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Rubrics for Assessment - 13 views

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    A collection of rubrics from the University of Wisconsin for assessing portfolios, cooperative learning, etc.
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Force field analysis - 5 views

  • Force field analysis is a management technique developed by Kurt Lewin, a pioneer in the field of social sciences, for diagnosing situations. It will be useful when looking at the variables involved in planning and implementing a change program and will undoubtedly be of use in team building projects,when attempting to overcome resistance to change.
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  • restraining
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  • initiate a change and keep it goin
  • acting to restrain or decrease the driving force
  • Equilibrium is reached when the sum of the driving forces equals the sum of the restraining forces
  • present level of productivity
  • This equilibrium, or present level of productivity, can be raised or lowered by changes in the relationship between the driving and the restraining forces.
  • Managers are often in a position in which they must consider not only output but also intervening variables and not only short-term but also long-term goals. It can be seen that force field analysis provides framework that is useful in diagnosing these interrelationships.
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    Force field analysis is a management technique developed by Kurt Lewin, a pioneer in the field of social sciences, for diagnosing situations. It will be useful when looking at the variables involved in planning and implementing a change program and will undoubtedly be of use in team building projects,when attempting to overcome resistance to change.
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Rubrics for Assessment Online Professional Development - UW Stout, Wisconsin's Polytech... - 9 views

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    list of marking rubrics for heaps of levels and topics
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Time Management Tips for Teaching Online and E-Learning - UW Stout, Wisconsin's Polytec... - 7 views

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    A great page of advice on how to manage your time. If you are an online instructor, or an online student, you'll find valuable resources here. Now if you only had the time to follow this link right? Try it, you'll like it!
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The Teachers' Podcast - The New Generation of Ed Tech PD - 1 views

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      These podcasts are by Mark Gura and Dr. Kathy King who are teachers, ed tech experts, authors and professors.
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    First time I have come across this. Like Teachertube for podcasts.
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    Teacher podcasts.
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    Boy, there are a lot of podcasts here, and it looks like they are all done by just two people!
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Rubrics for Assessment - Online Professional Development for K-12 Teachers - University... - 2 views

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    Great website w/ Rubrics for everything from writing process to podcasts
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Discussion Board Etiquette - 11 views

  • The Discussion Board is a vital part of communication in online learning. If all participants agree to follow a few principles of civility and professionalism, the discussion board can be a great opportunity to express opinions, share ideas, and receive feedback from peers who are engaged in the same learning objectives.
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    Excellent resource from UW-Stout Online
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E-Learning Graduate Certificate Program: Problem solving in an online constructivist cl... - 3 views

  • If you come across a question you can't answer, be honest. Don't bluff or portray yourself as an expert when you aren't. Instead model the collaborative skills you've developed and work together with the student to solve problems.
  • By sharing power you enhance the learning community. 
  • Here are some problem solving tips.
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  • 1. Wait time.
  • 2. Admit when you're uncertain.
  • 3. Practicum Interns should consult with your cooperating instructor on anything that might get sticky.
  • In an internship,  go to your cooperating cooperating instructor first.  
  • When you're teaching online for a company or university use the chain of command.
  • 4. Use your search skills.
  • Problem solving is an ongoing process. 
  • See our NEW Checklist for Online Instructors for a comprehensive guide to best practices in e-learning! 
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Checklist for Online Instructors: Before the course begins - 15 views

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    This is a comprehensive checklist of best practices for online instruction.  The resource was build by Joan Vandervelde and Jim Erbe from the Online Professional Development program at the University of Wisconsin Stout.
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Virtual School Meanderings By Michael Barbour K-12 Certificate Series: Univer... - 2 views

  • Continuing the Certificate Series, where I have been describing and discussing each of the certificates in online teaching that are focused on the K-12 environment. The sixth one I wanted to discuss was the E-Learning and Online Teaching Graduate Certificate Program at University of Wisconsin-Stout.
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