Dr. Janet Corral from the University of Colorado presented on a new Teacher Scholar Program (TSP) curriculum that uses a hybrid model integrating 21st century tools. The new model addresses needs like allowing more time for projects by meeting less frequently and providing more structure. It incorporates pre-activities, evaluations, and tools like learning management systems, surveys, and calendars. Early feedback showed students needing help with the learning management system initially and later with finding posts and completing projects. The design-based approach allows ongoing improvements based on feedback.
2. overview
• New TSP curriculum
– Needs analysis/rationale
– Hybrid model
– Integrating 21C tools
• Early data on new TSP model
• Questions
3. Needs Analysis / Rationale
• Meet every week = too much
• Need time to work on projects
• Need more structure to ensure project
completion
• Need encouragement to meet with mentors
earlier in TSP
• Content must be TSP-friendly
16. Early Feedback: Projects
Weeks 0-4:
“Who is my
mentor?”
Weeks 2-6:
“I’m confused
about needs
analysis and
problem
question”
Weeks 7-12:
“What are my lit
review terms?”
17. Early Feedback: Curriculum
“Good pacing”
“Where is the
calendar?”
“I have time to
meet with my
mentor/work on
my project”
“Ensure presentations
are specific to TSP
needs”
Curriculum is a crescendoIf nothing else than showing up each month & making the postings, we’ll get them from “zero to hero” on their projectsSession speakers are specifically recruited to be: a) experts in their area but also b) TSP-friendly
- Build the activities from the F2F session into the online sessions
Have specific instructions for what they are to postBe timely, be thorough in responding. Ask questions. Encourage cross-dialogue. Assign points. Create community.