A Profile of A WA 20 Blended / Online Course Offering
As a connected educator in my division and one that has a passion for infusing technology into my classroom, this opportunity will let me explore current practice that I employ and look towards offering an enhanced learning environment. I will draw upon my experience with flipping lessons, providing students with online resources such as wikis and One Note, posts from classmates in ECI 834, access to teachers currently providing online experiences in my division, and personal learning experiences. I have also did some research on the internet and found a very good site that had research information, online/blended learning considerations and references - https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blended-and-online-learning/ (used headings to create my profile checklist below). Background I currently teach math (amongst other teaching assignments and responsibilities) at Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Catholic High School. One math class that I have taught and will continue to teach is Work Place Apprentice Math 20 (click here for the curriculum - https://www.curriculum.gov.sk.ca/webapps/moe-curriculum-BBLEARN/CurriculumOutcomeContent?id=161 ). I have infused technology in this class since I began teaching it and as a RCSD Connected Educator have access to a 1 on 1 laptop learning environment. I plan on using this project as blended learning opportunity in my classroom. Our division also has online school offerings and uses Moodle to deliver these experiences. I might also have an opportunity in the future to deliver a class in this method, so I am also fortunate to gain valuable feedback and experience through ECI 834.
Course Overview
Subject – Workplace Apprentice 20 Audience – Grade 11 (16/17 year olds) Units – Slope and Graphical Representation Blended Course – Face 2 Face / Flipped / LMS – Moodle (One Note)
Course Profile
I have taught a class called Communication Media in the past. In this class, I taught the three stages of creating a multimedia project. I used these stages to plan out my course profile. They are as follows: Pre Production (consideration and planning of the course) Production (the creation of the course) Post Production (providing attributes and functionality that will provide the learner with opportunities to success engage and complete the learning objectives on the course)
Pre- Production
Production
Slope and Rate of Change (WA20.1) (WA20.9)
Conclusion I think I have a solid profile in which to build my course. I am also lucky because I will get a chance to utilize this next semester in a blended learning environment. I will use it to flip instruction, help with formative assessment, and provide activities based on the outcomes that required for the unit. I also had a great discussion with a colleague on this type of learning and submitted as this week’s vlog. 6.2 A short history of educational technology I think an educational technology is a skill, tool, or craft that helps people learn about themselves and the world around us. So I feel this would encompass skills like writing to maker-spaces, tools like the abacus to computers, and crafts from lectures to multimedia presentations. I think that using blended and online learning is part of the evolution of education technology. Beyond the LMS I found this an interesting read. I think LMS are part of education technology and offer innovative learning opportunities. I think these opportunities have evolved since this article was offered. I think LMS has evolved beyond the original LMS. Blog Resources What does the research say about flipped learning http://rtalbert.org/what-does-the-research-say/ Blended and Online Learning https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blended-and-online-learning/ Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning https://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/tech/evidence-based-practices/finalreport.pdf How to Succeed in Your Online Courseshttps://www.chartercollege.edu/news-hub/how-succeed-your-online-courses Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI) https://services.viu.ca/sites/default/files/metacognitive-awareness-inventory.pdf What's Your Learning Style? 20 Questions http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml Digital Citizenship Instruction in Saskatchewan Schools https://www.rcsd.ca/Parents/SafeCaringSchools/Documents/Digital%20Citizenship%20Instruction%20in%20Saskatchewan%20Schools.pdf Students: How to use Moodle https://learningon.theloop.school.nz/moodle/mod/book/tool/print/index.php?id=3873
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1/29/2019 11:33:28 am
This looks great Dean. You have put a lot of detail into your planning. Your expertise in the area of technology will work well in finding ways to fulfill the curricular requirements of the program you are teaching. Off the top of your head do you know of any tools I can use to teaching graphing to my Ss? I have reverted back to paper after a couple of failures. Have to find something else.
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Dean Vendramin
1/31/2019 12:13:54 am
Thanks Colette.
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brad raes
1/29/2019 02:45:19 pm
Is flipped an online platform you would be basing your course in?
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Dean Vendramin
1/31/2019 12:17:40 am
I'm lucky that I have this class coming up so I will try it as a flipped/blended/f2f look (kinda do this with One Note already but will push it a bit further and see how students respond). I'm really looking forward to the relationship opportunities but also will have to see how students stay on task. Thanks for question.
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AuthorDean Vendramin. Educator for over 20 years. Currently Education Leader for Math/Science at Archbishop M.C. O'Neill Catholic High School. Have a passion for all things in education with emphasis on technology integration, assessment, professional development, and 21 Century Education. Posts are articles he has written for the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation monthly newsletter The Bulletin, Saskatchewan Math Teachers' Society The Variable, blog requests from memberships he is a part of, and his own thoughts. Archives
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