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Developing Online Learning: A Survival Guide

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Sun West School Division
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This document outlines key aspects of developing online learning courses. It discusses the need for online learning to be personalized and flexible. Effective online teachers require strong communication, technology and instructional design skills. Quality online courses focus on learner-centered practices and involve self-directed learning, active participation, collaboration, authentic assessment and acquiring 21st century skills. The document emphasizes that good teaching, not the medium, facilitates learning in online environments.

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Developing Online Learning: A Survival Guide JADE BALLEK SUN WEST SCHOOL DIVISION MAY 2016
As teachers begin to implement blended and/or personalized models of instruction, designing online learning options for students is an exciting way to reach all learners. This one-hour session provides an overview of essential online teaching and learning concepts and practices, including organizational tips and practical suggestions for managing courses.
PLN  20+ years, #ETAD, ID (experience)  @SunWestDLC (school)  @jadeballek (connect)  EdCur411 (interesting fact)
Agenda 1. Why Online Learning? 2. Models of Online Learning 3. Skills Needed to be an Effective Online Teacher 4. Skills of an Online Learner 5. Criticisms of Online Education 6. Developing Quality Online Courses 7. Learner Centred Instruction 8. 5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction
Why Online Learning? Turn and talk Tweet it out! #ITSummitSK
Why Online? Personalized pace and/or path Flexible scheduling Range of course options May permit learners to join/meet others from other locations For home school families, access to expertize for high school courses Alternative to those not successful in traditional brick and mortar schools
Models of Online Learning Types of Online Learning Full Time - Students take all courses online Supplemental – students take at least one online course to supplement face to face learning Online component to support Blended Classrooms – students use online materials to work through parts of their face to face classes
Models of Online Learning Enrolments Continuous/ Rolling - students can enrol at any time in the year Fixed Start and End Dates – specific start and end dates; students progress with cohort (e.g. dual credit courses) Combination of Both Options -
Models of Online Learning Interaction with Peers No interaction; self-directed Limited interaction Full interaction Content Teacher Created Curriculum Specialist Developed Pre-Developed, Purchased Programming
Online teaching is NOT ◦ Easier … "in most instances, it is more difficult, especially at first.“ ◦ For everyone Kerry Rice, Making the Move to K-12 Online Learning
What Unique Qualities Must an Online Teacher Possess? Turn and talk Tweet it out! Online teachers require a unique set of skills in addition to traditional qualifications.
Skills Needed to be an Effective Online Teacher  "if you like the ideas of flexibility, of challenging yourself, and of leveraging technology for student learning, then online learning may be a perfect fit."  "in online classrooms, teacher-student interaction may be the most important elements for student success." - Kerry Rice
An Online Learning Environment Requires Teachers to Facilitate online communication Be adept and skilled at … verbal and written communication Promote interactions Provide timely feedback and opportunities for discussion
An Online Learning Environment Requires Teachers to Technology change is constant, new and improved tools Proficient in learning new technologies --> Moodle, video software and editing, assessment tools, word processing, presentation software, etc. flexible, out of the box thinking; adaptable
An Online Learning Environment Requires Teachers to Course designers Knowledgeable in online pedagogy and learning theories; instructional strategies that will positively impact learner experience; learner adaptations Experience as online learner Assessment practices that are fair, valid, reliable Accessible Prepared for the transparency of teaching which is much different than closed door environments of the past; model and implement legal, ethical and safe practices
An Online Learning Environment Requires Teachers to Collaborative Participate in learning communities both locally (PLTS) and globally to expand knowledge through discussions with others
Skills of an Online Learner What are some of the skills that a successful online learner must possess?
Developing Online Learning: A Survival Guide
Criticisms of Online Education  Technology problems  Low learner motivation  Isolation  Poor learner readiness  Lack of contact with teacher  Low completion rates
Online learning is much more than posting content to the web. That would be the same as assigning a textbook in a face to face classroom, leaving the classroom and expecting students to learn. Kerry Rice, Making the Move to K-12 Online Learning, p.12
"good teaching – regardless of the media to deliver the instruction – appears to be the central factor that makes a course effective." (p. 12 Kerry Rice, Making the Move to K-12 Online Teaching)
"it is not the medium that facilitates learning but the instructional strategies employed that result in satisfactory online experiences and student outcomes.” Kerry Rice, Making the Move to K-12 Online Teaching, p. 19
When structured effectively, online education has capacity to:  Encourage more engagement with content  Increase learner motivation  Increase collaboration  Promote development of communication skills  Improve comprehension of content  Create a more flexible learning environment than f2f  Promote independent exploration
Developing Quality Online Courses Students in online learning environments that shift the focus to learner-centred practices are more successful. Online learning changes the role of the teacher who is now responsible for providing students with opportunities to interact: ◦ a. with content ◦ b. with the teacher ◦ c. with technology ◦ d. with peers.
Learner Centred Instruction • Constructivist learning - "Learning occurs through thinking, and thinking, not teachers or technology, mediates learning.” (Montgomery and Witing, 2000, p. 796) • Enables learners to construct their own knowledge based on goals that are important to the learner • Recognizes that learners are diverse in their capabilities, interests and needs • Environments that are learner centred personalize the instruction so that it meets the needs of individuals (McComb's research and framework)
5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction 1 - Self-directedness and Learner Autonomy ◦ Anytime, anywhere availability ◦ Opportunity to seek personal learning path (e.g. electives) ◦ Student choice within courses (e.g. ELA reading selection options) ◦ Space for dialogue, reflection, goal-setting ◦ Multiple representations for difficult concepts (e.g. video, audio, real time)
5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction 2 - Active Participation ◦Learners have access to content using different mediums (e.g. video, audio) ◦Web-based tools encourage discussion and response ◦Asynchronous communication used for reflection, participation in safe environment ◦Web tools for peer review and collaboration
5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction 3 - Collaboration and Community Building ◦Web-based tools connect learners with teacher and peers as well as other online resources ◦Web-based tools allow for students to showcase their learning in multiple ways, sharing with global audience ◦Web tools used for collaboration
5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction 4 - Authentic Assessment ◦Self-evaluation opportunities provided ◦Web-based tools allow for students to showcase their learning in multiple ways, sharing with global audience ◦Web-tools allow students to create portfolios of their learning
5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction 5 - Acquisition of 21st Century Skills ◦Digital literacy skills developed through questioning, searching and discovery ◦Technology skills enhanced through internet and other tools
Continue the Learning 8 Lessons Learned from Teaching Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp4BG4Me7TU Daphne Koller: What we're learning from online education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6FvJ6jMGHU @jadeballek #ITSummitSK

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Developing Online Learning: A Survival Guide

  • 1. Developing Online Learning: A Survival Guide JADE BALLEK SUN WEST SCHOOL DIVISION MAY 2016
  • 2. As teachers begin to implement blended and/or personalized models of instruction, designing online learning options for students is an exciting way to reach all learners. This one-hour session provides an overview of essential online teaching and learning concepts and practices, including organizational tips and practical suggestions for managing courses.
  • 3. PLN  20+ years, #ETAD, ID (experience)  @SunWestDLC (school)  @jadeballek (connect)  EdCur411 (interesting fact)
  • 4. Agenda 1. Why Online Learning? 2. Models of Online Learning 3. Skills Needed to be an Effective Online Teacher 4. Skills of an Online Learner 5. Criticisms of Online Education 6. Developing Quality Online Courses 7. Learner Centred Instruction 8. 5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction
  • 5. Why Online Learning? Turn and talk Tweet it out! #ITSummitSK
  • 6. Why Online? Personalized pace and/or path Flexible scheduling Range of course options May permit learners to join/meet others from other locations For home school families, access to expertize for high school courses Alternative to those not successful in traditional brick and mortar schools
  • 7. Models of Online Learning Types of Online Learning Full Time - Students take all courses online Supplemental – students take at least one online course to supplement face to face learning Online component to support Blended Classrooms – students use online materials to work through parts of their face to face classes
  • 8. Models of Online Learning Enrolments Continuous/ Rolling - students can enrol at any time in the year Fixed Start and End Dates – specific start and end dates; students progress with cohort (e.g. dual credit courses) Combination of Both Options -
  • 9. Models of Online Learning Interaction with Peers No interaction; self-directed Limited interaction Full interaction Content Teacher Created Curriculum Specialist Developed Pre-Developed, Purchased Programming
  • 10. Online teaching is NOT ◦ Easier … "in most instances, it is more difficult, especially at first.“ ◦ For everyone Kerry Rice, Making the Move to K-12 Online Learning
  • 11. What Unique Qualities Must an Online Teacher Possess? Turn and talk Tweet it out! Online teachers require a unique set of skills in addition to traditional qualifications.
  • 12. Skills Needed to be an Effective Online Teacher  "if you like the ideas of flexibility, of challenging yourself, and of leveraging technology for student learning, then online learning may be a perfect fit."  "in online classrooms, teacher-student interaction may be the most important elements for student success." - Kerry Rice
  • 13. An Online Learning Environment Requires Teachers to Facilitate online communication Be adept and skilled at … verbal and written communication Promote interactions Provide timely feedback and opportunities for discussion
  • 14. An Online Learning Environment Requires Teachers to Technology change is constant, new and improved tools Proficient in learning new technologies --> Moodle, video software and editing, assessment tools, word processing, presentation software, etc. flexible, out of the box thinking; adaptable
  • 15. An Online Learning Environment Requires Teachers to Course designers Knowledgeable in online pedagogy and learning theories; instructional strategies that will positively impact learner experience; learner adaptations Experience as online learner Assessment practices that are fair, valid, reliable Accessible Prepared for the transparency of teaching which is much different than closed door environments of the past; model and implement legal, ethical and safe practices
  • 16. An Online Learning Environment Requires Teachers to Collaborative Participate in learning communities both locally (PLTS) and globally to expand knowledge through discussions with others
  • 17. Skills of an Online Learner What are some of the skills that a successful online learner must possess?
  • 19. Criticisms of Online Education  Technology problems  Low learner motivation  Isolation  Poor learner readiness  Lack of contact with teacher  Low completion rates
  • 20. Online learning is much more than posting content to the web. That would be the same as assigning a textbook in a face to face classroom, leaving the classroom and expecting students to learn. Kerry Rice, Making the Move to K-12 Online Learning, p.12
  • 21. "good teaching – regardless of the media to deliver the instruction – appears to be the central factor that makes a course effective." (p. 12 Kerry Rice, Making the Move to K-12 Online Teaching)
  • 22. "it is not the medium that facilitates learning but the instructional strategies employed that result in satisfactory online experiences and student outcomes.” Kerry Rice, Making the Move to K-12 Online Teaching, p. 19
  • 23. When structured effectively, online education has capacity to:  Encourage more engagement with content  Increase learner motivation  Increase collaboration  Promote development of communication skills  Improve comprehension of content  Create a more flexible learning environment than f2f  Promote independent exploration
  • 24. Developing Quality Online Courses Students in online learning environments that shift the focus to learner-centred practices are more successful. Online learning changes the role of the teacher who is now responsible for providing students with opportunities to interact: ◦ a. with content ◦ b. with the teacher ◦ c. with technology ◦ d. with peers.
  • 25. Learner Centred Instruction • Constructivist learning - "Learning occurs through thinking, and thinking, not teachers or technology, mediates learning.” (Montgomery and Witing, 2000, p. 796) • Enables learners to construct their own knowledge based on goals that are important to the learner • Recognizes that learners are diverse in their capabilities, interests and needs • Environments that are learner centred personalize the instruction so that it meets the needs of individuals (McComb's research and framework)
  • 26. 5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction 1 - Self-directedness and Learner Autonomy ◦ Anytime, anywhere availability ◦ Opportunity to seek personal learning path (e.g. electives) ◦ Student choice within courses (e.g. ELA reading selection options) ◦ Space for dialogue, reflection, goal-setting ◦ Multiple representations for difficult concepts (e.g. video, audio, real time)
  • 27. 5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction 2 - Active Participation ◦Learners have access to content using different mediums (e.g. video, audio) ◦Web-based tools encourage discussion and response ◦Asynchronous communication used for reflection, participation in safe environment ◦Web tools for peer review and collaboration
  • 28. 5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction 3 - Collaboration and Community Building ◦Web-based tools connect learners with teacher and peers as well as other online resources ◦Web-based tools allow for students to showcase their learning in multiple ways, sharing with global audience ◦Web tools used for collaboration
  • 29. 5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction 4 - Authentic Assessment ◦Self-evaluation opportunities provided ◦Web-based tools allow for students to showcase their learning in multiple ways, sharing with global audience ◦Web-tools allow students to create portfolios of their learning
  • 30. 5 Essential Outcomes in Online Instruction 5 - Acquisition of 21st Century Skills ◦Digital literacy skills developed through questioning, searching and discovery ◦Technology skills enhanced through internet and other tools
  • 31. Continue the Learning 8 Lessons Learned from Teaching Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp4BG4Me7TU Daphne Koller: What we're learning from online education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6FvJ6jMGHU @jadeballek #ITSummitSK

Editor's Notes

  1. That answer is complex, multi-leveled and as you can imagine – isn't a one sized fits all approach. As we shift into personalized and blended classrooms, teachers "hire technology" to help and this is where online learning plays a role.