teachers, parents, administrators)
* No calories
Thanks!
Ronna Williams
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