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Proposal for VPSS Online Course Development and Training

Proposal for VPSS Online Course Development and Training

Presented by:David Boin and Barbara

Masters

Presented by:David Boin and Barbara

Masters

April 26, 2011April 26, 2011

OverviewOverview

• Ed Tech Workshops will design and implement an online instructional platform for the VPSS the Social Studies Curriculum (Tiers 1 and 2) using the Moodle online Course Management System.

• Moodle is an open source (free) course management system designed for the development of online training programs.

• Moodle is a dynamic online application that allows for unique content development, collaboration, ongoing assessment, and individual student accountability.

• The Moodle course environment supports the teaching/learning process with current and relevant textual material, graphics, video, sound files, and Internet resources consistent with the course objectives and state requirements.

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Program StaffProgram Staff

Ed Tech WorkshopsProgram designers are credentialed teachers with experience in both adult learning and special settings. Experienced in both curriculum design and subject matter competency.

David Boin •Technical Director•Research•Curriculum and resource development•Training•Ed Tech Workshops and VPSS liaisonBarbara Masters•General course design•Collaboration design and implementation•Assessment design and implementation•Training

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Program Staff

Teacher Training Academy

Janet Peaks•Program Administrator •Course requirements•Curriculum support•District communication

Michele Parsons•Curriculum advisor•Standards and evaluation•Ed Tech Workshops and VPSS liaison

VPSS Course Facilitators•Online support for course participants•Collaboration and assessment evaluation•Monitor student progress•Establish and maintain academic standards

Administrative staff and course facilitators have experience with adult learning techniques and special populations. VPSS course

facilitators are selected for subject matter competency

Rosalie Pitts•Course enrollment•Teacher selection •Facilitator selection and training

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Cost of online development and course maintenance services (Moodle)

•$7,000 each Tier (one subject area)•Separate contract for each Tier within an established time period•15 hours training for course facilitators included for each Tier•Course changes and additions included during contract period•Additional optional training at $200 an hour (beyond 15 hours)•Development and course maintenance included during contract period•There is no per student cost for course development and support services•VPSS online facilitators are compensated based on County guidelines for part time instructors.

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Facilities/Basic Technical RequirementsFacilities/Basic Technical Requirements

Online courses do not require the use of District facilities except for training events and/or student orientation sessions.

Participants are required to have:•Computer access (PC or Mac) with Internet capability•CD ROM drive•Installed copy of Microsoft Word for PC or Mac (recommended)•Flash drive or other removable storage for saving and transporting course resources and assignments. •Headset for listening to audio resources (recommended)•Computer connected printer (recommended). Consumable materials (paper, ink) are provided by the course participants. •The Ed Tech Workshops staff provides the Moodle access procedures and general technical supportNote: Participants are responsible for the hardware requirements unless otherwise provided by the Teacher Training Academy staff.

Materials

Online Resources and References

•The Moodle online course includes access to all required and suggested materials required for successful completion of the course requirements•Ancillary resources, if needed, are provided by course facilitators to supplement online materials and added to the appropriate online course segments by Moodle course developers.

Ancillary Materials and References

• VPSS Curriculum Guide and Workbook

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Subject Area – Social Studies

Subject Area – Social StudiesTier I and II 5 Day Plan

The online course elements support each topic in the 5 Day Plan. The online curriculum includes objectives for each course segment, online text, graphics,

videos, and Internet resources to support subject matter concepts.

Appendix A

The online course structure is aligned to the California State Content Standards for Social Studies – Grades 10-12

Appendix B

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Methods of InstructionMethods of InstructionOrganization , Mode of Delivery, Instructional Design

•Both instructional continuity and corresponding resources are determined through collaboration between the VPSS staff and the course developers (Ed Tech Workshops)•The Moodle online course structure provides online sequential instructional elements.•Each instructional topic includes a wide variety of related resources that are accessible directly on the Moodle instructional platform.•Instruction is self-paced with a required component for collaboration, instructor feedback, periodic assessments, and open communication between students and facilitators.

Sample Moodle Course Structure

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Teacher Progress, Documentation, and Access to Data

Teacher Progress, Documentation, and Access to Data

• Evidence of collaboration (Forums) are accessible on the Moodle course site.

• Assignments are posted on the Moodle site for instructor evaluation.

• Assessments and grades are posted on the Moodle site and can be accessible only to course facilitators.

• Statistics, including time online, are accessible by course facilitators

Note: Teachers have access to their posted forums , assignments, resources, and grades

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Teacher Progress, Documentation,

and Access to DataOnline Collaboration Assignments, Grades, Reports

Student Data Access

Forum PostsAppendix D

GradesAppendix E

ReportsAppendix F

Teacher Progress, Documentation, and Access to Data

Appendix D

Teacher Progress, Documentation, and Access to Data

Appendix E

Teacher Progress, Documentation,

and Access to DataAppendix F

Moodle Course Structure ExampleMoodle Course Structure ExampleAppendix C

Examples of Educational Institutions Using Moodle

Who Uses Moodle?

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David Boin, Director12753 Cantara St. North Hollywood, CA 91605

818-203-9074director@edtechworkshops.com

www.edtechworkshops.com