1. Education in a Connected World Dr. Kerry Rice Associate Chair Department of Educational Technology Boise State University

2. Trends

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4. The “TEACHER” in Online Teaching

5. What is Online Learning? It IS… Learning that takes place partially or entirely over the Internet Inquiry-based Interactive Collaborative It is NOT… Print-based correspondence Broadcast TV and radio Satellite Videoconferencing (“yoked” or “hub & spoke”) Videocassettes Stand-alone computer software

6. What is Online Learning?

7. National Trends 2019 2016 2008 2000 North American Council for Online Learning Anthony G. Picciano and Jeff Seaman, Sloan Consortium Report 2009

8. National Trends Online Learning will disrupt traditional educational systems by the year 2019

9. (Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning, 2009)

10. Idaho: Cutting Edge? Idaho Recognized as a leader in providing transformative educational opportunities for all students. Ranked 3rd in the country for online learning policy and practice (Center for Digital Education, 2008). K-12 Online Teaching Standards BSU EDTECH leader in K-12 online teacher training. Supportive legislation and funding policies. iOPD (http://idahoednet.org) IEN (http://ien.idaho.gov/) Yes!

11. Virtually every Idaho district has a student in an IDLA course (about 14,000 students)

12. In their own words... What are your unique needs and challenges as a K-12 online teacher? 536 open-ended comments generated 18 themes

13. Self - Reported Needs (sorted by Online Teaching Experience)

14. “No Significant Difference” “Florida Connections Academy 2009 State Test Scores Exceed Overall State Results” (Connections Academy) “Newly released state data reveal that e-schools perform better academically than Big 8 districts at lower cost “ (Ohio Alliance for Public Charter School)

15. In a review of empirical studies, the U.S. Department of Education concluded, “...on average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face classes.” (Evaluation of Evidence-based Practices in Online Learning, May 2009) Key Findings The effectiveness of online learning is tied to learning time, curriculum, pedagogy, and opportunities for collaboration. Online learning can be enhanced by giving learners control of their interactions with media Online learning can be enhanced by prompting learner reflection.

16. The future is NOW Dual degrees and success measured by completion (not seat time) 4 dayschool week http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/ruraleducation/ Online teaching experience = professional development

18. Credit recovery

19. Course not offered

20. Early graduation, self-paced

21. Home school

22. Medically home-bound

23. Pregnant teens

24. Pre-expulsion

25. Bullied

26. Incarcerated youth

27. Athletic conflicts

29. the funding cliff; and

30. a looming teacher shortage. Change in thinking about teaching and learning?

32. What does education look like in a connected world?

33. Technology

35. Learning Portals

36. Communication Tools

37. Writing and Reflection Tools

38. Collaboration Tools

39. Web-Based Multimedia Tools

40. Networking Tools

41. Web-Based Instructional Teaching Aids

45. Before you go here….

46. State and National Standards for Quality Online Teaching International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) National Standards for Quality Online Teaching National Education Association (NEA) Guide to Teaching Online Courses Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Standards for Quality Online Teaching International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Educational Technology Standards (NETS) Idaho K-12 Online Teaching Standards

47. BestPractice 21st Century Skills

48. Active Participation Collaboration and Community Building Learner Autonomy Authentic Assessment 21st Century Skills

49. The ability and motivation to take responsibilityfor one's own learning. Learner Autonomy Supported through: scaffolding and careful guidance instructional learning aids modeling and prompting coaching strategies reflective thinking and problem solving

50. Learner Autonomy John Travoltage web-based simulation at Phet (interactive simulations) Learner Autonomy

51. Learner Autonomy Multimedia Learner Autonomy

52. Learner Autonomy Negotiated inputs and outcomes Learner Autonomy

53. Learner Autonomy Glogster Poetry Project Learner Autonomy

54. Collaboration and Community Building Strong feelings of community have been shown to promote a greater sense of well-being among learners as well as increases in engagement, cooperation, commitment to group goals, information flow, and satisfaction in group interactions. Supported through: authentic projects and assessments role assignments teamwork peer review strategies to structure activities (consensus building, Tuning Protocol, Fishbowl Method)

56. Collaboration and Community Building Collaborative Resources

57. Collaboration and Community Building Collaborative Spaces

58. Collaboration and Community Building Online Instructional Spaces Role Play Think-Pair-Share by assigning email pals or “web-buddies” Modify fishbowl by dividing the class into 2 groups, allowing group 1 to contribute the first half of the week and group 2 to contribute the second half. Writing Roulette – each learner adds to expanding class story Class voting and polling Debate Consensus building Student generated discussion questions Peer review

59. Collaboration and Community Building Online Social Spaces Virtual Icebreakers Share favorite Websites “Student lounge”, “Recess” Question Cafe PLC’s http://teacherstream.org

60. Global Spaces

61. Active Participation Interactions within the learning community as well as engagement with the content being studied. Supported through: Authentic, collaborative, inquiry-based projects negotiated learning outcomes active research in the field partnerships with the outside community

62. Active Participation Discussion leader Resource provider Tech support Class Twitter contribution

63. Active Participation

64. Active Participation Real-time communication Live presentations and lectures Guest speakers One-on-one tutorials and mentoring Group discussions and activities Informal chat sessions Question and answer sessions

65. Instructional environments that promote a process rather than an end product necessitate the development of assessments that are progressive rather than summative. Authentic Assessment Supported through: Timely and consistent instructor and peer feedback reflection dissemination to “real-world” audiences

66. Written assignments Participation in online discussions Publication of student work /presentations Online quizzes and questions Experiential activities, such as role-play Collaborative assignment work Debates Portfolios Reviews Online Exams (open-book; structured; timed Journals and reflection Complete a simulation or win a game Authentic Assessment

67. Authentic Assessment

68. “Our Environment” Wiki Authentic Assessment “I started making this website because I had the Idea of instead of just doing a project paper for my class I could spread my information around the continents...”

70. Flexibility and adaptability

71. Initiative and self-direction

72. Leadership and responsibility

73. Productivity and accountabilityGlobal awareness Digital, information, media and social literacy Financial, business and economical literacy Creativity Critical thinking and problem solving

74. Active Participation Collaboration and Community Building Learner Autonomy Authentic Assessment 21st Century Skills

76. How will your classroom be transformed? Kerry Rice Department of Educational Technology Boise State University krice@boisestate.edu

77. Resources Boise State University, Department of Educational Technology:http://edtech.boisestate.edu K-12 Online Teaching Strategies resource site:https://sites.google.com/site/onlineteachingstrategies/ A Summary of Research on the Effectiveness of K-12 Online Learning, iNACOL (September 2009) Getting Students More Learning Time Online: Distance Education in Support of Expanded Learning Time in K-12 Schools, by the Center for American Progress (May 2009) - Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies, U.S. Department of Education (June 26, 2009) The Online Learning Imperative: A Solution to Three Looming Crises in Education, Alliance for Excellent Education Issues Brief (February 2010) K-12 Online Learning: A 2008 Follow-up of the Survey of US School District Administrators, Sloan Consortium (2009) Research Committee Issues Brief: Examining Communication and Interaction in Online Teaching, iNACOL (September 2009) Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-To-Face Education Project Based Learning: http://pbl-online.org Partnership for 21st Century Skills. 2004. Framework for 21st century learning. http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=254&Itemid=120