ollie1roberts: Iowa Online Teaching Standards - 1 views
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Communicates with students effectively and consistently
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Brad Kurtz on 20 Jun 11As this is important in a traditional classroom environment, this standard is imperative in online teaching. If something is unclear in the classroom environment, the feedback can be immediate. If there are errors or lack of clarity online, however, all work is delayed until the instructor remedies the situation.
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Has experienced online learning from the perspective of a student
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A good teacher, whether in the classroom or online, must develop a sense of empathy (and humility). Having walked in her/his students' shoes is a key step in this process.
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I totally agree. Understanding both sides is important and makes you a better teacher.
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The experience of being the student is priceless in stepping into the role of the teacher.
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Selects and uses technologies appropriate to the content that enhance learning
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There is a difference in having students just "use" technology or having them use it to enhance learning.
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This seems to be exactly what we are trying to do. The collaboration component of the class should provide all of us with a lot of different ideas, websites, and critiques that will save us time and effort. When we can pair the correct technology with our content our students will be the beneficiaries.
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We certainly don't want to use technology haphazardly. We need to use it for academic purposes, not simply because we have it or to entertain the students.
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Demonstrates growth in technology knowledge and skills in order to stay current with emerging technologies
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Utilizes a course evaluation and student feedback data to improve the course
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It's a great idea to have students evaluate how the online course is going during and at the conclusion of the course. Ask them what worked and what didn't work and then use this feedback to improve on the next online course.
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Evaluation and immediate feedback is important in order to show the value of education to students. It keeps them updated and aware of what they need to do.
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Assists students with technology used in the course
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To be able to assist students with technology during an online course, we need to choose technology that can be taught or demonstrated online (or referred to another website like Atomic Learning) when students have questions.
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To assist with technology during the online course, teachers need to make sure the chosen technology matches with the desired learning, is compatible with ability levels and an established process for questions is in place.
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Provides and communicates evidence of learning and course data to students and colleagues
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Identifies and communicates learning outcomes and expectations through a course overview/orientation (Varvel IV.A, ITS 3.b)
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Demonstrates ethical conduct as defined by state law and local policies or procedures (ITS 8.a, ITS 8.b)
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Using technology appropriately is a very important part of the teaching process. Being a good role model and explicitly teaching the importance of ethical online behavior is a must for all teachers.
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I agree. There is so much online that is unethical and inappropriate, it is really important that instructors are setting the right kind of example through what they say to students and the material they expose their students to.
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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)
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Communicates assessment criteria and standards to students, including rubrics for student performances and participation (Varvel VI.D, ITS 5.b)
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Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face (SREB C.1, Varvel V)
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Instructions for activities need to be in more detail than face to face. Directions that are not concise may cause the learner to become frustrated. Tutorials or screencasts are especially helpful in on-line courses.
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I agree that this is an essential piece. Instructors in a face-to-face setting can be asked questions directly and students can receive instant feedback and unless students are all online at once, insturctors need to make sure they are detailed and timely in their responses (especially for classes with fast paced timelines).
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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)
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Understands the differences between teaching online and teaching face-to-face
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• Knows and aligns instruction to the achievement goals of the local agency and the state, such as with the Iowa Core (Varvel I.A, ITS 1.f, ITS 3.a)
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Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students (SREB D.8, Varvel VI.F, ITS 5.e)
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I think this is one of the best features that online learning provides. With many of the programs I use students get immediate feedback, not only the correct answer but the reason that answer is correct, as the student completes the lesson. This is essential to today's students because too often once they receive a final score, they fail to read any notes or explanation from the teacher or to question why their answer was not correct.
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Maintains an online social presence that is available, approachable, positive, interactive, and sincere (SREB C.3, Varvel VII.A)
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Promotes learning through online collaboration group work that is goal-oriented and focused
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Sets and models clear expectations for appropriate behavior and proper interaction
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ontinuously uses data to evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of instructional strategies (SREB J.7, ITS 1.c)
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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)
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I think this one is one of the reasons I am taking this class. There is a lot to learn when going to an online curriculum or incorporating it into an established curriculum.
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Even if the class is NOT an online class, to learn new elements of technology and how to infuse them into our classrooms in meaningful ways can certainly help our students stay more engaged.
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Meets the professional teaching standards established by a state-licensing agency, or has the academic credentials in the field in which he or she is teaching
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Creates a learning community that encourages collaboration and interaction, including student-teacher, student-student, and student-content
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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 (Varvel V.A)
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Applying multiple intelligences to online learning proves intriguing. Of course, some limitations exist - - how does the naturalist find relevance and value? However, most of the intelligences can be tapped into via sound clips, video, images, collaboration, blogging, etc. to really enhance the online learning experience.
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Networks with others involved in online education for the purpose of professional growth (SREB L.1, ITS 7.b)