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Iowa Online Teaching Standards

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  • A variety of high-quality learning resources and materials are available to increase student success (iN 1.5, 2.11, 4.4, QM 4.5, ROI 5.c)
    • blodgett
      blodgett on 18 Jan 20
       
      High Quality learning resources means that a video that was 'great' 2 years ago, might be dated now. I can see making sure that we continuously update our content in the online classes is a serious undertaking each year. We can't show the same VCR tape as we did in 1987 anymore :-)
  • • The course content and activities are of sufficient rigor, depth, and breadth to teach the standards being addressed
    • jessed44
      jessed44 on 20 Jan 20
       
      As many teachers do not have significant training in curriculum development, I wonder how much of an issue this may be. Will more standardized online curriculum be developed for K-12 teachers and learners?
  • The course structure has flexibility to accommodate multiple timelines.
    • jessed44
      jessed44 on 20 Jan 20
       
      This is sometimes a challenge because while we want to be flexible, we also want the course to be interactive. If groups of students are working on vastly different timelines, it can create confusion and frustration for all.
mdickey95

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  • Designs the structure of the course and the presentation of the content to best enhance student learning, including using unit/lesson overviews and reviews, using patterns in lesson sequencing, and using appropriate visual web design techniques (SREB C.14, Varvel V.F)
    • benrobison
      benrobison on 16 Jan 20
       
      I find this to be most important in regards to meeting the needs and/or learning styles of multiple/different learners.
  • Promotes learning through online collaboration group work that is goal-oriented and focused (SREB C.5, Varvel V.I)
    • benrobison
      benrobison on 16 Jan 20
       
      This sets apart a quality online learning situation, rather than a work at your own pace, or checklist class, in which authentic learning probably isn't happening.
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students (SREB D.8, Varvel VI.F, ITS 5.e)
    • benrobison
      benrobison on 16 Jan 20
       
      I believe that (specifically the timely) part is critical for online teaching/learning success! Since there is such a lag-time with communication in the online setting vs. the face-to-face setting, timely feedback can ease that isolation a bit.
    • blodgett
      blodgett on 18 Jan 20
       
      Totally agree, a week goes by before you know it, and if a student isn't in front of you, the feedback can get 'lost'.
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  • Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and appropriate use of the internet and written communication (SREB E.2)
    • benrobison
      benrobison on 16 Jan 20
       
      Establishing netiquette standards from the outset will help participants be more successful. This is true of all ages, but in my opinion, these should be more stringent for the younger (high school/middle school) audience.
  • • Continuously uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategies (SREB J.7, ITS 1.c)
    • blodgett
      blodgett on 18 Jan 20
       
      Continuous evaluation when you can't always see their faces to see that 'I don't get it look' is a critical part to teaching and reteaching.
  • • Assists students with technology used in the course (Varvel III.C)
    • blodgett
      blodgett on 18 Jan 20
       
      This is one of the key reasons I'm taking this course. I want to understand what technology is used so I can make sure I have a support structure in place for both teachers and students.
  • intellectual property rights and fair use
    • blodgett
      blodgett on 18 Jan 20
       
      I get asked this question all the time. Google image search has made it WAY to easy to grab anyone's content regardless of who really owns it.
  • Understands and uses data from assessments to guide instruction
    • jessed44
      jessed44 on 20 Jan 20
       
      Using an LMS such as Moodle can be helpful in not only scoring assessments, but helping to organize the data and determining which items students need further instruction with.
    • jessed44
      jessed44 on 20 Jan 20
       
      Using an LMS such as Moodle can be helpful not only for scoring assessments but for organizing the data so the teacher can make sense of it and help students accordingly.
  • Knows the content of the subject to be taught and understands how to teach the content to students
    • jessed44
      jessed44 on 20 Jan 20
       
      I think that while professional development on pedagogy is important, sometimes our training on knowledge of the content gets overshadowed. This is too bad because the more I have learned about my content, I have been able to come up with more creative ways to teach it!
  • Communicates with students effectively and consistently
    • jessed44
      jessed44 on 20 Jan 20
       
      I often wonder about the right amount of communication with students in an online setting. Obviously you want some, but can there be too much?
    • jessed44
      jessed44 on 20 Jan 20
       
      I sometimes wonder about the appropriate amount of communication in an online course. Obviously we want some, but we also want students to work on independent problem solving as well. For example, how often do I need to respond to discussion posts? There is no way I can respond to all of them in a meaningful way.
  • Aligns assessment with course objectives
    • jessed44
      jessed44 on 20 Jan 20
       
      It is so vital to make sure we assess students fairly and that the assessments are truly what we want students to be able to do, otherwise students can get frustrated and not see the point in what we are having them do.
    • jessed44
      jessed44 on 20 Jan 20
       
      It is so vital to make sure that our assessments clearly align with what we actually want students to do. Otherwise, many students the tasks are meaningless busy work and will not be motivated to do them. Clear articulation is key!
  • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course (Varvel VI.F)
    • mdickey95
      mdickey95 on 25 Jan 20
       
      This is the best way to increase student engagement. When students know the instructor uses their feedback to make adjustments to the course, it is powerful.
  • 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)
    • mdickey95
      mdickey95 on 25 Jan 20
       
      Because it takes more effort to get to know students online (not face to face) this may take a lot of effort at first. An experienced online instructor may be able to make some generalizations but a new instructor would need to consider how to determine the needs of the group in a particular cohort when designing a course.
  • 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)
    • mdickey95
      mdickey95 on 25 Jan 20
       
      It would be easy to create a course in which a student interacts only with articles and websites. It takes more thought and creativity to make sure interaction is built in to the class.
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student (SREB F.1, Varvel II.E)
    • mdickey95
      mdickey95 on 25 Jan 20
       
      It would be very difficult to teach an online course if an instructor has never taken one. This would be helpful in knowing how to be proactive with students instead of being reactive to their issues.
sarankin

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  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student
    • ames726
      ames726 on 18 Sep 15
       
      I feel that this is essential for any teacher of an online course.  Just as a classroom teacher  has at some point been a student in a classroom, so should a teacher of an online course have been an online student.  It is an imperative experience that provides empathy and understanding that would otherwise be absent
    • ljhlaura
      ljhlaura on 22 Sep 15
       
      I agree with this comment. While I think it is possible to be successful teaching in an environment one has not experienced personally, having that experience makes it easier and more likely. As I take the first steps in designing an online course, I think about how I would experience certain elements if I were the student and am able to draw on personal experience.
    • clmensing6
      clmensing6 on 23 Jan 16
       
      absolutely! It is very important to me to be able to do what I ask my students to do. If I don't know what they are doing, it is my hope they can teach, or at least show, me how they did what they did.
    • kelleyneumann
      kelleyneumann on 21 May 16
       
      I agree.  I think this applies to all teaching, not only online teaching.  Whenever I assign a new project to my students, I like to go through the assignment myself so I can be ready for questions or make adjustments to avoid confusion or frustration for my students.
    • cwhitebotello
      cwhitebotello on 27 May 16
       
      The experience of being an on-line learners helps me as an on-line teacher be more sensitive not only to learning to content but also the stress new on-line learners go through.  Am I doing this right? Where do I find this? Learning to "routines & procedures" in the on-line classroom can be stressful!
  • Meets the professional teaching standards established by a state-licensing agency, or has the academic credentials in the field in which he or she is teaching
    • ames726
      ames726 on 18 Sep 15
       
      My concern here is with the word "or."  My opinion is that the correct word should be "and."  Although I believe that it is of utmost importance that an instructor have academic credentials in the field in which he or she is teaching, I also perceive it to be just as important that he or she meet the professional teaching standards established.
  • Has knowledge of learning theory appropriate to online learning, 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
    • ames726
      ames726 on 18 Sep 15
       
      I agree that learning theories are an integral part of teaching.  This ties to the annotation I made under standard 2.  Having this knowledge is an innate feature of meeting the professional teaching standards established.
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  • Creates or selects multiple assessment instruments that are appropriate for online learning (SREB H.1, Varvel VI.C)
    • ljhlaura
      ljhlaura on 22 Sep 15
       
      I agree that administering varying types of assessments is important to ensuring that students who learn and communicate in different ways will have an opportunity to demonstrate what they know. Some might be most successful in responding to direct, objective test questions, while others might be more effective in writing essays. Multiple types of assessments can also reveal the depth of knowledge of any one student, regardless of learning and communication style.
  • Understands and uses course content that complies with intellectual property rights and fair use, and assists students in complying as well
    • ljhlaura
      ljhlaura on 22 Sep 15
       
      I am curious to learn about complying with intellectual property rights online. While copyright law allows for "fair use" for educational purposes, online courses seem especially suited to drawing material from other parts of the Internet. At what point might a teacher cross from "fair use" into a violation of someone's intellectual property rights?
    • ames726
      ames726 on 22 Sep 15
       
      I am intrigued by this thought.  the term "fair use" seems vague and undefined.  I agree that online courses do seem particularly suited to drawing material from the internet.  Perhaps examples of acceptable use vs. unacceptable use would be helpful.
    • ramonasatre
      ramonasatre on 16 Jan 16
       
      This is a great question. I don't feel I fully understand "fair use" when it comes to using material from the internet for courses.
    • Adam Cox
      Adam Cox on 17 Jan 16
       
      I intended to highlight this as well. Perhaps since it is already highlighted I am unable to do so as well. Fair use issues and proper citing of sources is probably something many of us need an update on. Especially now that our content will be online for people to see and perhaps even borrow in their courses, we need to be sure we are legal in what we share and use.
  • Networks with others involved in online education for the purpose of professional growth
    • ramonasatre
      ramonasatre on 16 Jan 16
       
      I think networking provides great opportunities in all field for learning. Sharing real experiences are some of the best "professional development" I have attended. Just attended the science TIC; wonderful experience of teachers sharing with teachers.
    • stitesm
      stitesm on 11 May 16
       
      You are correct.  Networking is the best way to learn.  It isn't always easy finding time to get together face 2 face but technology is enhancing our collaboration across the state in order to learn from each other
  • Understands student motivation and uses techniques to engage students
    • ramonasatre
      ramonasatre on 16 Jan 16
       
      Wish I had a clear picture of "what" motivates students. This concept in the classroom or online can be a tricky one.
  • content knowledge (including technological knowledge
    • Elizabeth Fritz
      Elizabeth Fritz on 17 Jan 16
       
      great connection to Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) ...attempts to identify the nature of knowledge required by teachers for technology
    • hstaebell
      hstaebell on 19 Jan 16
       
      Technical knowledge is a hard one for me. I feel like technology changes at such a rapid pace and with not being in a physical classroom I have to rely on myself to further my tech knowledge. That doesn't happen easily.
  • Promotes learning through online collaboration group work that is goal-oriented and focused
    • Elizabeth Fritz
      Elizabeth Fritz on 17 Jan 16
       
      This can be a most challenging task, online group work that has true collaboration. So often we just want to be anonymous.
  • • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students (SREB D.8, Varvel VI.F, ITS 5.e)
    • senoracoffey
      senoracoffey on 17 Jan 16
       
      As a student and as a teacher, I have found getting my assignments graded online as a student and grading them as a teacher is very time consuming. Sometimes I have even wondered if my assignments were graded by my instructors. It takes a lot of time sitting in front of the computer, opening up each student's assignment, and grading it with quality feedback. I have found that online work tends to take a lot longer to grade. 
    • Adam Cox
      Adam Cox on 17 Jan 16
       
      We are currently using a lot of Google Docs in our classes at Woodbine, and I too have been a bit overwhelmed by the time it takes to grade work. Some resources like Flubaroo are helping me with multiple choice type work but basic writing stuff takes a long time.
    • cwhitebotello
      cwhitebotello on 27 May 16
       
      This seems to be a common theme and something that on-line teachers struggle with. Getting timely feedback as a student is important so new learning is affirmed before I move on to the next topic.  As a teacher it requires allot of time and self discipline to attend to. 
    • sarankin
      sarankin on 08 Jun 16
       
      Getting feedback on student work is key for motivating students to work hard daily.  Google Classroom has made a big difference in face-to-face classes and I believe it could also make a different in online classes.  If the assessment is a paper, then the teacher can give feedback daily or every few days instead of just grading the paper at the end when it is due.  This feedback would allow for students to know if they are on the right track as they are working on it.  
  • • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning (SREB M.3, Varvel IV.D, ITS 3.e, ITS 4.f)
    • senoracoffey
      senoracoffey on 17 Jan 16
       
      Having reliable, quality, affordable software to support learning is hard to come by. 
  • • 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)
    • Adam Cox
      Adam Cox on 17 Jan 16
       
      I think this would be easy to overlook in this type of class offering. Sharing student rights as it pertains to their work and who exactly will be seeing it IS important.
    • Adam Cox
      Adam Cox on 17 Jan 16
       
      Course evaluations have been interesting to me in the past. If they are not well designed they can create a forum for feedback that is not as "helpful" as you'd hope. Putting a lot of thought into the feedback you are seeking and then asking about those things in particular with carefully worded questions might help a person avoid "extra input" that sometimes is not as helpful. (I've had students use them as a place to judge and criticize. That CAN be helpful, but it is often not the type of feedback that leads to creating change for the overall good of the course.)
  • • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course (Varvel VI.F)
    • Adam Cox
      Adam Cox on 17 Jan 16
       
      Be careful as to the questions used for bringing in feedback and think hard about whether to make it anonymous or not as well. Open ended feedback from anonymous posters is sometimes not as helpful as you'd hope it to be. :)
    • disneygal
      disneygal on 14 May 16
       
      My experience is that course evaluations for online or traditional AEA courses are often not completed. Those that are posted often do not have enough detail to help guide changes.  We have tried to send out a separate SurveyMonkey and don't get a good response there either. Would be concerned re: how this criteria would be evaluated.  AND, I would love to know how to encourage more course feedbackk!
    • Deena Recker
      Deena Recker on 24 May 16
       
      When this was trialed in my last course, I found the pre-course evaluation fairly straight forward. The co-teacher and myself had to revise the post-course evaluation a few times as we walked through the course to ask questions that provided us with usable information. 
  • Incorporates social aspects into the teaching and learning process
    • Cari Teske
      Cari Teske on 16 May 16
       
      Collaboration is key to a successful online course.  It is not enough to read content and complete assessments.  A student needs to be actively involved in the learning process.  This is where discussion forums become important as do the activities that you are directly involved with during the class.  Reflecting and responding increase the social aspects and allow for learning to go beyond the content provided.  - Cari Teske
  • Is knowledgeable and has the ability to use computer programs required in online education to improve learning and teaching, including course management software (CMS) and synchronous/asynchronous communication tools (chat, email, web 2.0, videoconferencing, webinar, whiteboard, etc.) (SREB B.3
    • mcgillicutty
      mcgillicutty on 23 Jan 16
       
      As teachers we need to follow the 21st century technology standards.
  • • 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)
    • mcgillicutty
      mcgillicutty on 23 Jan 16
       
      It is important for students to learn in groups and for them to collaborate with each other, problem solve, and to learn good communication skills.
    • paulboysen
      paulboysen on 23 Jan 16
       
      Alignment is very important to make sure that the students are are receiving instruction to meet the local achievement goals.
  • 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)
    • paulboysen
      paulboysen on 23 Jan 16
       
      With the implementation of DSI, this area becomes critical for successful implementation of this mandated instruction.
  • Communicates with students effectively and consistently (SREB D.1, ITS 1.g)
  • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies (SREB B.5)
    • stitesm
      stitesm on 11 May 16
       
      Very important for all instructors on either side of the screen.  Keep current on new research by reading, taking classes, collaborating and networking. 
    • cwdorman
      cwdorman on 15 May 16
       
      Online instruction is more than just putting print up on a website (the online version of worksheets perhaps!)--one must strive to learn all aspects of the technology and use it to be an effective online instructor.
  • 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)
  • Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overview/orientation
    • shawnaharris
      shawnaharris on 25 Jan 16
       
      Just in case the other comment wasn't posted, here it is again...All participants/students should know what is expected of them and how they will be graded and classroom expectations.
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face (SREB C.1, Varvel V)
    • shawnaharris
      shawnaharris on 25 Jan 16
       
      There is a HUGE difference between face-to-face and online learning/teaching.
    • Cari Teske
      Cari Teske on 16 May 16
       
      Very true.  Also, between blended and those mentioned above.  Strategies used need to be developed to provide learning to be at it's optimum.  
    • janevolden
      janevolden on 17 May 16
       
      I feel there is a definite challenge that is larger barrier than teaching face-to face.  You must get your thought across without that personal face-to-face and not loosing anything in the interpretation.  you must also feel as though you have your message getting across ....quite a challenge.
    • sarankin
      sarankin on 08 Jun 16
       
      I agree that there is a huge difference between online and face-to-face teaching.  I also believe that some people think it's "easier" to teach online and takes less time.  Actually I think it takes more time!
  • Continuously
  • evaluate
  • • Demonstrates techniques for dealing with issues arising from inappropriate student technological use (SREB E.7)
    • verploeg
      verploeg on 14 May 16
       
      Students believe that copying and pasting from several sites alleviates the worry of plagiarism while never translating the material into their own words.  In addition, sometimes students have the false idea that posts are anonymous unaware that what is said online remains.  And edits and deletions may be impossible.  With this comes responsibility.
    • kelleyneumann
      kelleyneumann on 21 May 16
       
      This is a huge concern in our building since going 1:1.  Students don't understand that they can't copy and paste something word for word from the Internet.  I have had students simply change one or two words and think they can all it their own. 
  • Demonstrates techniques for dealing with issues arising from inappropriate student technological use (SREB E.7)
    • paulboysen
      paulboysen on 26 Jan 16
       
      https://diigo.com/08anyu This is a test.
  • • Understands and uses data from assessments to guide instruction (SREB J, ITS 5.c)
    • paulboysen
      paulboysen on 26 Jan 16
       
      https://diigo.com/08anyu I have found assessment data to be very valuable in seeing if what you are teaching matches the goals of the course.  Data often show gaps in instruction.  It also indicates areas that may need to covered in more detail.
  • Creates a safe environment, managing conflict (Varvel VII.D, ITS 6.e)
    • paulboysen
      paulboysen on 26 Jan 16
       
      https://diigo.com/08anyu I have found that dealing with the problem before it escalates usually is the best approach.  If a student is having a problem, talking with the student in a normal calm voice can beneficial.  Sometimes, things just blow up and then the main goal is to keep the students safe.
  • • Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional growth to improve practice (SREB C.8, ITS 7.c)
  • Knows the content of the subject to be taught and understands how to teach the content to students
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 10 May 16
       
      This corresponds to teaching mathematics. One MUST know the content at grade level, what content comes before, and what content comes after.
    • cwdorman
      cwdorman on 15 May 16
       
      This would seem to be pretty essential as one must know the content well in order to teach it effectively.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 10 May 16
       
      I believe that the content being learned must be the focus and not the technology being used. The technology should only be a tool that enhances student learning.
    • stitesm
      stitesm on 11 May 16
       
      Good comment!  Even with students that we work with face 2 face.... technology should not be a subject or an objective but it should be used to enhance their learning with core curriculum.  
  • presentation of the conte
    • stitesm
      stitesm on 11 May 16
       
      This can be scary for on-line instructors because it is important that you apply the correct presentation of content for students to learn and engage.
  • Understands and uses data from assessments to guide instruction
    • verploeg
      verploeg on 14 May 16
       
      Teaching is all about constantly tweaking the material to meet the students' needs.  What worked a year ago may not work at all with the current students.  
    • Cari Teske
      Cari Teske on 16 May 16
       
      Yes, reflection is always good.  But, often times it needs to happen during the course.  As instructors we often assume that others will be able to follow along with the instruction.  When that is not the case, material needs to be retaught.  In a face-to-face classroom, one can observe the students.  In an online class, it may be more difficult to see and the method of gathering understanding from participants may take a different approach.  
    • Deena Recker
      Deena Recker on 24 May 16
       
      I find it very helpful to document immediately following a lesson with a student before going on to the next. It helps keep data clear and immediate.
  • Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and appropriate use of the internet and written communication
    • verploeg
      verploeg on 14 May 16
       
      Some students are under the mistaken impression that copying and pasting from several different websites and compiling this info is NOT plagiarism.  Translating into their own words hasn't been done and yet they don't understand that they are stealing content.  We, as educators, must establish the guidelines for writing with integrity.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere
    • verploeg
      verploeg on 14 May 16
       
      Knowing you can get a teacher's feedback quickly is important in keeping students engaged so frustration does not set in.
    • kelleyneumann
      kelleyneumann on 21 May 16
       
      This is essential to any online course.  Unfortunately, I have taken courses in which the instructor is either unavailable and/or unapproachable and it is extremely frustrating.
  • Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques, appropriate for online education, that align with course objectives and assessment
    • verploeg
      verploeg on 14 May 16
       
      With all the technology available free, it seems it would be easy to throw in elements that really don't enhance the learning of a topic.  Prudence would need to be taken.
    • disneygal
      disneygal on 14 May 16
       
      The details in this criteria include 2 items that are recognized as cornerstones of good teaching and likely share common definitions-overviews & reviews and patterns in lesson sequencing. "Appropriate visual web design techniques" on the other hand does not have a widely held definition. Where will this come from? How can online instructors keep up with what are appropriate techniques?
  • Understands student motivation and uses techniques to engage students (Varvel V.D, ITS 4.d)
    • abbys213
      abbys213 on 14 May 16
       
      It is very important for an online student to be engaged. Instructors can help by adding interactive pieces to the course.
  • Assists students with technology used in the course (Varvel III.C)
    • abbys213
      abbys213 on 14 May 16
       
      This class is helping with that!
    • mikedemario
      mikedemario on 15 May 16
       
      This is important.  I try to go through each evaluation to improve the course experience - but would love to spend some more time creating a more thorough evaluation document
    • mikedemario
      mikedemario on 15 May 16
       
      I try to have any assignment where teachers create a lesson, worksheet, unit plan, homework activity, etc - contain a component that allows them to evaluate the impact on student learning.
  • Knows and aligns instruction
    • deb loftsgard
      deb loftsgard on 16 May 16
       
      It is imperative that teachers (whether teaching online or face to face) has alignment with their standards, instruction, and alignment
  • instructional strategies
    • deb loftsgard
      deb loftsgard on 16 May 16
       
      In an online course, instructional strategies can get tricky, but it is important to keep things fresh, and keep participants engaged in the learning process.
  • planning, designing,
    • Cari Teske
      Cari Teske on 16 May 16
       
      When starting an online class is important to design it with the end in mind.  What do you want students to know by participating in this course?  Planning and designing how to get to those goals is critical.  It can often be difficult for instructors to 'unlearn' what they are already know.  In a regular classroom they pick up clues by observing the students as to whether they understand the content.  That is much harder to do in an online environment.  Therefore, it is important to carefully review your course throughout the planning and designing stage in order to deliver a clear message of instruction.
    • janevolden
      janevolden on 17 May 16
       
      I really feel that I am working on aligning my course to the Iowa Teaching Standards.  I LOVE standards....think it is such a great thing for all. 
    • matt66ludwig
      matt66ludwig on 17 May 16
       
      If instruction is not aligned to the achievement goals of the district and/or state, I again would question the intent of the lesson. Alignment ensures that we are teaching and monitoring what students need to know and be able to do.
  • Demonstrates ethical conduct as defined by state law and local policies or procedures
  • Communicates assessment criteria and standards to students, including rubrics for student performances and participation (Varvel VI.D, ITS 5.b)
  • tedmallory on 15 Jan 16
     
    As a yearbook advisor, I've always taught students that you can mention film, media, music, games, etc. and you can use portions of lyrics but not whole songs or poems. Attribution is important, but doesn't necessarily let you use whatever you want. If kids want to use pictures in our book from Facebook or Instagram, I make them ASK permission from the person who took the picture. As an Art teacher, I explain to students that it gets a whole lot messier. No one blinked when Warhol parodied advertising labels or art masterpieces or when Marcel Duchamp recreated the Mona Lisa with a mustache, but Shepherd Fairy was sued by the Associate Press for basing his Hope/Change/Progress posters of Barrack Obama on one of their news photographer's images from a press conference. I encourages students to use Photoshop, Pixler or Google Drawings to create their own graphics and MeMes rather than simply downloading preexisting material, but I don't think I'll ever manage to stop them from looking up pictures on the internet to draw or paint.
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  • tedmallory on 15 Jan 16
     
    Okay, but don't we also need to have a feel for each individual student's learning styles, cognitive abilities, behaviors & intelligence strengths & deficits? Anyone who's been a classroom teacher for very long can also tell you that every group seems to have a "chemistry" or personality or relational dynamic which is unique too. Every year I've had to adjust because of how groups get a long or work together or respond best to. I would like to know if the social/group dynamics play as much of a role in online teaching if any. Is it like classroom teaching, something that you gain instincts about through experience? It there just as much art and science to teaching with moodle or in a chat room as in an actual school?
  • shawnaharris on 24 Jan 16
     
    Designs the structure of the course and the presentation of the content to best enhance student learning, including using unit/lesson overviews and reviews, using patterns in lesson sequencing, and using appropriate visual web design techniques (SREB C.14, Varvel V.F)
  • hanigand on 08 Feb 16
     
    I agree to be the best teacher you have to experience the lesson from the students perspective. Having been on both sides give the educator a much better understanding of how things should be taught.
Nancy Peterman

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    • Nancy Peterman
      Nancy Peterman on 15 May 15
       
      This is a test
  • Instruction provides students with multiple learning paths to master the content, addressing individual student needs, learning styles and preferences
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      Nancy Peterman on 15 May 15
       
      This is the second sticky notes
  • The course content and activities are of sufficient rigor, depth, and breadth to teach the standards being addressed
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  • Instructions on how to access resources at a distance are sufficient and easy to understand.
    • hsstein
      hsstein on 18 May 15
       
      For someone teaching in a rural area, I find this to be very improtant.
  • The course makes maximum appropriate use of current online tools outside of the LMS (including email, web 2.0, chat, and synchronous/videoconferencing) to enhance learning
    • hsstein
      hsstein on 18 May 15
       
      Maybe I'm to much of a worrier, but I have concerns about students in at the K-12 level communicating with each other using methods that are not monitored by the teacher such as email, etc...
  • These standards are from iNACOL's standards for online courses, and include alignment with Quality Matters and Rubric for Online Instruction
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    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 18 Apr 15
       
      Articles: Preparation-Whatever you are presenting needs to have a story behind it-somehow-as well as making the story interesting. Most of the time presentations can be given by doing so with personal experiences. Personally, I love hearing about other's personal experiences when it comes to pertaining to my career and their lives, due to the fact that it helps me learn from them. I feel by incorporating into the presentation some personal experience, this allows the presenter to be more comfortable in front of the audience, know their material well, and the audience will remember the presentation. Many presenters do a great job of incorporating comedy into their presentations, which adds to the creativity and helping the audience relate and remember the content.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 29 Jun 15
       
      Awakenings - There seems to always be a way to tie in a story.  I agree that humor always adds more to it.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 29 Jun 15
       
      Awakenings - Six words - I have broken this rule so many times!  This will be a hard one for me to break.
    • cherylfletcher
      cherylfletcher on 29 Jun 15
       
      Awakenings - Also I have sat through many boring powerpoints.  Need to really focus on how much time I have and what exactly I need to get accomplished.  Plan!
    • mgoodwin5
      mgoodwin5 on 18 Apr 15
       
      Articles: Preparation-This statement has a lot of meaning to it about going first. There are many people that are not able or willing to stay for the last part of the conference, seminar, etc., due to travel time or other obligations that they may need to leave for. I've been there! And the amount of time you as the presenter takes on the presentation, you definitely do not want to only have a small portion of the audience to hear you present. Use this chance to be the first to get done with your presentation and not worry about waiting until later and not having the audience.
  • “Personalized” learning is something that we do to kids; “personal” learning is something they do for themselves. In a world where we can explore almost every interest or passion in depth on our own or with others, it’s crucially more important to have the dispositions and the skills to create our own educational opportunities, not be trained to wait for opportunities that someone else has selected for delivery.
    • sheilig
      sheilig on 15 Jul 15
       
      I read another article by Bray and McClaskey that said personalization is learner-centered and differentiation is teacher-centered. In this article it seems they are saying "Personalized" learning is teacher-centered and "Personal" learning is learner-centered. I agree we need to give the kids the skills and tools to create their own learning. The problem solving and organizational skills they learn from doing things for themselves is much more valuable than any standardized test we ask them to take. If they are in charge of their learning when they are young, hopefully they will become life-long learners.
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    • theatregoddess
      theatregoddess on 13 Jan 17
       
      I struggle the most with technology--just because it is constantly changing and I teach online at several places--all of use different platforms.
  • technological knowledge
    • theatregoddess
      theatregoddess on 13 Jan 17
       
      Playing around with stuff here--but, once again, not a techie. However, most places have tech desks and I don't think it is bad at all to have students call them. I just sent an Iowa Central student to the tech desk with a question. Now, if the question would have been on rhetoric, I would have answered it myself.
    • theatregoddess
      theatregoddess on 13 Jan 17
       
      Technology is great--when it works.I struggle when it doesn't. Technology troubleshooting isn't my favorite thing.
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 04 Feb 17
       
      Technology opens so many doors and windows - but when it acts up it is the worst!
  • Aligns assessment with course objectives (SREB I.3, Varvel VI.C, ITS 5.a)
    • tkofoot
      tkofoot on 23 Sep 19
       
      With my special education students, aligning assessments with objectives helps us determine what we really need to students to learn if they have modified curriculum.
  • Communicates with students effectively and consistently
    • tkofoot
      tkofoot on 23 Sep 19
       
      This is so important to help them help guide their instruction and increase their self-advocacy skills in their classes.
  • The course instruction includes activities that engage students in active learning
    • tkofoot
      tkofoot on 23 Sep 19
       
      We need to make sure we meet all learning styles, so active learning will help us observe if those skills are being understood.
  • The course structure has flexibility to accommodate multiple timelines
    • tkofoot
      tkofoot on 23 Sep 19
       
      The flexibility helps students master curriculum.
Peggy Steinbronn

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    The Resource for Education Technology Leaders focusing on K-12 educators. Site contains a Software Reviews Database, articles from Technology & Learning Magazine, articles from Educators in Educators' eZine, Event and Contest listings, Reader suggested Web sites, and weekly news updates on education technology leaders."
  • Deborah Cleveland on 24 Feb 15
     
    I just saw this same post and thought it looked interesting.
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    The Resource for Education Technology Leaders focusing on K-12 educators. Site contains a Software Reviews Database, articles from Technology & Learning Magazine, articles from Educators in Educators' eZine, Event and Contest listings, Reader suggested Web sites, and weekly news updates on education technology leaders."
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    This post was originally published on the ThingLink Blog. Are you looking for resources and inspiring ideas to engage students in standards based 21st Century Learning experiences? We've got some amazing resources for you!
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    Iowa Core Social Studies Literacy Standards - pages 75 and following. The What.
  • ksteingr on 10 Feb 15
     
    Iowa Core Social Studies Literacy Standards - pages 75 and following. The How
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  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student
    • Gary Garles
      Gary Garles on 18 Jan 13
       
      This is the part that I need to spend a lot of time on...
    • ronda fey
      ronda fey on 18 Jan 13
       
      I agree. I need to first understand the tools available from a student's point of view before I can bring it into the classroom.
    • Paloma Soria
      Paloma Soria on 19 Jan 13
       
      Yes, it is a very good personal experience.
    • Charmaine Carney
      Charmaine Carney on 19 Jan 13
       
      I think that taking online courses ourselves humbles us and helps us to empathize with our students who experience problems with online learning.
    • Steve Leach
      Steve Leach on 19 Jan 13
       
      Each time I come to this class, I am engaged in a riveting conflict that involves the following extremes: the fear of being a miserable failure vs. the thrill of successully participating online in a manner that I did not even know exsted two weeks ago.
    • Elizabeth VanDeHey
      Elizabeth VanDeHey on 20 Jan 13
       
      Working as a student in an online course is so beneficial to those who will later be an instructor in an online course! I believe it provides instructors with empathy and an understanding that it will not be easy for every student and the challenges will vary with each technology tool!
    • Karen Hobbs
      Karen Hobbs on 20 Jan 13
       
      I agree that this is a humbling experience.
    • Mari Haley
      Mari Haley on 27 Jan 13
       
      I think this would be such a plus. I always thought my best early childhood college instructors were those that had had experience in an elementary classroom
    • Jonathan Wylie
      Jonathan Wylie on 15 Sep 13
       
      As educators, perhaps we should be doing more to experience what our lessons are like from a learner's point of view, and I mean online and offline. We would learn a lot from this.
    • Catherine Leipold
      Catherine Leipold on 25 Sep 13
       
      I agree with so many of the comments in this section. It is beneficial to be attempting an online class before presenting an online class. (Or hybrid) And it is good to recall what our students will feel - the 'riveting conflict' as described by Steve Leach is something good to experience.
    • Catherine Leipold
      Catherine Leipold on 25 Sep 13
       
      Being able to understand the issues students have with respect to the online presentations can help us 'fine-tune' our lessons. It can perhaps motivate us to search for easier programs or give ideas we can suggest to the publishers of our favorite program to make them work better. It is a humbling experience to jump from feeling like you know what you are doing to being totally 'lost'.
    • manderson34
      manderson34 on 28 Sep 13
       
      Frankly, it's fun to be a student when a lesson is engaging and hits our optimal zone of learning and challenge, but on the flip side if a lesson is poorly conceived it is difficult, even for an adult, to stay focused. It is important to put ourselves in the shoes of students in order to grow as educators. Reflection is so important.
    • meliathompson
      meliathompson on 07 Oct 14
       
      I think this is very important. One of the reasons I want to get involved in creating my own online course is because I enjoyed being a student and taking classes online. I feel like I know some of the criteria and how to navigate somewhat around an online course that will help me relate to my students. I always like to emphasize to my student whether in the classroom or adult students, that I am sure there will be times when we are going to be learning together.
    • ronda fey
      ronda fey on 18 Jan 13
       
      Being able to be in contact with the instructor (and other students) is imparative during an online course.
    • Charmaine Carney
      Charmaine Carney on 19 Jan 13
       
      I agree, Ronda. Students, especially those new to online learning or using a new online platform, need that instructor support to avoid becoming too frustrated. Also, contact with other students helps students to learn from each other.
    • Steve Leach
      Steve Leach on 19 Jan 13
       
      I am one of those students who is new to online learning. On a daily basis, I use face-to-face contact in order to succeed, so this is a very challenging way for me to learn. I am encouraged to know that my instructor and my classmates are there to help me when I have a simple question or am feeling overwhelmed by how much I don't know.
    • Karen Hobbs
      Karen Hobbs on 20 Jan 13
       
      This is crucial. Technology is only a vehicle to learning. If the process is too difficult students won't be spending that time on the content.
    • tamela hatcher
      tamela hatcher on 17 Sep 13
       
      Karen, it is nice to know there is a troubleshooting area in online classes and other students to ask questions of.  It is a new way of accessing when we can't see the person on the other end.
    • ronda fey
      ronda fey on 18 Jan 13
       
      It is important for instructors to be able to use technology to better prepare out students
    • Charmaine Carney
      Charmaine Carney on 19 Jan 13
       
      The challenge is staying current because the technology emerges so quickly.
    • Jamie Van Horn
      Jamie Van Horn on 14 Sep 13
       
      I agree, it is very hard to keep up and stay current with all of the new and better programs that are constantly emerging. It seems like the students are one step ahead all of the time since they are so comfortable with technology.
    • tamela hatcher
      tamela hatcher on 17 Sep 13
       
      I agree Jamie, it is a challenge for teachers to stay current on technology as it changes so fast.  School age kids can fit new technology quickly into their skill set because they have always had technology in their life.
    • cvryhof
      cvryhof on 16 May 14
       
      I agree the technology changes so fast that for teachers it is more difficult to 'keep up'. I wonder if we get used to one site that works and we get comfortable and we don't keep looking for new ideas or sites to improve our teaching.
    • Steven Sand
      Steven Sand on 16 May 14
       
      With my students, we feel more of a responsibility to expose them to educational sites. The population I teach is comfortable with tech, but using it in an educational setting is were they struggle.
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    • Paloma Soria
      Paloma Soria on 19 Jan 13
       
      I have been teaching my subject for twelve years now, but do I know how to demonstrate competence in content knowledge using technology?
  • Assists students with technology used in the course (Varvel III.C)
  • Assists students with technology used in the course (Varvel III.C)
    • Paloma Soria
      Paloma Soria on 19 Jan 13
       
      It is my wish that this class will help me to assist my students with technology as we move to 1:1 school, next year.
    • Steve Leach
      Steve Leach on 19 Jan 13
       
      Paloma, Does 1:1 mean that every student will have a laptop or some other form of technology available for every class period?
    • jwest70
      jwest70 on 18 May 14
       
      I would also like to be more technology literate after this course.  While I will not be teaching an online course, I will be enhancing my classroom courses with online resources. 
    • Paloma Soria
      Paloma Soria on 19 Jan 13
       
      I am thinking about the importance of collaboration with other teachers and the help of the school's IT Department to help us growing technologically.
    • Steven Sand
      Steven Sand on 16 May 14
       
      I think collaboration is very important. I'm the only social studies teacher in the middle school level at my school. I love getting together with other middle school social studies teachers and pitching around ideas of what we're using tech wise in class.
  • Communicates with students effectively and consistently
    • Paloma Soria
      Paloma Soria on 19 Jan 13
       
      I wanted to say THANK YOU! to Nancy for doing a great job communicating with all of us, effectively and consistently. Great example in teaching us how to create a community of learners.
    • Charmaine Carney
      Charmaine Carney on 19 Jan 13
       
      Yes, Paloma. Nancy is a great example. I took another course with her and was very encouraged when I communicated my frustration.
  • Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overview/orientation
    • Charmaine Carney
      Charmaine Carney on 19 Jan 13
       
      I believe one key to student success in any course is getting them off to a good start. A good overview/orientation is essential so that students know what they will be learning and what will be required of them.
    • Steve Leach
      Steve Leach on 19 Jan 13
       
      I agree, Charmaine. I found the "Topic 1 Pacing Chart" to be especially helpful last week. I printed it and used check marks to keep track of my progress.
    • Gary Garles
      Gary Garles on 20 Jan 13
       
      Having one place with all assignments listed by due date was a feature of all my classes. I would continue thta in this context.
    • Steven Sand
      Steven Sand on 16 May 14
       
      This is a must with the population that I teach. We have a high ELL group (many children of first generation immigrants). Have detailed explainitions, not only at the beginning, but throughout any activity or class is needed.
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • Charmaine Carney
      Charmaine Carney on 19 Jan 13
       
      I think that understanding these differences is essential. What works in one environment may not work in the other. Taking our face-to-face course work and merely putting it online may not be effective nor desirable.
    • Steve Leach
      Steve Leach on 19 Jan 13
       
      As a newcomer to online learning, I believe the directions need to be incredibly explicit because the students don't necessarily "see" what the instructor sees, and the instructor isn't standing in the same room as the learner with the ability to just point at the concept that is causing the confusion.
    • Gary Garles
      Gary Garles on 20 Jan 13
       
      Yes, and I had a glitch that prevented me from seeing these notes earlier, and that was very frustrating. Have to allow for tech issues.
    • Karen Hobbs
      Karen Hobbs on 20 Jan 13
       
      Being a student in this class gives me an opportunity to experience what my students may encounter. I am presently working from three different computers and each one works (or doesn't) a little differently.
    • barb jens
      barb jens on 26 Jan 13
       
      From my perspective, I feel that you need to be an online student yourself first before you can design and guide an online class. Being a student gives you the understanding and need to predict student needs when designing online instructions that are different and more challenging than face-to-face instruction. It initially takes more time to design online instruction than face-to-face
    • Mari Haley
      Mari Haley on 27 Jan 13
       
      This is definitely something to think about. Some things would be similar, but others would be very different. I've taught face-to-face classes with adults, but never online
    • Diane Jackson
      Diane Jackson on 16 May 14
       
      I agree with you Mari. I believe it is very beneficial to be an online student first before you design your own course. I have worked on a course this year, but am learning so many different ways to present information and engage students by taking this course. I think this will make the course I have been working on more rigorous and engaging to the course participants.
  • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the courseþff
  • 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)
  • Knows the content of the subject to be taught and understands how to teach the content to students
    • Steve Leach
      Steve Leach on 19 Jan 13
       
      At my school, North Polk, we are currently discussing how we teachers must be constantly adjusting the strategies we use to teach so that we are better able to meet the needs of all learners. It is not enough to know our curriculum; we must be able to deliver it successfully too.
    • andersonlisa
      andersonlisa on 16 May 14
       
      This is so true! Quality teaching will have the most impact on student achievement - not resources, class sizes or the use of technology.
    • joycevermeer
      joycevermeer on 18 May 14
       
      I appreciate the 2nd half of this statement most--understands HOW to teach the content to students. We must be developing 21st century skills through all content learning and that doesn't happen by using 19th century teaching methods. Cooperative learning and deep thinking needs to occur.
  • • Promotes learning through online collaboration group work that is goal-oriented and focused (SREB C.5, Varvel V.I)
  • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course
    • Gary Garles
      Gary Garles on 20 Jan 13
       
      Considering my struggles with the technology to this point, anything I create would be heavily modified during pr after it's first use.
  • Is knowledgeable and has the ability to use computer programs required in online education to improve learning and teaching
    • Elizabeth VanDeHey
      Elizabeth VanDeHey on 20 Jan 13
       
      Using technology in a classroom is only appropriate if it is beneficial to the learning process for students. Sometimes I believe it is easy to think that using technology is in itself helping students learn, because this generation tends to focus more when on the computer or with a video game type learning device. I imagine this can make it easy to implement technology without a true educational benefit for students and teachers must stay away from that.
  • Designs the structure of the course and the presentation of the content to best enhance student learning, including using unit/lesson overviews and reviews, using patterns in lesson sequencing, and using appropriate visual web design techniques
    • Elizabeth VanDeHey
      Elizabeth VanDeHey on 20 Jan 13
       
      I think this standard is closely related to a standard in ITS 4 which brings up the fact that online learning is different than face-to-face learning. That is very true and because of that online instructors must strive to make their course understandable and beneficial through the presentation of the content and the use of various tools to enhance understanding.
  • • Continuously uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategies (SREB J.7, ITS 1.c)
    • Karen Hobbs
      Karen Hobbs on 20 Jan 13
       
      I am part of our school's Biology Data Team. We are beginning to implement Data Director to collect data to analyze our student's progress.
  • Provides and communicates evidence of learning and course data to students and colleagues (SREB J.6, ITS 1.a)
    • Karen Hobbs
      Karen Hobbs on 20 Jan 13
       
      I provide pretest and post test data to my students. I work collaboratively with another teacher to improve instruction. We always discuss methods and analyze our student data.
  • Assists students with technology used in the course
  • 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
    • renaudr
      renaudr on 22 Jan 13
       
      These are very important for the same reason as what I posted above.  Because students can be more bold online, it is important to make sure that they are being appropriate in their communications...and that the discussions and work stay on task.
  • • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere
    • renaudr
      renaudr on 22 Jan 13
       
      I would be interested to know how other teachers do this.  I am new to doing things online for my courses, but I would like to know how other teachers tailor their online material to fit the different needs of students.
    • barb jens
      barb jens on 26 Jan 13
       
      Sometimes I follow the forum discussions and from these discussions, I ask more guiding questions that seem to follow student interests or other sites that may support their topics for further research
    • renaudr
      renaudr on 22 Jan 13
       
      I have found that students are more open to communication via online tools than they are in class.  Discussions tend to go much deeper when they are online than in the classroom.  I have had students ask me some rather profound questions that I don't think they would have face to face.
    • Jonathan Wylie
      Jonathan Wylie on 15 Sep 13
       
      I would agree with that. From my experience, online communication tends to break down some barriers for some students. It seems less threatening to them somehow, but this does not always apply for all students.
  • • Sets and models clear expectations for appropriate behavior and proper interaction (SREB D.6, ITS 6.b) • Creates a safe environment, managing conflict (Varvel VII.D, ITS 6.e)
    • renaudr
      renaudr on 22 Jan 13
       
      This is, of course, good for the teacher to be able to do, but I have found that as rapidly as technology changes, often times it is the students who are able to help me!
    • tamela hatcher
      tamela hatcher on 17 Sep 13
       
      I agree!  When I get lost, I turn to our children or another student to help me.  
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning
    • James Koop
      James Koop on 22 Jan 13
       
      This is important because technology is not "one size fits all" and you want the technology to help the learner not distract the learner.
    • patesl
      patesl on 16 May 14
       
      Yes, I agree, we must select the right tool for the right job. The tool needs to be selected after the objective of the lesson has been decided, then the tool is selected to "enhance the learning". We also need to remember that instruction on how to use the tool should be taught before it is expected to help with content learning. It is too easy to forget the content and focus on "tool proficiency."
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students
    • James Koop
      James Koop on 22 Jan 13
       
      If you don't give students appropriate and timely feedback, how will they know what to do? This is important in a face-to-face class and probably more important with online classes when you don't see the teacher each day.
    • Marcia Jensen
      Marcia Jensen on 27 Jan 13
       
      I am weak in this area, but last summer experienced a total lack of communication in one of my online courses that really left me frustrated. I resolved to make sure my students never had to experience the same thing at that point.
    • cvryhof
      cvryhof on 16 May 14
       
      I think this is so important especially for those who are not sure if they are doing an assignment correctly.
    • jbrosnahan
      jbrosnahan on 17 May 14
       
      You are so right -- it's easy to get frustrated when there is a lack of communication.  
  • 4Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face (SREB C.1, Varvel V)
  • 4 Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face (SREB C.1, Varvel V)
  • Has knowledge of learning theory appropriate to online learning, 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 (Varvel V.A)
    • apeich
      apeich on 19 May 14
       
      I wonder how - pr even if - this might be different for adult learners, particularly in nonformal adult education.
    • Mari Haley
      Mari Haley on 27 Jan 13
       
      This is very similar to what we already do in our regular classrooms, so not much different for online teaching standards.
  • Understands student motivation and uses techniques to engage students (Varvel V.D, ITS
    • jbrosnahan
      jbrosnahan on 17 May 14
       
      Technology can do wonders in the motivation area.  Today's students have grown up with technology and it's technology that can engage students in online or face to face classes.
    • andersonlisa
      andersonlisa on 18 May 14
       
      So true - everyday I have 2-3 students ask "are going to use the iPads today?". It really is amazing how it is so much apart of their lives and I'm just learning and trying to keep up.
    • jbrosnahan
      jbrosnahan on 20 May 14
       
      We are going 1:1 next year - ready or not.  It's going to be a learning opportunity for everyone.  Since I teach the business classes - Microsoft Office - they won't be used as much in my room, but I'm still looking for ways to incorporate them.
    • Mari Haley
      Mari Haley on 27 Jan 13
       
      Just like I said in the first section, this is very similar to what is expected in a classroom. I'm not sure how this would be done for creating an online class, other than having a variety of ways to get information, communicate and share what you have learned. I would think that those people taking an online class would have a more similar learning style.
    • Diane Jackson
      Diane Jackson on 16 May 14
       
      I've seen several instances that technology is used just for the sake of technology. It really doesn't enhance the learning. I think in an online course this hopefully would not be the case.
  • Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques, appropriate for online education, that align with course objectives and assessment
    • Marcia Jensen
      Marcia Jensen on 27 Jan 13
       
      This has been something I have had to do deliberately because it is too easy for me to keep the same sort of activities happening all the time. I took another OLLIE course that taught me various ways of doing this. It was helpful because I was having difficulty visualizing what I could do on my own.
    • Marcia Jensen
      Marcia Jensen on 27 Jan 13
       
      I have had this experience as an online student and have included it as an online instructor. In both cases, people who collaborated worked face to face, even though there was an online option. I think as a student you really have to push for inclusion in the collaboration. It is somehow less satisfying than being physically present.
  • Understands and uses course content that complies with intellectual property rights and fair use, and assists students in complying as well (
    • joycevermeer
      joycevermeer on 18 May 14
       
      This needs to be a standards, but there seems to be a lot to know about how one would follow it. Sometimes I think people, myself included, may not even know they are doing things unethical. I appreciate that we are learning about this throughout the Ollie classes.
    • Marcia Jensen
      Marcia Jensen on 27 Jan 13
       
      This would seem easy, but I have found it to be tempting to skim over it, doing the bare minimum. It is amazing how much content I want to borrow from other sources, which is fine, but also how much I leave the attribution to the bitter end.
    • Jamie Van Horn
      Jamie Van Horn on 14 Sep 13
       
      It could be difficult to use the data from assessments to guide instruction in a current course because often the online course is already established and changes cannot be made. However, data from assessments could be used for future classes.
  • As a newcomer to online learning, I believe the directions need to be incredibly explicit because the students don't necessarily "see" what the instructor sees, and the instructor isn't standing in the same room as the learner with the ability to just point at the concept
  • Networks with others involved in online education for the purpose of professional growth
    • Jonathan Wylie
      Jonathan Wylie on 15 Sep 13
       
      Google+ and Twitter and my go-to places to network with teachers online, so these would be my starting points for looking to meet this standard. The majority of online teachers seem to have some kind of presence on at least one of these networks.
    • tamela hatcher
      tamela hatcher on 15 Sep 13
       
      Moodle_iowa must be tagged to get full credit.  You must also search ollie iowa and join the group before the drop down menu will give you any other option but "private".
    • tamela hatcher
      tamela hatcher on 15 Sep 13
       
      The interactive, collaboration and learning community of #5 is important as we move into the online learning arena.
    • tamela hatcher
      tamela hatcher on 17 Sep 13
       
      The interactive, collaboration and learning community of #5 is important as we move into the online learning arena.
    • tamela hatcher
      tamela hatcher on 17 Sep 13
       
      Tamela is able to respond to notes already posted but not able to post original thread.  I am logged in and can see everyone's notes.  I have changed the dropdown menu to Ollie_Iowa.  What am I doing wrong?
    • tamela hatcher
      tamela hatcher on 17 Sep 13
       
      I think it finally worked.  I am not sure what I did differently!  This brings me to #7...it is so important to experience online learning from the perspective of a student :)
    • tamela hatcher
      tamela hatcher on 17 Sep 13
       
      Just like face to face learning, online teachers need to remember to provide opportunities that enable student self-assessment.
    • tamela hatcher
      tamela hatcher on 17 Sep 13
       
      It is important we select and use technology appropriately with the content and not get caught up in the bells and whistles.  I have been to classes where they used Power Point and had every icon flying in with a different sound...annoying.
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • jwest70
      jwest70 on 18 May 14
       
      It's also important to be available to help students.  They will not be learning any of the important content if they are lost in "online never-never-land".
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face (
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • Julianne Manock
      Julianne Manock on 19 Sep 13
       
      It is important for people to understand how to communicate when teaching online. This is different from face to face teaching. People cannot see facial expressions and cannot hear the tone of the teacher online. Making sure communication is clear, positive and professional is important.
  • Communicates assessment criteria and standards to students, including rubrics for student performances and participation
    • Julianne Manock
      Julianne Manock on 19 Sep 13
       
      Students like to understand how they are going to be graded on a project. Making sure that you show them by using a rubric will help with any questions they may have later on about their score. A rubric can also be like a checklist for students to make sure they have covered all parts of the assignment.
  • Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and appropriate use of the internet and written communication
    • Julianne Manock
      Julianne Manock on 19 Sep 13
       
      This is important because students need to understand that their online course is a classroom setting not a private chat room setting. Being professional and respectful in their posts and comments is important.
    • jwest70
      jwest70 on 19 May 14
       
      I think it's also important to stress the use of proper sentence structure, proper grammar, etc.  Just because it's online doesn't meet texting rules apply.
    • jbrosnahan
      jbrosnahan on 20 May 14
       
      It's frustrating to see text abbreviations in an academic class.  It's something I stress - the difference between what is appropriate and when it is appropriate.     
  • to stay current with emerging technologies (SREB B.5)
    • jbrosnahan
      jbrosnahan on 17 May 14
       
      By Jan Brosnahan -- Sometimes I thinks it's hard to stay current with all the new technology out there.  That's why classes like this are helpful to bring people together with ideas that can help other teachers.
    • Barbara Day
      Barbara Day on 16 May 14
       
      Insuring that students feel safe and included is of extreme importance when we are all learning in isolation, particularly when you can't rely on visual clues like in face to face education. Also written communication can so easily be misunderstood.
    • Barbara Day
      Barbara Day on 16 May 14
       
      #7 is extremely important. Technology changes so quickly that you have to be constantly exposing yourself to new learning, and then you have to utilize it.
  • Aligns assessment with course objectives
    • patesl
      patesl on 16 May 14
       
      This just underlines the importance to test how we teach, remembering each students ability level and background knowledge. I think we have a special name for that, oh yeah, differentiation.
  • • Knows and aligns instruction to the achievement goals of the local agency and the state, such as with the Iowa Core (Varvel I.A, ITS 1.f, ITS 3.a)
    • andersonlisa
      andersonlisa on 18 May 14
       
      It's so important to know the standards and teach those to our students. We can't expect them to know what they haven't been taught.
  • • Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional growth to improve practice (SREB C.8, ITS 7.c)
    • Steven Sand
      Steven Sand on 16 May 14
       
      I am a firm believer in this benchmark of standard 7. I feel as if I'm falling behind when I'm not taking classes to expand my horizon. Which explains my interest in learning about moodle, etc.
    • jbrosnahan
      jbrosnahan on 20 May 14
       
      You will probably be able to tell my age .... but I've been going to school for 50 years!  If I don't keep taking classes on technology that can help my students, I feel like I'm not preparing them for their next step.
  • • Understands and uses data from assessments to guide instruction (SREB J, ITS 5.c)
    • bgeanaea11
      bgeanaea11 on 16 May 14
       
      Formative assessment is so important to adjust instruction to meet learner needs.
    • bgeanaea11
      bgeanaea11 on 16 May 14
       
      This can be difficult and what I find most challenging with online courses.
  • Proposed Online Teaching Standards
  • Proposed Online Teaching Standards
  • Proposed Online Teaching Standards
  • These standards are an alignment of the Iowa Teaching Standards (ITS), the Southern Regional Educational Board's iNACOL standards (SREB), and the standards put forth by the University of Illinois (Virgil Varvel)
    • Steven Sand
      Steven Sand on 16 May 14
       
      Asked this one the on the course standards as well. Are these standards subject to change with the coming of the Iowa Core.
  • 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)
    • patesl
      patesl on 16 May 14
       
      Not only do we need to promote a collaborative and interactive situation in the face-to-face classroom, online collaboration that promote interactive activities while teaching content is very important however challenging for someone just starting to learn how to develop online classes. The tools to form collaborative situations sound great but learning how to take advantage of their full potential takes time. I think to start with I'll find one tool, maybe two, to focus on.
    • jbrosnahan
      jbrosnahan on 20 May 14
       
      In today's business world - teamwork is an important skill.  You are right when you say we need to promote collaborative skills with out students.  The online classes can help students work together while not being in the exact location or time.
    • natehernandez
      natehernandez on 18 May 14
       
      This one hits home with me being a science teacher. We need more scientists. We need students graduating and heading to college and majoring in the sciences. One way to capture attentiion and make science intruiging is through technology. I have found that using things like LoggerPro with Vernier Software and Hardware get students that hands-on experience that facilitate learning when they don't know they're learning.
    • natehernandez
      natehernandez on 18 May 14
       
      I believe in trying new things and I'm not afraid to jump out there along with the students. This year, we tried two new projects in class involving two different software programs. One of which, I had zero experience with and the other, minimal technical practice. One was Google Sketchup and the other was Audacity. With Sketchup, the students were highly skeptical, but became extremely more than proficient. Some got really good. When we went to Audacity, it jsut took a reminder that they can do anything they put their mind to. Students are highly adaptable when it comes to technology.
  • Meets the professional teaching standards established by a state-licensing agency, or has the academic credentials in the field in which he or she is teaching (SREB A.1, Varvel II.A)
    • joycevermeer
      joycevermeer on 18 May 14
       
      I developed great respect for teaching standards over the past few years as I was required to learn all about Iowa's Early Learning Standards in my position as an Early Childhood Consultant for Northwest AEA. I observed that teachers who get to know and implement the standards have better outcomes for children. Having the credentials and meeting the standards for whatever you are teaching, on or off-line, brings credibility to what you are doing.
    • jwest70
      jwest70 on 18 May 14
       
      I'm new to online teaching.  What are your thoughts in rigor?  Do you find online classes more or less rigorous than traditional class?  
  • Creates or selects multiple assessment instruments that are appropriate for online learning
    • joycevermeer
      joycevermeer on 18 May 14
       
      I agree. We need to have various ways to assess online learning. We need to do quick screens to get an indication of where students are at, but we must also do ongoing observations. There is value in both formal and informal types of assessment.
  • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course
    • jwest70
      jwest70 on 18 May 14
       
      I think reflective teaching, while very important in a standard classroom, is even more critical for an online class.  With ever changing technology, lessons will need to be continually modified
  • Demonstrates ethical conduct as defined by state law and local policies or procedures
    • jwest70
      jwest70 on 19 May 14
       
      If students see instructors violate copyright laws, how can we expect them not to?  
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere
    • apeich
      apeich on 19 May 14
       
      I work with many learners who insist that they cannot connect online the same way they do in person. It's my goal to win over some of these reluctant learners, but I think I need to provide them with many options for interaction.
    • Jamie Fath
      Jamie Fath on 20 May 14
       
      I taught a hybrid course last semester out of scheduling necessity and feedback (about the structure of the course) from students was the most beneficial part of the course for me as an instructor. I underestimated what teaching online required before that experience!
  • evaluate learning materials and resources that align with the context and enhance learning
    • Jamie Fath
      Jamie Fath on 20 May 14
       
      I know it's been mentioned above but this so closely replicates the Iowa Teaching Standards yet is so different at the same time. Remembering that learning material and resource needs are different for students in an online environment is so important! Again, wraps back to the importance of being an active online learner yourself to understand the needs and demands your students will require.
  • Paloma Soria on 19 Jan 13
     
    Utilizes student feedback data to improve the course
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  • Steve Leach on 19 Jan 13
     
    Utilizes student feedback data to improve the course
  • James Koop on 22 Jan 13
     
    This is important because technology is not "one size fits all" and you want the technology to help the learner not distract the learner.
  • barb jens on 26 Jan 13
     
    From my experiences as an online student and an instructor, I have found these two criteria very important. The reasons I have found is that you have to think about how to describe in detail expectations that a variety of individuals may have as an online instructor. When you are face-to-face, you can be more general and as students immediately ask questions or you can read body language, you can adjust immediately. So, you have to use many previous experiences to predict concerns which students may have and be ready to differentiate at any time.
  • Ama Ali on 26 Jan 14
     
    Helps students with disabilities to understand the lessons snapped a picture of what is required of them for the assignments, or connect the subject lessons in reading and writing parts for all other students in class or online lectures. also works to shorten the time of the study. Asma Ali
  • Ama Ali on 26 Jan 14
     
    studying of Diigo, help increase the teacher in his style in the study, and may be a means of importance in a variety of teaching methods
  • cvryhof on 16 May 14
     
    If you don't give students appropriate and timely feedback, how will they know what to do? This is important in a face-to-face class and probably more important with online classes when you don't see the teacher each day.
  • Barbara Day on 16 May 14
     
    Standards for teaching on-line
  • Diane Jackson on 16 May 14
     
    Online Teaching Standards
  • patesl on 16 May 14
     
    If you don't give students appropriate and timely feedback, how will they know what to do? This is important in a face-to-face class and probably more important with online classes when you don't see the teacher each day.
  • apeich on 19 May 14
     
    From my experiences as an online student and an instructor, I have found these two criteria very important. The reasons I have found is that you have to think about how to describe in detail expectations that a variety of individuals may have as an online instructor. When you are face-to-face, you can be more general and as students immediately ask questions or you can read body language, you can adjust immediately. So, you have to use many previous experiences to predict concerns which students may have and be ready to differentiate at any time.
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  • Knows and aligns instruction to the achievement goals of the local agency and the state, such as with the Iowa Core (Varvel I.A, ITS 1.f, ITS 3.a)
    • Jake Bartels
      Jake Bartels on 12 Sep 12
       
      alignment with iowa core has to be extremely important
  • 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)
    • Jake Bartels
      Jake Bartels on 12 Sep 12
       
      Probably one of the most powerful standards. Allowing students to have instruction tailored to them is great
    • Tiffany Oppelt
      Tiffany Oppelt on 13 Sep 12
       
      I think that's what makes this form of learning so powerful. It allows to not only to provide extra support to those who need it, but also extension and enrichment for students who are ready to step it up. This naturally lends itself to differentiation.
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student (SREB F.1, Varvel II.E)
    • Jake Bartels
      Jake Bartels on 12 Sep 12
       
      For myself this is also very important. I know what it is like to take an online course and this can help guide me in making decisions about content and tools used.
    • Anne Opgenorth
      Anne Opgenorth on 18 Sep 12
       
      I am pleased to be experiencing the online course myself before implementing it in my class. It is certainly important to know what works and doesn't.
    • Heather Martens
      Heather Martens on 18 Sep 12
       
      Taking a course like this has been good for me in that it reminds me what it is like to be the student, and how difficult learning new things can be.
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  • Networks with others involved in online education for the purpose of professional growth
    • Tiffany Oppelt
      Tiffany Oppelt on 15 Sep 12
       
      This struck me because I think that it is essential for us to network with each other to enhance instruction. With the tools and resources that are available to us, it is very easy to collaborate for professional growth.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere
    • Tiffany Oppelt
      Tiffany Oppelt on 15 Sep 12
       
      I can see this as being a challenge, because of how easy it is to be misunderstood online. It is essential to make sure that you are approachable and positive, but making sure you come through that way can be tough.
    • Heather Martens
      Heather Martens on 18 Sep 12
       
      Because of the lack of face-to-face interaction, an online teacher would have to get used to constantly answering questions and troubleshooting through email and forums. This could be difficult at first.
  • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course (Varvel VI.F)
    • Brad Bjorkgren
      Brad Bjorkgren on 15 Sep 12
       
      It is very helpful to do an end of the class evaluation.  Students will always be honest with things they liked and disliked about the class.
    • Anne Opgenorth
      Anne Opgenorth on 18 Sep 12
       
      I agree. I find that an evaluation at the end of a course can be very helpful. Teachers can always benefit from honest feedback.
  • 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)
    • Brad Bjorkgren
      Brad Bjorkgren on 16 Sep 12
       
      Creating a learning environment where students can learn from each other is very helpful to students for an online course.
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • Mary Blaisdell
      Mary Blaisdell on 16 Sep 12
       
      Many similarities between the two but a real trick to accomplish in the online world. And the instructor needs to be aware of how to "read" people in the online participant world.
  • Designs the structure of the course and the presentation of the content to best enhance student learning, including using unit/lesson overviews and reviews, using patterns in lesson sequencing, and using appropriate visual web design techniques
    • Mary Blaisdell
      Mary Blaisdell on 16 Sep 12
       
      This will be important to assist learners in their progress through the course. Without good structure/content/techniques, the online instruction will likely be boring, inadequate and inaccesible.
  • • Continuously uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategies (SREB J.7, ITS 1.c)
    • Brandon Frohwein
      Brandon Frohwein on 17 Sep 12
       
      We have designed our science tests to be organized by learning targets from the Iowa Core and use our PLC teams to evaluate the scores on each target to modify instruction. Online instruction can also be set up by learning targets and the learning of those targets can be assessed and modify instruction.
  • • Continuously uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategies (SREB J.7, ITS 1.c)
  • • Understands student motivation and uses techniques to engage students (Varvel V.D, ITS 4.d)
    • Brandon Frohwein
      Brandon Frohwein on 17 Sep 12
       
      As educators we usually love our content because it is our chosen field. We have to continue to find ways to get students engaged in the topic. The same holds true for online education.
  • • Assists students with technology used in the course (Varvel III.C)
    • Anne Opgenorth
      Anne Opgenorth on 18 Sep 12
       
      it is important for the instructor to be competant in the technology used in the course in case the students have questions.
    • Joan Fredrickson
      Joan Fredrickson on 18 Sep 12
       
      I think this is what keeps teachers from using the technology. They are afraid the student will know more than they do. Which at times may be the case, but that only shows that we never stop learning. With that said, I do agree that instructors need to be competant in order to have a positive teaching experience.
  • Knows the content of the subject to be taught and understands how to teach the content to students
    • Joel Conn
      Joel Conn on 19 Sep 12
       
      Today's students are very adept at searching for and obtaining volumes of information. What separates a good course from the wealth of online content IS a teacher that knows how to teach students. Without knowledgeable and qualified teachers behind the online course, it probably won't be worth the effort, money or time of the student.
  • Communicates with students effectively and consistently
    • Joel Conn
      Joel Conn on 19 Sep 12
       
      Good communication is ALWAYS important be it in the classroom or online.
  • Designs the structure of the course and the presentation of the content to best enhance student learning, including using unit/lesson overviews and reviews, using patterns in lesson sequencing, and using appropriate visual web design techniques
    • Beth Lillskau
      Beth Lillskau on 23 Sep 12
       
      I think that designing on-line learning is so much more difficult than live teaching. I know what I am doing in the classroom and I scaffold and plan, but on-line seems to require planning. Sometimes I am simply too abstract-random for this to work for me.
    • Cathy DeValk
      Cathy DeValk on 24 Sep 12
       
      I agree, Beth--it seems more difficult to embrace the "teachable moment"--might not be in the lesson plan, yet could be a valuable lesson nonetheless.
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student
    • Beth Lillskau
      Beth Lillskau on 23 Sep 12
       
      I don't know how anyone could try and teach on-line if they hadn't experienced it themselves. I have learned so much about providing information on-line to students simply by being in classes. In fact, I took the moodle class because the last class I took used it and it was so much easier than a web-site.
    • Joan Fredrickson
      Joan Fredrickson on 25 Sep 12
       
      I agree, it is so important to experience the online learning from the perspective of a student. I have found that many online tools may be easy to implement but can have a bit of a learning curve when it comes to using it as a student. Its good to get some of the "kinks" worked out or at least be prepared for possible problems to eliminate the frustration if something doesn't go quite right.
  • Aligns assessment with course objectives
    • Cathy DeValk
      Cathy DeValk on 24 Sep 12
       
      Even more important to keep the course objectives clear and concise in the online relationship.
  • Brandon Frohwein on 17 Sep 12
     
    We have started giving tests with each section being a learning target based on the Iowa Core. We score each section separately then we use the data to see which targets the students struggle with and discuss new instructional strategies with our PLC team.
  • Cathy DeValk on 24 Sep 12
     
    Never thought of this--all teachers have been students, but not all online educators have been online students.
Lylia Chaffin

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  • Maintains an online social presence
    • Jean Bontemps
      Jean Bontemps on 13 Nov 11
       
      This phrase always makes me nervous today. I am definately on the side of cautious about how much you interact with students socially online. Even the phrase "online social presence" isn't clear on what that means.
    • Nicholas O'Brien
      Nicholas O'Brien on 15 Nov 11
       
      I agree, every other day there is some hullabaloo about interacting with students or privacy issues. I really wish there was a little more clarity out there about social media and educators.
    • Perry Bekkerus
      Perry Bekkerus on 22 Nov 11
       
      Agreed:  I've been communicating via Facebook with students for years, and have been using text messages for longer than that.  Students don't use emails anymore.  But then this fall, we were told that any texts to students need to be also sent to our AD.  What a waste of time.  And now we're going to set students up with their own gmail accounts???  We need to be giving them a lot more leeway with their cellphones and social networking sites.
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student
    • Jean Bontemps
      Jean Bontemps on 13 Nov 11
       
      I think we are definatley getting that right now! I love learning more about online tools for students, but I do feel a little overwhelmed about the amount of information and how to use it best in my classroom.
    • Nicholas O'Brien
      Nicholas O'Brien on 15 Nov 11
       
      Agreed, there is a lot of stuff out there to keep track of, but at least as students we don't have to get it perfect. That's one of the up sides of being a student after all.
    • Janelle Schorg
      Janelle Schorg on 15 Nov 11
       
      So much to learn. Need to pcik a focus and stick with it.
    • Rachael Woodley
      Rachael Woodley on 15 Nov 11
       
      I like being in the student's position so I can catch the pitfalls and hangups that will frustrate on-line learners. Hopefully, this will help me make a clear focus and transitions in on-line classes that I build
    • Perry Bekkerus
      Perry Bekkerus on 22 Nov 11
       
      Being a student within this course has definitely opened my eyes as to what makes sense and what is difficult to follow...
    • Lynn Eastman
      Lynn Eastman on 05 Dec 11
       
      Amen Perry! I think Moodle could be an entire coursework of class. I'd like to see our tech offerings to students get more up-to-date than simple word processing. The applications classes should also be more oriented to Google Docs, etc...
  • • Is knowledgeable and has the ability to use computer programs required in online education to improve learning and teaching, including course management software (CMS) and synchronous/asynchronous communication tools (chat, email, web 2.0, videoconferencing, webinar, whiteboard, etc.) (SREB B.3, Varvel III.B)
    • Nicholas O'Brien
      Nicholas O'Brien on 15 Nov 11
       
      Well, this standard pretty much sums up why I am taking this course.
    • Heidi Reichart
      Heidi Reichart on 15 Nov 11
       
      I agree. I think more information on creating an annotation was needed. I spent WAY too long messing with this.
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  • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies (SREB B.5)
    • Nicholas O'Brien
      Nicholas O'Brien on 15 Nov 11
       
      Demonstrating growth isn't too tough, but picking the right emerging tech is.
    • Heidi Reichart
      Heidi Reichart on 15 Nov 11
       
      With the thousands of tools out there, we can't try them all.
    • Lylia Chaffin
      Lylia Chaffin on 26 Nov 11
       
      Even when we find a technolgy we like the time involved to develop for just class is huge.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere (SREB C.3, Varvel VII.A)
    • Heidi Reichart
      Heidi Reichart on 15 Nov 11
       
      I don't think many teachers realize how difficult it is to monitor students online.
  • Assists students with technology used in the course (Varvel III.C)
    • Heidi Reichart
      Heidi Reichart on 15 Nov 11
       
      I need to learn this myself to be able to assist students.
    • Janelle Schorg
      Janelle Schorg on 15 Nov 11
       
      This would be a good opportunity to use recorded screencasts so students can watch it over and over.
    • A Hughes
      A Hughes on 15 Nov 11
       
      Diigo has a lot of potential. I wish that this was like Zotero and would do a bibliographic citation with my note.
    • Lynn Eastman
      Lynn Eastman on 15 Nov 11
       
      I like the biliographic citation idea. I also wish the students had options to take courses like this during the academic year.
  • Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overview/orientation
    • Janelle Schorg
      Janelle Schorg on 15 Nov 11
       
      I need to post the expectations as outlined in my syllabus into my moodle course.