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  • understands how to teach the content
    • Jeff Struck
      Jeff Struck on 26 Sep 11
       
      It is more than just disseminating content. It is knowing how to deliver that content in ways that promote understanding, conceptual understanding. Your instruction needs to focus on connections, structure (models, schema), performance (application & transfer-think and act flexibly with what you know), sense making (can use it to make sense of the world), and reflection. This is an area I need a lot of practice tools and strategies for creating online learning environments that promote the Characteristics of Effective Instruction.
    • Kim Swartz
      Kim Swartz on 29 Sep 11
       
      I have a feeling many of us need a lot of practice, tools,and strategies in this area, Jeff.
    • Tami Plein
      Tami Plein on 03 Oct 11
       
      I think the Characteristics of Effective Instruction have gotten lost in the sea of Essential Skills and Concepts. It is easier to think about teaching new content, then to think about teaching differently.
  • communicates learning outcomes
    • Jeff Struck
      Jeff Struck on 26 Sep 11
       
      It is critical in any learning situation to have the goals and success criteria identified but to also communicate them to the participants in ways that they can understand and in ways that they and the instructor can check progress.
  • best enhance student learning
    • Jeff Struck
      Jeff Struck on 26 Sep 11
       
      When designing an online course based off of a course that has previously been delivered face to face, is it best to design it completely online and then go back and look at those pieces that might best be delivered face to face?
    • Cindy Unger
      Cindy Unger on 29 Sep 11
       
      We should look at Iowa Core and the Characteristic of Effective Instruction. Shouldn't these hold true for and online course as well?
    • Becky Ahern
      Becky Ahern on 27 Oct 11
       
      I agree with you, Cindy. If it doesn't algn, we would have a problem.
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  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • Jeff Struck
      Jeff Struck on 26 Sep 11
       
      If you understand how the teaching is similar and different between online and face-to-face learning, you can better prepare learning experiences that meet the needs of all learners and that supports what we know about best practices in teaching and learning. You can also make decisions about what may or may not be best suited for online learning.
  • data from assessments to guide instruction
    • Jeff Struck
      Jeff Struck on 26 Sep 11
       
      In face-to-face, you can use formative data to make changes in the content on the fly. Based on the data you get from participants you might need to revisit the content but in a different way or take the content deeper. You adjust and modify the content and how it is delivered based on what the participants know, say, and do. It will be interesting to see how one can make adjustments to content and instruction in an online environment when the content and sequence seem predetermined and somewhat 'fixed'.
  • Knows and aligns instruction to the achievement goals
    • bonnie gabriel
      bonnie gabriel on 27 Sep 11
       
      Educators need to align content and instruction through the Iowa Core.
  • Knows the content of the subject to be taught
    • bonnie gabriel
      bonnie gabriel on 27 Sep 11
       
      Many elementary teachers must develop a greater understanding of the math content they teach.
    • Tina Wahlert
      Tina Wahlert on 29 Sep 11
       
      It will be very important to provide clear directions in how to use all tools we choose in developing our online class.
  • Assists students with technology used in the course
    • Tina Wahlert
      Tina Wahlert on 29 Sep 11
       
      It will be very important to provide clear directions to students for all tools we use in our online classes.
  • Promotes learning through online collaboration group work that is goal-oriented and focused
    • Tina Wahlert
      Tina Wahlert on 29 Sep 11
       
      I think that this is a very important point. Group collaboration MUST have a focus and be goal-oriented. without these components high quality learning is not possible.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere
    • Tina Wahlert
      Tina Wahlert on 29 Sep 11
       
      Our instructor has already done a very good job of modeling this standard. I hope to learn more from him related to this standard through the series of OLLIE classes. 
    • SLP John
      SLP John on 08 Oct 11
       
      Communication still is so important even when the mode of communication changes from face to face to technology. I think courses in communication should consider teaching how we can communicate better via technology. The potential absence of non verbal skills can interfere with communication event.
  • Networks with others involved in online education for the purpose of professional growth
    • Tina Wahlert
      Tina Wahlert on 29 Sep 11
       
      It has been very helpful to have a cohort of AEA colleagues taking the OLLIE courses together. It offered both online and face-to-face interactions while learning the content.
  • Understands and uses course content that complies with intellectual property rights and fair use, and assists students in complying as well
    • Kim Swartz
      Kim Swartz on 29 Sep 11
       
      This becomes more and more important as information is online. We must be role models for students making sure we don't have any copyright infringement as well has teaching students about the importance of complying with copyright.
  • 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.)
    • Kim Swartz
      Kim Swartz on 29 Sep 11
       
      if people don't have these types of technology skills, I don't see how they would be able to function teaching in an online environment. This seems like a "no brainer" to me.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning
    • Kim Swartz
      Kim Swartz on 29 Sep 11
       
      Seems like this could take a lot of time perfecting because it probably depends on age level and content of the course.
    • Cindy Unger
      Cindy Unger on 29 Sep 11
       
      I agree. Online learning takes more discipline and self-motivation than coming to a class face-to-face. As I look at the Iowa Core-the Characterisics of Effective Instruction will be in the forefront of my planning. How do you create a class that embeds all five characteristics (START)?
    • Sandy Ubben
      Sandy Ubben on 30 Sep 11
       
      Another factor to consider is that technology changes so quickly. What seems like a great tool today may be replaced by a better tool in the near future. Continuous lifetime learning!
  • experienced online learning from the perspective of a student
    • Cindy Unger
      Cindy Unger on 29 Sep 11
       
      I feel that I am a better instructor (trainer) for Cognitively Guided Instruction because I had to experience what it was like to be the student first. The same is happening for me with this OLLIE course. The more I experience as a student, the deeper my knowledge is of how online learning can be successful
    • Tami Plein
      Tami Plein on 03 Oct 11
       
      Having only started the Ollie training, I am truly feel like a student in high school math again-lost.
    • Vickie Parker
      Vickie Parker on 17 Nov 11
       
      I think every teacher should experience taking a class through the technology they are using so that they can better understand the challenges and frustrations the students may encounter, so they can anticipate and prevent when possible think through work throughs and have empathy.
  • Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques
  • Utilizes a course evaluation and student
  • Provides and communicates evidence
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students
    • Sandy Ubben
      Sandy Ubben on 30 Sep 11
       
      This is so important with face-to-face and online learning. It seems like online class size needs to be managable for instructors to do this successfully. Are there guidelines regarding online class size?
  • Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional growth to improve practice
    • Tami Plein
      Tami Plein on 03 Oct 11
       
      This is the hard part of what we do. We can learn about it, but applying it to our teaching may be a 2nd order change.
  • 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
    • Ann Lupkes
      Ann Lupkes on 03 Oct 11
       
      This is truly the essence of the free appropriate public education for all students. This standard should help focus the desired outcome we expect for all students and then choose the appropriate method and tools to teach and assess.
  • Creates a safe environment
    • Ann Lupkes
      Ann Lupkes on 03 Oct 11
       
      Creating an environment in which students feel safe and respected is an essential component of any classroom. Students in an online community still need to know their ideas, contributions, and participation are respected and honored.
  • feedback data to improve the course
    • SLP John
      SLP John on 08 Oct 11
       
      The use of feedback is crtical, the instructor has have a flexible instruction and curriculum to make changes without jepordizing the intent of the standard
  • inappropriate student technological use
    • SLP John
      SLP John on 08 Oct 11
       
      I am curious how this will evolve as more districts utilize computers in there classrooms. Students struggle with cell phones use/texting.
  • Establishes standards for student behavior
    • Julie Thomas
      Julie Thomas on 09 Oct 11
       
      It is important to set behavior expectations for any group. On-line learning allows for management of time, opportunities for both independent growth and social engagement, and provides measures of accountability within flexible boundaries.
    • Becky Zesiger
      Becky Zesiger on 11 Oct 11
       
      I think this will be an interesting area to watch. I hope that schools change their thinking from "rules for technology" to "teaching technology etiquette."
  • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies
    • Becky Zesiger
      Becky Zesiger on 11 Oct 11
       
      Wow! this would be a full time job for me!
  • Continuously uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategie
    • Becky Ahern
      Becky Ahern on 27 Oct 11
       
      How does this evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness?
  • Understands student motivation and uses techniques to engage students
    • Becky Ahern
      Becky Ahern on 27 Oct 11
       
      As educators we need to keep this in mind as we consider motivation for today's learners. Motivation is huge for secondary learners!
  • 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)
  • SLP John on 08 Oct 11
     
    "student feedback data to improve the course"
Erin Strasil Larson

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  • Assists students with technology used in the course
    • Mary Beth Murrell
      Mary Beth Murrell on 27 Sep 11
       
      As math teachers we need to be able to use technology as a tool to deepen understanding. It's about the math, not about the button pressing.
    • Susan Parker
      Susan Parker on 28 Sep 11
       
      I keep thinking about the technology that has been prevalent for math for many years: graphing calculators--some do not understand the power of those since they are not significant in other disciplines.
  • Provides and communicates evidence of learning
    • Mary Beth Murrell
      Mary Beth Murrell on 27 Sep 11
       
      This addresses our state work with Formative Assessment & Margaret Heritage. "Unpacking evidence of student learning" is an area we need much growth.
    • Susan Parker
      Susan Parker on 28 Sep 11
       
      Good perspective--I just am nervous about how I will be able to effectively do this online--guess I will find out.
  • understands how to teach the content to students
    • Susan Parker
      Susan Parker on 28 Sep 11
       
      I think that this piece is sometimes lacking in educators--will technology be the complete way to work in mathematics education?
    • Mary Beth Murrell
      Mary Beth Murrell on 28 Sep 11
       
      I agree. We all still have a long way to go in building content knowledge & pedagogical content knowledge
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  • best enhance student learning,
    • Susan Parker
      Susan Parker on 28 Sep 11
       
      I want us all to really question this when designing a course: should it be complete moodle, or blended?
    • Cindy Menendez
      Cindy Menendez on 30 Sep 11
       
      Yes, I think all things in moderation might be a good mantra. Any time we are "totally" something, it can be too extreme. :-)
    • Carissa Otto
      Carissa Otto on 02 Oct 11
       
      I believe this is essential in all areas of teaching - to design the structure of the class. This is essential in all courses as there should be a sequence/structure that flows utilizing the tools needed to "teach" the content. It is our roadmap to what our outcome is.
    • Erin Strasil Larson
      Erin Strasil Larson on 02 Nov 11
       
      I think it is often helpful to take a "hybrid" course, as least if it is one's first online course experience...that way, you can get face-to-face assistance with learning all the online components, as it can be overwhelming!
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • Susan Parker
      Susan Parker on 28 Sep 11
       
      Will we use online to its best ability and know if teaching face to face is a better/worse method and do what is better for the learner?
  • 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
    • Susan Parker
      Susan Parker on 28 Sep 11
       
      My question is how flexible will we be when we design a course for online? Can we use formative assessment to make changes in instruction as easily as face to face--
    • Carissa Otto
      Carissa Otto on 02 Oct 11
       
      Tailoring instruction is very essential for learning, as I work with preschool teachers to do this, they struggle and they see their students day to day F2F. Where I wonder if it is harder or not to do this in an online class. thoughts? This is an essential component needed in every class.
    • Marjorie Nash
      Marjorie Nash on 07 Oct 11
       
      It is imperative for teachers to understand the tools that are available to meet the diverse needs of all students. Many teachers would use more tools, in my opinion, if they were aware of them and had help learning how and when to use them.
    • Anne Michel
      Anne Michel on 31 Oct 11
       
      Many of these new tools will help meet diverse learning needs.
    • Cindy Menendez
      Cindy Menendez on 30 Sep 11
       
      I think these are key words! So often technology in education to add "bling" to our lesson or presentation. It doesn't necessarily improve learning or teaching. This is a reminder to keep our eye on the ball, so to speak.
  • appropriate behavior and proper interaction
    • Carissa Otto
      Carissa Otto on 02 Oct 11
       
      Appropriate behavior is very important and teaching appropriate expectations.....through your class
    • Carissa Otto
      Carissa Otto on 02 Oct 11
       
      This was a test
    • C Richardson
      C Richardson on 09 Oct 11
       
      How different can it be from F2F? I'm wondering...
  • unit/lesson overviews and reviews, using patterns in lesson sequencing, and using appropriate visual web design techniques
  • course and the presentation of the content
    • Carissa Otto
      Carissa Otto on 02 Oct 11
       
      I believe this is essential in all areas of teaching - to design the structure of the class. This is essential in all courses as there should be a sequence/structure that flows utilizing the tools needed to "teach" the content. It is our roadmap to what our outcome is.
  • student motivation
    • Carissa Otto
      Carissa Otto on 02 Oct 11
       
      If in college, my online courses were as effective as this one, I would have been more engaged. This class motivates me to want to do more and learn more. I feel motivation is key int having an engaged class.
  • course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course
    • Erin Strasil Larson
      Erin Strasil Larson on 03 Oct 11
       
      I think it's essential to consider student feedback so we can keep improving our online courses...sometimes, feedback is gathered but not looked at or not used to make changes, so this will be important to provide the optimal online learning environment
  • synchronous/asynchronous
  • including course management software (CMS) and
    • Erin Strasil Larson
      Erin Strasil Larson on 03 Oct 11
       
      I am excited about the possibilities of both synchronous and asynchronous communication tools...there may be times when synchronous learning would be most beneficial (having students view the same instruction or community learning at the same time), but how convenient would it be if everyone did not have to be in the same location?? They could view or join in the conversation from anywhere they have a computer! And I love the asynchronous tool possibilities, as in today's age, we can reach so many more learners when they can do the learning at their own convenience and whatever time works best for them! Love the possibilities both of these types of communication tools offer!!!
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students (
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 06 Oct 11
       
      I can see it would be very useful to devise a way for the student to know before a deadline if the attempt to find the correct document, highlight it, and leave a comment (for example) was successful.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 06 Oct 11
       
      Because the learner has more control over time management in online learning, but less control over record keeping and receipt of "assignments."
    • C Richardson
      C Richardson on 09 Oct 11
       
      This matches Iowa Teaching Standard 5e - e. Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere (S
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 06 Oct 11
       
      Face to face or online -- this is always essential!
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student (SREB F.1, Varvel II.E) • Net
    • Marjorie Nash
      Marjorie Nash on 07 Oct 11
       
      As a former teacher, I always treid to remember how it felt to be a student learning new information. That perspective changed the way I approached teaching.
    • C Richardson
      C Richardson on 09 Oct 11
       
      I attended an Ethics presentation Friday and there is so much that educators need to know about dealing with students. Where can we find more about these 'techniques?'
  • ethical conduct as defined by state law and local policies or procedures
    • C Richardson
      C Richardson on 09 Oct 11
       
      Chapters 25 & 26 Iowa Code of Conduct & Ethics http://www.state.ia.us/boee/doc/ethHndot.pdf I did a search on this document and it's interesting the word 'technology' is not included. It could be implied in many criteria.
  • Creates a learning community that encourages collaboration and interaction, including student-teacher, student-student, and student-content
    • David Henry
      David Henry on 10 Oct 11
       
      For me, this is very immportant since class members are unlikely to be in the same room together to learn.
  • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies
    • David Henry
      David Henry on 10 Oct 11
       
      How difficult it is to keep up as a middle aged learner. It is much easier and comfortable to stick what I already know!
  • uses techniques to engage students
    • Ron Russell
      Ron Russell on 10 Oct 11
       
      Using techniques to engage adult learners will be critical for a successful online class. I think that this will require use of a variety of tools, including those that involved audio and video components. Even "content rich" online courses would have difficulty engaging the learner if they only involved reading, web lessons, powerpoints, etc. (without some sort of screencasting, video or audio).
    • Erin Strasil Larson
      Erin Strasil Larson on 02 Nov 11
       
      I agree...videos and audio components make online learning way more meaningful and enjoyable!
  • aligns instruction to the achievement goals of the local agency and the state, such as with the Iowa Core
    • Ron Russell
      Ron Russell on 10 Oct 11
       
      This standard reminds us that aside from providing an engaging, motivating course via techology, educators need to sure that their offerings align with district/student needs. We want to design courses that will impact student learning and achievement.
  • Creates or selects multiple assessment instruments that are appropriate for online learning
    • Anne Michel
      Anne Michel on 31 Oct 11
       
      Early childhood is practicing collecting multiple assesments.
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  • • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course (Varvel VI.F)
    • Cory Johnson
      Cory Johnson on 27 Sep 11
       
      Anytime that I've taught a course to adult learners, I've found periodic feedback to be an essential component of continuous improvement and meeting students needs. This has always been anonymous. If I am to continue doing this throughout the course, I'll need to find a tool to allow for anonymous input.
    • Ami Leath
      Ami Leath on 03 Oct 11
       
      Looking forward to learning more about this.
  • 4. Understands and uses instructional pedagogy that is appropriate for the online environment and meets the multiple learning needs of students (ITS 4)
    • Cory Johnson
      Cory Johnson on 27 Sep 11
       
      This standard seems incredibly important because it drives home the point that computers don't teach, teachers teach and sometimes they use a computer as an instructional tool. Effective online learning still requires the continuous involvement of a qualified teacher (content and pedagogy), not just develop the content for someone else to put on a website and then let the computer do the teaching.
    • Lylia Chaffin
      Lylia Chaffin on 26 Nov 11
       
      I agree, if you don't have a qualified teacher on board how will you know " the multiple learning needs of the student" . Of course someone could design an assessment that would pinpoint the learning needs of the different students, then just plug in the different methods for each child and .............
  • • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere (SREB C.3, Varvel VII.A) • 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)
    • Cory Johnson
      Cory Johnson on 27 Sep 11
       
      These statements go along with my previous comment about the need for online teachers to be involved in the online learning process throughout the course and to interact with their students.
    • Sharon Irelan
      Sharon Irelan on 03 Oct 11
       
      * I think this is important whether you are meeting face to face or online. Learning often takes place best when ideas and suggestions come from the experiences of those that are involved directly with the students. Establishing a means of communication to all those involve can enhance learning for everyone
    • Robin Holtz
      Robin Holtz on 07 Oct 11
       
      In one of my assignments to Evan, I expressed how important that I thought it was to have a very interactive, personal approach as the on-line instructor so that participants feel like they are part of something "real" and not so isolated. I also think that students open up more and share more when the atmosphere in a class is personal and safe and not just repsonses and assignments sent into virtual space.
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  • multiple assessment instruments
    • Evan McCormick
      Evan McCormick on 27 Sep 11
       
      It's very important to use multiple data sets, if available, to avoid making data based decisions on limited data.
    • Ami Leath
      Ami Leath on 03 Oct 11
       
      A key point that we stress to EC teachers is to use multiple sources of information to make data-based decisions.
  • Understands and uses data from assessments to guide instruction
    • Evan McCormick
      Evan McCormick on 27 Sep 11
       
      It's important to understand the context of data to make quality decisions about how and when to use it.
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student (SREB F.1, Varvel II.E)
    • Lynn Hockenberry
      Lynn Hockenberry on 30 Sep 11
       
      Online learning is a great opportunity for professional growth. I think it is essential for an online instructor to experience online learning from the student perspective. Taking this class right now is giving me perspective on several things: Time needed to engage in the class, wide variety of tools availalble, the necessity of students being able to problem solve technological issues and confusions both on their own and through a network of both students and the online instructor.
    • Robin Holtz
      Robin Holtz on 07 Oct 11
       
      Hi Lynn, I would agree that taking this class as a student is helping me to become a better on-line course instructor. I know that Ami and I are always asking ourselves after we add content to our Moodle course..."If I were a student, would I be able to understand these on-line directions or If I were a student, would I be able to find this link on our site? etc. Having a couple of perspectives is a good thing.
    • Teri King
      Teri King on 08 Oct 11
       
      I would absolutely agree to these comments above. This is my first official Moodle course and it has been a real challenge for me. I feel like I am often just roaming about aimlessly, and am having to take very baby steps. I wasn't sure how I would respond to an online course as I am very much a visual and auditory learner. I do best to see it modeled for me first and could not imagine how that could happen in Moodle. The step by step tutorials are the only things allowing me to move forward!! :) Having this experience as a student I would say is CRITICAL prior to ever offering one as the instructor.
  • . Demonstrates competence in planning, designing, and incorporating instructional strategies (ITS 3)
    • Lynn Hockenberry
      Lynn Hockenberry on 30 Sep 11
       
      This standard is the one that would absolutely drive my professional growth plan. I have so much to learn about using appropriate visual web design techniques and selecting technologies appropriate to the content. I am both overwhelmed and excited by the prospect of learning to use these technologies as I build my class
  • 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, Varve
    • Maureen Lonsdale
      Maureen Lonsdale on 01 Oct 11
       
      Online learners need to understand the difference between discussions during a face to face course and posting to an online forum.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning
    • Maureen Lonsdale
      Maureen Lonsdale on 01 Oct 11
       
      The key words for me in the criteria are "enhance learning". The list of technology available is endless and new ones are being developed as I type. As an online instructor, I need to understand and know how to use the variety of tools available and always learning about new ones.
    • Ami Leath
      Ami Leath on 06 Oct 11
       
      Agree completely Maureen.  So many choices available, just need to decide which one is the best and the most beneficial.
  • Knows and aligns instruction to the achievement goals
    • Sharon Irelan
      Sharon Irelan on 03 Oct 11
       
      * All teachers and instructors need to be familiar with the Standards and Benchmarks that have been adopted as the guidelines for instruction. The Iowa Core has been adopted to help teachers know the expectations for each grade level or grade span in all content areas. Early Learning Standards have also been developed to help teachers of preschool understand the skills and topics that students will need. Common Core and Early Learning Standards are designed to help all students learn
  • knowledgeable and has the ability to use computer programs
    • Ami Leath
      Ami Leath on 03 Oct 11
       
      Requirement for Online EC Course
    • Robin Holtz
      Robin Holtz on 07 Oct 11
       
      Ami, I highlighted this one, too. I think it gives a pretty clear picture of what competence looks like and it also enables me to build a personal timeline for getting the "education" I need to be competent.
    • Sharon Kurns
      Sharon Kurns on 11 Oct 11
       
      I agree that this one is key to competence in online instruction
  • 2• Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course (Varvel VI.F) • Provides and communicates evidence of learning and course data to students and colleagues (SREB J.6, ITS 1.a)
  • using patterns in lesson sequencing,
    • Dianne Hinders
      Dianne Hinders on 03 Oct 11
       
      Using patterns in online course design seems like a very effective and efficient way for participants to interact with the content...very "brain-friendly"!
  • Promotes learning through online collaboration group work that is goal-oriented and focused
    • Dianne Hinders
      Dianne Hinders on 03 Oct 11
       
      Using online collaboration as a way of meeting diverse student needs is an area that cannot be overlooked. It seems like it would be easy to put online collaboration in a course, however, without careful consideration to purpose, it could loose it's effectiveness...Teachers must still create the structure for all students to learn.
  • Knows the content of the subject to be taught
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 04 Oct 11
       
      This seems like a no-brainer, but I've sat in college classes where the instructor is clearly just a day ahead of the class. I'm glad the Online standards requires that we know the content. Is there any verification of knowledge?
    • Lisa Jacobs
      Lisa Jacobs on 07 Oct 11
       
      Some states required teachers to pass content assessments. It is difficult to assess a teacher has a level of understanding to provide for flexiblity in teaching the content and modeling the content within a context.
    • Lylia Chaffin
      Lylia Chaffin on 26 Nov 11
       
      Even passing a content evaluation is no guarantee that a person really knows the content well enough to teach it. It is a basic step, but knowing and teaching are two different things.
  • Communicates assessment criteria and standards to students, including rubrics for student performances and participation
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 04 Oct 11
       
      Always good to know what the expectations are. Some folks absolutely have to have them for their piece of mind. Rubrics are very popular. They do provide a means of defining levels of acceptable performance without listing specific skills or testing.
  • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies
    • Angie Hance
      Angie Hance on 05 Oct 11
       
      As this Ollie course suggests, being knowledgeable about what technology is out there is crucial to today's digital learning environments. Whether we are learning side by side with our students or learning ahead of them on our own, it will be the only way to keep up with the future of education.
  • learning theory appropriate to online learning
    • Angie Hance
      Angie Hance on 05 Oct 11
       
      My view of on-line learning is that it is very interactive. Without an understanding of what it can do and can be, teachers may revert back to teaching in the same old way - only in an on-line fashion.
    • Crystal Hornback
      Crystal Hornback on 10 Oct 11
       
      Angie, I completely agree. Since the world of technology is vast, we need to look at multiple ways to provide content to participants.
  • Tailors instruction to meet the different needs of students
    • keri bass
      keri bass on 05 Oct 11
       
      With growing class sizes and diversity, it's important to get to know the students and how they learn, in order to meet their individual educational needs. One size does not fit all.
    • Evan McCormick
      Evan McCormick on 07 Oct 11
       
      How is this possible? What research identifies ways to accomplish this? Classroom teachers struggle with formative assessment and meeting individual needs.
    • Angie Hance
      Angie Hance on 12 Oct 11
       
      At the GHAEA 21st century learning conference last friday, Kevin Honeycutt introduced a variety of ways to tailor instruction. Way cool! The nontraditional learner will have choices!
  • techniques to engage students
    • keri bass
      keri bass on 05 Oct 11
       
      Educators must always be on the lookout for ways to keep students hooked. Disenfranchised student don't make good learners.
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students
    • Lisa Jacobs
      Lisa Jacobs on 05 Oct 11
       
      Students need feedback that is timelin and provides sutdents in learning the content.
  • Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations
    • Ami Leath
      Ami Leath on 06 Oct 11
       
      It is important to communicate to the course participants what the outcomes and expectations are before the course begins.  I find this beneficial to myself as a participant and as an instructor.
  •  Is 1knowledgeable 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)
  •  Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students (SREB D.8, Varvel VI.F, ITS 5.e)
  •  Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students (SREB D.8, Varvel VI.F, ITS 5.e)
    • Robin Holtz
      Robin Holtz on 07 Oct 11
       
      As I begin to create my Moodle course, I do begin to wonder about the time commitment and what it really means to be "timely" in the on-line teaching world. I would imagine there would have to be some boundaries that you would have to create or you might be on-line (or maybe not) all of the time. I am anxious to make the comparison.
  • understands how to teach the content to students (SREB A.3, Varvel II.A, ITS 2.a)
    • Teri King
      Teri King on 08 Oct 11
       
      Serving in my position as a mathematics specialist, it is, indeed, important to know the content of mathematics, but I think this second part of this statement - "understands HOW TO TEACH the content to students - is where I am able to truly be an instructional leader/coach. It is one thing to understand the mathematics involved, but it equally (if not more) important to understand the components of quality instruction that are required for students to obtain a deep understanding of the content taught.
  • 8. Adheres to, models, and guides ethical behavior, including technological use (ITS 8)
    • Crystal Hornback
      Crystal Hornback on 10 Oct 11
       
      As online learning explodes, we need to continually remind participants their words are ever present. Additionally, if the content participants will be contributing to the course relates to their current school positions, the reminder of confidentiality is a must! As instructors it is our charge to remind and insist the practices within the content of the course are upheld to these standards.
  • Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques, appropriate for online education
    • Crystal Hornback
      Crystal Hornback on 10 Oct 11
       
      Participants in online courses deserve to have instruction presented in the most effective manner. As we embark on new technological tools, we have a vast amount of resources for education available at our fingertips. It is understandable that some tools are easier for all learners than others to utilize, but as an instructor it is important to understand the multiple tools available for instruction and utilize the tool with the most effectiveness for the coursework.
    • Sharon Kurns
      Sharon Kurns on 11 Oct 11
       
      How do we know how to present in the most effective manner? It seems that since learners vary in their knowledge and use of online tools, that as instructors we need to use a variety of tools. We will need to match the tool to both the content and our learning goals as well as our learners.
  • Proposed Online Teaching Standards
    • Crystal Hornback
      Crystal Hornback on 10 Oct 11
       
      So glad these are available to us while we are working on developing an online course!
    • Lisa Jacobs
      Lisa Jacobs on 11 Oct 11
       
      Great observation to look beyond the assignment to the bigger picture.
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • Sharon Kurns
      Sharon Kurns on 11 Oct 11
       
      How does one demonstrate that they understand the difference between online and face to face instruction
  • These standards are an alignment of the Iowa Teaching Standards (ITS),
    • Angie Hance
      Angie Hance on 12 Oct 11
       
      I wonder if there will be any changes to these for AEA staff (or to the criteria) like the iowa teaching standards.
  • instructional strategies
    • Lisa Jacobs
      Lisa Jacobs on 17 Nov 11
       
      demonstrating bookmarking
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  • Tailors instruction to meet the different needs of students
    • Marcia Boberg
      Marcia Boberg on 19 Sep 11
       
      The majority of trainings I am involved in are ones that require participants to use some type of technology from low to high tech. Knowing where my participants are starting at is so important to my planning and being able to individualize techniques to meet them where they are comfortable. This is the only way I get buy in and eventual implementation.
    • Kim Wise
      Kim Wise on 19 Sep 11
       
      Totally agree. How have you assessed their prior knowledge?
    • Marcia Boberg
      Marcia Boberg on 19 Sep 11
       
      I started using Google Forms a couple years. Since all my trainings revolve around technology I like to get a feel for whether the learner (typically adult) is a technology novice or an early adopter. Have had the full range.
    • Seth Denney
      Seth Denney on 23 Sep 11
       
      If I'm in a face-to-face training, I usually start with a five-finger assessment: rate your knowledge of this thing from zero to five, and hold up that many fingers. Just by looking around the room, you get a feel for their comfort level. A Google Form would be a very easy way to do the same thing.
  • Understands and uses data from assessments to guide instruction
    • Kim Wise
      Kim Wise on 19 Sep 11
       
      I think this would be difficult in a course you set up prior to instruction..how to be flexible and responsive to learning..
    • C Richardson
      C Richardson on 02 Oct 11
       
      I'm thinking about that too, how would you set up a course that could be responsive to each learner? I was thinking part of the responsiveness might occur with pacing. That if you're skilled at one of the 'assignments' you wouldn't have to spend time on all the tutorials. What I don't understand is how an instructor would change an online course once it is created and students are enrolled...?
    • Anne Michel
      Anne Michel on 24 Oct 11
       
      We do an assessment at the beginning of our courses to see where teachers are with the content.
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students
    • Kim Wise
      Kim Wise on 19 Sep 11
       
      Challenging if you have a hundred participants. Also requires very clear targets so feedback can be about the LEARNING.
    • Leisa Breitfelder
      Leisa Breitfelder on 02 Oct 11
       
      You have made a good point Kim. I also think from a students perspective if you are taking the class for credit timely feedback is highly important to know if you are matching teacher expectations. I can see how for an instructor this would be very difficult with a hundred participants.
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  • Assists students with technology used in the course
    • Seth Denney
      Seth Denney on 23 Sep 11
       
      Sometimes it's hard for me to remember that I use technology all the time, and many people don't. I have to remember to provide scaffolding for people that are not only learning the content of my course, but are also learning the technology I'm using to deliver the content and assess their learning.
    • Marcia Boberg
      Marcia Boberg on 01 Oct 11
       
      This is so true. One of the big challenges I am facing this Fall is not only how to provide support to staff on the use of iPad apps, which does lend itself to some online PD, but how do I demo and assist attendees with the divice navigation piece? I don't seem to have the correct tools to do a live demo or recorded demo showing such things as pushing the home button twice, practicing gestures etc..
    • Leisa Breitfelder
      Leisa Breitfelder on 02 Oct 11
       
      This is one I was going to place an annotation on too. If a student gets stuck on the technology that I have embedded in Moodle then I need to be able to be an expert and walk them through it. There is nothing more frustrating than being a student, having questions on not the content but the tools in the course, and a teacher who is unable to assist and send you to someone else.
    • Vicki Carr
      Vicki Carr on 07 Oct 11
       
      You're absolutely right. It's very frustrating to have difficulty using tools that seem to make understanding the content difficult.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere
    • Seth Denney
      Seth Denney on 23 Sep 11
       
      Maintaining an online social presence can be very time consuming, depending on your other job responsibilities.
    • Deanna Etherington
      Deanna Etherington on 27 Sep 11
       
      I agree with both of you that it's important to keep it manageable.  I think facilitating an online class could be a good lesson in time management.  I like the idea of online office hours and the ability for your to reach you in multiple ways.  I think you need to make a multi-faceted plan and stick to it as a personal commitment to yourself.
    • Dawn Witt
      Dawn Witt on 09 Oct 11
       
      I am currently teaching a fully online course for Morningside right now, and I am finding that I have to force myself to stop and not spend so much time online. Students think they need immediate feedback, and I typically feel as if I need to give that feedback. Noticing I have more to do with this class, work, and family, I just can't be online 2-3 hours every night addressing their questions. I'm learning to set boundaries and making students accountable for deadlines.
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student
    • Seth Denney
      Seth Denney on 23 Sep 11
       
      Hmm, we seem to be doing that right now...
    • Andrea Danker
      Andrea Danker on 29 Sep 11
       
      I appreciate so much more the student perspective and it will make me more consious of trying to develop an understandable format to improve their opportunities to learn online.
    • Terri Bush
      Terri Bush on 03 Oct 11
       
      If we can empathize with a student, it make the relationship that much stronger...
    • Betty Brummett
      Betty Brummett on 11 Oct 11
       
      I am one that has never taked an online class before this. It is necessary to experience an online class to be able to construct a decent class for others to take online. I am learning so much by doing this.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning (SREB M.3, Varvel IV.D, ITS 3.e, ITS 4.f)
    • Deanna Etherington
      Deanna Etherington on 27 Sep 11
       
      I agree with some of the other posts that it's important not to use technology for technology's sake.  Just because you can, doesn't mean you should include it.  Sometimes I am "wow"ed by a technology and find it tempting to use without thinking about whether it's the most appropriate in a particular case.  That's one reason why I hope to gradually learn a wide variety of online tools so I can better determine which tool to use when - and if at all.
  • uses techniques to engage students
    • Seth Denney
      Seth Denney on 27 Sep 11
       
      We have to remember that technology alone isn't enough to engage students. Just because it has a screen and buttons doesn't mean people will learn.
    • Terri Bush
      Terri Bush on 03 Oct 11
       
      Student engagement at a high level will be key in improved student achievement.
    • Andrea Compton
      Andrea Compton on 10 Oct 11
       
      Amen!!!! If students are not engaged in the methods being used to teach them or in the learning process in some way, teaching becomes a mute point!
  • sessment instruments that are a
  • uses techniques to engage students
    • Andrea Danker
      Andrea Danker on 29 Sep 11
       
      I think young learners especially will be extremely engaged in an online learning environment and easily able to manipulate the technology and get the most out of their learning.
  • opportunities that enable student self-assessment and pre-assessment
    • Marcia Boberg
      Marcia Boberg on 01 Oct 11
       
      I have not mastered this at all, but I do keep trying! So many times I have found that staff participating in trainings I conduct, come with the feeling that they have no background knowledge in what I will be addressing. I view it as my responsibility to help them draw connections between what they are already doing or know how to do and what I will be presenting. Ideally I try to develop a pre assessment the uses their current knowledge and will help them make the connection to what the training will entail. When I succeed at this anxiety levels are lowered and the training goes smoothly and retention seems to be improved.
  • 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)
    • Leisa Breitfelder
      Leisa Breitfelder on 02 Oct 11
       
      I think it is very important to keep the technology structured. When you are teaching face-to-face there is usually an agenda, planned breaks, planned activities, etc. Careful considerations need to be taken when structuring an online course too. I am finding with this class a consistent set up helps me feel much more comfortable and I can focus on content and not get held up on the technology.
  • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course
    • Leisa Breitfelder
      Leisa Breitfelder on 02 Oct 11
       
      This is going to be very important especially in just beginning to teach online classess. Feedback will help improve the course and improve the chances of participants recommending the course to others. Colleagues of mine put together a course, asked for feedback, and learned their quizzes weren't working on every section. Pretty important to know but nobody said anything until they were asked for feedback.
  • Creates a learning community that encourages collaboration and interaction, including student-teacher, student-student, and student-content
  • Knows the content of the subject to be taught and understands how to teach the content to students
    • Vicki Carr
      Vicki Carr on 07 Oct 11
       
      We can't assume that all teachers have a deep understanding of the content to be taught
    • Andrea Compton
      Andrea Compton on 10 Oct 11
       
      Are you referring to the teachers taking the course or the teacher teaching the course? If a teacher has choosen to teach an online course, I would hope they have a deep understanding of the material/content being taught otherwise they shouldn't be teaching the class.
  • Promotes learning through online collaboration group work that is goal-oriented and focused
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face (SREB C.1, Varvel V)
    • Jody Albertson
      Jody Albertson on 09 Oct 11
       
      I think this standard is particularly essential to teaching online successfully. We have to realize that online learners have different needs than students we are teaching face to face, and our instruction must change accordingly.
    • Andrea Compton
      Andrea Compton on 10 Oct 11
       
      I agree completely! After taking a couple of online courses and then teaching face to face courses, it is a completely different teaching and learning experience.
  • Communicates with students effectively and consistently (SREB D.1, ITS 1.g)
    • Jody Albertson
      Jody Albertson on 09 Oct 11
       
      This is another critical standard. Online learners can feel very disconnected and disengaged from the course. They can feel like it is difficult to communicate with instructors or classmates. Instructors need to communicate effectively and frequently to keep our learners engaged.
  • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies
    • Dawn Witt
      Dawn Witt on 09 Oct 11
       
      First, if we have students go to a link or a tool that is no longer accessible for some reason, that could be a bit of a problem and would hold the class up. Also, staying up-to-date on new technologies and skills provides many more opportunities to incorporate tools into a course to make the delivery of the content of the course as accessible and appropriate as possible
  • Understands and uses course content that complies with intellectual property rights and fair use, and assists students in complying as well
    • Dawn Witt
      Dawn Witt on 09 Oct 11
       
      I think this would be an area that would be easy to find yourself getting into trouble with. We need to give credit where credit is due, and gain permission from owners of sites, materials, etc. before using them. With so much information out there, we want to make sure we have quality information, without trampling on the rights of those who created the material.
  • ifferent learning styles, different interests and backgrounds, and
    • Pam Elwood
      Pam Elwood on 09 Oct 11
       
      Learning styles is an interesting concept to be included in teaching standards. Recently I have been studying the research for another class. I have always trained PD considering learning styles and consider myself a "visual" learning, I also have taught Gardner's theory to teachers, however there is little empirical research to support this concept. In fact in our years of Every Child Reads work, they had this listed as a myth to reading strategies! If you want to consider this as a myth, here is a link you might be interested in; www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIv9rz2NTUk
    • Pam Elwood
      Pam Elwood on 10 Oct 11
       
      Link not working. Search Youtube for learning styles a myth and you will find it.
    • Andrea Compton
      Andrea Compton on 10 Oct 11
       
      Maybe rather than referring to the visual, auditory or kinesthetic needs of a learner, they are referring to whether a student learns better by reading material and "digesting" it on their own vs. collaborating with others over the material read; showing they have an understanding of the material by video taping a lesson in their classroom vs. writing a learning log of the lesson: lesson description, what went well, what they would change, what didn't work, etc. Just a thought!
  • Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques, appropriate for online education
    • jquandahl
      jquandahl on 09 Oct 11
       
      Our OLLIE courses will be important in helping me to be able to meet this standard. I need to explore the instructional strategies and techniques that are appropriate for online education and find the ones that will best meet the needs of students in my courses.
  • Selects and understands how to evaluate learning materials and resources that align with the context and enhance learning
    • jquandahl
      jquandahl on 09 Oct 11
       
      It is always important to align resources and learning materials with learning goals and choose the things that will enhance learning. I find that it is easy to get caught up in all the cool web 2.0 tools out there and I need to remind myself to focus on the things that will help students meet their learning goals.
    • Andrea Compton
      Andrea Compton on 10 Oct 11
       
      I believe it is so important for a teacher to constantly evaluate the data being collected in their "classroom" - whether it's an assignment or journaling, etc - to evaluate if the instructional strategies that they are using to teach the course are actually helping the students to learn or causing more confusion! It is only by analyzing the data collected from the students in various forms that a teacher can truly know if their methods are helping the students learn and if they are not, by changing those strategies or methods so that the information is more accessible/understandable to the student. Teaching is only truly effective if the students are also learning!
  • Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overview/orientation (Varvel IV.A, ITS 3.b)
    • Andrea Compton
      Andrea Compton on 10 Oct 11
       
      I wish ALL teachers would do this, including middle school and high school teachers!! I feel it is so important to make sure students know what they are going to be learning in a course and the expectations of how they will be learning the material presented. Otherwise, students are going in blind to the reality of what the course is all about and how they will be expected to learn the information.
    • Betty Brummett
      Betty Brummett on 11 Oct 11
       
      You are so right, Andrea. In my learning about formative assessment, I have learned that it is critical that students know what the expectations and the learning goals so that they will know if they are on the right track. It is very difficult for students to self-evaluate if they do not know what the learning goal is.
  • Continuously uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategies
    • Andrea Compton
      Andrea Compton on 10 Oct 11
       
      A teacher is only teaching if the students are learning! I believe it is so important for a teacher to look at their class data (coursework) to determine if the students are learning or able to learn the material being presented. If all the students or a majority of them are failing, it's probably not the students fault as much as it is the teachers. Teachers need to be open to changing their instructional strategies based on the needs of the students, and if the students are not learning then it's time for a change!!
  • • Aligns assessment with course objectives
    • Betty Brummett
      Betty Brummett on 11 Oct 11
       
      Through learning with formative assessent the assessment must be aligned with the course abjectives. It is entirely unfair to assess something that is not a part of the objectives, and students will be quick to point that out. The course objectives must be the guide for all that is done in the class.
  • 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)
    • Belinda Blackbur
      Belinda Blackbur on 12 Oct 11
       
      The idea that one might start an online course AND learn the content at the same time seems like a recipe for disaster to me! While I consider mystelf a lifelong learner and there are new things to learn all the time, if I had to study conetent to stay one step ahead of my students in an online course AND develop the tools, it would be one daunting task!!
  • management software
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  • How Students Develop Online Learning SkillsHow Students Develop Online Learning SkillsGood IdeasHow Students Develop Online Learning SkillsSuccessful online students share their secrets for getting the most from online classes, focusing on time management, active participation, and practiceBy Alan R. RoperMore and more, adult learners are finding the convenience and flexibility of online learning a match for their learning goals and busy lifestyles. Online degree programs, courses, and virtual universities targeting adult learners have proliferated in the past decade. Although students can easily locate an online course or degree program that's both convenient and accessible, they may face significant challenges in developing a new set of skills for this type of instruction.Educators have speculated on the development of student skills necessary to succeed in online learning, but relatively few publications cover the topic from the perspective of successful online students. I developed the study summarized here to provide this perspective and to identify useful strategies that instructors can promote in their online courses.MethodologyThe study began with the development of a set of questions that emerged from a group of online course designers, faculty, and administrators I consulted for ideas. The question set was reviewed and edited by a larger group of faculty and administrators, and an online survey instrument was developed.Participants for this study were selected from a list of graduates who had earned their degrees by taking 80 percent or more of their courses exclusively online. Students achieving a 3.50 cumulative grade point average or better were invited to participate in the study. Of the 93 students invited to participate, 59 did so. Survey answers were open-ended, allowing respondents to describe online learning techniques they found useful and to tell the stories of their experiences as online students.1Successful Online Students Identify Seven TipsStudents responding to the survey agreed on a number of practical steps that helped them succeed in their online courses:1. Develop a time-managemen
  • Setting and staying to specific study days was one factor that worked for me
  • specific times to read, complete written assignments, and post dialogue to other students proved helpful.
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  • I found that doing a little bit here and there avoided trying to do too much all at once.
  • logging in to their course portal every day and checking for new postings or updates helped prevent them from falling behind
  • . Other students (36.8 percent) commented that weekly assignments from the instructor kept them on a regular schedule in the course
  • online discussions
  • As much as possible, I would post a response, question, or comment to another student's posting. This built up an online relationship
  • don't always interact with the same few classmates. Look for something to say with various students
  • ake sure you have something meaningful to add
  • "Weekly discussions were best when the teacher encouraged it, especially by having pro versus con discussion, or asking 'why' or 'how' questions
  • Instructors who establish clear expectations as to how threaded discussions are used or who ask specific questions in response to student postings can expect to encourage richer online dialogue.
  • finding a way to apply the concepts helped them retain the information.
  • One way to apply these concepts goes back to the use of the online threaded discussion. Concepts can be interpreted and restated in each student's own words in an active dialogue with others
  • evelop
  • ing a way to apply those concepts to a current or past experience
  • asking questions is integral to learning. By asking questions, fellow students and instructors would go deeper into the subject. Going deeper made the subject matter more understandable
  • Students also can take the time to craft questions that may go beyond what they would ask in an in-person course, probing the subject with greater specificity.
  • keeping your eye on the prize" is always helpful. Another student commented, "The main motivator was envisioning myself in cap and gown,
  • getting a good grade (21 percent) and in setting personal goals
  • work with other online students
  • "I liked instructors who logged in often and asked a lot of questions. Not only did this help to increase understanding of the subject, but it gave people the opportunity for class participation.
  • He posted the initial question for discussion, and then asked us individual questions based on our answers.
  • One student mentioned that making a friend (connected with online) helped. Being part of a community of learners is helpful in courses that are taught in-person, and the same holds true for online classes (15.8 percent). One student explained that "it made a huge difference when you had good students in the class.
  • Students in the online class may get to know one another more from recognizing the writing style and expression of thoughts and ideas rather than by physical attributes. Many students develop meaningful connections with their online classmates that can translate into career networking opportunities later.
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  • Conveying an Expert Model An expert model can provide an explicit example of the task as the expert way of accomplishing the task. The techniques for accomplishing the task are clearly expressed. In an implicit demonstration, the information is outlined around the expert model.
    • Julie Townsend
      Julie Townsend on 01 Jul 11
       
      Another mention of modeling.
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  • 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
    • Brian Sauerbrei
      Brian Sauerbrei on 18 Jul 11
       
      Wow, this is certainly a sentence loaded with many educational concepts. It would take me a week just define those concepts!
    • Brian Sauerbrei
      Brian Sauerbrei on 18 Jul 11
       
      I need to add a few more words to explain my interest in this passage. This passage indicates why teaching and learning aren't only important, but they can be difficult, too.
    • jorge malagon
      jorge malagon on 21 Jul 11
       
      Online instruction is growing across the nation, the main reason in the lower cost, compared with the traditional classroom; experts indicate there is not enough evidence online instruction is indicated to all teenage students. I have seen many of them dropping online classes in Plato; kids need to socialize.
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students
    • Brian Sauerbrei
      Brian Sauerbrei on 18 Jul 11
       
      Hopefully, that is a aspect that can be achieved through online quizzes and tests. I wonder how else it coud get done?
    • Doug Gaul
      Doug Gaul on 18 Jul 11
       
      Can also get consturctive feedback through google docs where you could make comments right on the document the student is working on.
    • Mike Adair
      Mike Adair on 19 Jul 11
       
      I'm hoping to see the benefits of Google docs as my district pushes their use this school year. I the idea of a comment area.
    • Deanna Tegeler
      Deanna Tegeler on 19 Jul 11
       
      I am looking forward to providing immediate feedback to students using some of the assessment programs.
    • Deb Richmann
      Deb Richmann on 20 Jul 11
       
      There is a service called crocodoc.com that allows you to mark student work, written work I should say. This will be another alternative to marking. Glogster & kidblog allow you to make comments for the students.
    • Brian Sauerbrei
      Brian Sauerbrei on 22 Jul 11
       
      Last year my son had an English class that made use of googledocs and online comments. The teacher didn't always get back to him in a timely manner. Plus, even though they saw each other everyday in class, they didn't talk about the issues on writing the essay on googledocs.
  • Communicates with students effectively and consistently
    • Brian Sauerbrei
      Brian Sauerbrei on 18 Jul 11
       
      This concept could be much more difficult than what it appears, especially when it comes to typing conversation back and forth between people.
    • Brian Sauerbrei
      Brian Sauerbrei on 18 Jul 11
       
      I find it interesting that this concept is somewhat buried in the list of items. To me, it is the most important one.
    • Mike Adair
      Mike Adair on 19 Jul 11
       
      Your first point is well-taken, Brian. Add to that the difficult task of a teacher trying to communicate with their elementary-aged students in person and now attempting to do the same thing online. Not for the faint of heart!
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  • Assists students with technology
    • Doug Gaul
      Doug Gaul on 18 Jul 11
       
      Teach students where to find help rather then spending all of your time showing them exactly what to do. This is where the real learning from technology comes from
    • Mike Adair
      Mike Adair on 19 Jul 11
       
      If I might add to your astute thought, Doug, to also guide the students in determining how the information they found will be used to assist in their learning. More times than not, kids seem to grab information for the sake of possessing it without taking into consideration their intentions on how to utilize it.
    • Deb Richmann
      Deb Richmann on 20 Jul 11
       
      I agree with you, they really lack that thinking skill. They are very accustomed to the grab & go answer and find it hard to take risks in delving deeper into a topic.
    • susan strube
      susan strube on 20 Jul 11
       
      I find that some of my students end up teaching/showing me! They are all so good natured about helping me when they know something I don't! My favorite part of teaching however, is collaborating WITH my students on research projects and sharing in theri excitement when they discover great resources in unfamiliar places.
  • different needs of students, including different learning styles
    • Doug Gaul
      Doug Gaul on 18 Jul 11
       
      A different set of challanges in an online course. Harder to find out different student needs.
    • Deb Richmann
      Deb Richmann on 20 Jul 11
       
      Yes, but I think this will open up more alternatives for students to learn & get more involved in the learning process which should help eliminate behavioral issues.
    • Jason Endress
      Jason Endress on 24 Jul 11
       
      This is a great opportunity to incorporate youtube videos for visual learners, "guest lecturers" available through podcasts for audio learners and various "hands on activities" for the tactile learner. Having instant access to such a wealth of multimedia information/activities should make it easier to accomodate multiple learning styles. However, this will require additional research and time on the part of the teacher to find appropriate resources to include.
  • student feedback data to improve the course
    • Mike Adair
      Mike Adair on 19 Jul 11
       
      This is an area I wish to improve this school year. Instead of a basic exit survey that doesn't tell me much, I'd like to either find or create something in the way of feedback that I could actually use to improve my lesson or unit in the future.
    • Deb Richmann
      Deb Richmann on 20 Jul 11
       
      I could improve in this area as well Mike. I don't like using tests because they are a quick view of what they know. Much of what my students do is very open ended projects and it's hard to grade these until you figure what a student is capable of.
    • susan strube
      susan strube on 20 Jul 11
       
      I have created a course evaluation that I use for students at the end of the year and I find it to be valuable. I'm sure there are better ones, but I would be happy to email/share a form I have created for students. Obviously it could be edited and should be to fit the changes I make each year to my class.
    • Deena Fries
      Deena Fries on 23 Jul 11
       
      Sue it would be great to get a copy of that evaluation. It could be put into your moodle class as a survey through survey monkey.
    • Jason Endress
      Jason Endress on 24 Jul 11
       
      Our principal has begun to create a student exit survey that could be used school or department wide. This was created using survey monkey. The science department "field tested" it in the spring. The way that the questions were worded and the feed back provided was able to give us great insight into what was working and not working as well as what the students appreciated in terms of learning activities and levels of rigor.
  • standards for student behavior
    • Mike Adair
      Mike Adair on 19 Jul 11
       
      Our district unveiling a new district-wide student-use policy this August. Though I know they're needed, the problem I see with these policies is that after you've spent the time agreeing on and writing up the rules it can already be considered outdated due to the rapid expance of technology.
    • Deb Richmann
      Deb Richmann on 20 Jul 11
       
      We also have a newly written AUP and it is hard to keep them updated so if well written it should be able to adjust for the times. Many districts don't revise these very often. I think they should be revisited a minimum of every 2-3 years to allow for changes.
    • Brian Sauerbrei
      Brian Sauerbrei on 22 Jul 11
       
      I might be wrong, but the policies probably need to be updated every six months to sort of keep up with new technology. That or the policies will have to be very broad, which has positives and negatives, too.
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • Kristina Greenfield
      Kristina Greenfield on 19 Jul 11
       
      This is interesting. There is definately things to consider in an online classroom that you don't in a face-to-face classroom. However, as a classroom teacher, adding an online compenent to my course has required me to be more thoughtful, organized, explicit, and available. All of which have helped me meet more of my students' needs.
    • susan strube
      susan strube on 20 Jul 11
       
      I don't know how to be an online teacher yet....I love what I do in my classroom and I think I'm a really effective teacher, but I'm always eager to improve. I think I have more to learn about the difference between the two. This is the first on line class I have taken and though it is frustrating when I don't understand, it is forcing me to stick with something longer/ problem solve more on my own!
    • Ashlea Ahrenholtz
      Ashlea Ahrenholtz on 21 Jul 11
       
      The more that I discuss online learning, the more I think about the face-to-face teaching. I feel that this tows a fine line as we all have a variety of learners in our classroom. Balancing the face-to-face and online instruction is an element of teaching that also depends on the age level you are teaching. I think that the older the learners are, the more content they be exposed to 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
    • Deanna Tegeler
      Deanna Tegeler on 19 Jul 11
       
      This is why I am taking this course. I want to enhance my students learning and I feel that greater incorporation of meaningful/appropriate technology use will allow me to do that.
  • Promotes learning through online collaboration group work that is goal-oriented and focused
    • Deanna Tegeler
      Deanna Tegeler on 19 Jul 11
       
      This is one of the items that I am most excited about using with Moodle. I want to have a way other than my classroom observations to see how students are working through problems and learning from each other. Wiki's, Google docs and forums will allow me to see who is sharing their ideas and how other students respond to them.
  • Creates a safe environment, managing conflict
    • Deanna Tegeler
      Deanna Tegeler on 19 Jul 11
       
      This is one of my concerns about online learning. I have found that students often are willing to say things in print that they would not have the nerve to say to someone face to face. I feel that I will have to devote some time in training the students on what appropriate feedback would include and not include.
  • 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)
  • 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)
    • Deb Richmann
      Deb Richmann on 20 Jul 11
       
      Are some school districts going to have to open up the restrictions on chat and remove some of their filtering to allow teachers access to some of these capabilities.
    • Jason Endress
      Jason Endress on 24 Jul 11
       
      Deb, I think that you are correct, school districts will have to "loosen up" a bit. The other concern is access to technology/internet for students that come from low income families or families that might be homeless and do not have regular access outside of normal school hours.
  • 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)
  • uses techniques to engage students
    • Deb Richmann
      Deb Richmann on 20 Jul 11
       
      This will require many teachers to loosen the grip they feel they need to have on their students. Teachers need to learn to be more of a supportive role for students.
    • susan strube
      susan strube on 20 Jul 11
       
      I love being a facilitator, mentor and collaborator and not just a dispensor of information!
  • techniques for dealing with issues arising from inappropriate student technological use
    • Deb Richmann
      Deb Richmann on 20 Jul 11
       
      Teachers need to know the AUP and what administration will do when inappropriate action is discovered. All teachers should be in agreement with the course of action.
    • susan strube
      susan strube on 20 Jul 11
       
      I think the biggest obstacle for out district is Catching the little perps in their misconduct. lol --is that appropriate in an anotation?
  • Provides and communicates evidence of learning and course data to students and colleagues (SREB J.6, ITS 1.a)
    • susan strube
      susan strube on 20 Jul 11
       
      I suppose this was one of the purposes of teacher portfolios, but I think evidence is growing in importance as NCLB continues to drive education and there is more pressure to prove student proficiency. This is going to require more use of technology, I suspect, to gather and maintain the data needed.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning
    • susan strube
      susan strube on 20 Jul 11
       
      This is the area I am struggling with. I am not a technology native and I am not well read or experienced with technology. I get overwhelmed by so many options, I freeze up. I need to have someone help me identify one or two tools that I can understand and use effectively in my curriculum and then focus on just those 2 pieces of technology until I gain more confidence.
  • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies (SREB B.5
    • susan strube
      susan strube on 20 Jul 11
       
      I think that is the purpose of this class.
  • iNACOL
    • jorge malagon
      jorge malagon on 20 Jul 11
       
      Stands for International Association for K-12 Online Learning
  • Online Teaching
    • jorge malagon
      jorge malagon on 20 Jul 11
       
      There is a broad spectrum of independent studies and diverse mediums to channel them; distance learning, correspondence, hybrid classes, computers, teleconference, cell-phones, educational television, etc. I guess standards would need to be adapted to each type of class.
    • Jason Endress
      Jason Endress on 24 Jul 11
       
      Jorge, I agree with you that the phrase on-line teaching incorporates a broad spectrum of courses/means of delivery. Each type of course whether hybrid, distance learning, etc is going to have its own unique intereactions and pedagogy. As a result, it might be necessary to visit and re-evaluate these standards as times and technology change.
  • Incorporates social aspects
    • jorge malagon
      jorge malagon on 20 Jul 11
       
      I like the rewording from "classroom management" to "incorporate social aspects", mostly behavioral ones; there is a lot less need for classroom management in the online instructional process; in eithe setting, it is crucial to count with the elements of engagement and social skills in order to accompllish the academic goals.
  • Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overview/orientation (Varvel IV.A, ITS 3.b)
    • Jill Schany
      Jill Schany on 21 Jul 11
       
      I think this is so important. I am curious how many district require this in a syllabus or something similar at the beginning of the year?
    • Ashlea Ahrenholtz
      Ashlea Ahrenholtz on 21 Jul 11
       
      That is a great point! My guess would be that there are not many requirements, yet. If there are, I am sure they are rather vague at the moment and will be getting more in depth in the upcoming years. Speaking from the standpoint of my district, I can say that most technology "extras" or resources are not required, but many are encouraged.
  • Continuously 2uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategies (SREB J.7, ITS 1.c)
  • Continuously 2 uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategies (SREB J.7, ITS 1.c)
    • Jill Schany
      Jill Schany on 21 Jul 11
       
      I think the key word here is the word continually. This means that we have to look at more than tests and venture further into ancedotal assessments and similar ongoing classroom checks--such as checks for understanding.
  • Understands and uses course content that complies with intellectual property rights and fair use, and assists students in complying as well (SREB E.5, Varvel I.B)
    • Jill Schany
      Jill Schany on 21 Jul 11
       
      I feel that this is not always done and will be essentail when technology becomes so common--such as with a 1:1 initiative. An understanding of these fair use policies is necessary for educators also.
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student
    • Marcia Jensen
      Marcia Jensen on 22 Jul 11
       
      I am finding a whole different point of view as I use Moodle as a student rather than as a teacher. I find I have more questions about where components of the assignments are, and kind of worry about keeping all the tasks straight. I really want to think about this as I design my own course.
    • Brian Sauerbrei
      Brian Sauerbrei on 22 Jul 11
       
      I'm struggling with those issues just for this one class. I couldn't imagine trying to keep more than one online class going on at a time. That may be the product of my non-digital native bias. Maybe for the present youth it will be no big deal. I struggle with the different technologies I'm expected to use as a teacher: Powerschool, gmail, igoogle, google docs, google class web site, Smartboard, etc. On the other hand, maybe having to learn and use new technology will help to prevent or slow Alzheimers. : )
  • Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques, appropriate for online education, that align with course objectives and assessment
    • Marcia Jensen
      Marcia Jensen on 22 Jul 11
       
      This is an area of interest to me. I know how to teach face to face, but want to learn techniques that are appropriate to online learning and that actually help the students learn.
  • 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)
    • Sandra Campie
      Sandra Campie on 22 Jul 11
       
      We teachers can learn so much from each other! I believe an online course can be set up to facilitate that well.
    • Jason Endress
      Jason Endress on 24 Jul 11
       
      There are so many resources available to include to allow for the social compnent. Ideas include googledocs, wikis, chats, etc as we learned in the first unit of this course.
  • Creates or selects multiple assessment instruments that are appropriate for online learning (SREB H.1, Varvel VI.C)
    • Sandra Campie
      Sandra Campie on 22 Jul 11
       
      This is an area I would like to develop. How can we be sure our students are learning during the course so that we are able to address any misconceptions?
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  • Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance
    • Jason Endress
      Jason Endress on 24 Jul 11
       
      A key phrase in this is "to enhance academic performance". This means that we, as teachers, need to be utilizing these online strategies to help students learn and perform better than they would without access to these resources. Many times teachers attempt to try something new simply to say that they've tried a new activity, but our goal with doing something new should be to improve student learning over where it has been previously.
  • including rubrics for student performances
    • Jason Endress
      Jason Endress on 24 Jul 11
       
      Moodle makes it very easy to share assessment criteria, especially rubrics with students prior to an assessment so that they may know how/what they are being graded on.
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  • • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student (SREB F.1, Varvel II.E)
    • Deb Henkes
      Deb Henkes on 22 Jun 11
       
      I think it is really important to have a variety of experiences with various online courses as a student before becoming an online teacher. That way you get a chance to see what works and also what doesn't. (I've taken some online courses that I've learned what NOT to do!) That way as online teachers we can really make the course an efficient learning experience for the student.
    • Denise Krefting
      Denise Krefting on 23 Jun 11
       
      In all of the teachers who I have worked with becoming online teachers- this is on that I absolutely require! I still take classes from a variety of teachers to see what works and glean other ideas as Deb mentioned.
    • Kelly Josephson
      Kelly Josephson on 23 Jun 11
       
      Don't you think that gains such experiences will also allow online teachers to offer their students a variety of options and incorporate differentiation?
    • Andrea Accola-Sabin
      Andrea Accola-Sabin on 23 Jun 11
       
      I have learned so much so far in this online class, that I will have a feeling of what my students are going through. With this being my first online class, I can experience the stress that students will experience with more schools going 1:1
    • Joe Doerges
      Joe Doerges on 25 Jun 11
       
      I have made it a requirement that a staff member needs to take a course like this before I will set them up as teacher on our Moodle server. That has not been well received, but I'm sticking to it! BTW, that is why I'm taking this class.
    • Rebecca Clausen
      Rebecca Clausen on 26 Jun 11
       
      This is only my second online class and it is very different from one I just finished. I am just now appreciating all the work and technologies that went into that class. We used the Angel system, Camtasia Studio, tests, reading assignments to download, and a live video meeting each week. However, there were no real community building forums or ways to contact other students. I am really appreciating the help I am getting through the Moodle forums as well has reading about how Moodle technology is already being used in school classrooms.
  • • Communicates with students effectively and consistently
    • Deb Henkes
      Deb Henkes on 22 Jun 11
       
      Communication with the students on a consistent basis is critical in an online course. It allows the class momentum to flow smoothly and often keeps problems or issues to a minimum by addressing them quickly before students become too frustrated.
    • gfrolekclark
      gfrolekclark on 26 Jun 11
       
      Agreed! If students become frustrated or can't have questions answered, you can lose them pretty quickly.
    • Andrea Accola-Sabin
      Andrea Accola-Sabin on 27 Jun 11
       
      With the blended class that I had last year, I learned that most students did not get on to the computer to do homework until 10 pm or later. Being that I have a 45 minute drive in the morning to get to school I wanted to be in bed by 11 pm. Knowing that my students might need my assistance was troublesome to me, since most did not login until midnight. I told my students that I would probably not respond to work that was completed after 10:30 pm until the next day. Once the students knew this, the class ran smooth. We need to let the students know what are times are going to be to respond to questions!
    • Linda Root
      Linda Root on 29 Jun 11
       
      Communication between teacher and student is absolutely necessary for success in any classroom whether it be traditional classroom or an online course. But because feedback is not instantaneous in an online course, communication is even more crucial for longevity and success. The online instructor needs to be very specific about communication times, when they will be dealing with daily student questions, feedback and grading. As a new student to online learning, the one issue I struggle with is my preference to verbal dialogue rather than written communication. I need the immediate feedback that face to face or Skype provides.
  • Understands and uses course content that complies with intellectual property rights and fair use, and assists students in complying as well
    • Denise Krefting
      Denise Krefting on 23 Jun 11
       
      This is something that we do not model enough with our adult learners and students
    • Erin Siefken
      Erin Siefken on 29 Jun 11
       
      This has always been an area of concern for me, it goes back to when I worked in university extension education. I am often concerned about copyrights and how much of someone else's work we can legally use.
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  • Understands and uses data from assessments to guide instruction
    • Denise Krefting
      Denise Krefting on 23 Jun 11
       
      It is important that we use data to make decisions, but because of time, I find that we do not do this as much as we should. How can we make this easier?
    • Melinda Connon
      Melinda Connon on 23 Jun 11
       
      This is a very big challenge. Starting with lack of time, but also lack of statistical skills...starting with NCLB and the impossibility that we can have 100% of our students above the 40%-tile rank. There are requirements for using & interpreting statistics, like simple random sampling and comparing similar populations. In a small school, each grade is not the same population -- and I even saw that when I subbed in larger district as a new teacher.
  • • 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)
    • Melinda Connon
      Melinda Connon on 23 Jun 11
       
      I was helping a colleague with an online statistics course this semester. The instructor did not know how to explain or help students other than telling them to reread the text or what she had already written. I did not see if they were using moodle or blackboard,
    • Ginny Kraus
      Ginny Kraus on 24 Jun 11
       
      I agree that both (content and technology) knowledges need to be pretty sharp. Students are at all different parts of the spectrum on their own knowledge of the subject and need to have the resources from the instructor to help them succeed.
    • Jenny Rohrbeck
      Jenny Rohrbeck on 25 Jun 11
       
      I strongly agree that the instructor needs to know the content of the subject and also needs to know how to teach it as well as have adequate resources to do so. I believe the success of the students depends on the confidence and knowledge of the instructor. I took several online courses in college and without the resources from the instructor or without the instructor knowing how to navigate through the course I would have felt lost! I know several other students in the class that struggled but with a knowledgable instructor they were able to get back on track. I think this is something that can be hard even in face-to-face instruction!...I've had several teachers that weren't sure HOW to teach, while I've had others that were creative and found many ways! This is a vital part of the standards!
    • Andrea Accola-Sabin
      Andrea Accola-Sabin on 27 Jun 11
       
      With students in our school going 1:1 next fall will help some of them. They will have more access to resources from the internet and the ability to access those resources. I also feel that the teacher needs to be available for the students to ask questions, when they still do not understand for the internet resources.
    • Aryn Kruse
      Aryn Kruse on 29 Jun 11
       
      I taught a course using ISU's WebCT system and found that I was so busy troubleshooting the program with learners some days that the content was lost---I think this standard re-emphasizes that the point of using technology is to enhance content learning...so it's important to not let the technology usability get in the way of the content....
  • using appropriate visual web design techniques
    • Melinda Connon
      Melinda Connon on 23 Jun 11
       
      I noticed in Moodle yesterday that it does not lock proportions when you insert pictures. Coming from a family printing business and math teaching career, it's something I notice in amateur publications - people get skinnier without dieting or shorter without osteoporosis. It's a 21st century application of proportions -- cross curricular with graphics/math -- I had to apply it with my Earlham cardinal head.
    • Deb Henkes
      Deb Henkes on 23 Jun 11
       
      I hear you Melinda! Just because you can create a publication doesn't mean you 'should' create a publication!
    • Jenny Rohrbeck
      Jenny Rohrbeck on 25 Jun 11
       
      Melinda - I noticed this as well! I was quite surprised that it didn't lock the proportions! I am not great with technology, but this is something that I did notice!
  • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course
  • 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
    • Kelly Josephson
      Kelly Josephson on 23 Jun 11
       
      This is a big concern to me. I feel that I am somewhat competent where technology is concerned, but I still have a lot to learn. If an online course flops, will it be because of a lack of technology skill/knowledge? Almost every teacher feels confident in the content they teach face to face, but they don't always have the confidence in the technological aspect. This is what makes them resistant to change. I think we have to be comfortable with the technological features of management software and explore the endless options that technology has to offer. This give new meaning to life-long learning!
    • Andrea Accola-Sabin
      Andrea Accola-Sabin on 23 Jun 11
       
      I hope that this moodle course will help me imporve on this standard and benchmark
    • Deb Henkes
      Deb Henkes on 23 Jun 11
       
      Really good comment Kellie about a course flopping due to tech skills or knowledge. I really like the convience that online courses provide but as an online teacher if a runs into a road block you can see their faces to know that they need problems. Continual communication is the key to overcoming some of the those issues. I think that being an online teacher is more demanding than a face-to-face class!
    • gfrolekclark
      gfrolekclark on 26 Jun 11
       
      I think it is important to learn new tools--but experiencing them as a "student" in a course such as this, adds a different experience that I think is important to teachers. Since I am NOT experienced in many of these areas--I am finding myself not only trying to manage content, but also the technology. For some students that won't be a problem--for others, it could be an issue.
    • Kim Cline
      Kim Cline on 27 Jun 11
       
      I think it is so important that teachers know HOW to use the sites effectively, and which ones are appropriate to use for the correct assignments. Too many times I think online activities are used to simply fill time, and not to get the students thinking critically. Therefore, I completely agree with the statement that says "to improve learning and teaching".
  • Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques, appropriate for online education, that align with course objectives and assessment
    • Kelly Josephson
      Kelly Josephson on 23 Jun 11
       
      To me this means using appropriate technology for the content standards and not just using technology for the sake of using technology in a classroom setting.
    • Ginny Kraus
      Ginny Kraus on 24 Jun 11
       
      That is my delema with being a support teacher without a whole "classroom". While students are using technology for their projects (science or social studies, etc.) I don't use it with my students because my curriculum is direct instruction so I won't use it just to meet a "use of technology standard".
  • 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
    • Andrea Accola-Sabin
      Andrea Accola-Sabin on 23 Jun 11
       
      Moodle should make this easier to use different learning styles
    • Deb Henkes
      Deb Henkes on 23 Jun 11
       
      Absolutely! What are tech strategies to maximize differentation to make learning more engaging for the student?
    • Jenny Rohrbeck
      Jenny Rohrbeck on 25 Jun 11
       
      I think this area could be boosted a bit. From a special education teaching perspective there need to be a few changes before students with special needs are able to navigate the system easier. I have taught students with visual and hearing impairments, therefore, I am thinking of the print needing to be larger, possible sign language interpretation video links, etc. I hope these are things that are being worked on or that are already in the works that I haven't seen.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning
    • Joe Doerges
      Joe Doerges on 25 Jun 11
       
      It is important that teachers be exposed to different technologies so they cannot only find ones that will or will not work for them, but also know what is available. The problem is finding time to investigate/explore and then implementing them into the classroom.
    • Rebecca Clausen
      Rebecca Clausen on 26 Jun 11
       
      Before starting this class, I had no idea of the tools that are available. It seems that when I go to investigate one, it leads to looking at another and another. This is a time intensive search process. I would love to see videos of how many of our classmates are already using these technologies.
    • gfrolekclark
      gfrolekclark on 26 Jun 11
       
      Agreed. Finding time to keep up on what is out there is important--that's what I like about communities of learning where people can share what works/doesn't work, etc. It helps when people share what they use/like.
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students
    • Joe Doerges
      Joe Doerges on 25 Jun 11
       
      This might be something that teachers might find overwhelming. You have 4 section of American History. Each with 30 students and now they are all sending you questions, posting to forums and other activities that you need to check. How much time is this going to take? When will your teaching day end? When you post to a forum, it does not post until after 30 minutes.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere (SREB C.3, Varvel VII.A)
    • Jenny Rohrbeck
      Jenny Rohrbeck on 25 Jun 11
       
      This stuck out to me because again it is something that is important in both face-to-face and virutal classrooms! If any of these are missing students will feel disconnected to the course and probably will not do as well. If you are positive, interactive, etc your students will also take action to do these things!
  • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies
    • Jenny Rohrbeck
      Jenny Rohrbeck on 25 Jun 11
       
      I would like to see more professional development in these areas. In our school we were offered the chance to take this class by an email being sent out by our superintendent, which was great, but unfortunately not many of our staff members took this opportunity. I believe if there were more of a "push" to take these courses or to enhance our learning in technology there would be more advancement in this. I am not much of a "techy" (if that's the way it's spelled) and I've found myself fretting over how to complete many of the activities or if it's done right. If I were expected to teach a course online my lack of confidence would lead to my students lacking confidence as well.
    • gfrolekclark
      gfrolekclark on 26 Jun 11
       
      You are so right! What do you think would have motivated your colleagues to take an course?
    • Kim Cline
      Kim Cline on 27 Jun 11
       
      This is so important, since we all know how quickly technology changes! Staying current is a must!
  • Assists students with technology used in the course (Varvel III.C)
    • Rebecca Clausen
      Rebecca Clausen on 26 Jun 11
       
      I have really been struggling with the technology of this Moodle class. Our instructor has been very prompt with her helps and that has kept me going. I am concerned that many of our adult learners (teachers) may be intimidated like me by the technology of this type of learning and therefore not use it. It will be very important to have adequate staff development available in order to make all of the wonderful class content that will soon be available accessible to everyone.
  • Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and appropriate use of the internet and written communication
    • gfrolekclark
      gfrolekclark on 26 Jun 11
       
      Teaching student's about appropriate/acceptable behavior is important. For those of you whose schools are 1:1 schools, how often have you needed to do this? Any problems that came up?
  • Creates a learning community that encourages collaboration and interaction, including student-teacher, student-student, and student-content
    • Karen Thilges
      Karen Thilges on 27 Jun 11
       
      Every class must have collaboration and interaction among all people involved teachers and students. Some students are going have no problems communication via a computer class. Other students not going to be as comfortable communicating via a computer class. Some students will not follow proper etiquette communicating. This concerns me.
    • Kim Cline
      Kim Cline on 27 Jun 11
       
      My students really enjoy learning when they are doing it collaboratively! All students are putting forth effort because they all want to be using the computers to learn. I need to work more on the student-content part of this standard.
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • Karen Thilges
      Karen Thilges on 27 Jun 11
       
      Right now as I am creating my own moodle course I am having a difficult time deciding what materials would be best used online and which would be better used in a face-to-face class. Knowing which materials to use and how to present those materials is very important. On-going professional training in this area would be great. We need to remember that learning online is not going to best for all students.
    • Aryn Kruse
      Aryn Kruse on 29 Jun 11
       
      I wonder how this is operationalized? What do you all think is "evidence" of this standard?
  • • Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and appropriate use of the internet and written communication
    • Kim Cline
      Kim Cline on 27 Jun 11
       
      Keeping the integrity in the assignment is always important and respectful to the students. Keeping students' integrity and respect intact is also part of the teacher's responsibility.
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional growth to improve practice
    • Rebecca Clausen
      Rebecca Clausen on 28 Jun 11
       
      I have always been a heavy reader to keep up with research and knowledge in my professional growth but I have just learned through this course of resources like Diigo that will be such a help in connecting with other professionals and what they are also learning.
  • Understands student motivation and uses techniques to engage students (Varvel V.D, ITS 4.d)
    • Rebecca Clausen
      Rebecca Clausen on 28 Jun 11
       
      I think getting to understand individual student motivation through online classes will be difficult unless time is given to getting to know your students. Motivation can be such an individual thing.
  • Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overview/orientation
    • Linda Root
      Linda Root on 29 Jun 11
       
      This is very important in both a traditional and online class. The instructor needs to be specific on the course outcomes and expectations. Students need to know what the course will cover and how the student will be asked to show learning.
  • • Creates a safe environment, managing conflict
    • Linda Root
      Linda Root on 29 Jun 11
       
      I find this very interesting. I realize not all web based technology provides a safe learning environment for my students buy of all the discussions I have had over the past year about students and technology, not once did I think I might need to deal with any type of behavior problems or managing conflict in my online course.
  • ability level, multiple intelligences
    • Erin Siefken
      Erin Siefken on 07 Jul 11
       
      I think online learning lends itself nicely to differentiation. We cab easily work to the different levels and learning styles without creating much extra work for ourselves.
  • 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)
    • Ann Longfellow
      Ann Longfellow on 03 Jul 11
       
      It's difficult to appropriately use on-line learning since there is such a wide range of learning abilities and levels of computer knowledge in a classroom. For a student who doesn't know English, for example, this can be even more challenging than a "regular" classroom experience.
    • Dean Whaley
      Dean Whaley on 21 Jul 11
       
      The ability of being able to acomplish this is difficult in this area due to the wide-range if the abilities of students just in computer knowledge. In one project I assigned last year that took additional two days because I had to teach the students how to make a power point presentation. Something they should of already known how to do. Those student that still don't have internent at home were at a disadvantage.
  • 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)
    • Ann Longfellow
      Ann Longfellow on 03 Jul 11
       
      I think technology allows students to really effectively interact with each other to create a project. I have my students make and edit videos in iMovie. I have never had such a collaborative and high quality product that we can view and evaluate as a class.
    • Dean Whaley
      Dean Whaley on 21 Jul 11
       
      The ability to create and edit a project on-line gives the students a chance to work togeather without having to be in the same room.
  • Selects and understands how to evaluate learning materials and resources that align with the context and enhance learning
    • Kim Cline
      Kim Cline on 08 Jul 11
       
      Knowing how to evaluate materials and make sure that they are enhancing learning and not just providing "busy work" makes the lesson respectable and meaningful to our students.
  • Communicates assessment criteria and standards to students, including rubrics for student performances and participation (Varvel VI.D, ITS 5.b)
  • gfrolekclark on 26 Jun 11
     
    I think student feedback data is essential to any course. In college, a stat course had been revised due to student feedback (frustration with the complexity of the stat tools). The new tool was much easier to learn and students could learn the material.
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  • Assists students with technology used in the course
    • Nancy Peterman
      Nancy Peterman on 21 May 14
       
      It is important that students develop the skills but also make a connection of when, why or how they can use the technology.
    • ajbeyer
      ajbeyer on 21 May 14
       
      I think this is so important! So many people think and online course is "easy" and what they don't realize is that sometimes the techy part of it what can trip them up. They have to think in new ways when taking an online course!
  • Demonstrates competence in planning, designing, and incorporating instructional strategies (ITS 3)
    • ajbeyer
      ajbeyer on 21 May 14
       
      I think it is most important for teachers to spend time planning and designing their instruction. It's key for learning for all. If teachers are not competent in planning, the student will see right through it.
  • Engages in professional growth (ITS 7) • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student (SREB F.1, Varvel II.E) • Networks with others involved in online education for the purpose of professional growth (SREB L.1, ITS 7.b) • Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional growth to improve practice (SREB C.8, ITS 7.c) • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies (SREB B.5)
    • ajbeyer
      ajbeyer on 21 May 14
       
      Online teachers should be constantly engaging in professional growth. It is important to be on the forefront of technology and learning.
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  • multiple measures
    • Mary Trent
      Mary Trent on 16 Jan 13
       
      I think quality, multiple measures are important. Too often we give students one shot to get it beacuse we are so focused on covering the content or getting through the book that we miss the most important part....are the students learning the material?
    • Mary Overholtzer
      Mary Overholtzer on 19 Jan 13
       
      As an educator, I have found that I am expected to give multiple measures from directives "on high" only to find myself not able to look at the data,analyze it, and make decisions about it. Yes, we are all at different periods of our lives, yet we all have been given only so much time.
  • responsibility for their own learning
    • Mary Trent
      Mary Trent on 16 Jan 13
       
      Absolutely! Students should feel as though they are in control of their grades. They should be giving a clear picture of what is expected of them and offered options to get back on track if they fall to the way side.
    • Lorilee Hamel
      Lorilee Hamel on 18 Jan 13
       
      I so agree. Giving students power and knowledge about their own learning is extremely engaging and motivating for the student.
    • Brooke Maine
      Brooke Maine on 22 Jan 13
       
      I also agree- my best students have always been the ones who take responsibility for their learning and not just because they want to earn an A, but because they actually care about their learning.
    • Dan Jones
      Dan Jones on 20 Jan 14
       
      I will concur as well, when they have a clear picture of what is expected of them, they learn more and when the don't hit the target, they are still motivated to learn. Testing should promote learning
  • Effectively planning for the use of multiple measures means providing assessment balance throughout these three levels, meeting student, teacher, and district information needs.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 17 Jan 13
       
      It is so important to use many different measures to meet the needs of students, teachers and districts because of the large group at hand.  There needs to be a balanced use of these measures.  There are many things to consider with these assessments that the key is to find out what is important to know and how to go about presenting these assessments.
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  • they can provide information about student progress not typically available from student information systems or standardized test results. The classroom is also a practical location to give students multiple opportunities to demonstrate what they know and can do, adding to the accuracy of the information available from that level of assessment.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 17 Jan 13
       
      Standardized test only give a certain amount of information for teachers to see.  Often times, it's a guessing game for kids.  In the classroom, students can be creative and add their style to the assessment with different opportunities to present the information.  
    • Dan Jones
      Dan Jones on 20 Jan 14
       
      I like seeing teachers use a combination of testing approaches. I think kids get burned out filling in ovals, students like to be creative and can show that better through other means beside multiple choice or darkening ovals.
  • demonstrate
  • Stephen Chappuis, Jan Chappuis and Rick Stiggins
    • Lorilee Hamel
      Lorilee Hamel on 18 Jan 13
       
      This is crazy--I have spent the entire day reading about assessment and this entire year have been working with Carol Commodore a colleague of Stiggins on this exact material. In fact, I am preparing it for professional development with my groups. Crazy!
  • Knowledge targets
    • Lorilee Hamel
      Lorilee Hamel on 18 Jan 13
       
      These are vital to know since when you (see below) are ready to assess these, it is important to link the correct type of  target with the type of assessment/s that is/are best for assessing the target.
  • Reasoning targets
  • Performance skill targets
  • Product targets
    • Lorilee Hamel
      Lorilee Hamel on 18 Jan 13
       
      I was unable to see the figures on this page regardless of the browser that I used. FYI.
    • Jason Martin-Hiner
      Jason Martin-Hiner on 18 Jan 13
       
      Same here....
    • Jodi Leimkuehler
      Jodi Leimkuehler on 20 Jan 13
       
      Same here...I tried both Firefox and Chrome.
  • Selecting an assessment method that is incapable of reflecting the intended learning will compromise the accuracy of the results.
    • Dan Jones
      Dan Jones on 20 Jan 14
       
      I think teachers create an assessment tool and think if they have a variety of response types, they have a good test. I think there needs to be an added emphasis on making sure the respones format matches the learning that has taken place.
  • This key ensures that the assessor has translated the learning targets into assessments that will yield accurate results. It calls attention to the proper assessment method and to the importance of minimizing any bias that might distort estimates of student learning.
    • Lorilee Hamel
      Lorilee Hamel on 18 Jan 13
       
      This information aligns the assessment with the type of target that  is being assessed.
  • Specific, descriptive feedback linked to the targets of instruction and arising from the assessment items or rubrics communicates to students in ways that enable them to immediately take action, thereby promoting further learning.
    • Lorilee Hamel
      Lorilee Hamel on 18 Jan 13
       
      I became very adept over the years as a writing teacher (and eventually began applying it to my teaching in general--reading and social studies) at descriptive feedback. I am an advocate and proponent because I have seen that feedback instead of scores/marks promotes learning. 
    • Jason Martin-Hiner
      Jason Martin-Hiner on 18 Jan 13
       
      This certainly aligns well with the information from last week and writing rubrics with "fix" correctives in order to promote student improvement. A great way to focus on the formative piece.
    • Holly Palmersheim
      Holly Palmersheim on 19 Jan 13
       
      I would like to see something added here about timely. Specific descriptive is great but if the student doesn't receive the feedback in a timely fashion it becomes more difficult for them.
  • The goal of a balanced assessment system is to ensure that all assessment users have access to the data they want when they need it, which in turn directly serves the effective use of multiple measures.
    • Lorilee Hamel
      Lorilee Hamel on 18 Jan 13
       
      Our district is really moving in the direction of standards-based assessment and reporting. This really does present to all stakeholders the specific and most important data---how well is each student meeting the standards of the Iowa Core?
    • Jason Martin-Hiner
      Jason Martin-Hiner on 18 Jan 13
       
      I know one question that comes up frequently with groups when we discuss SBAR - how many times must students demonstrate they can meet a standard before they are "checked off"?
    • Mary Overholtzer
      Mary Overholtzer on 19 Jan 13
       
      This creates a concern for me because so many students have it today and it's gone tomorrow. The forgetful hormones set in- in middle school.
  • In such an intentionally designed and comprehensive system, a wealth of data emerges. Inherent in its design is the need for all assessors and users of assessment results to be assessment literate—to know what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate uses of assessment results—thereby reducing the risk of applying data to decisions for which they aren't suited.
    • Lorilee Hamel
      Lorilee Hamel on 18 Jan 13
       
      This really should be taught in pre-service courses--but is not. And now that the information exists--I wonder why it isn't taught. Why aren't new/pre-service teachers entering the workforce with this information in their tool box?
  • Sound Assessment Design
    • Jason Martin-Hiner
      Jason Martin-Hiner on 18 Jan 13
       
      This entire realm is both challenging and time-consuming. In order to have a high level of confidence, assessments usually need to be used many times and checked for validity and reliability…especially if they are being used as a summative assessment.This entire realm is both challenging and time-consuming.
  • Assess learning targets requiring the "doing" of science with a multiple-choice test.
    • Jason Martin-Hiner
      Jason Martin-Hiner on 18 Jan 13
       
      As obvious as this statement is, and even though "doing science" has been an expectation in the Iowa Core (and now the NGSS), there is a general lack of 'performance assessments' in science - especially at the elementary level.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 19 Jan 13
       
      I'm not typically in the classroom, so I'm asking... why is that? Is it because performance assessments aren't readily available, not easy to score, not easy to administer, messy to set up, time consuming? If these are true, I see lots of barriers in the way of performance testing. Even though they may be more authentic and reliable.
    • Mary Overholtzer
      Mary Overholtzer on 19 Jan 13
       
      I have found many districts concentrate on reading and math at the elementary level...as a result, science is on the back "burner".
    • Andrea Compton
      Andrea Compton on 30 Jan 13
       
      Mary, I absolutely agree! The publishers of the elementary reading series' are caught up in trying to include the required amount of non-fiction reading material for the students and so they have focused on material that is also grade level appropriate to what should be studied in the science and social studies curriculum at each grade level. Teachers are beginning to use the reading series' material as a substitute for real science and social studies lessons as a way to "save time" in their day and still cover all the required material. This does not bode well for the science and social studies learning of our younger students.
  • Figure 1 shows a 3rd grade math test plan
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 19 Jan 13
       
      Figure 1& 2: can be seen in this version of this article: ( http://goo.gl/9S26Q )
    • Jodi Leimkuehler
      Jodi Leimkuehler on 20 Jan 13
       
      Thanks Clair!
    • Sally Rigeman
      Sally Rigeman on 24 Jan 14
       
      Strange that only "Number Sense" has 4 items worth 10 points! Could one question be weighted or did they really assign each correct answer 2.5 points?
  • Effective Communication of Results
  • results communicated in tim
  • Will the users of the results understand them and see the connection to learning
    • Andrea Compton
      Andrea Compton on 30 Jan 13
       
      This is my contention with MAP testing. As an AEA consultant, I think it's wonderful for tracking student progress, and making instructional decisions for students, but I have found in more than one school I work with that the teachers receive this data from the testing and then have no idea what it means or what to do with it. It is so sad! They have received training on how to use the results, but by the time the test takes place and they receive the data, they have forgotten how to access it and what to do with it, so in essence the test was a waste of time because it's not going to bring about instructional change for the students in the classroom
  • results provide clear direction for what to do next?
  • Students learn best when they monitor
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 19 Jan 13
       
      I once read a study where students with behavior disabilities saw an improvement in their behavior when they began to track and chart their actions in a spreadsheet. When they could see the change in a chart it became a positive goal to make improvements and watch the trendline go up. Monitoring and taking responsibility.
  • Ongoing classroom assessments
  • Periodic interim/benchmark assessments
  • Annual state and local district standardized tests
  • betting
    • Holly Palmersheim
      Holly Palmersheim on 19 Jan 13
       
      It is difficult to think we are betting on these practices.
    • Mary Overholtzer
      Mary Overholtzer on 19 Jan 13
       
      Great point. I have always said, when we are assessing, we are not instructing. I have found as an educator, it's during the test that students will ask the most questions. I consider it low stakes testing when I can tutor them one on one and as a result, some of the best learning takes place.
  • summative tests, the reason for assessing is to document individual or group achievement or mastery of standards and measure achievement status at a point in time.
    • Mary Overholtzer
      Mary Overholtzer on 19 Jan 13
       
      I have found it interesting that we give semester tests, yet very few supervisors, parents, administrators, or students want to know the overall level of student performance....they just want to know the "grade". As a result, I see a need for doing summative testing a bit differently.
    • Jodi Leimkuehler
      Jodi Leimkuehler on 20 Jan 13
       
      How would you do summative testing differently? This makes me think about the cumulative projects I have my students complete. Very rarely do students come in to find out how they did. I think I need to move the end date of those projects up a couple of days so I can sit down with the student and go over the project before the last day of class.
  • Teachers should design the assessment so students can use the results to self-assess and set goals.
    • Mary Overholtzer
      Mary Overholtzer on 19 Jan 13
       
      As an educator, I have found that having students self-assess is a lesson in itself. So many students think they are excellent, even after seeing many of their peers doing the same task with varying degrees.
    • Pam Rust
      Pam Rust on 19 Jan 13
       
      I agree that we must teach our students how to self-assess. In some classrooms we have never asked them to do this, so we can't expect them to fully grasp the concept unless we provide ongoing support while they learn to self-assess.
    • Mike Todd
      Mike Todd on 22 Jan 13
       
      I give a lot of written assessments in science, but have failed to make goal setting explicit. I think this could be really effective at getting students to view the feedback differently, especially if the student had to talk with the teacher about the goal.
  • Use a reading score from a state accountability test as a diagnostic instrument for reading group placement.
  • annual accountability purposes
    • Pam Rust
      Pam Rust on 19 Jan 13
       
      How do we get our students to care when taking these tests (i.e. Iowa Assessments) so we can truly monitor their knowledge?
  • sacrificed to testing
    • Jodi Leimkuehler
      Jodi Leimkuehler on 20 Jan 13
       
      Is it possible to over-assess? If new assessments are being added, will students get burned out from being tested?
    • Brooke Maine
      Brooke Maine on 22 Jan 13
       
      Yes! I definitely think students get burned out from testing. My district did away with a few non-required standardized tests and the students did better on what they were required to complete, because they felt it was more necessary and appreciated that they weren't being forced to do all of it.
  • students
    • Jodi Leimkuehler
      Jodi Leimkuehler on 20 Jan 13
       
      I think this is key - writing the learning targets in student/parent friendly language. I have started to transition mine into "I can" statements.
  • the use of multiple measures does not, by itself, translate into high-quality evidence. Using misinformation to triangulate on student needs defeats the purpose of bringing in more results to inform our decisions.
    • Brooke Maine
      Brooke Maine on 22 Jan 13
       
      I wish more people understood this! It seems like non-educators (and maybe some people in the education field) just think adding more measurements and assessments means that it is high quality evidence because they equate more evidence as high-quality evidence.
  • The assessor must begin with a clear picture of why he or she is conducting the assessment. Who will use the results to inform what decisions?
    • Brooke Maine
      Brooke Maine on 22 Jan 13
       
      Unfortunately, I feel like this is not something I was ever taught in college and it took me several years of teaching to really think about this and understand it. I definitely feel like I (and my students) missed out on some things in class that could have been better because my knowledge was lacking in this area.
  • selected-response formats
    • Mike Todd
      Mike Todd on 22 Jan 13
       
      I would have liked to see more specific discussion about the creation of selected-response format questions. I know "concept inventory" type questions that were developed using student misconceptions from previous written assessments are extremely valuable at assessing student learning, especially when compared with traditional questions from a textbook publisher.
  • etter instructional decision
    • Andrea Compton
      Andrea Compton on 30 Jan 13
       
      I wish this were the case. So often I work with schools that are giving multiple forms of assessments in an attempt to insure that students are learning the core material and will do well on the Iowa Assessment only to find that the teachers have no idea how to interpret the scores and data they receive from the tests. This leads to no instructional decisions being made for the student after taking the tests and the testing being nothing but a waste of time.
  • it is not capable of informing the student about the next steps in learning.
    • Andrea Compton
      Andrea Compton on 30 Jan 13
       
      This is so true!! Unless a teacher provides feedback in some way - whether in a conference style or a written style - the student will have no idea how to improve. Too often high school students receive a composition paper back with a letter grade and no comments or only spelling corrections underlined. This does not help the student to know what it is that was done poorly - other than the spelling - or how to improve on the next paper. I firmly believe that even papers that are considered to be "A" papers need to have feedback given - what was done well, what areas might the student extend themselves in next time, what areas could be better even though they were sufficient for this assignment.
  • considered questioning the accuracy of these tests
    • Dan Jones
      Dan Jones on 20 Jan 14
       
      I create very few tests as I am in special education at the high school level. I am most often proctoring, administering or trying to interpret test results. I actually find myself questioning the accuracy of tests more often than you would think. The students are often asking me what a particular question means. Without giving any clue to the answer, I find myself trying to clarify when I am asking the same question. The way tests are framed and questions are asked can affect the accuracy of tests. I think creating a test that provides accurate results is an incredibly hard task. Kudos to those that are good at it, we need more of you
  • This means that teachers need to write learning targets in terms that students will understand.
  • This means that teachers need to write learning targets in terms that students will understand.
  • This means that teachers need to write learning targets in terms that students will understand.
  • This means that teachers need to write learning targets in terms that students will understand.
  • This means that teachers need to write learning targets in terms that students will understand.
  • The assessor needs to have a clear picture of what achievement he or she intends to measure. If we don't begin with clear statements of the intended learning—clear and understandable to everyone, including students—we won't end up with sound assessments.
    • kellie kendrick
      kellie kendrick on 22 Jan 14
       
      This is very important to keep and mind, and is something that I had an issue with at the beginning of my teaching career. It is imperative that a teacher knows what the intended outcome of an assessment is going to be before writing that assessment, so that they can look to those outcomes for guidance when writing questions, creating rubrics, or deciding a number of points for the assessment.
  • and highlight crucial words (for instance, most, least, except, not).
  • and highlight crucial words (for instance, most, least, except, not).
  • and highlight crucial words (for instance, most, least, except, not).
  • and highlight crucial words (for instance, most, least, except, not).
    • kellie kendrick
      kellie kendrick on 22 Jan 14
       
      I have found that highlighting, bolding, or putting words in italics has really helped my students to pay closer attention to the directions or questions and has led to students increasingly getting answers correct.
  • , and highlight crucial words (for instance, most, least, except, not).
  • You can improve it by explaining why you think that will happen
    • Sally Rigeman
      Sally Rigeman on 24 Jan 14
       
      Better - ask the student, "How could this statement be more complete? Are you missing something in this component of the rubric?
  • effective feedback
    • Sally Rigeman
      Sally Rigeman on 24 Jan 14
       
      Resource: "The Power of Feedback" by John Hattie & Helen Timperley (2007) in Review of Educational Research.
  • For each assessment, regardless of purpose, the assessor should organize the learning targets represented in the assessment into a written test plan that matches the learning targets represented in the curriculum.
  • Quality
  • the assessor should organize the learning targets represented in the assessment into a written test plan
    • Jamie Van Horn
      Jamie Van Horn on 09 Feb 14
       
      This seems necessary if we are to achieve the highest level of assessment making sure we are actually assessing the learning targets appropriately, but I struggle with the fact that teachers have the time in their busy schedules or will take the time to create a test plan for every assessment they give.
  • Assessment literacy is the foundation for a system that can take advantage of a wider use of multiple measures
    • Jamie Van Horn
      Jamie Van Horn on 09 Feb 14
       
      Sadly, I feel assessment literacy is lacking in education. We not only need to focus on the assessments we give our students but also on training our educators and classroom teachers on assessment creation and effective use of assessment results.
  • Most assessments developed beyond the classroom rely largely on selected-response or short-answer formats and are not designed to meet the daily, ongoing information needs of teachers and students
    • Jamie Van Horn
      Jamie Van Horn on 09 Feb 14
       
      It's too bad that these tests are being used to make so many decisions in the education system when they are not fully assessing the students learning and mastery of skills.
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  • 2. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge (including technological knowledge)
    • krcouch
      krcouch on 11 Jan 17
       
      I feel that this is important that you know the content you are teaching and able to do what you are teaching. I do feel that you should also be willing to learn new things if needed.
    • theatregoddess
      theatregoddess on 13 Jan 17
       
      I struggle with technology sometimes because it changes constantly :-)
    • dykstras
      dykstras on 13 Jan 17
       
      Constantly changing is right! Technology is the ultimate 'life-long learner' example!
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 16 Jan 17
       
      Constant learning is the key word. When it comes to technology you have to be in the constant learning mode or you will not keep pace!
  • 2. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge (including technological knowledge)
  • • 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)
    • Mike Radue
      Mike Radue on 11 Jan 17
       
      This is a healthy reminder of the why and the how we do what we do. Pedagogy is not only interesting but essential to effective teaching. Much thought should go into the nuances of online learning and how activities and interactions should be structured to capitalize on and enrich learning.
    • aricriede
      aricriede on 12 Jan 17
       
      This is an issue that I see with my the teachers I am currently coaching. Developing lessons that are age and ability level appropriate can assists with many other issues that arise in a classroom because it will keep the students constantly engaged.
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  • 6. Incorporates social aspects into the teaching and learning process, creating a community of learners (ITS 6)
    • Mike Radue
      Mike Radue on 11 Jan 17
       
      I think the core of good teaching is relationship and community building. This is an essential component to facilitating rich learning experiences for traditional and online students alike. in particular, I feel being approachable and interactive are especially important when evaluating a learning environment.
    • saladinoj
      saladinoj on 12 Jan 17
       
      This standard is so helpful and it does help build relationships
    • dassom
      dassom on 14 Jan 17
       
      In the future if/when we start creating online learning opportunities for the staff it will be nice for teacher in the same building to talk about the class they are taking. We are getting that kind of experience with us all being in the same cohort.
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student (SREB F.1, Varvel II.E)
    • krcouch
      krcouch on 11 Jan 17
       
      Once again experiences help us deliver good instruction. So if we are taking classes and learning we in turn become better teachers and know what struggles may happen or what worked and what didn't
    • jlchrstn
      jlchrstn on 18 Jan 17
       
      Up until this course, I honestly had no idea how difficult it was to do everything for a course on the computer. Despite being very tech savy, I find myself somewhat challenged to manage the different windows required.
  • Designs the structure of the course and the presentation of the content to best enhance student learning
  • 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)
    • saladinoj
      saladinoj on 12 Jan 17
       
      I really don't understand how you can adjust for different learning styles and abilities--its the same assignments for all unless you create online course that has different levels of abilities
    • blockerl
      blockerl on 14 Jan 17
       
      I think you could start by offering choice. If a student has to discuss theme in a story, their products could be an essay, a video, a Presentation, or something else. Additionally, you could create different assignments for different students if they need it. An online course would be an easy way to make that happen since students aren't necessarily seeing what their peers are producing. I know Google Classroom just made it available to provide assignments to specific students. I would imagine Moodle can do the same thing.
  • Creates a safe environment, managing conflict
    • aricriede
      aricriede on 12 Jan 17
       
      Working both in a school setting and outside of the schools, I see this as a standard that should come at or near the top of most instructors lists. I want my students to have an environment that they feel safe and want to come learn. I want my students to feel that instructors genuinely care for our students and want the best for each of them.
  • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course
    • aricriede
      aricriede on 12 Jan 17
       
      I love to give students a voice in their classroom. It can be something as big as classroom rules and expectations to something as small as a choice of what to do next from teacher selected activities, and anything in between. Giving students a voice will give them some ownership of the class and give them a reason to want to keep coming back.
    • saladinoj
      saladinoj on 12 Jan 17
       
      I need to do this because I get set in my ways and need to find out what the students would like to learn in my classes.
    • emmeyer
      emmeyer on 18 Jan 17
       
      Agreed! This is a very important, even though you may get feedback that is difficult to read. It is extremely helpful in knowing what is most effective from those that are actually completing the assignments. When students have a voice it makes it more meaningful and more effective.
  • • Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and appropriate use of the internet and written communication (SREB E.2)
    • saladinoj
      saladinoj on 12 Jan 17
       
      This is a good introduction for new students. A lot of people think netiquette is understood by everyone but some people have never been informed about proper online communication
  • University of Illinois
    • dykstras
      dykstras on 13 Jan 17
       
      ILL-INI! Love that Iowa's Teaching Standards come from the great state (and University) of Illinois :-)
    • dassom
      dassom on 14 Jan 17
       
      ME 2!
  • Networks with others involved in online education for the purpose of professional growth
    • dykstras
      dykstras on 13 Jan 17
       
      This is why I love my fellow TILTS ... and OLLIE classmates! Networking is critical for a guy like me
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 04 Feb 17
       
      Networking takes on a whole new meaning in education, especially at the HS level. We no longer can teach in isolation. We have to work not only with our colleagues, but also the community. This includes businesses and agencies that can help us to produce well rounded students for their workforce.
  • • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students (SREB D.8, Varvel VI.F, ITS 5.e)
    • tifinif
      tifinif on 14 Jan 17
       
      I think this is so important when it comes to having student complete assignments online. In a face to face classroom communication can be easy, quick and personable. As educators we can't loose site of this when the class and assignments are online. We have to still find ways to connect and let our students know that we may not be face to face but we still care about their learning.
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 16 Jan 17
       
      This is just as important as timely feedback in a traditional classroom course! When the instructor is not face to face with the students it is sometimes harder to know what the next step might be, without the feedback from the previous assignment or feedback on a discussion board.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning
    • Jen Van Fleet
      Jen Van Fleet on 14 Jan 17
       
      I think there is a two-fold situation brewing here. On one end of the spectrum, we have teachers who are happy to explore lots of ways to use digital tools and processes. We see a lot of app and extension requests come in from "these kinds of people". After a while, the district has started to take a stance and wants a way to filter out the requests to the essential ones. It's a slippery slope, however, because no one has definitively decided what is essential, and even if they had, it could change overnight. On the other side of the spectrum, you have teaches who are overwhelmed by all the choices, and so they select none. They would prefer that someone tell them "THIS one" when choosing the right tool for the right job. I believe there is happy medium in the middle where vetted tools are supported. Not quite there yet. It's a bit of a jungle.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning (SREB M.3, Varvel IV.D, ITS 3.e, ITS 4.f)
    • tifinif
      tifinif on 14 Jan 17
       
      I feel that is standard is so important because at an elementary level we have a wide range of abilities. Its nice to have websites and technology that is appropriate for a kindergarten student vs a 5th grader.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning
    • Jen Van Fleet
      Jen Van Fleet on 14 Jan 17
       
      I think there is a two-fold situation brewing here. On one end of the spectrum, we have teachers who are happy to explore lots of ways to use digital tools and processes. We see a lot of app and extension requests come in from "these kinds of people". After a while, the district has started to take a stance and wants a way to filter out the requests to the essential ones. It's a slippery slope, however, because no one has definitively decided what is essential, and even if they had, it could change overnight. On the other side of the spectrum, you have teaches who are overwhelmed by all the choices, and so they select none. They would prefer that someone tell them "THIS one" when choosing the right tool for the right job. I believe there is happy medium in the middle where vetted tools are supported. Not quite there yet. It's a bit of a jungle.
  • a variety of assessments
    • Jen Van Fleet
      Jen Van Fleet on 14 Jan 17
       
      Another vision for down the road is an accessible repository for high quality assessment items linked to standards which could be pulled while our collaborative teacher teams start to build their common formative assessments.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere (SREB C.3, Varvel VII.A)
    • blockerl
      blockerl on 14 Jan 17
       
      I think this is especially important because it is hard to be sincere in an electronic space. I love when teachers introduce themselves. I need the personal touch to be more invested in the coursework. Students will need that, too.
  • Knows the content of the subject to be taught and understands how to teach the content to students
  • Assists students with technology used in the course (Varvel III.C)
  • Understands and uses course content that complies with intellectual property rights and fair use, and assists students in complying as well
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 16 Jan 17
       
      This is so critical as we move to even more online content for classes. We need to teach our students to give credit where credit is due.
  • Promotes learning through online collaboration group work that is goal-oriented and focused
    • hansenn
      hansenn on 16 Jan 17
       
      I think the first part of this goal is easier to meet now with cloud based programs like G-suite products, but it can be challenging to have middle students to stick to working together to reach a learning goal.
  • current with emerging technologies
    • hansenn
      hansenn on 16 Jan 17
       
      I think it is extremely difficult to stay current on all of the technology tools. There are the new tech tools and then the others are continually being updated. We seem to have certain leaders who are know about certain products. We all know who to ask about Google Calendar. moodle-Iowa
    • emmeyer
      emmeyer on 18 Jan 17
       
      I definitely agree with this!! I used to think that I was good with technology and doing well with new things until we went to ISTE last summer! That, along with these classes has really showed me how much I really don't know!
  • Demonstrates competence in planning, designing, and incorporating instructional strategies
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 16 Jan 17
       
      I strongly believe this is the most essential part. It is the understanding of the big picture (Understanding by Design concepts from the late 90's), assessment, and how are we going to get there is the key to any teaching. This front loading, upfront planning, and focus on the big picture will ensure more learning. It is planned and not rushed. You will always need to adjust, and the moodle allows ample ways to adjust instruction as the students need it. Technology or no technology, this is the heart of teaching.
  • Provides opportunities that enable student self-assessment and pre-assessment within courses (SREB K, Varvel VI.I, ITS 5.d
    • Heather Whitman
      Heather Whitman on 16 Jan 17
       
      I really struggled which to pick out as being most essential in the 2nd area and I went between self assessment and the ability to differentiate with all learners. I decided to go with the self-assessment and pre-assessment. Hattie studied thousands and thousands of strategies and found the number one way to improve learning is through reflection- knowing where I am, setting goals, and reflecting along the way. This is the nice part with online learning as it forces all students to be transparent and not blend in with the class and not engage. With solid planning for a variety of abilities in the classroom, good assessment & feedback, and constant reflection, we should see improvement in learning.
    • Nancy Peterman
      Nancy Peterman on 17 Jan 17
       
      This is a demonstration note
  • 2. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge (including technological knowledge) appropriate to the instructional position (ITS 2)
    • jwalt15
      jwalt15 on 18 Jan 17
       
      I feel this is essential because an online teacher should possess the content and technological knowledge necessary to design and implement coursework. If they don't know how to navigate and utilize the technology then they shouldn't be teaching online.
  • Selects and understands how to evaluate learning materials and resources that align with the context and enhance learning (SREB C.15, SREB M.4, Varvel IV.C, ITS 3.e, ITS 4.f)
    • jwalt15
      jwalt15 on 18 Jan 17
       
      I feel this is an essential standard because learning materials and resources are the foundation of any course whether it is online or face-to-face. Instructors need to know how to select and evaluate the materials that they will use to teach others. It is the core of any instruction.
  • • 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)
    • jlchrstn
      jlchrstn on 18 Jan 17
       
      This class is a great resource for starting to learn how to use these tools. I am curious as to how long one would have to use these tools to be confident in being able to also require students to use them. I certainly see them as a great resource, but to what extent would teaching students how to use the tools overshadow the learning that is to take place about the actual content for which the tool is being used?
  • • Communicates with students effectively and consistently (SREB D.1, ITS 1.g)
    • jlchrstn
      jlchrstn on 18 Jan 17
       
      The ability for students and teachers to communicate is perhaps one of the greatest benefits for online learning. In what other educational setting does a student have the opportunity to freely communicate with the instructor about a vareity of topics without the presence of their peers.
  • Provides opportunities that enable student self-assessment and pre-assessment within courses
    • christymccarthy
      christymccarthy on 28 Jan 17
       
      Self-assessment are not very helpful because the user often does not answer the questions truthfully.
  • Incorporates social aspects into the teaching and learning process, creating a community of learners
    • christymccarthy
      christymccarthy on 28 Jan 17
       
      Joan Walton has helped me with this class. the student-student interaction has help me with this learning process.
  • • Establishes standards for student behavior that are designed to ensure academic integrity and appropriate use of the internet and written communication (SREB E.2)
    • Kim Foley-Sharp
      Kim Foley-Sharp on 04 Feb 17
       
      This is a critical piece. It has to start not only at home, but at the lower elementary and be consistent throughout a childs k-12 life. We also need to have consequences in place if students do not follow the guidelines. That is all part of the learning process, but cannot be a repeat continuously.
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  • as the importance of standardized tests continues to increase mandated curriculum is becoming more monolithic, less differentiated, and increasingly individual
    • edgerlyj1
      edgerlyj1 on 15 Feb 18
       
      Very sad, though I am hopeful this swings the other direction in the future. I believe there is new evidence coming out about the harms of standardized testing and it becomes clear that this particular approach is not accomplishing the intended outcome. Perhaps as new technologies emerge, we will shift away from this standardized assessment driven frenzy we're currently living under.
kimgrissom

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  • With this in mind, our technology in education 2019 predictions are less about exactly what emerging technologies will be—most of them exist already—but how they will be applied.
    • kimgrissom
      kimgrissom on 28 Sep 19
       
      This seems on point as we reach a point where are our tools are far more than we can possibly use, but we are getting much better at being strategic selectors of tech tools.
  • meant to replace 4G/LTE, and it has two aims relevant to technology in education: it will be more robust for connecting large numbers of devices, and work equally well inside and outside of buildings.
    • kimgrissom
      kimgrissom on 28 Sep 19
       
      Yes! We have one building in our district that basically has no mobile service. But even in other buildings, speed can be a big problem.
  • fewer spinning beach balls waiting for your learning management system to update.
    • kimgrissom
      kimgrissom on 28 Sep 19
       
      This is huge--no one wants to wait with a classroom of students while the spinning rainbow circles.
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  • For instance, instead of holding regular in-person office hours, an educator could make him- or herself available on instant messaging apps such as WhatsApp or Signal.
  • Changes are already happening at simple levels. In November 2018, a Brooklyn-based man filed a lawsuit under the Americans With Disabilities Act against 50 colleges saying that their sites were not accessible to prospective students who need screen readers to navigate the web.
    • kimgrissom
      kimgrissom on 28 Sep 19
       
      Yes, we're seeing this become a bigger issue in our district, but it was something that many didn't educators didn't know much about until recently.
  • It’s likely that in 2019, employers and higher education institutions alike will be increasingly asked to offer equity between in-person and online-only courses, and adapt any online courses to be pedagogically equivalent.
    • kimgrissom
      kimgrissom on 28 Sep 19
       
      I would hope this is already starting to happen. This has been the biggest push in our district for our own online program rather than the purchased option we were using.
  • “We are a research institution, we are conducting world-class research daily and we don’t know what we don’t know in terms of who’s been impacted. The last thing we want to do is lose someone’s life’s work,”
    • kimgrissom
      kimgrissom on 28 Sep 19
       
      Yikes. Yes, digital security continues to be a topic we keep learning more about (or new crimes continue to be created). Keeping students safe while keeping learning opportunities accessible will be key.
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    • manderson34
      manderson34 on 28 Sep 13
       
      How often do we neglect this as educators?  I think often times we focus on the content or the tech tool without giving methods of assessment their due.
    • manderson34
      manderson34 on 28 Sep 13
       
      It is so important for educators to engage in professional learning.  More importantly and prominently than in the past, informal professional learning is available through social media.
  • Engages in professional growth
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  • Creates and implements a variety of assessments that meet course learning goals and provide data to improve student progress and course instruction
  • Selects and understands how to evaluate learning materials and resources that align with the context and enhance learning
    • criley55
      criley55 on 13 Jul 15
       
      There are so many things out on the internet that it is extremely important to be sure to analyze what you're using and ensure it is of high quality to be putting in front of students.
  • Understands student motivation and uses techniques to engage students
    • criley55
      criley55 on 13 Jul 15
       
      For some students just having technology in front of them is engaging but we also need to ensure we are utilizing tools for the best use for students and learning.
    • amberstrang
      amberstrang on 14 Jul 15
       
      I know that many of my students will love being able to use technology more in the classroom this year.  Choosing the best tools so that they are not only engaged but also learning and making progress towards learning targets is crucial.
    • syedlik
      syedlik on 19 Jul 15
       
      Technology is definitely a driving force in their lives, now we need to show them how to use it as a learning guide. My son uses technology to research baseball teams and their stats. (math connection) Students could research win/loss ratios, batting averages....etc. Sara Arnold/syedlik
    • trfishe
      trfishe on 19 Jul 15
       
      If students aren't engaged, they'll just go through the motions of completing what's required. I feel we've seen many resources in this course. With sufficient time and devotion, creating engaging lessons should be doable. Tim Fisher
    • samanthalowe
      samanthalowe on 20 Jul 15
       
      Using technology and an online format doesn't necessarily mean automatic student engagement. It is important to make sure content is interesting to the students, or find a way to intrigue the students.
    • sstulken
      sstulken on 20 Jul 15
       
      There is a balance that needs to occur, technology use that allows students to interact and demonstrate learning. I also think that we need to "keep the pace" of learning technology with the digital natives that are in our classrooms.
  • intellectual property rights and fair use, and assists students in complying as well
    • criley55
      criley55 on 13 Jul 15
       
      This is something I need to learn a lot more about to ensure I am following rules!
    • mdaviscr
      mdaviscr on 20 Jul 15
       
      As I read this line I thought the same thing. I have a basic knowledge, but I'm not sure if I'm completely up-to-date on things. 
    • samanthalowe
      samanthalowe on 20 Jul 15
       
      I agree, it is important to be aware of privacy rights. This is something that should be looked at more closely.
  • Continuously uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategies
    • criley55
      criley55 on 13 Jul 15
       
      While adding a technology component may be engaging for students, we need to always bring it back to the content we are wanting to teach and continually analyze the strategies we are using to make sure it is fitting the needs.
    • nicolemsmith
      nicolemsmith on 13 Jul 15
       
      I completely agree that good teaching practice comes down to regularly evaluating the effectiveness of instructional strategies whether there is the integration of  technology or not.  Along with this, formative assessments and data should be the foundation of determining the accuracy and effectiveness.   (NS)
    • Kelly Snyder
      Kelly Snyder on 14 Jul 15
       
      I like the way our district is going with assessments and quality instructional practices
    • Ashley Lyng
      Ashley Lyng on 14 Jul 15
       
      I agree with what both of you said.  I also think it is important to continually use the data that we collect to make instructional changes.  We need to keep in mind what is best for kids and if we are not meething their needs, then we need to change our approach. 
    • conniestarr
      conniestarr on 15 Jul 15
       
      Informing our instructional practice through formative (ongoing) assessments is critical as we collect the evidence of learning from our students so we can design lessons through technology or other modes that meet our students' needs.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 16 Jul 15
       
      It is important to have data ready during our PLC time so that we can best meet the needs of our students.
    • maryblocker
      maryblocker on 17 Jul 15
       
      Mary Blocker-I agree that this fits right along with our PLC work.  We are constantly looking for ways to create and use formative assessments.  Hopefully, technology will provide us with more ways to do this efficiently.
    • christineclark
      christineclark on 18 Jul 15
       
      I agree that we are headed in the right direction with the analysis of data. I always think about how data doesn't lie because it is based on facts. Ultimately, the gathering if data can't be the end, it needs not only to be analyzed, but then the gathered information needs to be used to increase student learning. I definitely look forward to doing a better job of that.
    • syedlik
      syedlik on 19 Jul 15
       
      I also agree. Content trumps technology. We must focus on getting the content across to our students and also assess their learning through the course. It must provide each child the support that they need to achieve. Some students may get frustrated with the technology component, support will be needed for these students. We can't allow their achievement to suffer due to any frustration they experience in the online learning format. Sara Arnold/syedlik
    • malger17
      malger17 on 20 Jul 15
       
      Marie Alger- I agree that in order to move forward data must be evaluated continuously and with a purpose. It does the students no good to have them working on tasks if there is no set purpose or growth from those tasks. This means that when we are creating technology activities we must have a way to collect student data to see if the strategy is effective. 
  • (including technological knowledge
    • criley55
      criley55 on 13 Jul 15
       
      When adding technology components, you not only have to know how to use them, how to choose the right one for the task and also be able to troubleshoot to help students,
    • Ashley Lyng
      Ashley Lyng on 14 Jul 15
       
      I totally agree with you!  It is very important that we are not using technology because it seems neat or new, we need to have a purpose.  I also needs to fit with what the outcome or goals of the task. 
    • syedlik
      syedlik on 19 Jul 15
       
      I appreciate all of the online learning classes that have been offered this summer in our district. For me, summer is when I have time to gain new knowledge to incorporate into my classroom. I am much more prepared to incorporate canvas into my classroom. I hope this will enhance my teaching. Sara Arnold / syedlik
    • tnederhiser
      tnederhiser on 20 Jul 15
       
      It's imperative to start with what we want students to learn. It unfolds from there!
  • Assists students with technology used in the course
    • nicolemsmith
      nicolemsmith on 13 Jul 15
       
      Teachers need to have a certain level of comfort and skill with troubleshooting and supporting their students with technology.  Instructional time is valuable and it is much more efficient if the classroom teacher can quickly resolve basic issues instead of waiting for external support all the time.  However, it will certainly take time to build this capacity within teachers.  
    • juliahendred
      juliahendred on 15 Jul 15
       
      I agree and know that I will need to practice and be knowledgeable personally before delivering content and modeling the use of technology to teachers via Canvas.
    • jnurre
      jnurre on 15 Jul 15
       
      I was thinking the same things...we need to be risk takers and learn the ropes, just like we are expecting our students.  It is beneficial for us to know the ins and outs of the technology we incorporate into our lessons. 
    • shelbywoods
      shelbywoods on 20 Jul 15
       
      I am glad we spent this time learning the ropes so we can use what we know and what we struggled with to help the learners in our classrooms. I want to use a lot of my computer lab time teaching about Canvas and practice using it, so when we are in the classroom, the students can pick up a surface and be independent with what they are doing. Rather than having to ask a million questions of how to get somewhere or do something.
  • 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
    • nicolemsmith
      nicolemsmith on 13 Jul 15
       
      When designing online instruction, it is certainly important for teachers to be very thoughtful in the organization of their content and delivery methods in order to accommodate the various learning styles of students and their experience with online learning.  I generally try to organize a course with the assumption that there is one person in my course with no experience with online learning or the Learning Management System.  In addition to this, online teachers need to consider how to support students who may need guidance with pacing their independent learning since it is very different than a face-to-face classroom. 
  • Promotes learning through online collaboration group work that is goal-oriented and focused
    • nicolemsmith
      nicolemsmith on 13 Jul 15
       
      I think it is important to keep in mind the value of collaborative work even in an online setting.  It can take a little more effort in an online setting to ensure that everyone is comfortable with the setup, but I think it helps create a community of learners, deepen learning, and add interest to the learning environment. (NS)
    • amberstrang
      amberstrang on 14 Jul 15
       
      I love the collaborative work that can happen in an online setting.  I think when used and taught correctly, it can be even better than in person collaborative work for some kids.
    • mdaviscr
      mdaviscr on 20 Jul 15
       
      I really like that they specified that the work needs to be goal-oriented. I am constantly trying to get my students to keep in mind what they are working toward as they work. I think goal-setting is extremely important and something that often falls aside. I really think that teachers can get more buy-in from students if they feel like they are working toward a common goal. 
    • samanthalowe
      samanthalowe on 20 Jul 15
       
      I love the asynchronous nature of online collaboration. It allows for students to work at their own pace and contribute when they can.
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student
    • nicolemsmith
      nicolemsmith on 14 Jul 15
       
      I think there is a lot of value in experiencing online learning from the student perspective.  I have personally gained a better understanding of what is helpful as far as the organization of a course, what is frustrating, and what tools/activities can increase the effectiveness of a course.  (NS)
    • stnovak
      stnovak on 14 Jul 15
       
      I definitely agree with this!  Once you have been in the shoes of the student you have a better understanding of what they need.  It's like looking at it from the students' point of view.
    • Kelly Snyder
      Kelly Snyder on 14 Jul 15
       
      I am taking a student driven learning course that meets this also!  Am enjoying it.
    • juliahendred
      juliahendred on 15 Jul 15
       
      I also agree! I know now from the perspective of a student how tough it can be to navigate and completely understand the online learning environment and how much your comfort level can effect your success. It has been an eye opener for me and hopefully with help me as I assist with some online instruction.
    • jnurre
      jnurre on 15 Jul 15
       
      I have been taking online courses all winter and there is something to be learned from being on the other side.  I seem to be learning more about my own learning style and form of communication.  We will have students experience the same!  
    • conniestarr
      conniestarr on 15 Jul 15
       
      Having this experience from a student's perspective can help teachers be proactive and address misconceptions or potential barriers before the get in the way of student learning.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 16 Jul 15
       
      I certainly can understand the frustration of students when they are learning something new!
    • lsjohnson
      lsjohnson on 16 Jul 15
       
      For the first online class I took, I felt like the learning curve was very steep!  It has gotten easier with each class and I feel like I have actually become a 21st century learner!  Students are starting with this from a much younger age and it will become just another learning tool, another way of learning for them.
    • kaylamartinwhs
      kaylamartinwhs on 16 Jul 15
       
      I would have to agree with this also.  When implementing Canvas at the high school level, us teachers barely knew what we were doing, but the students and parents were expected to hop on the train with us.  I wasn't able to help the students with their view because I couldn't understand mine :) I would feel like I would have a better understanding of what they are learning and assist them better as a teacher.  
    • kboesenberg
      kboesenberg on 17 Jul 15
       
      wow...great analogy with the Canvas reference.  We make decisions based on our past experiences.  If we have never experienced online learning we may not have a good understanding of what should even be expected of an online learner.  
    • shelbywoods
      shelbywoods on 20 Jul 15
       
      I agree with this and want to implement Canvas into my classroom as soon as possible! Becoming familiar with the website just like I did will help students in the long run. It is important to be a student before a teacher to realize what will cause problems. This is the same thing with any lesson. In science I would go through the experiments by myself first to make sure it worked and to see where students would struggle or have questions.
    • tnederhiser
      tnederhiser on 20 Jul 15
       
      I am learning so much as I take these courses as a student! It gives us a real flavor for what our students will actively participate in.
    • malger17
      malger17 on 20 Jul 15
       
      Marie Alger- I completely agree with this! It is essential that we are able to work through the course through the eyes of a student to ensure that we have sufficient directions and guidance for student success. There has been multiple times when I thought that something online would be a piece of cake yet when I went to work through it I realized that there needed to be more structure. 
    • sstulken
      sstulken on 20 Jul 15
       
      I am always humbled when learning something new and is a great reminder of how students feel when faced with a new challenge. Demonstrate that risk and failure is okay-growth mindset.
  • Understands and uses data from assessments to guide instruction
    • nicolemsmith
      nicolemsmith on 14 Jul 15
       
      I think it can be easy for online instructors to create and organize their content ahead of time and not be responsive to student data throughout the course.  It is important for them to make an extra effort to be flexible and use data to guide their instruction. (NS)
    • Kelly Snyder
      Kelly Snyder on 14 Jul 15
       
      I like the tool we use to facilitate conversation about instruction in our building.  I also like the teaching cycles we are going to for next year.
    • christineclark
      christineclark on 18 Jul 15
       
      I agree that we need ti be flexible with instruction. If the data isn't headed in the same direction as what is written in the plan book, we need to adjust for the students!
    • Ashley Lyng
      Ashley Lyng on 14 Jul 15
       
      I believe it is important to have teaching standards, so that all teachers are following the same set of guidelines throughout the state. 
  • Provides and communicates evidence of learning and course data to students and colleagues
    • Ashley Lyng
      Ashley Lyng on 14 Jul 15
       
      Students need to take ownership and responsiblity of their learning.  If they are invested in their learning, they are much more likely to do their personal best.  I have noticed the impact this has on my own students, and it's amazing!
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 16 Jul 15
       
      The use of data binders is a great way for students to see thier growth as they move towards reaching their goals.
    • syedlik
      syedlik on 19 Jul 15
       
      We could have online data binders. Wonder if this would be possible? We must balance online learning with traditional learning. It is important for students to gain valuable fine motor skills in their younger years. Sara Arnold/syedlik
    • tnederhiser
      tnederhiser on 20 Jul 15
       
      Tricia Nederhiser - I agree, data binders are important way for students to track their learning!
  • Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overview/orientation
    • stnovak
      stnovak on 14 Jul 15
       
      I think it has to be clear what the expectations are so students know what they will need to be able to do and what concepts they need to know.
    • Ashley Lyng
      Ashley Lyng on 14 Jul 15
       
      Agree with your statement.  I also think teachers need to plan ahead of time, so that the lesson has a specific purpose.  If a purpose is created and stated to the students, then the teacher will be more likely to stay focused.  
    • jnurre
      jnurre on 15 Jul 15
       
      This is not only important for educators planning and preparing for students, however educational leaders need to make sure we are communicating learning outcomes and expectations for adult learners. 
    • maryblocker
      maryblocker on 17 Jul 15
       
      Mary Blocker-I think that this is essential for students in our daily instruction.  The training we received in writing purpose statements last year has really helped with this standard.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere
    • stnovak
      stnovak on 14 Jul 15
       
      Building relationships with your students is an important part of teaching, whether face-to-face or online
    • stnovak
      stnovak on 14 Jul 15
       
      Building relationships with your students is an important part of teaching, whether face-to-face or online
    • juliahendred
      juliahendred on 15 Jul 15
       
      Yes, I believe that building those relationships and encouraging students has a huge impact on their success and desire to participate.
    • kaylamartinwhs
      kaylamartinwhs on 16 Jul 15
       
      Although the class is being taught online, the students should still be able to feel as though you are there to help answer questions, build a community of trust and grow as a student.  
    • maryblocker
      maryblocker on 17 Jul 15
       
      Mary Blocker - My hope is that this class will help me create an environment in my class for frequent online social interactions with me and other students in our class.  
    • shelbywoods
      shelbywoods on 20 Jul 15
       
      I really wanted to reflect on the word positive in this highlight. It goes all the way back to Netiquette from the first OLLIE class. I think it is extremely important to the success of the student to be able to collaborate in a positive manner and not to be afraid of messing up. It is easy to get discouraged using technology when you do not know how to do something, so keeping the environment positive with room for mistakes is important to how I want to run my blended learning.
    • tnederhiser
      tnederhiser on 20 Jul 15
       
      I agree that remaining positive is crucial. I think it's important for students to understand we don't always have the answers. Sometimes technology doesn't cooperate!
    • sstulken
      sstulken on 20 Jul 15
       
      Showing our students that we embrace technology and push ourselves to learn is so important. Lifelong learner has a different look!
  • including different learning styles
    • stnovak
      stnovak on 14 Jul 15
       
      I liked this because there are so many different types of presentation technologies for example, but including different learning styles will allow the students to have a choice as to which tool they would utilize best.
    • Ashley Lyng
      Ashley Lyng on 14 Jul 15
       
      Choice is very important for students, however we need to make sure that the choices connect with the purpose.  I believe choices are very powerful for studnets, and it allows them to shine in different areas. 
    • conniestarr
      conniestarr on 15 Jul 15
       
      Choice can also increase student engagement on projects and other learning activities!  I agree Ashley, that we need to be purposeful when planning our choices.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 16 Jul 15
       
      In kindergarten we use a variety of different learning styles all day long. 
    • mdaviscr
      mdaviscr on 20 Jul 15
       
      I agree that choice is important, but it is also important to keep in mind that students don't always make the best choices for themselves. When thinking about having choices that go with different learning styles, it probably would help to make sure the students are aware of which learning styles work best for themselves through some sort of inventory. Then you could label the choices with what learning styles they work best with. The students can then make an informed decision. I wouldn't necessarily tell them they have to pick the choice that goes with the learning style, but I would suggest it. 
    • shelbywoods
      shelbywoods on 20 Jul 15
       
      I agree that choice is important. Sometimes technology is viewed as an option and we don't think of how we still need to differentiate within technology. Not all students are at the same levels using technology as well as intellectually. Choice is extremely important to the engagement of the students.
    • tnederhiser
      tnederhiser on 20 Jul 15
       
      Tricia Nederhiser - As mentioned above, I agree that choice is important. I, too, am concerned that elementary students may not have the background to choose, within technology, how they will show their learning. They will need guidance and support to make good decisions.
    • samanthalowe
      samanthalowe on 20 Jul 15
       
      Differentiation is important to student learning, no matter the format. Oftentimes an online learning format could allow more independent level of instruction for students.
  • improve practice
    • stnovak
      stnovak on 14 Jul 15
       
      I feel like this is one of the purposes of this class. We need to continually learn new ways of teaching or methods and then apply that knowledge so our students can benefit from this improved practice.
    • Ashley Lyng
      Ashley Lyng on 14 Jul 15
       
      I couldn't agree with you more.  It is important for us to be models for our students.  By taking classes and stretching ourselves professionally we can achieve this. 
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 16 Jul 15
       
      I agree! I have spent some time this summer doing some professional reading. 
    • kaylamartinwhs
      kaylamartinwhs on 16 Jul 15
       
      I agree with everyone above.  If we don't continue to learn new methods, technologies, tools, ourselves as teachers how do we expect our students to grow?  
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning (SREB M.3, Varvel IV.D, ITS 3.e, ITS 4.f)
    • amberstrang
      amberstrang on 14 Jul 15
       
      I think it's so important to make sure that technology and online learning is used to enhance learning and improve the education of students.  It shouldn't just be included because we want more technology in schools.  We need to include it because it's what's best for the particular students learning in that course
    • trfishe
      trfishe on 19 Jul 15
       
      In mathematics, I think it's critical that the online materials selected or designed be as interactive as possible. I'm hopeful that I'll be able to find suitable materials or ways to create them.
    • malger17
      malger17 on 20 Jul 15
       
      Marie Alger- I agree that we should not just add technology or online learning just because we want more of it in the schools. It comes down to purposeful planning and ensuring that the technology used is supporting student learning.  
    • sstulken
      sstulken on 20 Jul 15
       
      This is one that challenges me. What tool do I use to get the results I am looking for? An area that I look forward to growing in.
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students
    • amberstrang
      amberstrang on 14 Jul 15
       
      I think that this is a challenging but very important part of teaching, whether it is in the online or face to face setting.  I think a bonus of online learning is being able to individualize feedback more easily, though it would depend on the number of students in the course.
    • Kelly Snyder
      Kelly Snyder on 14 Jul 15
       
      I think this will be a great tool for feedback
    • jnurre
      jnurre on 15 Jul 15
       
      It seems to me we have more work to do with this standard.  We need to be providing feedback all the time to students and encouraging them to continue to fail forward. I am wondering how online learning impacts feedback?  Is it going to be harder to give feedback?  How will online feedback be perceived?  I know how "texts" and other "online communication" can be misconstrued.  We need to be cautious with our feedback in written form.  
    • conniestarr
      conniestarr on 15 Jul 15
       
      Timely feedback is so important when keeping students in the loop about their learning, they need to be partners.  Being able to give every student in your classroom individual feedback during a lesson can be challenging in one class time.  Using online tools like diigo or through Canvas would benefit teachers in giving timely specific feedback about student learning.
    • lsjohnson
      lsjohnson on 16 Jul 15
       
      Assigning online homework makes it easy to be able to provide immediate feedback!
  • Sets and models clear expectations for appropriate behavior and proper interaction
    • amberstrang
      amberstrang on 14 Jul 15
       
      Teaching students how to interact one another appropriately online is very important in the process of online learning.  It's not only a skill necessary for academic success online, but it could transfer over to the social media setting.  If we teach kids how to interact appropriately online, perhaps it can prevent problems online elsewhere.
    • Ashley Lyng
      Ashley Lyng on 14 Jul 15
       
      Agreed! Especially since social media is so prevelant with young kids.  If we can at least give them some tools and strategies on internet safety, make we can prevent some cyber bullying. 
    • jnurre
      jnurre on 15 Jul 15
       
      We need to be leading my example.  Students are watching the choices we make every day.  
    • jnurre
      jnurre on 15 Jul 15
       
      We need to teach them, just like every thing else, how to interact appropriately and not appropriately.  It's a life skill!  
    • malger17
      malger17 on 20 Jul 15
       
      Marie Alger- I agree! With how much our students are online now it is important that we are teaching them how to interact respectfully online. I often tell my students that people are unable to read your social ques through the internet and that it is important that you are able to articulate yourself efficiently for others to understand what you mean. 
  • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies
    • mdaviscr
      mdaviscr on 20 Jul 15
       
      I have heard people say they don't have time to stay current with technology and figure out how to use it in their classroom. Some of them even seem to pride themselves on their resistance to technology. I see that as a huge problem. When that happens, they are making a conscious decision to not do what is best for their students. The reality of the situation is that their students will have to be able to use technology in a variety of ways. Those students will have to be able to use technology in a job someday. I can't think of a single paid job that I have had that didn't require me to use technology in some way. 
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • juliahendred
      juliahendred on 15 Jul 15
       
      In looking at providing some instruction this next year to new and veteran teachers, I feel it will be essential for our team to determine what can be effectively delivered through Canvas and what will be best through face-to-face instruction, especially given the diverse knowledge base of the learners.
    • jnurre
      jnurre on 15 Jul 15
       
      absolutely, I agree that this is an ongoing struggle. Just like our classrooms, our buildings are full of diverse learners and we need to ensure we are differentiating all the time.  
    • maryblocker
      maryblocker on 17 Jul 15
       
      Mary Blocker- I think this is a great cautionary note for teachers to make sure that we are meeting all the student individual needs.  Technology should be a tool we use to enhance our face-to-face instruction.
    • samanthalowe
      samanthalowe on 20 Jul 15
       
      I completely agree with Mary, it is important to remember that technology is a great tool, but that I would like to use it to enhance face-to-face instruction.
    • jnurre
      jnurre on 15 Jul 15
       
      This couldn't be more important in education.  We must lead by example. 
    • jnurre
      jnurre on 15 Jul 15
       
      This seems to be ever challenging with technology changing by the moment, but as educators we have to be dedicated and risk takers in the tech world!  
  • Demonstrates
  • Creates a safe environment, managing conflict
    • jnurre
      jnurre on 15 Jul 15
       
      In today's world we have to make sure we are teaching students about cyber bullying and how to interact appropriately (netiquette)!  
    • kboesenberg
      kboesenberg on 17 Jul 15
       
      This is super important.  Would love to see examples of how teachers have set up high school courses and effectively dealt with this. 
    • syedlik
      syedlik on 19 Jul 15
       
      This will be an area that we will constantly need to monitor. We can never let our guard down when it comes to student safety online. Netiquette needs to be taught at the onset of the class and constant supervision by the teacher will be needed, with necessary consequences established and follow through. Sara Arnold /syedlik
    • cwhitebotello
      cwhitebotello on 18 May 16
       
      Totally agree, being respectful of folks in the online learning environment to create an environment where folks feel free to share opinions and take risks when learning is critical.
  • Networks with others involved in online education for the purpose of professional growth (
    • conniestarr
      conniestarr on 15 Jul 15
       
      Collaboration with other colleagues and teachers who are also embedding some online learning can be very beneficial.  Learning about best practices together and having conversations about what it looks like in a classroom wnd with students can help grow our own practice and tool kits when providing online learning experiences and opportunities for our students.
    • kaylamartinwhs
      kaylamartinwhs on 16 Jul 15
       
      I would also agree with your comments.  Not only to have colleagues to collaborate with and share best practices, but to help you trouble shoot possible issues.  
    • trfishe
      trfishe on 19 Jul 15
       
      I agree completely! I am hoping to find some teachers in my PLC group or building who will help me in the online portion of some classes! Tim Fisher
  • • 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)
  • • Demonstrates techniques for dealing with issues arising from inappropriate student technological use (SREB E.7)
    • kboesenberg
      kboesenberg on 17 Jul 15
       
      This is just as essential as how to deal with a student you caught cheating on a test.  However, I personally need to dig into techniques for dealing with these issues as I have not personal experience with this.
    • christineclark
      christineclark on 18 Jul 15
       
      I agree, this is like cheating. I haven't experienced this directly, but know of multiple students who have had their internet privileges taken away for inappropriate use of their searches. I feel like teaching students what is appropriate and inappropriate online is key. Along with that maybe schools can have a process that all teachers follow in this situation so students have common expectations.
  • 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)
  • Provides opportunities that enable student self-assessment and pre-assessment within courses
    • mdaviscr
      mdaviscr on 20 Jul 15
       
      Using both self-assessment and pre-assessment would really help students monitor their own learning and take more ownership. I think this would help students and parents think more about the amount of learning taking place instead of focusing on a letter grade. 
  • ability to use computer programs required in online education
    • kboesenberg
      kboesenberg on 17 Jul 15
       
      This is the equivalent of learning how to manage the learning of the warm bodies in our current environment.  So essential to know how to manage a course before you attempt to teach.
  • nd synchronous/asynchronous communication tools
    • maryblocker
      maryblocker on 17 Jul 15
       
      Mary Blocker-as an elementary teacher, I think we haven't done as much with communication tools with students.  This will be a goal to set for next year.  Canvas should allow us to improve in this area.
    • syedlik
      syedlik on 19 Jul 15
       
      Sara Arnold- Asynchronous instruction/learning is the future of education. I have said for years that learning needs to be extended beyond the school day. Using canvas will allow me to connect with my students even when I am not physically in each of my three buildings.
    • tnederhiser
      tnederhiser on 20 Jul 15
       
      Tricia Nederhiser - I agree, Mary, that we started with very basic technology, and are ready for collaboration and communication.
    • malger17
      malger17 on 20 Jul 15
       
      Marie Alger- I agree that we need to be able to extend learning beyond the school day as well as providing opportunities within the school day to reach children when we are working with small groups and others are working independently. Canvas and other online tools will provide an opportunity to continuously work with students even when we are unable to be physically near them. 
  • Creates or selects multiple assessment instruments that are appropriate for online learning
    • maryblocker
      maryblocker on 17 Jul 15
       
      Mary Blocker-This is an area in which I need more guidance.  I haven't been very effective at evaluating students in this area.
    • christineclark
      christineclark on 18 Jul 15
       
      This standard makes me think of the mindset of our LA curriculum planning. The idea was to plan with the end in mind. Ultimately what do we want students to know? From that answer assessments can be developed.
  • Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional growth
    • christineclark
      christineclark on 18 Jul 15
       
      I think that this is important for bettering ourselves as educators and people. To be able to have an open mind, gather knowledge presented, and use that to our advantage is learning that needs to occur.
  • Communicates with students effectively and consistently (SREB D.1, ITS 1.g)
    • christineclark
      christineclark on 18 Jul 15
       
      This is an essential standards, that I believe can be overlooked. I wonder if it would be appropriate to address what effective communication means. Could some negative student behaviors be avoided if communication from all educators is effective, consistent, and positive?
    • trfishe
      trfishe on 19 Jul 15
       
      This is going to be one of the biggest challenges once the course is up and running. Finding the time in an already full day to stay on top of the online component of a blended course is critical, but daunting too! Tim Fisher
    • shelbywoods
      shelbywoods on 20 Jul 15
       
      One thing I worry about is keeping up with the classroom and with the online classroom with blended learning. It could be potentially easy to let the online classroom slip more and care to the classroom in front of you. It will be extremely important for me to keep my eye on the online classroom with communication that is constant and effective to let students know there is a presence and purpose.
    • cwhitebotello
      cwhitebotello on 18 May 16
       
      Creating an online learning community is essential to learning and yet it is likely the aspect of online teaching that may be most challenging.
  • Aligns assessment with course objectives (SREB I.3, Varvel VI.C, ITS 5.a)
  • Iowa Online Teaching Standards
  • Tailors instruction to meet the different needs of students
    • syedlik
      syedlik on 19 Jul 15
       
      This online format can be a great tool for differentiating instruction by creating groups. We will be able to differentiation instruction, assignments and assessments. It seems a bit overwhelming right now, but definitely something we can work towards. Sara Arnold/syedlik
    • trfishe
      trfishe on 19 Jul 15
       
      I look forward to using my online materials to assess what my students know, and then have options available to them for remediation, extra practice, or enrichment. I hope to also use groups to enable different sets of students to work together on activities based on the group's needs.
  • student feedback data
    • mdaviscr
      mdaviscr on 20 Jul 15
       
      I really like the idea of using student feedback to improve a course. However, the instructor would need to make sure that they collect the feedback in a way that the students will take seriously and respond honestly. Asking what students liked/disliked will get very different answers than questions that ask students to say what could have been done differently to help them be more successful. 
    • malger17
      malger17 on 20 Jul 15
       
      Marie Alger- I agree that you have to be careful in how you word questions to students to gain meaningful feedback. I think it would be beneficial to know what students are having difficulty with or what they would need to be able to be successful in online courses. 
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student
  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
  • uses data to evaluate
    • tnederhiser
      tnederhiser on 20 Jul 15
       
      Tricia Nederhiser - The alignment of online teaching standards and Iowa teaching standards in regards to using data is quite obvious throughout the standards.
    • malger17
      malger17 on 20 Jul 15
       
      Marie Alger- It is essential to be continuously evaluating instructional strategies through the use of data. In order to best support the growth of students we must be able to see where they need more help or what need to do to challenge them more. 
  • Continuously uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategies
    • samanthalowe
      samanthalowe on 20 Jul 15
       
      I agree with the importance of continual data collection. Assessing student progress continually allows teachers to determine instructional next steps.  Online learning can make evaluating effectiveness more efficient.
    • samanthalowe
      samanthalowe on 20 Jul 15
       
      I agree with the importance of continual data collection. Assessing student progress continually allows teachers to determine instructional next steps. Online learning can make evaluating effectiveness more efficient.
    • samanthalowe
      samanthalowe on 20 Jul 15
       
      Assessing student progress continually allows teachers to determine instructional next steps.  Online learning can make evaluating effectiveness more efficient.
    • sstulken
      sstulken on 20 Jul 15
       
      This makes me wonder, how can we incorporate more technology into student's tracking their progress? Engagement and learning could be impacted greatly.
  • 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)
    • cwhitebotello
      cwhitebotello on 18 May 16
       
      Creating an online learning community is essential to learning and yet it is likely the aspect of online teaching that may be most challenging. 
  • 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
    • cwhitebotello
      cwhitebotello on 18 May 16
       
      Presenting streamlined content that still addresses the need for depth and diverse learners will be a challenge in designing on-line courses. 
  • Iowa Core
    • lisamsuya
      lisamsuya on 02 May 17
       
      It is important that the Iowa Online Teaching Standards make reference to the Iowa Core at the beginning because technology and online tools are for the purpose of teaching core curriculum.
  • age and ability level, multiple intelligences, didactic conversation, student developmental influences, constructivism, behaviorism, cognitivism, connectivism, and group theory
    • lisamsuya
      lisamsuya on 02 May 17
       
      I think it is interesting that these particular theories are mentioned in the standards, and it seems important to have a refresher of these theories in the online learning courses.
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  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • bbraack
      bbraack on 30 Apr 17
       
      Not all instruction is appropriate for completely online. The teacher will have to decide when or what parts of the lesson can be delivered online (video, recording, etc.) and when it should be delivered F2F. Sometimes activites and discussions are better suited for F2F. While videos, quizzes, forums, etc., can be all delivered online.
  • Understands and uses data from assessments to guide instruction
    • bbraack
      bbraack on 30 Apr 17
       
      Formative and summative assessments are important to see if students understand the material. If the assessments show students aren't understanding, then adjustments, such as reteaching, can be made to help students to understand.
    • leighbellville
      leighbellville on 01 May 17
       
      This particular point is important in that instructors should include formative checks for understanding along the way. There is certainly a need for this in an online course.
    • jbuerman
      jbuerman on 06 May 17
       
      This is definitely needed to help guide students and teachers with their learning.  Especially in online learning when teachers do not see their students each day.  Quality formative assessments help check to see if students are learning what they need to learn.
  • Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course
    • pnbolton
      pnbolton on 01 May 17
       
      I think getting feedback from my students will be very important. When I finally teach a fully online course, I know I will make mistakes and hearing from my students what work and what doesn't will be very important!
    • leighbellville
      leighbellville on 01 May 17
       
      Yes, course evaluations are helpful to determine new approaches and reflect on what is working well and what needs improvement.
    • trgriffin1
      trgriffin1 on 04 May 17
       
      You also have to create a culture in which the feedback is constructive so that you can improve instead of just "the link doesn't work" or "this is dumb".
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  • Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overview/orientation
    • pnbolton
      pnbolton on 01 May 17
       
      I believe a strong intro or syllabus is very important in an online learning environment. The thing I like about online is that students can work at their own pace, and keeping deadlines or guidelines is helpful in helping students succeed.
    • leighbellville
      leighbellville on 01 May 17
       
      Yes, clear expectations are essential when designing a course. Learners should not immediately what the learning outcomes will be and the expectations for the work they are completing.
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      Absolutely! Planning and organization are keys to learning in any classroom, but becomes even more crucial in the online environment. A student must have clear expectations and timely feedback (so he/she knows work is being done correctly) if he/she wishes to be successful in an online environment.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning (SREB M.3, Varvel IV.D, ITS 3.e, ITS 4.f)
    • leighbellville
      leighbellville on 01 May 17
       
      Selecting technology that is appropriate for the task is essential. Technology should be tested as a learner and chosen to assist participants in accessing content and demonstrating their understanding in meaningful ways. Quality of tools over quantity and allowing participants an opportunity to learn how to navigate those tools is an important consideration.
    • sjadamsbrennan
      sjadamsbrennan on 04 May 17
       
      Agreed. It is also important that the instructor has a good understanding of the tool and how to use it. I feel there are times when instrutors will choose tools that are popular, but don't understand all of the functions.
    • whitvere
      whitvere on 06 May 17
       
      I always preach, "Don't use technology for technology's sake." I also call it in my classroom or when teaching peers, "Over-tooling." I believe that technology loses its effectiveness when not used sparingly and looking for the right tool for the purpose.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere (SREB C.3, Varvel VII.A)
    • leighbellville
      leighbellville on 01 May 17
       
      Online learning can seem distant and impersonal, or it can be a valuable and meaningful experience for the instructor and students. I read previously that if a student's first experience in an online course is positive, it is far more likely that he or she will continue online courses in the future. Learners should feel safe to ask questions and feel supported during their courses. If an instructor is mindful of reaching out to students frequently, checking on their progress, and answers questions quickly, then the overall impact will be positive.
    • sjadamsbrennan
      sjadamsbrennan on 04 May 17
       
      Your point about the instructor being mindful is so important. So much of the online learning experience is a direct result of what the instructor chooses to do with the course.
  • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student (SREB F.1, Varvel II.E)
    • sjadamsbrennan
      sjadamsbrennan on 04 May 17
       
      I have had the experience of being an on-line learner with various instructors. Some courses were great and others were frustrating. I think it's very important to have had the student experience before being an instructor.
    • sjadamsbrennan
      sjadamsbrennan on 04 May 17
       
      One key component of on-line instruction is to facilitate student to student and instructor- student interactions. It is the responsibilty of the instructor to structure the course in a way that will engage everyone. Setting up the expectation for on-going discussion beyond single posts is critical.
    • jbuerman
      jbuerman on 06 May 17
       
      I think it is extremely important for all teachers to have experienced being an online student.  More schools have an LMS and are required to place things online.  I think experiencing the online environment as a student enhances a teachers ability to be able to disseminate appropriate information to their students.
    • Vicki Zylstra
      Vicki Zylstra on 07 May 17
       
      It's amazing but the teacher-student interaction is every bit as important, if not more important, in the online environment.
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students (SREB D.8, Varvel VI.F, ITS 5.e)
  • student
  • Creates a learning community that encourages collaboration and interaction, including student-teacher, student-student, and student-content (SREB D.2, Varvel VII.B, ITS 6.a)
  • Knows the content of the subject to be taught and understands how to teach the content to students (SREB A.3, Varvel II.A, ITS 2.a)
    • sjadamsbrennan
      sjadamsbrennan on 04 May 17
       
      An instructor must have a solid understanding of the content that is being taught in order to determine the best methods of presenting the material online. Some content lends itself better to individual work while group work/discussion may be more appropriate in other cases. When providing content instruction, the instrutor must also be able to determine good online sources and tools from those that aren't great. Old online material or videos can often confuse students more than help them.
  • uses data to evaluate
    • trgriffin1
      trgriffin1 on 04 May 17
       
      This is going to be key for me because I am creating a course. I will need to establish some consistent measures to show that the blended format is effective. I am not sure how to compare the blended delivery to the traditional classes besides a common assessment - but a common assessment will limit the power of PBL and personalization, which is a key element of the course offering.
  • ability to enhance academic performance
    • trgriffin1
      trgriffin1 on 04 May 17
       
      This is, of course, the goal for all teachers. However, I feel that in trying something different I really need to show that the blended course that is being offered will enhance academic performance to the same extent (or more than) the traditional offering.
  • Engages in professional growth (ITS 7)
    • trgriffin1
      trgriffin1 on 04 May 17
       
      Continual PD and reflection will be key as tools change and research continues to show what is effective and what isn't.
    • hagartyc
      hagartyc on 05 May 17
       
      By communicating and providing information with your team/co-workers shows that you are putting in the effort to learn and share your knowledge.
  • student motivation and uses techniques to engage students
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      I think this is a challenge to online learning. Students often take an online course with the misconception that it is easier than traditional learning. And as they work, the just think "blah blah blah let me jump through hoops and get this done". This is not a good approach for true long term learning.
    • hagartyc
      hagartyc on 05 May 17
       
      Student motivation and appropriate techniques is very important to help engage your student. The more interested your student is about the topic at hand the more willing they are to participate which equals learning!
  • Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies
    • whitvere
      whitvere on 06 May 17
       
      Technology changes so quickly which is another reason why continual PD is an important standard. I try to remember that if I think that I will become an expert in technology I will never make that goal. I must instead strive to stay current and try and learn new things.
    • Vicki Zylstra
      Vicki Zylstra on 07 May 17
       
      This is so true and proven by the list of Cool Tools we looked at in Topic 1.
  • Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques, appropriate for online education, that align with course objectives and assessment (SREB C.1, SREB G.6, Varvel V.C, ITS 3.d, ITS 4.b)
    • jbuerman
      jbuerman on 06 May 17
       
      Instructional strategies are mentioned many times in this document.  Different strategies need to be considered when providing online education.  All strategies (online & traditional) need to encourage higher order thinking skills for students.  Instructional strategies have been a major focus of our work in our district this year and I hope it continues to challenge teachers to think about how they are providing instructions and change to increase the thinking necessary to challenge students.
  • including course management software (CMS) and synchronous/asynchronous communication tools (chat, email, web 2.0, videoconferencing, webinar, whiteboard, etc
    • Vicki Zylstra
      Vicki Zylstra on 07 May 17
       
      This is very important for me to learn and do! The first online course I taught was in 1997, and most of these tools weren't even available. I have added some of them through the years but not enough. I need to step up my game in this area.
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      It's hard to keep up with online tools because they come and go so quickly! But it's not going to change so your right; we all need to keep our game sharp if we are going to work in an online environment.
  • Demonstrates techniques for dealing with issues arising from inappropriate student technological use
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      Yes, this is what I was thinking when I highlighted and commented on "creates a safe environment" but also when it comes to respecting copyright as well.
  • Tailors instruction to meet the different needs of students, including different learning styles, different interests and backgrounds, and students with special needs or whom are language learners (SREB C.7, Varvel V.H, ITS 4.c)
    • bdowney
      bdowney on 07 May 17
       
      Each student has a unique background set of knowledge and skills. We need to individualize to each learner whenever possible.
  • Sets and models clear expectations for appropriate behavior and proper interaction (SREB D.6, ITS 6.b
    • bdowney
      bdowney on 07 May 17
       
      Setting high expectations encourages each student to be challenged, but not frustrated. Teachers walk a fine line at times.
  • content knowledge
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      I think content knowledge is very important and sometimes overlooked. Some become to concerned with the bells and whistles of the technology and try to create an innovative way to use the tech. However, if it is not rooted in an important knowledge base to the content the person is teaching, the technology is meaningless. As an instructor and as I coach, I first consider what content is important.
  • Has knowledge of learning theory appropriate to online learning
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      I am a BIG fan of TPACK learning theory and use it in my practice as a teacher and a coach. Knowing why we do what we do in the classroom, and knowing how it is supported by research and theory, is very important for quality online learning (IMHO).
  • Creates a safe environment, managing conflict
    • Catherine Hines
      Catherine Hines on 09 May 17
       
      To be honest, I had not considered this factor because my online work has been in an adult learning environment and I have never noticed any troubles in this area. However, I can see the need to work on this if teaching high school kids; they often make some poor decisions when typing online!
  • such as with the Iowa Core (Varvel I.A, IT
    • lisamsuya
      lisamsuya on 10 May 17
       
      It is important to awknowledge that online instruction is to be aligned with Iowa Core standards. That is a good reminder not to use technology for technology's sake, but for a greater purpose.
  • which may include (but is not limited to) age and ability level, multiple intelligences, didactic conversation, student developmental influences, constructivism, behaviorism, cognitivism, connectivism, and group theory (
    • lisamsuya
      lisamsuya on 10 May 17
       
      Because the learning theories are specifically mentioned in the standards, one should review or increase their knowledge of these theories. It seems like these theories could be information that is added to the Ollie online courses.
  • Has knowledge of and informs student of their rights to privacy and the conditions under which their work may be shared with others (SREB E.8, Varvel I.D)
    • nickol11
      nickol11 on 11 May 17
       
      This is a huge component to any classroom whether it is a traditional, flipped for fully online learning environment. Students need to be aware of what they are doing online, what others can do with that information and how to interact with others in this environment in a safe way.
  • including rubrics for student performances
    • nickol11
      nickol11 on 11 May 17
       
      In teaching art, rubrics are an essential grading tool in summative assessments. It is very helpful to have this information available to students before they start their learning. That way they know the direct route they are going, can reflect on modifications they may need to make to reach mastery, etc.
  • bdowney on 07 May 17
     
    The student/teacher relationship has traditionally been crucial in the learning process. I continue to believe that instructors need to reach out to their students in ways that promote learning and the relationship with the class.
nthurm

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  • the most significant theme that emerged was the challenge of helping students that come to class with wildly different starting knowledge and skill levels
  • We’ve gone from serving small numbers of select college-bound students, ages 18 to 22 years old, to trying to accommodate almost anyone.
  • “We don’t need more college-ready students; we need more student-ready colleges.”
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  • we have to experiment with education that’s tailored to individual people
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  • Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
    • Lori Pearson
      Lori Pearson on 22 Sep 11
       
      So important and so different!
    • Peggy Hamilton
      Peggy Hamilton on 26 Sep 11
       
      I see a huge difference between teaching online and teaching face-to-face. While online learning has it's place I don't think it can ever take the place of face-to-face teaching, especially with elementary students.
    • Rick Hamilton
      Rick Hamilton on 27 Sep 11
       
      One huge difference between teaching online compared to face to face teaching is the ability to bring students from literally all over the world into a common learning environment. There are some things that could not be accomplished online, yet may overcome some obstacles that such a diverse class group of learners may experience if they were in a classroom environment together.
    • Kevin McColley
      Kevin McColley on 28 Sep 11
       
      I'm excited to see how kids interact with this new method of teaching!
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 30 Sep 11
       
      I am very interested in the benefits of online learning as well as some of the challenges facing both adult learners as well as school-age students. I've seen adult learners who have not been particularly successful in school thrive in an online environment, but they must be motivated to learn the technology and get past the fear of learning online. Their certainly are many differences between teaching face-to-face and teaching online. I'm excited to see what this will all look like ten years from now.
  • using appropriate visual web design techniques
    • Lori Pearson
      Lori Pearson on 22 Sep 11
       
      What are "appropriate visual web design techniques?"
    • Deanna Etherington
      Deanna Etherington on 27 Sep 11
       
      I found this web resource. It talks about web design with 2.0 in mind, but I think it would work for designing any web page. I'll try to figure out how to share it with everyone. http://www.webdesignfromscratch.com/web-design/web-2-0-design-style-guide/ Well, when I shared it, the link appeared above our discussion and I'm not sure that's where it's supposed to be so I erased it. I will have to continue to experiment with sharing links with our group.
  • Demonstrates ethical conduct
    • Rick Hamilton
      Rick Hamilton on 26 Sep 11
       
      It is important to demonstrate this if we expect the students to also follow ethical standards and practices.
    • Lori Pearson
      Lori Pearson on 28 Sep 11
       
      Totally agree, Rick. We have to model what we expect.
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  • • Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student (SREB F.1, Varvel II.E)
    • Peggy Hamilton
      Peggy Hamilton on 26 Sep 11
       
      This is my second experience with online learning. I just thought my first experience was a stretch. This class is stretching me way out of my bubble with technology. I can understand the frustration a student would feel if they didn't understand how to do something.
    • Sue Ruch
      Sue Ruch on 27 Sep 11
       
      I found this You Tube Video entitled "How to Use Diigo for Education." A middle school teacher shares how he is using Diigo in his classroom with his students. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RC3uvzv4_8
    • Phyllis Hinton
      Phyllis Hinton on 27 Sep 11
       
      Like Peggy, this is my second online class. Both have been extremely challenging, but very rewarding. I really have to know what it's like, if I'm going to expect teachers and students to incorporate online training/learning. It can be very frustrating, so customer service is key:).
    • Deena Stanley-Dostart
      Deena Stanley-Dostart on 30 Sep 11
       
      This is my first online class. I have students that work on Moodle for there science classes and are very comfortable with the format. My concern is can I catch up to where my students are technology-wise.
    • Lynnette Green
      Lynnette Green on 30 Sep 11
       
      This is the second online class I have chosen to take for this very reason. I have taught hybrid and online classes and felt that I needed to see the process from the student's viewpoint!
    • Kris Ward
      Kris Ward on 02 Oct 11
       
      I don't necessarily think it is a matter of catching up anymore. I think it is mostly the determination to continue learning and experimenting with what you find. I thought I was behind the students, but I am beginning to think it is only because I don't have the same gadgets. Much of what I ask the students to use in regards to technology they have to be taught. I like on-line learning, however, I realize from taking this course and Introduction to the On-Line Learner there is so much advance preparation and so much to take into consideration to make everything run smoothly for the learner. Fixes to struggles seems to be more immediate in a face-to-face course than an on-line one, especially if I am working late at night. Diligence would be key for an instructor.
  • Creates or selects multiple assessment instruments that are appropriate for online learning
    • Lisa Jellum
      Lisa Jellum on 26 Sep 11
       
      I am very interested in learning more about assessment tools for online learning. Especially for adult professional development.
    • Phyllis Hinton
      Phyllis Hinton on 27 Sep 11
       
      I am wanting to get comfortable with building and using a wiki. Reflection is a good tool for adult learners and can expand the training opportunity, I hope.
  • including course management software (CMS) and synchronous/asynchronous communication tools (chat, email, web 2.0, videoconferencing, webinar, whiteboard, etc.)
    • Lisa Jellum
      Lisa Jellum on 26 Sep 11
       
      I know this is why we are all here, to learn more about this, but reading this seems very overwhelming to me! Whew there is a lot to learn!
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 01 Oct 11
       
      Possibly it can be broken to to work on one thing, get comfortable with that, then another, then another rather than looking at them all at once.
  • Creates a safe environment, managing conflict
    • Rick Hamilton
      Rick Hamilton on 27 Sep 11
       
      Though not impossible, and absolutely necessary, I think this could be a particularly daunting task in online classes with students and would require constant supervision of the sight and the ability at times to read between the lines in some of the group assignments.
  • • 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)
    • Sue Ruch
      Sue Ruch on 27 Sep 11
       
      Differentiation is important. Appealing to students' interests is important when engaging students in the learning process.
    • Marlo Van Peursem
      Marlo Van Peursem on 02 Oct 11
       
      Each student is going to be different and it is very important that a variety of learning styles be used--especially knowing there is no face-to-face contact.
  • Demonstrates effective instructional strategies and techniques, appropriate for online education, that align with course objectives and assessment
    • Sue Ruch
      Sue Ruch on 27 Sep 11
       
      As educators, we are always looking for the best way, the most effective way, to teach content and skills.
  • Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning
    • Sue Ruch
      Sue Ruch on 27 Sep 11
       
      I have learned about more technologies in the last week and a half than I have learned in the last year. Choosing the best strategy to meet the target is essential.
    • Phyllis Hinton
      Phyllis Hinton on 27 Sep 11
       
      With so many tools available, it is a huge task to just try and decide which tool would be best to achieve an objective.
    • Lynnette Green
      Lynnette Green on 30 Sep 11
       
      I agee....a huge but necessary challenge!
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 01 Oct 11
       
      One of the things that is difficult is the time it takes to learn the tool, let alone apply what you have learned to develop the content with it. Possibly within a school you have different 'experts' of different tools so not everyone needs to be an expert right away with all the tools. Might be worth 'assigning' or 'signing up' to learn different tools for the district - ones that are considered critical.
    • Kris Ward
      Kris Ward on 02 Oct 11
       
      What challenges me most is learning about the different technologies and then selecting which ones are appropriate for the content at hand. I feel I could read forever, so I just have to make a choice and go with it to test out how the students respond.
    • Lora Lehmkuhl
      Lora Lehmkuhl on 07 Oct 11
       
      As I am posting beyond the due date, I'm a good example of how technology has really challenged me. I didn't realize I needed to to OPEN the standards while using Firefox. Something so little can hinder progress.
  • Continuously uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategies
    • Deena Stanley-Dostart
      Deena Stanley-Dostart on 30 Sep 11
       
      This concept is nothing new. Everything we do is or should be driven by data.
    • Michael Panoch
      Michael Panoch on 12 Oct 11
       
      This component seems to have found its way into the new Iowa teaching blueprint.
  • Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional growth to improve practice
    • Deena Stanley-Dostart
      Deena Stanley-Dostart on 30 Sep 11
       
      I think this is very important since technology is always changing and it is important for educators to try to stay current.
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students
    • Deena Stanley-Dostart
      Deena Stanley-Dostart on 30 Sep 11
       
      Timely feedback is very important for students. But when you have 150 students, how do you make it work?
    • Kris Ward
      Kris Ward on 02 Oct 11
       
      This is where a small school is helpful. I have a smaller number of students and it is easier to meet with them during the day or in class. I wish the students knew to use the feedback more effectively.
  • Creates a learning community that encourages collaboration and interaction, including student-teacher, student-student, and student-content
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 30 Sep 11
       
      This is one really important benefit that I see in online learning, and it is important that the online teacher creates the environment for this to happen with assignments and discussions.
    • Lynnette Green
      Lynnette Green on 30 Sep 11
       
      If this learning community is not developed, the student will feel that they are doing an independent study!
    • Paul Anhalt
      Paul Anhalt on 02 Oct 11
       
      I am trying to figure out how to get students to learn astronomy like I have over the past few years. I start with the Astronomy Picture of the Day site and just click link after link, learning along the way. I think it would be awesome if students used Diigo to help each other learn and see what other students are learning. They could share when they've found something they found helpful (if trying to complete an assignment on specific content) or just something they thought was cool.
  • Knows the content of the subject to be taught and understands how to teach the content to students
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 30 Sep 11
       
      While knowing the content is critical, understanding how to teach it may be our biggest challenge. For instance, how many teachers are still explaining how to use a dictionary, thesaurus, and telephone book instead of teaching how to locate information with today's technology.
    • Heather Sutton
      Heather Sutton on 02 Oct 11
       
      I agree with Trista on the biggest challenge is how to teach with the changing technology and how students learn today. I found myself still teaching the way I was taught 10 years before and my school were I taught was not adapting as quickly as the students were so there was major struggles to capture the students attention.
    • Heather Sutton
      Heather Sutton on 03 Oct 11
       
      I also think it is extremely essential to know your content so you can further expand on topics as students bring up questions and ideas. Student thinking can expand a topic/discussion into more depth on a concept and lead to higher levels of learning.
  • Understands and uses data from assessments to guide instruction (SREB J, ITS 5.c)
    • Susie Peterson
      Susie Peterson on 30 Sep 11
       
      Unfortunately, many people don't use data to determine how to procede with instruction or redo instruction.  Instead data is used to "give" grades.  Much learning needs to happen with this standard.
    • Susie Peterson
      Susie Peterson on 30 Sep 11
       
      Having prompt feedback is a priority in any classroom setting, but especially important when you are operating an on-line class.  Without the daily/weekly face-to-face, it is difficult to have an instructor presence or establish the all-important cohort climate.  Quality feedback becomes essential to enhance the on-line learner's experience.
  • Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere
    • Lynnette Green
      Lynnette Green on 30 Sep 11
       
      How crucial this standard is for students to feel comfortable and productive in an online class!
    • Kris Ward
      Kris Ward on 02 Oct 11
       
      The students really pick up on sincerity and most of the time we need to be available in the evenings for the high school students.
    • Lori Pearson
      Lori Pearson on 10 Oct 11
       
      This is a tough one to know how far you need to go to meet the students' needs without also overtaking one's life and evenings.
  • Is knowledgeable and has the ability to use computer programs required in online education to improve learning and teaching
    • Deena Stanley-Dostart
      Deena Stanley-Dostart on 01 Oct 11
       
      I feel it is very important that teachers are knowledgable of the programs that they use. The problem is that sometimes, there is no time for training and getting help with new programs. Teachers often have to figure it out on their own.
  • Aligns assessment with course objectives
    • Paul Anhalt
      Paul Anhalt on 02 Oct 11
       
      I think that this is so obviously important but I have in the past noticed I had taught something and then never assessed it. The freedom I am hoping for in my online course may make it more difficult to come up with old-fashioned assessments.
  • Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overview/orientation
  • engage students
    • Heather Sutton
      Heather Sutton on 02 Oct 11
       
      Engaging students is a major concern for me in the online environment. I want to continue exploring more opportunities to engage students besides just giving a grade to go on to the site and complete a task. How do you engage students in your "classroom" when you haven't built a relationship yet?
    • Marlo Van Peursem
      Marlo Van Peursem on 02 Oct 11
       
      Great questions asked, Heather. I, too, think it is very important to have students engaged--especially with no face-to-face contact! Not sure how to answer your last question though.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 06 Oct 11
       
      Found an interesting article on what is happening in Florida. No teachers in labs with online classes. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/education/18classrooms.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1
  • 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)
    • Marlo Van Peursem
      Marlo Van Peursem on 02 Oct 11
       
      I feel it is very important that the presentation of the content is easy to understand and follow. The process has to include exact steps in the lesson plans and posted in such a way that is clear to all.
  • 3. Demonstrates competence in planning, designing, and incorporating instructional strategies (ITS 3)
    • Kindall Todd
      Kindall Todd on 09 Oct 11
       
      Without a doubt, planning and design is essential for online le
  • 7. Engages in professional growth (ITS 7)
    • Kindall Todd
      Kindall Todd on 09 Oct 11
       
      Continually engaging in professional development is crucial for improving online learning experiences for participants taking my courses
  • Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students
    • David Sundstedt
      David Sundstedt on 10 Oct 11
       
      How many times have I heard students complain about how long it takes other teachers to grade papers?
  • Communicates with students effectively and consistently
    • David Sundstedt
      David Sundstedt on 10 Oct 11
       
      Consistency is essential. Students are keenly aware of fairness.
  • Assists students with technology used in the course (Varvel III.C)
  • • Understands and uses course content that complies with intellectual property rights and fair use, and assists students in complying as well (SREB E.5, Varvel I.B)
  • growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies (SREB B.5)
  • Demonstrates techniques for dealing with issues arising from inappropriate student technological use (SREB E.7)
    • Michael Panoch
      Michael Panoch on 12 Oct 11
       
      While I believe this to be an important standard, I witness daily the struggles administrators face daily with issues of inappropriate student use of technology. This is an area of need.
  • Promotes learning through online collaboration group work that is goal-oriented and focused (SREB C.5, Varvel V.I)
    • Michael Panoch
      Michael Panoch on 12 Oct 11
       
      As I teach my current class, I believe that there are times when an online class can facilitate more productive collaboration. An online format promotes student engagement and conversation rather than saying nothing during the classroom experience
  • Phyllis Hinton on 27 Sep 11
     
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  • Lora Lehmkuhl on 07 Oct 11
     
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  • bdowney on 01 Nov 17
     
    Ethical conduct is also listed and described with the BOEE.
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