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Providing Quality Online Professional Development Ann Nicholson Cedar Rapids Community Schools [email protected] Overview Background Information Standards Tools Resources Demonstration SREB Standards E-Learning Context Standards Learning Communities Leadership Resources Data Driven Evaluation Research Based SREB Standards E-Learning Context Standards Design Learning Collaboration Equity Quality Teaching Learn NC Quality Standards Underlying these standards is the belief that online courses should be learner-centered, with attention given to creating a dynamic learning community that is inviting and mutually supportive. Learn NC Quality Standards Instructors should maintain a learner perspective, embracing their dual role as instructor and learner, and creating a synergy among all participants in the online environment. Standards Categories Instructor preparation Technology skills Social presence Facilitation Communication and feedback Differentiation of instruction Assessment and evaluation Technology Literacy Uses a variety of technology tools and media-rich resources to work collaboratively with others. Principles of Adult Learning Learner makes choices Learner is responsible for planning, acting, and growing Andragogy From How Teachers Learn Technology Best by Jamie McKenzie Courseware Resources Tapped In Moodle Google Sites Atomic Learning Adobe Connect Pro TIMP at Tapped IN moderated membership links to resources uploaded files discussions agenda on whiteboard TIMP at Google Sites http://sites.google.com/site/crtimp/ Moodle Moodle Resources Moodle Tutorials Online Project OLLIE OLLIE is a professional development module for K-12 schools in Iowa. It is designed for use in the setting of professional learning communities, as educators will gather in learning teams to discuss what they have learned and how it For more information, contact can be implemented locally.Evan Abbey [email protected] This module focuses on instructional design and pedagogy as it relates to K-12 instruction. Additionally, it provides enrichment training on how to use the Moodle platform to deliver online content http://crsd.na5.acrobat.com Adobe Connect Pro http://crsd.na5.acrobat.com Adobe Connect Pro Set up and save your classroom Record training Integrates into Moodle Atomic Learning Menu of options (Self Selection) Acrobat Connect Pro Skype 4.0 Google Docs Moodle Atomic Learning Tutorials Acrobat Connect (Professional) Skype 4.0 Google Docs Moodle Resources SREB Standards for Online Professional Development: http://publications.sreb.org/2004/04T 04-Standards_Online_Prof_Dev.pdf Learn NC Quality Standards http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/2747 Tapped In: http://tappedin.org Resources Moodle Video Tutorials: http://moodletutorials.org/index.php Adobe Connect Resource Center: http://www.adobe.com/resources/acrobatc onnect/ Adobe Connect Integration with Moodle http://www.adobe.com/education/products /pdfs/lms-integration-moodle.pdf Resources Moodle and Plug ins: http://moodle.org/mod/data/view.php?d=1 3&rid=3594 Working with Google Sites: https://sites.google.com/site/amslerclassr oom/Home Atomic Learning Tutorials http://www.atomiclearning.com Articles and Research Adult learners and professional development: peer-to-peer learning in a networked community. Guldberg, Karen. 2008 A case study of constructivist instructional strategies for adult online learning. Ruey, Shieh. 2010 Articles and Research Stories of Adult Learning, McKenzie, J http://fno.org/sum03/adult.html How Teachers Learn Technology Best. McKenzie, J. http://fno.org/mar01/howlearn.html Speaker Contact Info Ann Nicholson Cedar Rapids CSD Cedar Rapids, IA [email protected]