Moodle_iowa : In the craziness of the spring--I was so happy to be done, that I never even thought about this! I've done it in "regular teaching" before. Our school did some surveys overall with families, but it is crazy that something so simple didn't even occur to me last spring.
Understands student motivation and uses techniques to
engage students (Varvel V.D, ITS 4.d)
Moodle_iowa This biggest "conflict" in the spring was students not completing the work--most did not even open assignments. I am sure when work is required this will be less but there will always be a handful. I wonder if this is where the "coach" at home becomes an asset?
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)
With virtual teaching this spring and the very real possibility of virtual teaching next year this is something I definitely working on, especially learning tech tools to improve and engage my students/learners.
• Promotes learning through online collaboration group work
that is goal-oriented and focused (SREB C.5, Varvel V.I
• Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback
to students (SREB D.8, Varvel VI.F, ITS 5.e)
Communicates with students effectively and consistently
(SREB D.1, ITS 1.g)