Transcript e-Learning for Educators

A Ready to Teach Grant
From the
U.S. Department of Education to
Alabama Public Television
e-Learning for Educators is…
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A cross state collaboration among nine states
with development assistance and evaluation from
leaders in the field
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A research project
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An emerging model
Professional Development:
EdTech Leaders Online Model
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Goal: Build state capacity to use online learning
Two key online training programs
 Facilitating & Implementing online PD
 Designing & Delivering online courses
Semester-long online training course
30 online workshops: project-based; grade/subject
specific
Format: online readings, resources, hands-on &
multimedia activities, online discussions, final product
Learning community / cohort model
Ongoing planning and implementation support
National support forum
Graduate credit options
Grant Partners
State Departments of Education and Public
Television Stations in:
•Alabama/APTV
•Mississippi/MPBS
•Delaware/WHYY
•Pennsylvania/WLVT
•Kentucky/KET
•So. Carolina/SCETV
•Missouri/KETC
•West Virginia/WVPBS
•New Hampshire/NHPTV
Grant Implementation
Advisors & Evaluators
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Education Development Corporation (EDC)
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Boston College – Principal Evaluator
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Southern Region Education Board (SREB)
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SouthEast Initiatives Regional Technology in
Education Consortium (SEIRTEC)
Major Grant Goals
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Develop, within each participating state and
public broadcasting organization, the capacity to
use e-learning with a specific focus on high need
schools and districts
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Create a multi-state collaboration to define
common standards, share resources and
expertise, and support state program
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Develop a cadre of skilled e-Learning for
Educators instructors
Goals - continued
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Use e-learning to provide effective professional
development
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Develop model e-learning courses that address
critical state needs and provide exemplars
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Develop a cadre of skilled e-Learning for
Educators course developers
Goals - continued
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Conduct scientifically-based research to
determine the effectiveness of the e-Learning for
Educators initiative
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Establish a proven, scaleable and sustainable
model for e-learning professional
development programs
Key Features of the
e-Learning for Educators Model
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Online professional development to provide an
accessible and effective means to impact teacher
quality and student achievement
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Partnership of public television stations and state
departments of education to lead state programs
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Courses and plans aligned to state goals and ongoing
professional development programs
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Capacity-building approach
To Learn More
Visit the e-Learning for Educators Website at
http://elearning.alsde.edu
OR
Contact Lynne Meeks at Alabama Public
Television [email protected] or call
1-800-239-5233