Advancements in Internet based technologies, especially online conferencing tools, create a unique niche for teachers to receive ongoing, on-demand learning for their profession. This workshop will introduce you to several web-conferencing tools from the formal (Adobe Connect Pro, Elluminate) to the free (Skype, WizIQ). Review several resources where professional organizations (OTAN, CALPRO, CASAS), district educational offices, community colleges and publishers offer teachers professional development opportunities from the comfort of your home. In addition, learn what kind of equipment you need to successfully participate in these online webinars.
2. Resources, Requirements & Results PD through statewide leadership projects PD through social networks PD through publishers and other special interests PD through local education offices, community colleges and more…
3. Why 24/7 Professional Dev? In this climate of low/no budget for PD No travel time or cost Anyone can access any time from anywhere Easier to get information to a dispersed and fragmented staff
4. Why 24/7 Professional Dev? More and more education is going online Online learning is a required skill We have a new digital social environment Social networking Mobile phones User-created content Virtual worlds
5. What are the challenges? We need to offer timely, engaging, interactive PD opportunities Instructors and staff are getting used to online learning and interaction Matching offerings to needs without the interactions we are used to
7. California Leadership Projects Funded by WIA Title II to provide services and support to adult education programs for improving programs and student learning outcomes. CALPRO: Professional Development CASAS: Assessment, Accountability, and Evaluation OTAN: Technology and Distance Learning
8. What are the Delivery Models? Webinars, online workshops, virtual meetings Self-directed online courses Facilitated Online Courses Electronic Professional Learning Communities (e-PLCs)
10. Online Workshops Online workshops 37 topics Offered several times each year Some are recorded and posted www.CAAdultEdTraining.org
11. Administrators Forum, DL Forum Administrators Forum, Distance Learning Forum Live online sessions Recorded and posted for later viewing Handouts, links, support materials available www.otan.us/AdminForum/ www.otan.us/DistanceLearning/forum/
18. CALPRO Self-Paced Courses Orientation for New ABE Teachers Orientation for New ESL Teachers Learner Goal Setting http://www.calpro-online.org/onlinecourseschedule.asp
19. Sample Course Learner Goal Setting in Adult Education Programshttp://moodle.calpro-online.org Course launched 12/1/09 In first week since announced (12/8-15), 50 adult educators have registered for the course
20. CALPRO Facilitated Courses 15 classes offered on eight different topics Content experts facilitate discussions over four weeks Asynchronous format allows flexibility in accessing course content and interacting with colleagues
21. CALPRO Facilitated Courses Topics include Effective Lesson Planning Enhancing Learner Persistence Managing the Multilevel ESL Class Optimizing Instructional Planning: Management, Monitoring, Reflection Using Questioning Strategies to Improve Instruction
22. Sample Online Course – Spring ‘10 Using Questioning Strategies to Improve Instruction (Jayme Adelson-Goldstein) Optimizing ESL Instructional Planning: Management, Monitoring and Reflection (Janice Spitzer)http://moodle.calpro-online.org Seven other course titles available; 15 classes offered in 2009-2010
25. CASAS Professional Development: Spring 2010 Workshops via Web Conferencing Self-paced courses via Moodle Professional Development
26. Web Conferencing Over 60 Web-based topics now available CASAS Resources CASAS Implementation including e-Test California Accountability, EL Civics TOPSpro New titles with more detailed descriptions of technical concepts
41. To make things easier.. Make the commitment first, carve out the time and let nothing interfer. When registering, make reminder notes to yourself. Alarms are better! Note who or where you can get support (phone numbers, email) Always test your system And do so well before your webinar
52. Go ahead, it is a wonderful experience and connects you with your peers.
Notes de l'éditeur
Online Professional Development: Resources, Requirements & ResultsAdvancements in Internet based technologies, especially online conferencing tools, create a unique niche for teachers to receive ongoing, on-demand learning for their profession. This workshop will introduce you to several web-conferencing tools from the formal (Adobe Connect Pro, Elluminate) to the free (Skype, WizIQ). Review several resources where professional organizations (OTAN, CALPRO, CASAS), district educational offices, community colleges and publishers offer teachers professional development opportunities from the comfort of your home. In addition, learn what kind of equipment you need to successfully participate in these online webinars.
Has anyone had any experiences with online learning, webinars, taking classes etc? What were the frustrations? Positive aspects?
California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project
http://www.calpro-online.org/News.asp#SynOnTr
How can we support independent learning?Created a couple types of orientation to Moodle and to the course structure Participants may use individual blog as a learning journal; can also print out handoutsJump to next section – easy to move around and not endless scrolling How can we build flexibility into the instructional design?Made it modular – available in small bites – a lunch hour Created a mix of media: text, audio, video (flash animation)
What is the role of the facilitator?How is content organized?How do we accommodate different learning preferences? How can we promote learner persistence among online participants?
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems
Vendor neutral reviews: http://www.webconferencing-test.com/en/webconference_home.htmlGoToMeeting.comNetviewerhttp://www.netviewer.com/en/WebExhttp://www.webex.comDigitalMeetinghttp://digitalmeeting.co.ukMicrosoft Office Live Meetinghttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/livemeeting/FX101729061033.aspxBeamYourScreenhttp://www.beamyourscreen.com/EN/welcome.aspxElluminatehttp://www.elluminate.com/
A sample of sites that provide online professional development resources in the form of webinars, self-paced online courses, videos, podcasts, archived (recorded) webinars and more.
