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Developing Independence Online. Addressing Pedagogical Issues. David Tallach Miller , eLearning Facilitator [email protected] 905-227-5551 x 2288. Dennis Munn , Curriculum Administrator [email protected] 905-227-5551 x 2359. Sue Greer , Superintendent of Schools - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
David Tallach MillerDistrict School Board of Niagara
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DevelopingIndependence
Online
Addressing Pedagogical IssuesDavid Tallach Miller, eLearning Facilitator
[email protected] x 2288
Dennis Munn, Curriculum [email protected]
905-227-5551 x 2359
Sue Greer, Superintendent of [email protected]
905-641-2929 x 4110
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Developing Independence Online
The most important skill that you can pass on
to a learner is – how to learn.
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Learning Skills vs. Content
Learning Skills are most important continuous constant independent of content transferable
Curriculum is less important inconsistent dependent on current philosophies non-transferable
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What are the Learning Skills?
Independence Organization Work Habits Initiative Teamwork
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Defining Independence I
low maintenance / without supervision follows instructions follows routines takes responsibility
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Defining Independence II
sets goals identifies interprets re-states researches pursues
stays on task completes tasks
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Defining Organization I
uses a scheduling tool to meet deadlines calendar/daybook/PDA software (Outlook)
makes notes that are concise precise complete easily searched
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Defining Organization II
uses organizing tools such as cognitive (mnemonics) physical (highlightinghighlighting)
organization of thought writing oral
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Defining Work Habits I
completes assigned work homework assignments
routinely and effectively organizes learning materials notes equipment
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Defining Work Habits II
uses time efficiently reduces distractions stays on task
consistent effort shows attention to detail
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Defining Initiative I
asks for clarification of work when needed ambiguous instructions due dates not set
asks for assistance when needed takes risks
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Defining Initiative II
seeks a variety of learning strategies as needed reads makes notes co-operative learning groups participates in discussions
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Defining Initiative III
seeks higher order tasks C questions analysis synthesis evaluation
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Defining Teamwork Skills I
willing to work with others assumes the responsibility assigned such as
discussion facilitator recorder summarizer illustrator
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Defining Teamwork Skills II
helps others provides constructive feedback to others share resources considers and reflects on differing opinions
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Developing Independence I
students need to follow instructions The web-based course must be self-aware.
self-referencing referral to appropriate parts of course FAQs glossary
the instructions must be clear there must be a consistency of terms
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Developing Independence II
students must follow routines due dates are set via online scheduler drop-boxes are clearly identified communication routes are clearly made
email discussions paging/instant messaging chat eJournal FAQs whiteboard drop box topic/unit/course feedback link
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Developing Independence III
responsibility & goals… identifies pursues evaluation methods are listed and clearly defined research skills are developed with a tutorial
completes/stays on task set due dates via scheduler post news items at appropriate times email
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Developing Organization Skills
students use a scheduling tool to meet deadlines encourage the use of the online scheduler
students make notes and share thoughts have summaries of discussions submitted to a drop box for
evaluation include a course eJournal as well as a personal eJournal
students use organizing tools have students create and submit summary
webpage slideshow
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Developing Work Habits I
students complete assigned work have students create/use scheduler post news
students routinely and effectively organize learning materials have students submit a “cheat sheet” of unit content
students participate monitor discussion activity daily monitor if students are online
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Developing Initiative I
students ask for clarification / assistance read email daily add to discussions when needed
ask students to produce material that they have not done before equations presentations web pages
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Developing Initiative II
students seek a variety of learning strategies as needed set up a variety of tasks virtual vs. real labs ethics discussions role playing
students seek higher order tasks assign homework/work that requires higher order
thinking and group participation for it to succeed
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Developing Teamwork Skills I
set co-operative tasks that make use of chat (help, feedback) virtual whiteboard (help, feedback) email (help, feedback) group work area (share resources) group discussions (roles, feedback, reflection)
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Developing Teamwork Skills II
Probably harder to create a feeling of inter-dependence than independence
use group orientated tasks and implement group folders group discussions group email group chat group whiteboards and assign independent roles
researcher editor presenter
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Scaffolding I
Less is More Group Selection
1. you select the groups2. computer randomly selects groups3. students select groups
Discussions1. you select
discussion topics roles
2. students select discussion topics roles
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Scaffolding II
Less is More II Assignments
1. you select a specific task2. students select from a group of tasks3. students determine their own tasks
Notes/Web Text1. you
create a website create the web pages with the information create a summary of units
2. students create website - http://www.eDSBN.net/courses/PTWeb/ students suggest homework students create quizzes/test/assignments
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Conclusion
design for success require certain tasks to be completed
before students move on set schedules and procedures Include Teamwork remove scaffolding slowly teach how to learn… then monitor and
mentor.
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DSBN Team
David Tallach Miller, eLearning [email protected]
905-227-5551 x 2288
Dennis Munn, Curriculum [email protected]
905-227-5551 x 2359
Sue Greer, Superintendent of Schools
905-641-2929 x 4110