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Description: Now widely accepted as a viable medium for learning, the Internet is one of the most common instructional technologies used in elementary and secondary classrooms. This singular guide proposes that the Internet can similarly revolutionize teacher training. In fact, the authors and experts who participated in the development of this guide see the Internet as an open invitation for professional development journeys that can meet the unique needs of any learning community. Each of the guide’s six sections includes an overview, step-by-step explanation, examples to reinforce concepts, and resources to assist with planning, knowledge gathering, and implementation. The process is systematic, blending strategies, methods and tools for efficiency and flexibility. With nothing more than interest, use of the Internet, and this guide, you can develop an online learning program that will quickly become an important and strategic partner in your school or district’s improvement and reform efforts.
Five Great Reasons for Teachers, Staff Developers and Administrators to Have This Guide
Moves professional development beyond the one-size-fits-all model traditionally used by schools with tight budgets and limited time for teacher training
Correlates to ISTE’s NETS for Teachers and the National Staff Development Council (NSCD) Standards
Provides an innovative Rapid Research section that will save time in grant writing, workshop development, report writing, work validation, and other projects requiring supporting data
Includes ample appendixes with completed process guides for rural an urban school districts, a glossary, and a bibliography for more in-depth study
Includes a CD-ROM with process guide templates.
FEATURES: Contains materials or ideas that are useful for higher education courses, inservice workshops, and other teacher training • Uses the Internet to teachContents: Points to ponder – A guide to this book’s icons • Before you begin – Tips for using this guide • Section 1 - Realizing the Potential of Online Learning • Overview • Nuts and Bolts • Help with Process Guides • Assemble a team • Determine Assets and Liabilities • Investigate Current Professional Development Activities • Target an Activity for Online Professional Development • Summarize Potential Benefits to Learning in an Online Environment • Show and Tell • Section 2 - Developing a Customized Needs Analysis • Overview • Nuts and Bolts • Target learners and Content • Determine a knowledge base • Create a Rubric or Needs assessment survey • Map the learning path through learning tasks • develop a resource inventory • Show and Tell • Section 3 - Developing a Meaning Learning Activity • Overview • Nuts and Bolts • Design the Instructional Environment • Create the learning portal and activity structure • Establish a system for communication • Integrate content • Embed Assessment • Show and Tell • Section 4 - Pursuing the Right Product for the Task • Overview • Nuts and Bolts • Consider Environment, Time and Development • Explore Data Mining and Standard Issues • Investigate Web Page Authoring and Graphics • Explore Interactivity, Animation, and Screen Navigation • Investigate Digital Content • Show and Tell • Section 5 - Developing Effective Learning Paths • Overview • Nuts and Bolts • Establish Vision, Mission, and Goal Statement • Develop Objectives and Outcomes • Clarify Teams and Tasks • Connect and Communicate • Jump-Start the action plan • Fund and staff the project • Show and Tell • Section 6 - Measuring the Effect of Learning • Overview • Nuts and Bolts • Explore Audiences and Decision-Making Responsibilities • Ask the Right Questions and Cite Evidence • Acknowledge Deliverables and Benchmarks • Practice Data-Driven Decision making and Promote Ongoing Communication • Analyze Artifacts • Operationalize the Effort • Show and Tell ISBN - 9788130909097
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Pages : 312
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