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Michelle Murray

Flip Teaching - 0 views

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moodle_iowa

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  • Michelle Murray on 20 Nov 11
     
    This site is developed by a teacher who is utilizing "flip" or reverse teaching in his classroom, whereby he has student learn the lecture portion of his class as homework, then uses classtime for learning requiring higher order thinking skills.
jnewmanfd

Blended Learning Tools & Flipped Classroom; Science Lesson Links - 0 views

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    • jnewmanfd
      jnewmanfd on 01 Oct 19
       
      I've been looking for sources for how the next generation science standards fit with online learning when I found this. I agree that the standard model of flipping the classroom won't work, but it appears that a blended flip model could work. Also I love the variety of tools presented.
bkoller86

Implementation in a Secondary Classroom (Articles) - 0 views

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  • When you give students choice, it opens up a lot of avenues. When they are given the option to decide what they’re going to do, whatever the product is, it’s theirs—giving them ownership and responsibility for their own learning.”
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 28 Jul 16
       
      I agree and I have found this to be true, but most students will try to find the easiest choice with the least amount of work - will teachers need to have 10 different rubrics for 10 different project choices? There should be some guidelines/parameters for teachers for keeping organized & sane:)!  
  • This flipped learning setup frees up my students to use classtime to practice their skills. For instance, they might annotate a short story or poem in Google Docs or take part in a Socratic seminar. During our unit on research into social justice issues, students receive a digital review of the research process and choose their learning activities based on their needs. Some may meet with me to review how to embed quotes while other groups start planning their presentations and still others work idependently on gathering valid research.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 28 Jul 16
       
      The online presentations lessons definitely need to have something tied to it to make students have to use it - if they know that it will be retaught/played in class, they won't watch it but if they know they have a task tied with the video, will they be more apt to watch it? A fellow teacher found that out that it can't be just what you would say/do in the classroom...:)
  • And our classroom is often noisy and active as we play a round of Kahoot, which gives me instant, actionable feedback on what we need to do next, who needs to be pulled into a small group for reteaching and who would be better off in a group that pursues extended learning while I reteach the rest of the class. I also gather formative assessment data through: Discussion threads. Self-grading quizzes, which give students immediate and actionable feedback on their proficiency in specfic skills. Monitoring of their works in progress on Google Docs. Exit tickets, which assess the class’ comfort level with new concepts
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 28 Jul 16
       
      Love these ideas about assessing mostly formatively for teachers & students love Kahoot!  
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  • My next goal is to let them “test out” of some activities when they show content mastery.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 28 Jul 16
       
      Would they get credit/points for that content mastery? and how would that transfer with grading? Good points for setup and things to consider...
  • access
  • Now they have access to the full unit from the beginning, so they can gauge their own pacing and get practice in time management. Completion rules also give me the freedom to have small-group or individual conferences to assess learning and make choices about future instruction.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 28 Jul 16
       
      For my Spanish classes, this would be an exciting concept for those students that learn the language faster and can work ahead or enhance their communication to a higher level - they would not be "stuck" in a concept they've already mastered & would be able to get to more complicated grammar/sentence structures, become more fluent.
  • rofessional development must be stitched into the work routine of teachers, not tacked onto the work day or week” (p. 1)
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 28 Jul 16
       
      There are so many new initiatives being implemented and talked about - in my district/curriculum area they spend so much time talking - when can teachers start getting the time to develop and try out their ideas and not talk it to death?
  • It is a messier way to teach, though it takes more organization on the teacher’s part, not less. You really have to be on top of things to allow the students choice since now there is more than one “right” way of doing something in the classroom. And Julie Ison (the team’s mathematics teacher) adds, “You have to have a principal who understands that when he walks into a room and it’s not silent, it’s okay.
    • bkoller86
      bkoller86 on 03 Aug 16
       
      I can very much see that this would be a far less traditional approach to teaching. For principals that have a very traditional view of education, it could make it difficult for teachers to try. 
  • “Giving choice is about empowering students. It makes them feel that they are part of the process, not powerless; that’s the kind of feeling that motivates everyone.”
    • bkoller86
      bkoller86 on 03 Aug 16
       
      People (students are people also) always work harder and dig deeper when they are on the inside not on the outside being told what to do. 
  • Across the board, my students acknowledge that they feel better prepared for college or jobs because of our use of collaborative technology. I feel that I am on this blended learning journey with them, and I truly believe it has made us all more engaged in our work and more focused learners.
    • bkoller86
      bkoller86 on 03 Aug 16
       
      The goal should really be to prepare students for a future career like the author stated. That is the type of environment they will be working in.
  • When you want to give students choice, it is often optimal to give them a limited number of options, but be as flexible as possible
    • bkoller86
      bkoller86 on 03 Aug 16
       
      I think this would be one of the more difficult things to do. I would want to give choices and freedom but I wouldn't want it to be completely wide open. 
Heather Whitman

Top Five Ways to Use Screencasting in the Classroom - 4 views

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  • 5.  Screencasting & Grading
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 24 Jan 17
       
      I love the idea of using a screencasting software for grading. These comments would be more authentic and likely much more likely to be listened to than read. The teacher could continue the feedback and discuss, question, and still ask for further reflection. This would be a great way to extend learning.
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 24 Jan 17
       
      I love the idea of using a screencasting software for grading. These comments would be more authentic and likely much more likely to be listened to than read. The teacher could continue the feedback and discuss, question, and still ask for further reflection. This would be a great way to extend learning.
  • Screencasting in this fashion can be easily transferred to both hybrid (mixed setting with a combination of traditional classroom experience and online experience) and blended learning situations (traditional classes that meet daily but still require online aspects of content delivery and assignment submission).
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 24 Jan 17
       
      This point reinforces all we have learned about blended learning. This tool allows for brick and mortar schools to grow in their development of online learning.
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 24 Jan 17
       
      This point reinforces all we have learned about blended learning. This tool allows for brick and mortar schools to grow in their development of online learning.
  • 5.  Screencasting & Grading
rhoadsb_

Article(s): Self- and Peer-Assessment Online - 0 views

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shared by rhoadsb_ on 14 Apr 19 - No Cached
  • The instructor must explain expectations clearly to them before they begin.
    • kmolitor
      kmolitor on 14 Apr 19
       
      I think this is such an important piece of peer assessment. Students need to understand what they are doing and providing a model of it can certainly help.
    • tmolitor
      tmolitor on 23 Apr 19
       
      I couldn't agree more. It is so important that everything is laid out clearly for the students before beginning anything.
    • mschutjer
      mschutjer on 27 Apr 19
       
      I too agree. This is a process and getting middle school students to do this constructively can be challenging.
  • Students can also benefit from using rubrics or checklists to guide their assessments
    • kmolitor
      kmolitor on 14 Apr 19
       
      Providing a rubric to students is a great way to help them peer assess, but it will definitely need to be written in student friendly specific language.
    • chriskyhl
      chriskyhl on 24 Apr 19
       
      I agree Kelley. This is an extremely important thing for student feedback and if done correctly will lead to better student performance
  • develop trust by forming them into small groups early in the semester and having them work in the same groups throughout the term
    • kmolitor
      kmolitor on 14 Apr 19
       
      Trust is such an important piece to giving peer feedback. Putting these groups together early and working on building those relationships prior to assessing will help the students give honest and constructive feedback.
    • mschutjer
      mschutjer on 27 Apr 19
       
      Sometimes I wonder at what age students will begin to take this seriously, and not just go through the motions.
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  • In addition, students' motivation to learn increases when they have self-defined, and therefore relevant, learning goals.
    • kmolitor
      kmolitor on 14 Apr 19
       
      This makes so much sense. If we have students develop goals for their courses and have them frequently reflect on those goals it would help increase their motivation.
  • Portfolio assessment emphasizes evaluation of students' progress, processes, and performance over time.
    • kmolitor
      kmolitor on 14 Apr 19
       
      Using portfolios with students is great. Students have the opportunity to see their progress over time and can make adjustments as needed. I think adding a place where they can look at their goals in their portfolio would be beneficial too.
    • chriskyhl
      chriskyhl on 24 Apr 19
       
      Think this is something I am going to try next year in classes is to have students build an online portfolio for each of my power standards to show mastery
    • mschutjer
      mschutjer on 27 Apr 19
       
      This is a great idea, but so very hard to maintain.
  • Represent a student's progress over time
    • zackkaz
      zackkaz on 15 Apr 19
       
      I like this idea of progress over time. Especially in an online learning atmosphere it encourage time management, and not procrastination.
  • • Students will have a tendency to award everyone the same mark.
    • zackkaz
      zackkaz on 15 Apr 19
       
      This is certainly a problem I run into with peer and group evals during projects. Students give everyone a 5/A in every category when it is patently false. Anyone have any solutions to solving that issue?
    • cathy84
      cathy84 on 18 Apr 19
       
      I have always had the same struggle. Feedback from each other just wasn't helpful most of the time.
  • provide quality feedback that can help students develop their writing and critical thinking skills.
    • zackkaz
      zackkaz on 15 Apr 19
       
      In terms of very high level education he may be correct, but when talking about materials we work with he is both right and wrong. I think it is important to remember that we are also learning from our students as well, and they may the a voice that is different, but fits the tone/time/assignment better than what we traditionally expect.
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 19 Apr 19
       
      The prompts also impact the feedback. If students are given extremely vague prompts, they won't be able to give accurate or usable feedback. However, if the prompts are aligned and geared to a student level, then the feedback will be more usable.
  • MOOCs that are not for credit
    • zackkaz
      zackkaz on 15 Apr 19
       
      What about grades not existing at all as Mr. Abbey has suggested?
  • own expectations.
    • zackkaz
      zackkaz on 15 Apr 19
       
      Life long learners! I never do it, but I should students's their goals in the class, unit, assignment, etc. I always think it will be a great idea but never get around to practicing it.
  • .
    • zackkaz
      zackkaz on 15 Apr 19
       
      Just curious if there is any research over non collegiate/PD courses. I would like to see the effectiveness of this with HS/MS aged students. Just curious.
  • include establishing their own assessment criteria through consultation with teaching staff
    • robertsreads
      robertsreads on 16 Apr 19
       
      I am a big fan of having students help develop their own rubrics, especially at the high school level. It helps them to be thoughtful about what they need to learn, and it gives them much more skin in the game.
  • Address improvement, effort, and achievement
    • robertsreads
      robertsreads on 16 Apr 19
       
      This is one of my favorite parts of a portfolio. It really allows students to look back and see how much they have grown over a semester/year/their high school career. It makes the hard work worth it when a student sees that it is making a big difference.
  • When learners have experience in learning and navigating within a networked setting [if the review is completed in an open and online setting].
    • robertsreads
      robertsreads on 16 Apr 19
       
      At the high school level, we work very hard with students to develop the vocabulary for giving meaningful feedback. I like to have a list of prompts they can use to start, and also a list of things they can and should look for.
  • These students reported that their ability to self-assess depended on knowing what the teacher expected
    • robertsreads
      robertsreads on 16 Apr 19
       
      It is impossible for a student to know if they have done well, if the teacher has not explained the targets the student should be hitting. They must know what is expected of them before they can be expected to assess themselves.
  • Rather than assessing whether the student learned from the assignment or not, this method seems geared to identifying any ‘slackers’ or those who sit on the side lines through the entire project, with minimal contributions.
    • robertsreads
      robertsreads on 16 Apr 19
       
      This is one of the truest things I have ever read.No matter what the level, it is frustrating when one perceives some group members as not doing their best or not participating, especially if one's grade depends on said participation.
  • One way to begin the process of introducing students to self-assessment is to create student-teacher contracts. Contracts are written agreements between students and instructors, which commonly involve determining the number and type of assignments that are required for particular grades
    • mgast40diigo
      mgast40diigo on 17 Apr 19
       
      I like how this focuses on the student. Having some ownership and feedback from the instructor can be powerful. Plus contracts are relevant in the real world.
    • mistermohr
      mistermohr on 23 Apr 19
       
      While I understand the premise, I struggle with classroom contracts. They are frivolous...they really mean nothing. It downplays real contracts which have implications.
  • Emphasize what students can do rather than what they cannot do
    • mgast40diigo
      mgast40diigo on 17 Apr 19
       
      Very important for student confidence. I have a tendency to focus on improvement with my students and not enough on what they are doing correct.
  • Group work can be more successful when students are involved in developing the assessment process.
    • mgast40diigo
      mgast40diigo on 17 Apr 19
       
      What a great way to involve the students and see what criteria is important to them. They would become more active in the learning process and better results should follow.
    • mistermohr
      mistermohr on 23 Apr 19
       
      No kidding! Think of all the time teachers spend outlining the essential criteria. We can put some of this in the students court, especially is it helps the success of teaching some soft skills, working as a team.
  • More often, however, students spoke of the tension between their own and the teacher’s expectations. … Over and over again, students rejected their own judgments of their work in favor of guessing how their teacher or professor would grade it.”
    • mgast40diigo
      mgast40diigo on 17 Apr 19
       
      How do you get students to overcome this?
  • How it works – each group member completes an evaluation on his or her team members which is then submitted to the instructor. The instructor usually takes the average of the peer evaluations, and shares this grade with each team member which serves as the student’s grade in the peer evaluation portion.
  • Forcing’ the individual student to assess their own behaviour, as opposed to others is more constructive – it supports the aim of developing collaboration skills, along with the knowledge component.
    • mgast40diigo
      mgast40diigo on 17 Apr 19
       
      I agree. Most students are critical of their own work. They will be honest and upfront. The thing to be careful about is to make sure they explain themselves and not just give a grade. Self reflection is the highest form of accountability.
    • Deborah Cleveland
      Deborah Cleveland on 23 Apr 19
       
      I think there is a lot of power in metacognition. Giving people the space to think about their thinking and evelaute their own choices...can lead to a lot of growth.
  • To help students develop realistic, short-term, attainable goals, instructors can use a framework like SMART goals outline shown in the popup window
    • tommuller4
      tommuller4 on 17 Apr 19
       
      I think short-term goals are essential for students to track their success and stay focused on the goals. They should probably set new goals for every chapter/unit.
  • Students do not learn to monitor or assess their learning on their own; they need to be taught strategies for self monitoring and self assessment.
    • tommuller4
      tommuller4 on 17 Apr 19
       
      The idea of students assessing and monitoring their own learning will be something totally new for most students. They will need help from teachers and some time to learn this process.
    • mrsmeganmorgan
      mrsmeganmorgan on 20 Apr 19
       
      I agree. Assessing and monitoring learning only happens when students are explicitily taught the skills. Often it may have to be done many times and situations before students do it on their own.
    • chriskyhl
      chriskyhl on 24 Apr 19
       
      This is an interesting topic and something I haven't tried with my students. I think as you both brought up would need some practice but agree it would be a powerful tool for self assessment
  • The student participates in the selection of portfolio content, the development of guidelines for selection, and the definition of criteria for judging merit
    • tommuller4
      tommuller4 on 17 Apr 19
       
      I like to idea of the student determining what goes in their folders, it gives them some power over their own learner.
    • tmolitor
      tmolitor on 23 Apr 19
       
      I agree, it always seems to be best for students when they feel like they have a say in what they are doing.
  • The instructor provides a sample writing or speaking assignment. As a group, students determine what should be assessed and how criteria for successful completion of the communication task should be defined.
    • tommuller4
      tommuller4 on 17 Apr 19
       
      I think its a good idea for the students to see sample work and talk about how to assess it and criteria they think is need to successfully complete the assignment.
    • mschutjer
      mschutjer on 27 Apr 19
       
      A great idea. the samples and practice we can give students the better off they will be.
  • Represent a student's range of performance in reading, writing, speaking, and listening as well as cultural understanding
    • tommuller4
      tommuller4 on 17 Apr 19
       
      Think its a good idea to have variety of things in the students portfolio so we can see the range of students work and also how much progress the student has made.
    • mschutjer
      mschutjer on 27 Apr 19
       
      this too is a good idea!
  • peer or in a small group
    • sjensen21
      sjensen21 on 17 Apr 19
       
      Conversations can help students solidify and internalize their thinking.
    • tmolitor
      tmolitor on 23 Apr 19
       
      Exactly, that think-pair-share strategy or anything that gets students talking with other students can be really beneficial for them.
  • peer pressure
    • sjensen21
      sjensen21 on 17 Apr 19
       
      This is a very real issue. Students can feel pressure to elevate a friends grade out of a sense of loyalty.
    • alisauter
      alisauter on 23 Apr 19
       
      I see this as being less of a problem with students who don't visit campus at all. They may not know many peers.
    • mistermohr
      mistermohr on 23 Apr 19
       
      Ali - Good point! This is a benefit of online courses vs. face to face. Most LMS's have a integrated tool that allows for peer assessment as well.
  • similar skill level
    • sjensen21
      sjensen21 on 17 Apr 19
       
      This may be difficult to determine especially early in a course.
  • very clear and explicit.
    • sjensen21
      sjensen21 on 17 Apr 19
       
      As in, using a rubric!
  • This is my preferred approach
    • sjensen21
      sjensen21 on 17 Apr 19
       
      I agree. It seems more balanced.
  • deliberate thought about what they are learning and how they are learning it.
    • kylelehman
      kylelehman on 18 Apr 19
       
      Again, I think self-assessment is key. As we move towards SBG, I have built in self-assessing on almost everyone on of my rubrics in order to see where a student thinks they are v where I think they are.
    • mschutjer
      mschutjer on 27 Apr 19
       
      I love the idea of self assessment and once students grab onto it I know they see its effects as well.
  • Students individually assess each other's contribution using a predetermined list of criteria. Grading is based on a predetermined process, but most commonly it is an average of the marks awarded by members of the group.
    • kylelehman
      kylelehman on 18 Apr 19
       
      I always struggle with peer grading. I feel as if the students are never "hard" enough on other students the way that I would be when I am grading as a teacher. With that said, I think that if you build in norms and go over things as a class so they can see how you would do it, it may help.
    • chriskyhl
      chriskyhl on 24 Apr 19
       
      I dont think I would use this exclusively but think peer evaluation is a good measuring stick of both the grader and gradee's understanding of the material
  • introduce students to the concepts and elements of assessment against specified criteria in the first weeks of class
    • kylelehman
      kylelehman on 18 Apr 19
       
      I think this is key for class and for students to be able to see what they are being assessed in. What is the secret? Don't we as educators want our students to do well? I have been in the process of making posters for each of my classes and units that I hang up when we start a new unit. These posters have the standards, main ideas, and key assessment strategies.
    • barbkfoster
      barbkfoster on 23 Apr 19
       
      I think all too often we are so concerned with "covering the material" that we don't take the time to front load a unit (or the school year). If we want our students to be successful and feel good about their learning, we need to make sure students know what is required from the very beginning.
  • self-assessment as an opportunity for students to reflect on their own work
    • kylelehman
      kylelehman on 18 Apr 19
       
      Wow, I couldn't agree more. I don't want students to grade themselves because they won't grade themselves the same way that I will. However, I would direct them to self assess and use the same rubric the way that I would in order to build on the ideas that I am looking for and how they can better themselves.
  • I have mixed feelings about peer evaluations, leaning towards not using peer reviews as part of the assessment strategy. I wonder if the concept of peer evaluation is exclusive to higher education institutions
    • kylelehman
      kylelehman on 18 Apr 19
       
      I agree. I have tried full on peer assessing in high school before and it never really works the way I want them to
    • cathy84
      cathy84 on 18 Apr 19
       
      Agreed
    • cathy84
      cathy84 on 18 Apr 19
       
      I struggle with this concept. How do students know the qualities of effective persuasive writing, for instance?
  • Guided practice with assessment tools
    • cathy84
      cathy84 on 18 Apr 19
       
      Perhaps if I spent more time doing this, I would have had more success with student self and peer edits. It's interesting, though, that my daughters felt the same way about peer editing in their HS classes. They always felt they lacked any helpful input. In fact, they felt peers were marking things they completely disagreed with. I just don't know how to make peer editing of upper level writing better.
    • cathy84
      cathy84 on 18 Apr 19
       
      This has been my experience over 27 years in education as well.
  • There is strong support in constructivist theories for the peer review which is grounded in student-centered learning where students learn as much from the review process itself as from the final grade on an assignment.
    • cathy84
      cathy84 on 18 Apr 19
       
      Again, I am a skeptic with constructivist theory
  • hough at the conclusion of their research they determined that students involved in peer review perform better academically than peers graded only by their instructors
    • cathy84
      cathy84 on 18 Apr 19
       
      Well, that is good to know!
    • mistermohr
      mistermohr on 23 Apr 19
       
      I think this is an important point! It doesn't really matter how we feel about it, research shows that peer review do better so it should be case closed, we should use it. I would like to know the corroboration of this by other studies.
  •   Learners have a developed set of communication skills.
    • cathy84
      cathy84 on 18 Apr 19
       
      makes sense
  • Use a Rubric
    • cathy84
      cathy84 on 18 Apr 19
       
      This was successful for me when grading group projects...especially performance-based projects like one-act play performance.
  • Such self assessment encourages students to become independent learners and can increase their motivation.
    • mpercy
      mpercy on 19 Apr 19
       
      This is a great accomplishment for any teacher!
    • mistermohr
      mistermohr on 23 Apr 19
       
      no joke, I feel that this can happen when students see them working towards a goal that isn't "just for the teacher"
  • Students may be reluctant to make judgements regarding their peers.
    • mpercy
      mpercy on 19 Apr 19
       
      This would go back to the culture in the classroom. Students would need to feel safe about expressing their thoughts about others' work and also receiving feedback about their own work.
  • students assess their own contribution
    • mpercy
      mpercy on 19 Apr 19
       
      Is there any risk of privacy laws when allowing peer assessment? I don't share the grade of one student with any other student. Would peer assessment violate this? If it does, self-assessment would be a better option.
    • chriskyhl
      chriskyhl on 24 Apr 19
       
      Interesting question never thought of it that way......would be interesting to look at research
  • it requires a specific set of learning conditions to be present in order for it to work as intended.
    • mpercy
      mpercy on 19 Apr 19
       
      How often would we see these learning conditions be present in our classrooms and peer grading considered effective?
  • the learner will benefit far more by completing a self evaluation
    • mpercy
      mpercy on 19 Apr 19
       
      I like the use of self evaluation if you can get students to take it seriously. I am a little wary of peer evaluation because I don't think all students will use constructive criticism.
  • it helps them control the classroom better by reinforcing their power and expertise,
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 19 Apr 19
       
      Or is it because it allows them to know whether or not students are getting the material? Yes, some teachers are power hungry and on constant power trips with grades, but if we aren't readily and regularly assessing and providing feedback, how do we know for ourselves whether or not students are learning?
  • Every time I did get a comment, no peer ever wrote more than three sentences. And why should they? Comments were anonymous so the hardest part of the evaluative obligation lacked adequate incentive and accountabilit
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 19 Apr 19
       
      Using different online tools such as Turnitin.com allows students to remain anonymous to peers but teachers can see who reviewed whom and what kind of feedback they left. This could provide more incentive to provide better quality feedback. If students know teachers will look back through what they wrote, then they might be more conscientious about it.
  • Students that fell into this group were physically and cognitively lazy, not contributing to the process as required. This phenomenon was referenced in several other research studies within the paper.
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 19 Apr 19
       
      This isn't just a feedback issue though -- this is a systemic issue throughout education. The "loafers and others" will do the bare minimum on any assignment, so to use that as a reason to not use peer feedback is a moot point.
  • help reduce the ‘free rider’ problem
    • mrsmeganmorgan
      mrsmeganmorgan on 20 Apr 19
       
      I think the more we can do to decrease the free rider situation the better.
    • chriskyhl
      chriskyhl on 24 Apr 19
       
      Totally agree! Find this is true even with adults in other classes I have taken in the past
  • 4) When learners are mature, self-directed and motivated.
    • mrsmeganmorgan
      mrsmeganmorgan on 20 Apr 19
       
      This is an interesting statement when we start to think about this in K-12 situation. Can we describe the typical student in those terms?
  • They also recommend that teachers share expectations for assignments and define quality. Showing students examples of effective and ineffective pieces of work can help to make those definitions real and relevant.
    • mrsmeganmorgan
      mrsmeganmorgan on 20 Apr 19
       
      This especially important when it is linked with the findings in paragraph five. Student need this information.
    • Deborah Cleveland
      Deborah Cleveland on 23 Apr 19
       
      I agree. This aligns nicely with what was said in the previous article..."Why and When Peer Grading is Effective for Online Learning"...It can also be very effective in small, closed online classes where students are at similar skill level and receive instruction and guidance in how to grade within the process.
    • barbkfoster
      barbkfoster on 23 Apr 19
       
      This also ties in closely with our lesson on modeling. For many students it helps them to understand what a teacher is looking for and what "great work" looks like. Likewise, it is also helpful to show students examples of work that doesn't meet the requirements.
  • 3 main grading strategie
    • mrsmeganmorgan
      mrsmeganmorgan on 20 Apr 19
       
      I am really frustrated with the following section. It's like they equate grades with learning. This completely ignores the learning process.
  • hen students are involved in developing the assessment process.
    • nealjulie
      nealjulie on 21 Apr 19
       
      I agree with this statement. The power is in students evaluating their own work.
  • strive for a more advanced and deeper understanding of the subject matter, skills and processes
    • nealjulie
      nealjulie on 21 Apr 19
       
      This is what teachers really want to strive for, a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
  • passive learner to active leaner
    • nealjulie
      nealjulie on 21 Apr 19
       
      I like this statement too, we want students to be active learners.
  • inst if students ‘gang up’ against one group member
    • nealjulie
      nealjulie on 21 Apr 19
       
      Yikes! I hope a teacher could control this!
  • Self evaluation has a risk of being perceived as a process of presenting inflated grades and being unreliable
    • nealjulie
      nealjulie on 21 Apr 19
       
      I could see this happening. That's why things need to be laid out and other uses of evaluation should be in place as well.
  • Encourages student involvement and responsibility.
    • alisauter
      alisauter on 23 Apr 19
       
      If this isn't "required" I don't see many students wanting to do this. It is a struggle in F2F classes. Maybe in an online setting it would be better for some?
  • Students may have little exposure to different forms of assessment and so may lack the necessary skills and judgements to effectively manage self and peer assessments
    • alisauter
      alisauter on 23 Apr 19
       
      This is such a mountain to climb, but if more F2F classes do this, then perhaps it will be easier in online classes and vice versa.
  • Students must feel comfortable and trust one another in order to provide honest and constructive feedback.
    • Deborah Cleveland
      Deborah Cleveland on 23 Apr 19
       
      Climate and culture is important when asking students to engage in peer assessment.
  • here may also be a perception amongst students that the academic is ‘shirking’ their responsibilities by having students undertaking peer assessments.
    • alisauter
      alisauter on 23 Apr 19
       
      We have had this perception with Blended and Flipped learning with some of our students and parents. We quickly learned that educating the stakeholders is important.
    • barbkfoster
      barbkfoster on 23 Apr 19
       
      You're absolutely right! Students and parents alike feel that it is the teacher's job to deliver the content and the teacher's job to assess student work. Helping both parties understand the WHY is so important!
  • practice session
    • Deborah Cleveland
      Deborah Cleveland on 23 Apr 19
       
      Modeling and practicing feedback is critical. Otherwise it is very easy for people to provide very surface level feedback that doesn't give the learner much to go on in regards to improving. The learner gets frustrated because the information isn't usefule and the person providing the feedback because they don't see any changes.
  • When operating successfully can reduce a lecturer's marking load.
    • alisauter
      alisauter on 23 Apr 19
       
      It does, but obviously from the Disadvantages below, it doesn't. What is the balance?
  • It can also be very effective in small, closed online classes where students are at similar skill level and receive instruction and guidance in how to grade within the process.
    • Deborah Cleveland
      Deborah Cleveland on 23 Apr 19
       
      I think that providing instruction and guidance in how to peer grade is key to ensuring that peer grading has meaning to the person receiving the grade.
  • rubric not only helps the facilitator score the assignment but it and can greatly increase the quality and effort put into assignments by giving students a clear expectations with knowledge that must be demonstrated.
    • Deborah Cleveland
      Deborah Cleveland on 23 Apr 19
       
      Rubrics can set expectations for assignments and define quality.
  • informs the teacher about students' thoughts on their progress,
    • tmolitor
      tmolitor on 23 Apr 19
       
      I think this piece is also really important. As a teacher it's easy to look at only the stuff student's submit, without knowing what they think about their own progress.
  • Allow for assessment of process and product
    • tmolitor
      tmolitor on 23 Apr 19
       
      I think the process is almost more important than the final product in everything that you do. I like that this mentions the process, and the product.
    • mschutjer
      mschutjer on 27 Apr 19
       
      All are great ideas and good practice
  • be aware of their learning
    • mistermohr
      mistermohr on 23 Apr 19
       
      Monitoring your own learning is the most important skill that we can help students learn.
  • goal of learning more
    • barbkfoster
      barbkfoster on 23 Apr 19
       
      I feel we need to change our culture from that of earning good grades to one of learning. We will spend our whole lives learning, unlearning, and relearning. To be successful at anything we need to learn the skill of self-assessment - am I doing what I need to be doing? The world is ever-changing and we need to figure out how to make it (and ourselves) better. We can help young people do this by helping them learn to self-assess in school.
  • assessing their progress towards those goals
    • barbkfoster
      barbkfoster on 23 Apr 19
       
      We have talked about using a portfolio to conduct student-led conferences with parents and teachers. Our current PT conference protocol is out-dated in this day of emails and online gradebooks. I think it would be awesome for students to choose student work that shows their progress toward course goals.
  • the lack of necessary skills
    • barbkfoster
      barbkfoster on 23 Apr 19
       
      Is this a valid concern? How can my struggling students provide feedback to peers if they lack the necessary skills? How can a struggling writer give useful feedback to a peer who is a better writer?-- Just playing devil's advocate ;) Still a good question to think about in order to justify the use of peer assessment.
  • One of the ways in which students internalize the characteristics of quality work is by evaluating the work of their peers.
    • rhoadsb_
      rhoadsb_ on 30 Apr 19
       
      Peer evaluation is a great way for students to cognitively grasp the material.
  • Goal setting is essential because students can evaluate their progress more clearly when they have targets against which to measure their performance.
    • rhoadsb_
      rhoadsb_ on 30 Apr 19
       
      Goal setting is one our standards and greatly enhances student motivation to achieve on the fitness tests.
  • Portfolios are purposeful, organized, systematic collections of student work that tell the story of a student's efforts, progress, and achievement in specific areas.
    • rhoadsb_
      rhoadsb_ on 30 Apr 19
       
      We are currently having our PE students create an ePortfolio in Canvas that will follow them K-12 and serve as a final artifact for them as a senior.
  • Engage students in establishing ongoing learning goals
    • rhoadsb_
      rhoadsb_ on 30 Apr 19
       
      This is one of the main objectives with the ePortfolio, as it will guide our students down a path of personalized learning to achieve their goals.
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  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • bbraack
      bbraack on 30 Apr 17
       
      Not all instruction is appropriate for completely online. The teacher will have to decide when or what parts of the lesson can be delivered online (video, recording, etc.) and when it should be delivered F2F. Sometimes activites and discussions are better suited for F2F. While videos, quizzes, forums, etc., can be all delivered online.
  • Understands and uses data from assessments to guide instruction
    • bbraack
      bbraack on 30 Apr 17
       
      Formative and summative assessments are important to see if students understand the material. If the assessments show students aren't understanding, then adjustments, such as reteaching, can be made to help students to understand.
    • leighbellville
      leighbellville on 01 May 17
       
      This particular point is important in that instructors should include formative checks for understanding along the way. There is certainly a need for this in an online course.
    • jbuerman
      jbuerman on 06 May 17
       
      This is definitely needed to help guide students and teachers with their learning.  Especially in online learning when teachers do not see their students each day.  Quality formative assessments help check to see if students are learning what they need to learn.
  • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course
    • pnbolton
      pnbolton on 01 May 17
       
      I think getting feedback from my students will be very important. When I finally teach a fully online course, I know I will make mistakes and hearing from my students what work and what doesn't will be very important!
    • leighbellville
      leighbellville on 01 May 17
       
      Yes, course evaluations are helpful to determine new approaches and reflect on what is working well and what needs improvement.
    • trgriffin1
      trgriffin1 on 04 May 17
       
      You also have to create a culture in which the feedback is constructive so that you can improve instead of just "the link doesn't work" or "this is dumb".
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  • Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overview/orientation
    • pnbolton
      pnbolton on 01 May 17
       
      I believe a strong intro or syllabus is very important in an online learning environment. The thing I like about online is that students can work at their own pace, and keeping deadlines or guidelines is helpful in helping students succeed.
    • leighbellville
      leighbellville on 01 May 17
       
      Yes, clear expectations are essential when designing a course. Learners should not immediately what the learning outcomes will be and the expectations for the work they are completing.
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      Absolutely! Planning and organization are keys to learning in any classroom, but becomes even more crucial in the online environment. A student must have clear expectations and timely feedback (so he/she knows work is being done correctly) if he/she wishes to be successful in an online environment.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning (SREB M.3, Varvel IV.D, ITS 3.e, ITS 4.f)
    • leighbellville
      leighbellville on 01 May 17
       
      Selecting technology that is appropriate for the task is essential. Technology should be tested as a learner and chosen to assist participants in accessing content and demonstrating their understanding in meaningful ways. Quality of tools over quantity and allowing participants an opportunity to learn how to navigate those tools is an important consideration.
    • sjadamsbrennan
      sjadamsbrennan on 04 May 17
       
      Agreed. It is also important that the instructor has a good understanding of the tool and how to use it. I feel there are times when instrutors will choose tools that are popular, but don't understand all of the functions.
    • whitvere
      whitvere on 06 May 17
       
      I always preach, "Don't use technology for technology's sake." I also call it in my classroom or when teaching peers, "Over-tooling." I believe that technology loses its effectiveness when not used sparingly and looking for the right tool for the purpose.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere (SREB C.3, Varvel VII.A)
    • leighbellville
      leighbellville on 01 May 17
       
      Online learning can seem distant and impersonal, or it can be a valuable and meaningful experience for the instructor and students. I read previously that if a student's first experience in an online course is positive, it is far more likely that he or she will continue online courses in the future. Learners should feel safe to ask questions and feel supported during their courses. If an instructor is mindful of reaching out to students frequently, checking on their progress, and answers questions quickly, then the overall impact will be positive.
    • sjadamsbrennan
      sjadamsbrennan on 04 May 17
       
      Your point about the instructor being mindful is so important. So much of the online learning experience is a direct result of what the instructor chooses to do with the course.
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student (SREB F.1, Varvel II.E)
    • sjadamsbrennan
      sjadamsbrennan on 04 May 17
       
      I have had the experience of being an on-line learner with various instructors. Some courses were great and others were frustrating. I think it's very important to have had the student experience before being an instructor.
    • sjadamsbrennan
      sjadamsbrennan on 04 May 17
       
      One key component of on-line instruction is to facilitate student to student and instructor- student interactions. It is the responsibilty of the instructor to structure the course in a way that will engage everyone. Setting up the expectation for on-going discussion beyond single posts is critical.
    • jbuerman
      jbuerman on 06 May 17
       
      I think it is extremely important for all teachers to have experienced being an online student.  More schools have an LMS and are required to place things online.  I think experiencing the online environment as a student enhances a teachers ability to be able to disseminate appropriate information to their students.
    • Vicki Zylstra
      Vicki Zylstra on 07 May 17
       
      It's amazing but the teacher-student interaction is every bit as important, if not more important, in the online environment.
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students (SREB D.8, Varvel VI.F, ITS 5.e)
  • student
  • Creates a learning community that encourages collaboration and interaction, including student-teacher, student-student, and student-content (SREB D.2, Varvel VII.B, ITS 6.a)
  • Knows the content of the subject to be taught and understands how to teach the content to students (SREB A.3, Varvel II.A, ITS 2.a)
    • sjadamsbrennan
      sjadamsbrennan on 04 May 17
       
      An instructor must have a solid understanding of the content that is being taught in order to determine the best methods of presenting the material online. Some content lends itself better to individual work while group work/discussion may be more appropriate in other cases. When providing content instruction, the instrutor must also be able to determine good online sources and tools from those that aren't great. Old online material or videos can often confuse students more than help them.
  • uses data to evaluate
    • trgriffin1
      trgriffin1 on 04 May 17
       
      This is going to be key for me because I am creating a course. I will need to establish some consistent measures to show that the blended format is effective. I am not sure how to compare the blended delivery to the traditional classes besides a common assessment - but a common assessment will limit the power of PBL and personalization, which is a key element of the course offering.
  • ability to enhance academic performance
    • trgriffin1
      trgriffin1 on 04 May 17
       
      This is, of course, the goal for all teachers. However, I feel that in trying something different I really need to show that the blended course that is being offered will enhance academic performance to the same extent (or more than) the traditional offering.
  • Engages in professional growth (ITS 7)
    • trgriffin1
      trgriffin1 on 04 May 17
       
      Continual PD and reflection will be key as tools change and research continues to show what is effective and what isn't.
    • hagartyc
      hagartyc on 05 May 17
       
      By communicating and providing information with your team/co-workers shows that you are putting in the effort to learn and share your knowledge.
  • student motivation and uses techniques to engage students
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      I think this is a challenge to online learning. Students often take an online course with the misconception that it is easier than traditional learning. And as they work, the just think "blah blah blah let me jump through hoops and get this done". This is not a good approach for true long term learning.
    • hagartyc
      hagartyc on 05 May 17
       
      Student motivation and appropriate techniques is very important to help engage your student. The more interested your student is about the topic at hand the more willing they are to participate which equals learning!
  • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies
    • whitvere
      whitvere on 06 May 17
       
      Technology changes so quickly which is another reason why continual PD is an important standard. I try to remember that if I think that I will become an expert in technology I will never make that goal. I must instead strive to stay current and try and learn new things.
    • Vicki Zylstra
      Vicki Zylstra on 07 May 17
       
      This is so true and proven by the list of Cool Tools we looked at in Topic 1.
  • Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques, appropriate for online education, that align with course objectives and assessment (SREB C.1, SREB G.6, Varvel V.C, ITS 3.d, ITS 4.b)
    • jbuerman
      jbuerman on 06 May 17
       
      Instructional strategies are mentioned many times in this document.  Different strategies need to be considered when providing online education.  All strategies (online & traditional) need to encourage higher order thinking skills for students.  Instructional strategies have been a major focus of our work in our district this year and I hope it continues to challenge teachers to think about how they are providing instructions and change to increase the thinking necessary to challenge students.
  • including course management software (CMS) and synchronous/asynchronous communication tools (chat, email, web 2.0, videoconferencing, webinar, whiteboard, etc
    • Vicki Zylstra
      Vicki Zylstra on 07 May 17
       
      This is very important for me to learn and do! The first online course I taught was in 1997, and most of these tools weren't even available. I have added some of them through the years but not enough. I need to step up my game in this area.
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      It's hard to keep up with online tools because they come and go so quickly! But it's not going to change so your right; we all need to keep our game sharp if we are going to work in an online environment.
  • Demonstrates techniques for dealing with issues arising from inappropriate student technological use
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      Yes, this is what I was thinking when I highlighted and commented on "creates a safe environment" but also when it comes to respecting copyright as well.
  • Tailors instruction to meet the different needs of students, including different learning styles, different interests and backgrounds, and students with special needs or whom are language learners (SREB C.7, Varvel V.H, ITS 4.c)
    • bdowney
      bdowney on 07 May 17
       
      Each student has a unique background set of knowledge and skills. We need to individualize to each learner whenever possible.
  • Sets and models clear expectations for appropriate behavior and proper interaction (SREB D.6, ITS 6.b
    • bdowney
      bdowney on 07 May 17
       
      Setting high expectations encourages each student to be challenged, but not frustrated. Teachers walk a fine line at times.
  • content knowledge
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      I think content knowledge is very important and sometimes overlooked. Some become to concerned with the bells and whistles of the technology and try to create an innovative way to use the tech. However, if it is not rooted in an important knowledge base to the content the person is teaching, the technology is meaningless. As an instructor and as I coach, I first consider what content is important.
  • Has knowledge of learning theory appropriate to online learning
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      I am a BIG fan of TPACK learning theory and use it in my practice as a teacher and a coach. Knowing why we do what we do in the classroom, and knowing how it is supported by research and theory, is very important for quality online learning (IMHO).
  • Creates a safe environment, managing conflict
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      To be honest, I had not considered this factor because my online work has been in an adult learning environment and I have never noticed any troubles in this area. However, I can see the need to work on this if teaching high school kids; they often make some poor decisions when typing online!
  • such as with the Iowa Core (Varvel I.A, IT
    • lisamsuya
      lisamsuya on 10 May 17
       
      It is important to awknowledge that online instruction is to be aligned with Iowa Core standards. That is a good reminder not to use technology for technology's sake, but for a greater purpose.
  • which may include (but is not limited to) age and ability level, multiple intelligences, didactic conversation, student developmental influences, constructivism, behaviorism, cognitivism, connectivism, and group theory (
    • lisamsuya
      lisamsuya on 10 May 17
       
      Because the learning theories are specifically mentioned in the standards, one should review or increase their knowledge of these theories. It seems like these theories could be information that is added to the Ollie online courses.
  • Has knowledge of and informs student of their rights to privacy and the conditions under which their work may be shared with others (SREB E.8, Varvel I.D)
    • nickol11
      nickol11 on 11 May 17
       
      This is a huge component to any classroom whether it is a traditional, flipped for fully online learning environment. Students need to be aware of what they are doing online, what others can do with that information and how to interact with others in this environment in a safe way.
  • including rubrics for student performances
    • nickol11
      nickol11 on 11 May 17
       
      In teaching art, rubrics are an essential grading tool in summative assessments. It is very helpful to have this information available to students before they start their learning. That way they know the direct route they are going, can reflect on modifications they may need to make to reach mastery, etc.
  • bdowney on 07 May 17
     
    The student/teacher relationship has traditionally been crucial in the learning process. I continue to believe that instructors need to reach out to their students in ways that promote learning and the relationship with the class.
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  • Amy Burns on 27 May 11
     
    Many videos about how to use a Flip video camera in the classroom. Great ideas/resources!
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  • I usually do not even have to look at the whiteboard or legal pad when I am in PowerPoint, because the analog process alone gave a clear visual image of how I want the content to flow. I glance at my notes to remind me of what visuals I thought of using at certain points and then go to iStockphoto.com or to my own extensive library of high-quality stock images to find the perfect image.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 16 Jun 15
       
      I wonder how long it took him to reach the point in which he didn't have to refer back to them due to the planning analog?  Or does it come so naturally it happens the first time?
  • If you want your audience to remember your content, then find a way to make it more relevant and memorable by strengthening your core message with good, short, stories or examples.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 16 Jun 15
       
      When I think about presentations that have stuck with me, I was able to empathize with that specific presenter because their content was told in this story format!
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      I would agree. Sometimes I think people when presenting may make it too hard on themselves trying to involve a story so that the audience can relate. It's got to be your story that is normal to your life. You don't have to make the Oscar's with your first presentation. Now after saying that, I still struggle doing this part sometimes. 
  • The best kamishibai presenters did not read the story, but instead kept their eyes on the audience and occasionally on the current card in the frame.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 16 Jun 15
       
      Through the readings thus far, this is a common theme.  Know your content and share the story to make those connections with your audience.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      Back to the preparation and knowing your content. I would categorize myself as one that dreads giving presentations but actually really enjoy it once a successful presentation has been given and the successful ones come back to preparation and knowledge.
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  • 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint. It’s quite simple: a PowerPoint presentation should have ten slides, last no more than twenty minutes, and contain no font smaller than thirty points.
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 16 Jun 15
       
      I think that being mindful of this rule when planning will make a big difference in my presentations.  In another class I will be creating a Pecha Kucha presentation and that format also has a strict rule of 20 slides, 20 seconds each!
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      I've always taught in the classroom about avoiding too much text/info but setting a standard such as 10/20/30 where the font is 30 makes it more standard.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      This sounds like an excellent approach, 10/20/30 Going to try this and see what kind of effect is has.
  • This exercise forces you to “sell” your message in 30-45 seconds
    • leahjmiller
      leahjmiller on 16 Jun 15
       
      It also makes you have a clear purpose/vison for the presentation.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      The elevator test has really stuck with me since reading about it in the first lesson. I like this and plan to use this in my classroom as well.
  • Keep it simple
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      It's so easy to say this to ourself and especially our students but as simple as it is to say it, ha, it's so hard sometimes to narrow things down in regards to presentations. The 3 things to remember will be a great aide for me to use.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      My tech department usually says KISS. Keep it simple - stupid. We are referring to ourselves as stupid. Don't put too much into something - keep it simple for the audience.
  • caffeine
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      Coke please : )
  • Use visuals in an active way, not a decorative one.
    • dahrens20
      dahrens20 on 19 Jun 15
       
      It's been nice seeing all the visuals and pics and how they all can tell a story. It's really a simple process and a reminder that I need to include more into mine instead of the usual PPT clipart/objects/etc. Much more telling and relating to the audience.
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I would agree with the first comment.  If and when I do put a picture on a powerpoint, often times I am looking for a picture that might match the content.  Really, the picture should embody the content.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      Knowing your audience well should seem intuitive to educators as we always think about the various learners in the classroom, but I know that as I have transitioned to working with adult learners, this is a bit more complicated!
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      Wow! To pare it down to three main things would REALLY take some thought!
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      I feel as though I have a long way to go to get to this point!
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      I need to remember to have my audience somehow engage with the content or they won't be able to answer this question. Then I have wasted their time.
    • pfineran
      pfineran on 23 Jun 15
       
      Story telling is such a great way to grab and keep your audience's attention. People are more apt to listen when they can relate to what is being talked about. Stories are a great way to invite your audience to get involved.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 27 Jun 15
       
      I especially enjoy when students share their stories!  I always tell them they have just made my next presentation better as I have a new story to add :) 
  • Remember, even if you’ve been asked to share information, rarely is the mere transfer of information a satisfactory objective from the point of view of the audience.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      Such an important point considering how often presentations are used to transfer simple bits of information.  We've all experienced innumerable meetings that transferred information better suited for a handout or quick email.
  • Great content is a necessary condition, but not a sufficient one
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      A great point here because we've spent so much time considering many of the surface aspects of presentations, but at its core has to be relevant and engaging content. Presentations that lack good content are like blockbuster movies that lack good writing: all style and no substance.
  • Can you crystallize the essence of your presentation content and write it on the back of a business card?
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      Being able to pass the elevator test is a must for good presentations, but I think the Belasco test is better for the early stages of preparation.  If you can't pare the essence of the presentation down to one sentence, then your initial purpose is too complex to convey to the audience. Such a simple step could save hours of time and effort in the long run.
  • Documentaries do not simply tell facts; rather, they engage us with the story
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      At least GOOD documentaries do this
  • while we are making our case others are arguing with us in their heads using their own statistics and sources. Even if you do persuade through argument, says McKee, this is not good enough because “people are not inspired to act on reason alone.”
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      Even the best stats available don't alone make a good presentation.  I can totally relate to watching a presenter unveil his or her argument as I sit and try to take down that argument point by point.  Good stories can't really be argued, which is why they are more powerful than reason alone.
  • Make your presentation—visuals and narration—participatory.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      In my new role as a PD facilitator, this is something I need to grow in.  Easier said than done, but when the audience has a role in the presentation it is exponentially more effective in delivering its message.  I've sat through enough passive and mindless PD sessions that I owe it to my colleagues to at least encourage their participation.
  • I guarantee it will make your presentations better because it requires you to find the most salient points and to know how to explain them well.
    • kluttenegger
      kluttenegger on 25 Jun 15
       
      I find this to be the most convincing part of the 10/20/30 rule.  Depending on the level of audience participation and how the presentation fits in with the rest of the lesson or activity, 20 min. won't always be feasible.  However, torturing the audience with countless bullets and tiny text should be avoided (And yes, I'm a hypocrite because I'm as guilty of this as anyone).
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I like this idea.  Think of the three most important points of your presentation, and make sure you emphasize them. 
  • I find the analog approach stimulates my creativity a bit more as I said. No software to get in my way and I can easily see how the flow will go.
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I can see how a powerpoint would be prepared more successfully on pencil and paper rather than on a computer.  First of all, doing the presentation with a pencil and paper would offer fewer distractions (you wouldn't flip from window to window).  I also believe you would be able to be more creative without a program that already sets the background format up for you.  You would have a blank page to start with and could brainstorm the design of your slides.
  • EXERCISE If your audience could remember only three things about your presentation,what would you want it to be? (1)__________ (2)__________ (3)__________
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I like this idea.  Think of the three most important points of your presentation, and make sure you emphasize them.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 27 Jun 15
       
      I agree, excellent idea.  Trying to decide if it would be three ideas per day or per unit?  I think I could start with three "big ideas" per day.  Good challenge!
  • 9. The art of story telling
  • 9. The art of story telling
  • 9. The art of story telling
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      I can think of some of the best presentations I have been to and they all have storytelling involved.  Many might be about former students or teaching experiences.  Some might be jokes or inspirational stories, but they all have stories.  This is definitely something I want to work on!
  • In your own presentations, look for contrasts such as before/after, past/future, now/then, problem/solution, strife/peace, growth/decline, pessimism/optimism, and so on. Highlighting contrasts is a natural way to bring the audience into your story and make your message more memorable.
    • gsmutz
      gsmutz on 27 Jun 15
       
      This seems like a great way to tell a story and attainable for any content area.  In math, I could connect our current content to previous content with a story.  I could talk about problems that my students in the past have had with the current lesson and how they overcame it.  I feel like this could be a starting point to a story, if you don't have one.
  • 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint
  • Who is the audience?
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 27 Jun 15
       
      I think in class it is important to get to know your students.  Building the relationship with the students and understanding their background definitely helps the teacher to design a lesson/presentation that will reach the students.
  • The best presenters illustrate their points with the use of stories, most often personal ones.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 27 Jun 15
       
      It is often hard for students to give an interesting presentation and I think it is because many of them lack the "history" to have stories to share.  I co-coach our Academic Decathlon team and as they work on their prepared speeches we often tell them the best speeches are tied to "real life" not a researched topic.  Now I know why....they have stories to share!
  • We do not tell a story from memory alone; we do not need to memorize a story that has meaning to us. If it is real, then it is in us. Based on our research, knowledge, and experience, we can tell it from our gut. Internalize your story, but do not memorize it line by line. You can’t fake it.
    • berlandson
      berlandson on 27 Jun 15
       
      I think this is what makes good teachers!  When the teacher teaches what they love, they just naturally have stories; they do not have to read from a slide as they are telling about something they really know, love and want to share!
  • What is the purpose of the event?
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      My presentation will be to the younger students and their parents about our 1 to 1. The students want to get the info quickly and get their new chromebook. The parents want this over so they can go home!
  • A data dump — all too common unfortunately — is when a presenter crams too much information into the talk without making the effort to make the information or data applicable to the members of the audience. A data dump also occurs when data and information do not seem to build on the information that came earlier in the presentation.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Did a data dump the last time I presented. Had so much information in too short a time. Learning to be a better presentor.
  • Really ask yourself the tough questions throughout the planning process. For example, is your point relevant?
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      So What? I never really thought about that before. I definitely do not put myselves in their shoes enough to say - what is the point of all of this. Need to follow this!
  • Good stories have interesting, clear beginnings; provocative, engaging content in the middle; and a clear conclusion.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 30 Jun 15
       
      Sounds like my English teacher. Introduction, middle and conclusion. Guess I had forgotten about that.
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  • Adaptive learning products track how each student is doing and provide teachers with class reports. Teachers won’t have to work individually with students for hours to assess which skills each student needs help with, because they’ll have on-demand data aggregating that information.
    • lkmace
      lkmace on 12 Feb 16
       
      Being split between two buildings can limit the collaboration time with staff, as well as time spent with students served. The "on-demand data" plays a key role in giving teachers quicker feedback, having information to drive the instruction that is readily available, and assists students to self reflect on their own personal learning.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 15 Feb 16
       
      I like the idea of instant feedback as to the progress of each student. I wonder how this would change if the community, not just the individual teacher and student pair, but the parents, and co teachers, could access the same information. I feel like the adaptive technology lends itself to collaboration cross curricular and beyond the classroom to the home. Would this technology help that communication, or would it overwhelm the student?
  • Students trying to balance college with other big life responsibilities are going to have a hard time keeping up with the work. If they fall behind or especially struggle to get past a particular hurdle, they’re more likely to give
    • lkmace
      lkmace on 12 Feb 16
       
      Working with gifted students, a common concern can be lack of motivation, or students doing bare minimum to get by. They may have evolved from having learning experiences that didn't present challenges which builds a relaxed attitude due to everything coming so easy with academics. Adaptive learning could significantly move towards elimination of this concern. This could be a great tool to show and design learning that will reach those one year growth levels that can be difficult for those students already above grade level to achieve/show.
  • That umbrella term covers a range of approaches and models, Newman said, including competency-based learning, differentiated instruction and tutorial models, as well as adaptive learning.
    • lkmace
      lkmace on 12 Feb 16
       
      This brings clarification to what I was trying to decipher between meanings of personalized learning and adaptive learning. I like the idea that the umbrella offers a variety of models to provide a variety of learning to fit the needs of students best.
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  • An adaptive learning system can be "facilitator-driven," which means it provides instructors with actionable student and cohort profiles, typically via a dashboard; or it can be "assessment-driven," which means it provides close-to-real-time ("dynamic") adjustments of the instructional content that lay out a student's learning path. Facilitator-driven systems provide information instructors can (and
    • lkmace
      lkmace on 12 Feb 16
       
      Just like the service design my position is responsible for, using adaptive learning systems successfully can and does include a variety of tools. This resembles the variety of data analyzed to design extensions using variety of formats. Analyzing the need for services also utilize a variety of data, Though technology tends to be a students choice to drive much of their learning, it still requires strong communication skills.
  • "One of the benefits of adaptive learning is that it frees up faculty members to spend more time with students, to work with them in small groups and individually, essentially flipping the classroom,"
    • lkmace
      lkmace on 12 Feb 16
       
      Can I just say, "This sounds like a perfect scenario!"
  • A Diverse Marketplace
    • lkmace
      lkmace on 12 Feb 16
       
      How do we get schools to buy into these platforms. As I read through the following examples, I wonder what the cost involved is? What data is available to support changing your instruction style that a school board would accept the proposal? Are there grants available for start up? These are just a few of the questions that I have as I begin processing how this might work in my classes.
  • Adaptive learning technologies are potentially transformative in that they may be able to change the economics of tutoring. Imagine if every student in your class could have a private tutor
    • lkmace
      lkmace on 12 Feb 16
       
      How often have we engaged in conversations with colleagues regarding not having enough time to reach every student in a timely manner? How often do I hear from students that they get to read or work on free choice why they wait for other students to catch up to where they are? I'm not feeling that adaptive learning "tutors" can replace the caring and experienced classroom teacher, but it could give assistance and direction to the student until teachers have the time to hold those valuable conversations/teaching moments.
  • understand in what ways the software adapts to the students.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 15 Feb 16
       
      I think many times districts buy and expect the usage of softwares without taking into account how that software adapts to the needs of the individuals using it. The question I have is: especially in the beginning of the year, I try to create a routine for the kids to follow. How does one establish the appropriate adaptive technology if we do not fully understand the needs of our students at the beginning of the year?
  • Many students in the United States fail to complete school. 7% of high school students drop out before graduation and nearly half of the students who start college don’t finish within six years
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 15 Feb 16
       
      While this is a fun statistic, I would like more information as to why the drop out rate occurs. Is this lack of understanding, e.g. the work is too hard, family problems, socio-economic status? I think they are right that adaptive technology will decrease the drop out rate, but I wonder how much of that had to do with falling behind vs other factors.
  • . Furthermore, the study also found that the OLI students took 50% less time to learn all of the content and perform the same or better relative to the traditional students.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 15 Feb 16
       
      This seems like a very shocking statistic. I think with a statistic like this it would be used more widely. How much do the students retain the information for use later?
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  • You want to really engage kids? Give them opportunities to learn personally, to create their own texts and courses of study, and to pursue that learning with others in and out of the classroom who share a passion.
    • dsnydersvjags
      dsnydersvjags on 17 Feb 21
       
      So, it sounds to me like we need to revert back to education as it was in the 1800's - before we decided to make all of our citizens factory workers. We need to allow students to follow their passions - and teachers too. Find someone who loves what you love and learn from them.
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  • The less clutter you have on your slide, the more powerful your visual message will become.
    • rabraham
      rabraham on 16 Apr 15
       
      This is something that will help transform presentations.  Keeping it simple will ensure the audience stays engaged.
  • Instead of a copy of your PowerPoint slides, it is far better to prepare a written document which highlights your content from the presentation and expands on that content.
    • rabraham
      rabraham on 16 Apr 15
       
      This is a great way to keep the talking points limited.  I think it will be great to use with students who are absent for the lessons too.
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 20 Apr 15
       
      I was glad to see that they still advise giving a document if the thought is to not give out the slide handouts. This is good for students who are absent.
  • You will be able to notice more extraneous pieces of visual data that can be removed to increase visual clarity and improve communication.
    • rabraham
      rabraham on 16 Apr 15
       
      Slide Sorter view helps you to see the big picture of the entire presentation put together.
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  • But including a healthy amount of white space sharpens viewers’ focus by isolating elements.
    • rabraham
      rabraham on 16 Apr 15
       
      This is a key element to remember.
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 23 Apr 15
       
      I wouldn't have thought of this, but this slide looks good. The old thought process was to not have extra space.
  • Highlight the key phrases that you will help you rehearse for your presentation
    • rabraham
      rabraham on 16 Apr 15
       
      This is a good step to simplify what the audiences sees and may keep them interested because they can't simply read the rest of the information.
  • Listeners will get bored very quickly if they are asked to endure slide after slide of animation. For transitions between slides, use no more than two-three different types of transition effects and do not place transition
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 18 Apr 15
       
      I've struggled with using animations for transitions and lists. Now I read it may not be worth it. Yeah, back to basics and keep it simple.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Apr 15
       
      I will admit that I never use animations or transitions in any of my presentations. Not even a subtle fade. Not only is it extra junk, but it can add an hour to your development time. The most I do are builds. If I have a slide with an important point that I want to reveal, I will make two copies of the slide, and delete the "revealed" info on the first one. Then when I advance to the next slide, voila, I have a "transition".
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 23 Apr 15
       
      With my students presentations, It sooooo delayed their presentations with all of their animartions and transitions. I, too, kept thinking of these articles.
  • Gill Sans
  • Cut out the extraneous content. Speak to that content when you present
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 18 Apr 15
       
      This is when I move the cut text or additional text notes to the "Notes" section of the powerpoint, below the slide shot. Then, I like to print-out the slides to show the notes for my presentation.
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 20 Apr 15
       
      I was thinking that I would be using the notes area much more too. I've even been using it to keep the information of where I got the image on the slide so that I can decide where to add that later.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Apr 15
       
      For many people, the notes section is really good. If you haven't tried the presenter view within Power Point, it is worth trying. On your computer, you can see your current slide, the next slide coming up, the notes that you have, and a timer/clock. The audience only sees your slide.
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 22 Apr 15
       
      I have done so few PowerPoints but this was a great tip. I will be checking out my notes section and presenter for sure.
  • The blurred backgrounds set off the stark white illustrations for quick visual processing:
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 18 Apr 15
       
      I do not have an artisticy background, but I now think this blurred background image will be a use ful tool.
  • You can achieve this through consistent type styles, color, image treatment, and element placement throughout the slide deck.
    • suzdohrer
      suzdohrer on 18 Apr 15
       
      Another artistic point of placement and imagery through cohesiveness. I worry that I do not have the natural talent to put this together on my own, but I do see the real difference.
    • chaneline
      chaneline on 19 Apr 15
       
      Some presenters use lots of different colors, fonts and backgrounds.  May it's just because they can and they haven't taken this course.  The visual clutter distracts from the content and decreases the cohesiveness.
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 20 Apr 15
       
      I like creating templates using Google Slides to ensure that colors and fonts translate to all of the slides in a deck.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Apr 15
       
      We kind of pooh-pooh color and design elements in learning, as though it is just pretty-ness. But, it does have a big effect, and it is worth it to improve one's sense of color combination.
  • If you have a detailed handout or publication for the audience to be passed out after your talk, you need not feel compelled to fill your PowerPoint slides with a great deal of text.
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 19 Apr 15
       
      I think this is a great point. The more I'm reading about what should (or is appropriate) be on a slide for the best presentations, it is better to have less, than more.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Apr 15
       
      Do you think the "after" is important? Is it better to pass it out after or before?
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 22 Apr 15
       
      interesting point.At the presentation I attend Monday afternoon the speaker handed out a document before he started his talk. in a way I liked being able to dot notes or highlight an idea or concept I wanted to review more closely later, but on the other hand it was very distracting to be leafing through the document trying to find the page that matched up with what he was discussing. I guess I would say it is better to wait till after your talk is done.
  • Use the same font set throughout your entire slide presentation, and use no more than two complementary fonts (e.g., Arial and Arial Bold).
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 19 Apr 15
       
      This is something that we stress to our students, since based on what students will usually do is have many different text fonts and sizes. They tend to use whatever looks best for each slide, instead of having the presentation look more smooth and have a togetherness.
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 20 Apr 15
       
      I like using two fonts on slides: one to convey the big idea (title) and another to convey the supporting ideas (text).
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Apr 15
       
      My rule of thumb is no more than two. One for headers, one for text (though I often use the same for each). I use a sans-serif font for my text, and either the same sans-serif font for my headers, or a designer font to communicate a special theme. I never use serif fonts.
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 22 Apr 15
       
      Okay,Okay no more Comic Sans
  • Use the same font set throughout your entire slide presentation, and use no more than two complementary fonts (e.g., Arial and Arial Bold).
  • Images can be very powerful and effective if used with careful intention.
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 19 Apr 15
       
      This is so true. Many times the image used, is what immediately gets the audiences attention and interest. Images are very powerful. i.e. "A picture is worth a thousand words."
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 20 Apr 15
       
      I like the idea of using text over images, but it has to be the right image! This creates one image for students to remember, rather than an idea and an image.
  • Lots of extras actually take away meaning because they become a distraction.
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 19 Apr 15
       
      As goes with the statement, "Less is more." I completely understand that too much can be a distraction for the eye. Too much on a slide, take s away the meaning and I feel it also makes a person wonder what they should focus on, such as what is the most important point I'm supposed to be receiving from this slide?
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 23 Apr 15
       
      Agreed!
  • The first step is admitting that you have a problem
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 19 Apr 15
       
      Many of my slides in my presentations either look like this, or have started out like this. This is exactly what I need to work on! Eliminating some of the bullet points and a lot of text!
  • Depending on your content, you may be able to convert each bullet point into a separate image on one slide or over several slides.
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 19 Apr 15
       
      Here is what I'm going to work towards doing. Since learning about Zen, I realize I'm definitely adding too much to my slides, whether it be text or bullets. By using images, or at least less text and bullets, it appears presentations will be much more appealing and interesting to the audience. I really like the idea of using the images instead of any text at all. Then the presenter (me) will expand on the meaning of the image or what it stands for.
  • Your slides should have plenty of “white space” or “negative space.” Do not feel compelled to fill empty areas on your slide with your logo or other unnecessary graphics or text boxes that do not contribute to better understanding.
    • chaneline
      chaneline on 19 Apr 15
       
      This point has been huge for me.  I really thought I would want to fill up the slide with information, not any more.  I see the power of simplicity of the white or negative space.
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 20 Apr 15
       
      This is a great idea- I like the idea of negative space better than white space. My classroom is really bright so light text on a dark background sometimes works better than white.
  • No audience will be excited about a cookie-cutter presentation, and we must therefore shy away from any supporting visuals, such as the ubiquitous PowerPoint Design Template, that suggests your presentation is formulaic or prepackaged.You can make your own background templates which will be more tailored to your needs.
    • chaneline
      chaneline on 19 Apr 15
       
      This lead me to think about use of a white background.  I was so afraid of it because it seemed boring, but with the use of visuals, a white background can be powerful and increase the interest of the slide.
  • Avoid off-the-shelf clip art (though your own sketches & drawings can be a refreshing change if used consistently throughout the visuals).
    • chaneline
      chaneline on 19 Apr 15
       
      Some presenters overuse cartoon type Clipart, maybe because it's easier, that's what they are used to, they are trying to be funny/cute or they haven't learned the power of a visual image/picture within a presentation.  
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 20 Apr 15
       
      I don't think I will be drawing my own art either!
  • Go through your bullet points and try to highlight the main point of each bullet point. Try to bold only the key parts of each point — limit it to as few words as possible.
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 20 Apr 15
       
      Great idea to take it step by step rather than just trying to cut a lot of information at once. 
  • Go through your bullet points and try to highlight the main point of each bullet point. Try to bold only the key parts of each point — limit it to as few words as possible.
  • It is very common for people to “brain dump” all of their ideas or thoughts into “stream of consciousness” bullet points as they create slides.
    • chaneline
      chaneline on 19 Apr 15
       
      I think this happens because you want to make sure that all of the points you feel are important are given to the audience.  It has been one of the most eye opening concepts from this course.  I made note cards for my presentation, rather than putting all of the info on the slide. " Redundancy effect" is powerful!
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 20 Apr 15
       
      Yes, I had always thought bullet points were a good thing! Oh how wrong I was!
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 22 Apr 15
       
      I thought bullet points would be superior to long connected text or narrative on a slide. I really felt it was the most effective way to get your message out. Now I have seen the light!
    • vmcgee
      vmcgee on 23 Apr 15
       
      Me too.  I have been using bullet points extensively all year.  Google slides makes it very easy to do so...
  • The best slides may have no text at all
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 20 Apr 15
       
      It is interesting to go to presentations while I'm taking this class. I took the ISEA's mandatory reporter training last week and it was an RN on a video with powerpoint slides for 3 hours. Lots of text, the crayon template and a graph that she kept going back to that you couldn't even read due to tiny font. Death by PowerPoint!
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Apr 15
       
      This is true. It also is somewhat of a curse. You can get to the point where you can't see any presentation without being critical of it :)
    • vmcgee
      vmcgee on 22 Apr 15
       
      Absolutely.  Just today I had to give a presentation to a class on behalf of another teacher.  It had WAY too much text and I had great difficulty keeping the attention of 13 year old students.  I couldn't help but think of this class while presenting.
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 23 Apr 15
       
      In the past, I would have a hard time with no text. My thought was that the slide should do the work. My students did presentations and I kept wanting to critique their slides.
  • Presenters are usually guilty of including too much data in their on-screen charts
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 20 Apr 15
       
      This can be tricky when you really need to get all of the data in the hands of your audience. What to leave out?
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 22 Apr 15
       
      I guess this is where the analog planning is helpful. Along with the elevator test.
  • though your own sketches & drawings can be a refreshing change if used consistently throughout the visuals)
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 20 Apr 15
       
      I had not thought about the use of your own sketches and drawings. I would be afraid that it would look corny, like the clip art, but I'm also intrigued to try this!
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 22 Apr 15
       
      It does sound interesting. I think it would nice to try student drawings too when using this if educators or students themselves.
  • The trick becomes finding just the right image(s)
    • bdoudwaukee
      bdoudwaukee on 20 Apr 15
       
      This is where I feel that I could take hours second guessing my choice of image, or trying to edit it to work.
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 22 Apr 15
       
      I agree. I have already been out looking, and I just keep looking and looking. I am hoping it will get easier the more experience I have creating PowerPoints.
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 23 Apr 15
       
      This can seem to take more time than the planning.
  • Use high-quality graphics including photographs.
    • mrswalker_
      mrswalker_ on 20 Apr 15
       
      My students LOVE seeing pictures of themselves in a presentation. I try to use student examples as often as possible to create images for presentations.
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Apr 15
       
      This is a great idea! Especially for younger students!
  • But boring an audience with bullet point after bullet point is of little benefit to them
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 20 Apr 15
       
      This reminds me of that first video we watched for this class and the gun image. That has stuck with me and it is all because of the image of the gun!
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Apr 15
       
      I guess this goes to speak of the power of an image.
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 22 Apr 15
       
      I just sat through a presentation Monday afternoon on PLCs and Short Data Cycle. The presentaer was very engaging but his PowerPoint was not! Too much text and bullets very few images. I found myself critiquing his slides instead of listening to the message!
  • The right color can help persuade and motivate. Studies show that color usage can increase interest and improve learning comprehension and retention
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 20 Apr 15
       
      Color can do so much, like make you feel stronger/weaker, or energize/soothe. That was why they painted our visiting team locker room pink!
  • This looks like they were going for the full-bleed background image effect but just missed
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 20 Apr 15
       
      One of my classrooms has a projector that is slightly to the right and the image bleeds to the white board behind the screen. It is very distracting for me and my students!
  • in your slide deck
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 20 Apr 15
       
      I have recently heard of a presentation set of slides referred to as a deck, but we certainly do not need 52 slides to present!
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Apr 15
       
      Well, this depends. Some presenters make one master deck and then "hide" the slides they don't want. For the next preso, they hide different slides. Also, it depends on how you use your slides. If you talk for each slide, then 52 is way to many. But if you are using builds or quick sequences of slides as a substitute for bulleted lists, you can get there pretty quick. My rule of thumb is one slide every two minutes, but I do have one preso with 70 slides in it for a 45 minute preso. It is the exception, not the rule.
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 22 Apr 15
       
      At a recent in-service the speaker had 3 PowerPoints open he retrieved slides from different presentations based on our dicussion. It made the informtion much more relevant to our school but at the same time created a distraction when he couldn't find a slide and had to flip back and forth.
  • the golden rule of PowerPoint presentations — always do what is right for your audience.
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 20 Apr 15
       
      Shouldn't the rule state, "Present unto others as you would like presented to you?"
    • Evan Abbey
      Evan Abbey on 21 Apr 15
       
      Ha! Hilarious!
  • add unrelated “decorations
    • aboevers
      aboevers on 20 Apr 15
       
      Keep the idea of purpose in mind constantly.
    • ney4cy
      ney4cy on 22 Apr 15
       
      This is was my typical slide! ALL bullet points.
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      Somehow that simple idea got very lost along the way.
  • “Sorry I missed your presentation. I hear it was great. Can you just send me your PowerPoint slides?” But if they are good slides, they will be of little use without you.
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      If someone had said this to me, I would have. Now if they say it to me I still will send them the slides. Ha Ha.
  • You can take your own high-quality photographs with your digital camera,
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      I ran into soem object that I need for my presentation that were "iffy" for me in the copyright area, so I decided to take my own pictures instead. I feel great about how it turned out.
  • So make sure your slides pass what I call the glance test: People should be able to comprehend each one in about three seconds
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      Love this idea. It's a good way for me to see if I am travelling down the right road.
  • Live long and prosper.
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      I found out that "Live long and prosper" was added by Leonard Nimoy for character and was based in his Jewish teachings.
  • By getting out of the Slide View and into the Slide Sorter view, you can see how the logical flow of your presentation is progressing. In this view you may decide to break up one slide into, say, two-three slides so that your presentation has a more natural and logical flow or process.
    • pkmills
      pkmills on 22 Apr 15
       
      I used the sticky notes at the begginnig to check the flow of my presentation. I will use the sorter to check the presentation at the end of the creation process.
  • Try to avoid text-heavy (and sleep inducing) slides like this one
    • vmcgee
      vmcgee on 22 Apr 15
       
      I gave a presentation today on behalf of another teacher that was structured much like this slide.  It had too much text and information on it, and I found myself racing to get through it before I lost the attention of my audience.  Afterwards, it completely felt like a waste of time.
  • Not sure what two guys shaking hands in front of a globe has to do with the fertility rate in Japan. Yet even if we were talking about "international partnership" the image is still a cliché.
    • vmcgee
      vmcgee on 23 Apr 15
       
      It seems like I have seen some sort of "handshake" image a thousand times.  It is overused and carries no meaning - which I think defeats the purpose of an image in a slide.
  • An audience can’t listen to your presentation and read detailed, text-heavy slides at the same time (not without missing key parts of your message, anyway
    • vmcgee
      vmcgee on 23 Apr 15
       
      This is probably the topic that has had the greatest effect on my presentations so far.  I have done about 3 different presentations since this course began, and I am now always concentrating on not having my students read slide material while I talk.
  • Very few audiences enjoy paragraph-length bullet points.
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 23 Apr 15
       
      I can't think of anybody, let alone a few people.
  • It’s okay to cover details verbally that are not reflected in your bullet points.
    • dougmay
      dougmay on 23 Apr 15
       
      I am having a hard time adjusting to this thought. In the past, I wanted to include everything in the slides. Now I thinking of it more of an outline for me.
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    • dougmay
      dougmay on 23 Apr 15
       
      Why would anyone do this? How could they think that this is ok?
amytlach

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  • If you press the “B” key while your PowerPoint or Keynote slide is showing, the screen will go blank.
    • kliston
      kliston on 25 May 15
       
      I never knew this trick. I will definitely be using this trick in future presentations.
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 25 May 15
       
      I didn't know it either.  That's an awesome trick that could have saved my bacon several times!  Well, lesson learned.
    • Karen Stern
      Karen Stern on 28 May 15
       
      This is new to me also! I wonder if I'll be able to remember it in a crisis moment?
  • Turning the lights off — besides inducing sleep — puts all the focus on the screen.
    • kliston
      kliston on 25 May 15
       
      We tend to turn the lights off when we present in the library and when we do this it does turn all the attention to the slides vs. to the presenter. We will no longer be turning off the lights.
  • At every 10 minutes or so, try to reengage the audience with something different—don't just keep showing slides," he says. Try inserting a short video clip, introduce a quick demonstration, or have another speaker get up and briefly present.
    • kliston
      kliston on 25 May 15
       
      Keeping in mind the 10 minute rule is something that seems manageable as well as appropriate. We do this with students in elementary school so why wouldn't we do the same thing with adults? Thanks for the reminder.
    • Karen Stern
      Karen Stern on 29 May 15
       
      This is a good reminder! Since my team does so much coaching in differentiation in the classroom, we have made it a habit to practice differentiation in our presentations to staff.
    • amytlach
      amytlach on 01 Jun 15
       
      This reminds me of the 'brain breaks' I used to take with my students when we were working on new concepts.  Lots of interesting things come to mind that could be done to connect these chunks of time at the end of the presentation to. 
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  • Practice 10 hours for every one hour of the presentation
    • kliston
      kliston on 25 May 15
       
      Wow! 10 hours of practice for every hour of presenting. That seems like a lot time but I know from experience the more time I spend preparing the better my presentation tends to go.
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 25 May 15
       
      That seems like a lot to me too, but maybe this could include the previous time we have spent teaching concepts before.  If we have a story that works, we can incorporate that into our 10 hours?
  • 93 percent of the impression you leave on somebody has little to do with content and everything to do with body language and verbal ability
    • kliston
      kliston on 25 May 15
       
      This is an amazing statistic. Gallo's tips below are something that I am totally going to apply to my next presentation.
    • Karen Stern
      Karen Stern on 29 May 15
       
      That's a daunting statistic! No matter how much time and effort and study I put into a presentation, it is worthless if I don't connect with my audience.
  • The first 2-3 minutes of the presentation are the most important. The audience wants to like you and they will give you a few minutes at the beginning to engage them — don’t miss the opportunity.
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 25 May 15
       
      Important to remember the hook.  I wonder what the time frame is if the entire presentation is less than 10 minutes?  I'm thinking of myself here with web videos in the flipped environment.  10 seconds?  30?
    • Karen Stern
      Karen Stern on 28 May 15
       
      Wow. This makes me realize how important it is to connect to the audience even before the presentation begins.
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 28 May 15
       
      I love this: "The audience wants to like you"  So true.  Another way I've heard it expressed is - They're rooting for you.  It's true!  
  • To advance your slides and builds, use a small, handheld remote. A handheld remote will allow you to move away from the podium. This is an absolute must.
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 25 May 15
       
      My students always get nervous and accidentally change slides when they use my Keyspan remote.  Just goes to show, you have to practice.
  • But go for a compromise between a bright screen image and ambient room lighting.
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 25 May 15
       
      A problem we also have is if it is too dark (no windows in most of our classrooms), students or attendees can't take notes.  I also  know from personal experience - it's darn hard on my eyes when everything else is dark, but there's a bright white screen in front of me.
  • Anticipating resistance forces you to really think about the people you’re presenting to, and that makes it easier to influence them.
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 25 May 15
       
      These basic concepts of logos, ethos, and pathos are the core concepts I expect my sophomores to understand and apply in their writing and speeches, so it's only reasonable that I be able to apply them as well.
    • Karen Stern
      Karen Stern on 29 May 15
       
      I agree, Wendy! We should demonstrate those same characteristics that we expect from students. I think when audience members give resistance, it shows that they are engaged and struggling through the ideas that we present.
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 29 May 15
       
      Logos, ethos, pathos.  Nice connection.   And while I don't need to believe the audience will resist (this could cause more harm than good for me), I can simply consider what they might be fearful of, feel threatened by, and/or not feel familiar with.  Empathy is key.
  • Nobody is as interested in you as you think they are,
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 25 May 15
       
      Ouch.  Sad, but true.  I think this ties in heavily with the Curse of Knowledge.  As much as I think something is cool, and therefore am deeply excited and engaged by it, they don't.  And the longer I talk to try to change that, the worse it becomes.  
  • "Most of the great presenters actually rehearse much more extensively than anyone else," he says. "They don't just wing it."
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 25 May 15
       
      I wish I could get my high schoolers to believe this.  They think practice makes them boring, so their awkward mistakes that get awkward laughter is "good" for them.  Ugh.  So wrong...
  • how you talk, sound, look and what you're wearing," Gallo says. "Only about 7 percent of the actual words or content is important."
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 25 May 15
       
      I remember telling students this when I taught speech.  93% of any message isn't dependent on the specific words, but rather how those words are communicated.
  • Grab your digital video recorder, deliver your presentation and watch yourself,
    • Wendy Arch
      Wendy Arch on 25 May 15
       
      I make my sophomores do this before their first speech!  They have to use their school iPads and record themselves giving their speech, then watch and evaluate themselves.  Those who do it invariably get better!
    • amytlach
      amytlach on 01 Jun 15
       
      This is SO HARD to do, but so good for you to take the time to do.  I hate watching myself,but untimately find it helpful and feel more relaxed when I present after watching and self evaluating
  • It is better to have the audience wanting more (of you) than to feel that they have had more than enough.
    • Karen Stern
      Karen Stern on 28 May 15
       
      This ties well to the 80% rule in the Mindfulness lesson. I should always leave an audience wanting more of the information I am sharing, not looking at their watches hoping to be done soon.
    • amytlach
      amytlach on 01 Jun 15
       
      I really thought long and hard about the 80% rule and this goes right with it.  We really don't need to tell EVERYTHING we know in one sitting! 
  • If I had only one tip to give, it would be to be passionate about your topic and let that enthusiasm come out.
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 28 May 15
       
      Ahhhh!  Yesss!  Thank you, Garr.  This seems like a salve for all of my presentation ailments that come with worry about delivery.  So good.  Best advice.  Makes it easy.   And if I don't feel passionate about it, I make myself find something to connect emotionally to, and work from there.  Ultimately, it's all emotional.  If I can find the emotion in it, the passion, the audience will buy in and we'll all connect.  
  • Don’t hold back
  • Be confident
  • connect
  • in an honest and exciting way
  • let your passion for your topic come out for all to see.
  • Most presenters fail here because they ramble on too long about superfluous background information or their personal/professional history, etc.
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 28 May 15
       
      Yeah, this is not the place to ramble about the boring specs.  Hook them first, then gradually disperse the resume type of accomplishments throughout the presentation if you want to, embedded within it, and relevantly attached to actual points you're expressing and demonstrating and illustrating.  Your background can be an asset to reinforce a point you're making, so you're seen as having experience with the concept...
  • Professional entertainers know this very well.
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 28 May 15
       
      So true.  I'm a musician, and whenever I play a show, I stack the songs in a way that will build momentum and allow the audience to ride the music in a way that they'll want more of us when we're gone.  It's strategic, and it's also totally about reading the vibe of the audience and scrapping any plans I had for a setlist if it doesn't feel right as gauged against the crowd.  
  • short attention spans
  • if you have 30 minutes for your talk, finish in 25 minutes.
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 28 May 15
       
      Totally, if not less, even!  This way, you can allow for bumps that arise or opportunities for conversation should that arise, too.
  • The podium is a barrier
  • Get closer to your audience
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 28 May 15
       
      I strive to make eye contact with everyone, move my body throughout the room, weaving, getting close in proximity to everybody.  My voice then travels with me, providing a different dynamic, and memory is triggered with association of spatial relationships.  So, if I'm talking about a certain topic while over here, the audience will take in that whole spatial/audio/visual relationship and it will stand out from when I made this other point while standing over there, with other spatial/audio/visual relationships at play.  It's the way our brains work, so we just capitalize on our natural proclivities.  
  • Remember the “B” key
  • By having the slide blank, all the attention can now be placed back on you
  • don’t forget to smile
  • eye contact
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 28 May 15
       
      There is a chemical called phenylethylalamine, and it is released during eye contact.  It's partically responsible for humans falling in love, among other cool things like helping digestion and improving motor skill dexterity...all of this while under the spell of phenylethylalamine.   I definitely want my audience to fall in love with me.  ;)
  • The audience should be looking at you more than the screen.
  • thank them for their input.
  • you’re not the star of the show. The audience is
  • It’s in their power to embrace — or reject — your ideas
  • You’re presenting because you need them to change their beliefs or behavior in some way
  • people find it hard to change. So expect them to resist.
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 28 May 15
       
      This is amazing.  If we expect there may be kickback, it won't be so painful or disorienting to pull order back in.   I just read an article and the author said - the more great things you do, the more people you will touch, and so the more people will know you and love you.  When you increase the number of people who know about you, you increase the number of people there will be who hate you.  Wow!
  • Resistance doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, if you prepare for it, you’ll sharpen your presentation and stand a much better chance of winning your audience over.
  • considering different points of view and addressing doubts and fears before they become roadblocks,
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 28 May 15
       
      This is sort of like the concessions at the beginning of a persuasive essay...admit there are other sides, there is controversy, there is resistance.  Name it, throw out possibilities, and then invite the audience to let go, free their minds of distractions and judgment and assume there just might be something they could take away and learn from this presentation.  Since learning has to have an emotional attachment, it's important to address that admit it, and encourage the audience to tap into that part of themselves that is open to making the time worth their while by finding a way, even forcing a way, for their engagement, which means not assuming they know everything and to have a beginner's mind.   After some shared vulnerability and expressed passion for my subject, I have audiences to somatic exercises and breathwork before I begin fully. It breaks the ice.  ;)  Makes them feel less foolish if they want to ask questions.  It softens them to me, and unites the group as a whole with a sense of camaraderie, because they all just went a bit outside of their comfort zone together.  
  • So be humble in your approach
  • and their frustrations and anxieties — should shape everything you present.
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 28 May 15
       
      They just want to be heard, want to feel seen.  They have a real response and it's triggered by a zillion things in their past and programming that I as presenter couldn't have foreseen, and I don't have the same trigger points as they do.   It's about being gentle on myself and the audience.  ANYTHING they express is valid.  Acknowledge their real feelings, embrace their right to express it, courageous is what they need to feel from it.   Resistance is a sublime opportunity to learn, as a 'teachable moment', a growing pains moment, an illuminator for new consciousness on all parts.  It definitely will help me grow and resculpt my approaches to my work.  Awareness is good. 
  • Removing physical barriers between you and the audience will help you build rapport and make a connection
    • Karen Stern
      Karen Stern on 29 May 15
       
      I agree with this idea! The last time that I presented at a Teacher Quality workshop, my partner and I were in the high school auditorium. We were on the stage, and the audience was spread out all over the room. It was hard to draw a response from them!
  • audience
  • share your ideas with others before you present
    • Karen Stern
      Karen Stern on 29 May 15
       
      Sharing the presentation ideas with others (especially those who work in different fields than I do) will be a good way to gauge the receptiveness of an audience.
  • Practicing in front of another person or a video camera will help even more
  • he says
  • out loud, over many hours and many days
    • Karen Stern
      Karen Stern on 29 May 15
       
      Ouch. This is something I HATE to do! Especially in front of others or a video camera. It would be worth it, however, to know that I'm doing more than winging it.
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 30 May 15
       
      Agreed, Karen...this is indeed painful for me, too.  Yet, critical to success.  I don't want to flounder and flop once in front of an audience.  
  • When you read from your notes or from slides," he says, "that completely breaks the connection you have with audience."
    • Karen Stern
      Karen Stern on 29 May 15
       
      I've never thought about reading from the slides in this way: that it breaks the connection to the audience. I have always tried to avoid reading from the slides just because it seems unprofessional and condescending to my audience, but I'd never thougth about the connection that gets lost.
  • so you’ll take on a conversational tone
  • it will show
  • feel more warmly toward them
  • you’ll disarm them
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 29 May 15
       
      Important not about disarming the audience.  We want openness so the message can hook them in their hearts.   Imagining each one of them is a dear friend or family member, or beloved client ALREADY, helps me frame the audience in love and wrap them in understanding and compassion.  
  • they’ll be more likely to accept your message
  • people in your audience get to determine whether your idea spreads or die
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 29 May 15
       
      This can feel daunting and intimidating!  Solution?  Speaking with conviction about a topic I'm passionate about and believe in as something to help the audience, for their highest good...this is the remedy for worry about whether or not the audience will love me and my work.  
  • Don't make every slide look the same (i.e., Title, Bullets; Title, Bullets)
  • As you plan your presentation, try to come up with arguments against your perspective.
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 30 May 15
       
      Brilliant!  This suggest to basically build in the alternate viewpoints while planning.  It sort of happens naturally while I prepare - playing my own devil's advocate.  I'll not trust that those thoughts are worth using to make myself more prepared, instead of dismissing them.  Love this.
    • amytlach
      amytlach on 01 Jun 15
       
      This is more common all the time with issues that people who are not involved in agriculture are not educated about as to how or why things are done to be productive.  Great to think about what potential is out there for opposition. 
  • alternate lines of reasoning by digging up articles, blog posts, and reports that challenge your stance.
  • And then the audience gets bored. And people start checking their BlackBerrys
  • give the audience's eyes a rest every so often."
  • you'll come across as much more engaging as a speaker and effortless."
  • internalized the content
    • kmcastaneda
      kmcastaneda on 30 May 15
       
      Internalizing content is complementary to finding a way to emotionally connect and feel passionate about the topic in the first place!  These two concepts seem to feed each other.
  • temptation is to turn the lights off so that the slides look better
    • amytlach
      amytlach on 01 Jun 15
       
      This is a great point, but some photos need to have the room darkened some to be able to see.  I have played with brightness on a few photos and it seems to help with some. 
  • "They practice much more than the average presenter."
    • amytlach
      amytlach on 01 Jun 15
       
      What a great reminder!! Preparation makes everything better. 
jhazelton11

Screencastify | A Lightweight Screen Recorder for Chrome - 0 views

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  • nickol11 on 04 May 17
     
    For CHROME
  • bdowney on 07 May 17
     
    Nick, Have you used Screen castify? I don't have a flipped classroom, but this looks like a promising tool to use.
tkofoot

Adaptive Learning System Articles - 0 views

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  • Most students learn pretty quickly that a Google search will yield some results that aren’t helpful and adjust accordingly.
    • jnewmanfd
      jnewmanfd on 24 Feb 20
       
      Sorry, I could resist this sentence. It's okay with me if it doesn't count towards my post, but I have to admit to laughing when I read this one. I'm not sure that most students get this today, I mean I hope they do, but the conversations I've had the past few years when students search things are scary.
  • Adaptive learning technologies are potentially transformative in that they may be able to change the economics of tutoring. Imagine if every student in your class could have a private tutor, available to them at any time for as long as they need.
    • jnewmanfd
      jnewmanfd on 24 Feb 20
       
      I think this is the most eye opening factor within adaptive learning. It helps provide equity that is often missing when it comes to education. We know, that for the most part, our low social economic students preform lower than their counterparts. Which makes sense if you need tutoring and can't afford it. Adaptive learning technology has the potential to help schools bridge those gaps. It can help provide an equal opportunity for all. The point of, adaptive technologies acting like tutors, hadn't occurred to me before. As someone who needed tutoring in math as a young student, but came from a home where that wasn't feasible, I can appreciate the usefulness of adaptive technology.
  • Adaptive learning has long been a part of education. The basic concept is simple: Coursework should be adapted to meet the individual needs of each student. Every teacher has experience modifying curriculum in some way to help students access information. Nowadays technology can help make the adaptations easier and more streamlined.
    • jnewmanfd
      jnewmanfd on 24 Feb 20
       
      Thinking about this first part and segments from the previous article, I would say that this idea would be a life saver. Sure, I realize that some students need more support than others, and sure I realize ways to give them the support they need, but how do I go about accomplishing such a daunting task? I often feel like that, at times, I'm running around with my head cut off. I can support student A who is struggling with seeing the connection from last weeks lessons to our current ones, but student B is so advanced that he's bored and tired of waiting so he's acting up instead, student C hasn't been to school in 8 days and has no idea where were at, and the list just goes on from there. I try to manage what I can by breaking students into groups, focusing on the larger picture, but I still realize that at many times, I'm falling short. If it can help assist me in meeting the needs of individual students, then I'm all for it. Later in the article it also talks about how it helps limit students from giving up. I think we can all agree, that's a huge bonus. My only unanswered questions are when to use it, how often, and at what point in the learning process? I've never used adaptive learning before, so I have lots to learn.
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  • n fact, it many strengthen instruction as faculty take on a more supporting, coaching role, with less time devoted to delivery of content, which students may or may not already have mastered, and more time focused on one-to-one student engagement and self-paced guidance through a curriculum.
    • jnewmanfd
      jnewmanfd on 24 Feb 20
       
      When I read the first sentence, I was a little offended. I'm glad I kept reading, I like this part a lot. I think that these moments, when students are working independently, are the moments where we truly get to know our students. I often feel like I don't have enough time to talk with my students about their learning. In fact, I often make lists of who I've talked to recently and who I haven't so I can get to them next time. The idea that adaptive learning can help me become an effective facilitator of learning is intriguing.
  • "One of the benefits of adaptive learning is that it frees up faculty members to spend more time with students, to work with them in small groups and individually, essentially flipping the classroom," Johnson said. "We see this [approach] as part of a much bigger pedagogical picture. The technology is a tool that gets us to our goal of rehumanizing our large classes."
    • jnewmanfd
      jnewmanfd on 24 Feb 20
       
      I've already commented on the idea and benefits of time in prior articles. Although I like the idea of having more time to work and actually talk with students, I wondered something a bit different when I read about teacher's time in this article. Along with freeing up teacher time to do the things that, I would think all of us got into education for in the first place, would adaptive technologies also help with teacher burnout? What about the fact that in our state, enrollment in teacher education programs are down at all three regent schools? I can't recall the exact reasons why teachers burn out and quit, but I'm fairly sure that time with actually working students is one of them. I hear from many new teachers say that they didn't realize how hard it was going to be to the meet the needs of every student. I wonder if data would show whether or not these systems would help with getting and retaining teachers.
  • They might help a student get unstuck on a particular step that he hasn’t quite understood.
    • tkofoot
      tkofoot on 28 Feb 20
       
      I have used IXL math with students. I like how it shows students the correct way to complete the program.
  • tools t
    • tkofoot
      tkofoot on 28 Feb 20
       
      I think the word "tools" is important to point out. It is not instruction, but an additional resource.
  • the notion of adaptive learning technologies can be abused as a kind of magic incantation by the reductionists.
    • tkofoot
      tkofoot on 28 Feb 20
       
      Not only abused without enough extra teaching, but used as a whole education system. There are already teachers that turn students over to programs as a way to teach without any other type of interaction. I am not ready for this as a parent or teacher.
  • work that is not replicable by a machine.
    • tkofoot
      tkofoot on 28 Feb 20
       
      The adaptive learning can help support learning and free up teachers to get around to more students that need individualized instruction.
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