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Memo: Statewide Distance Learning Support – Access to Blackboard Learning Management System for SY 21-22

DECEMBER 10, 2020 INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR

Memo: Blended and Distance Learning Training for Schools - SY 20-21

Memo: Distance Learning Support Series for Mathematics for School Year 2020-2021

Consolidated Professional Learning Calendar: Calendar for statewide training (https://bit.ly/myhidoeopportunities )

Please note the following:

Statewide training opportunities will be listed at the above-mentioned calendar.
There may be other learning opportunities listed in PDE3
The above-mentioned calendar is maintained by OTM & OCID
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As our teaching contexts continually change, so do the professional development opportunities being offered. Please click on the link below to see the most current professional development offerings by our state.

OCID Distance Learning PD Webinar Series

Aloha, please check out the Excellence Modules website. Within the site, there are eight learning modules created OCID, the Office of Student Support Services (OSSS) and the Office of Talent Management (OTM). The purpose of the modules is to help provide ongoing professional development in the area of blended and distance learning. Each module recording is about 1-hour in length and provides strategies and tips that you can can utilize in your own classroom.

Every Tuesday in December, the trio will cover a wide range of topics including the exploration of virtual place-based activities, collaborating with community partners, and effectively incorporating student voice.

Follow along on HIDOE’s social media accounts for episodes 2, 3 and 4.

Establishing a Virtual Learning System

Please review The Department's definitions of distance learning definitions

Phase 1: Choose a Course Management System

The first phase or step in establishing a virtual learning system is to make a choice on a course management system. The following platforms, Google Classroom and Seesaw, are two HIDOE sponsored platforms that have been commonly used in our complex. Seesaw has been reported to be an effective platform for students in grades K-2. The HIDOE has other sponsored platforms. If you would like to review the other platforms, please click on the following link.

Google Classroom

How to Set Up:
Google Resources:
- First Day of Google Classroom Training
- Google Support Resources
- Explore distance learning resources for schools affected by COVID-19
- Contact for Troubleshooting: Go to http://help.hidoe.org or call (808) 564-6000.

Or

Seesaw

Seesaw is a learning tool that helps educators to engage learners by providing built-in annotation tools to capture their work in a digital portfolio.

How to Set Up: https://help.seesaw.me/hc/en-us/articles/115003713206
Resources:
- Getting Started on Seesaw
- Remote Learning with Seesaw
- Seesaw Professional Development (Recordings and Webinars)
- Seesaw Help Center
- URL: https://web.seesaw.me/
- Contact for Troubleshooting: Go to http://help.hidoe.org or call (808) 564-6000.

Phase 2: Become familiarized with a Technology Integration Framework

Frameworks are critical in guiding professionals in their actions and serve as a supporting backbone of teaching practices. There are many frameworks that inform on distance learning. However, the following frameworks, the SAMR Framework (Puentedura, 2012) and Action Research (Burns, 2016; Cochran-Smith, M., & Lytle, S., 2009), are evidence based frameworks you can use to guide you with your distance learning planning. Moreover as stated in the Danielson Framework for Effective Teachers, Distinguished Teachers systematically “seek out opportunities” to develop professionally and conduct action research (Danielson, 2007, p. 105).

SAMR Framework

SAMR Framework (Puentedura, 2012)

Action Research

Action Research (Burns, 2016; Cochran-Smith, M., & Lytle, S., 2009)

Phase 3: Identify Assessment/Feedback Methodologies

In order for teachers to make appropriate learning goals, gauge the learning progress of their students (student growth and understanding), assessments must be conducted. However, please note that there are many forms of assessment. One critical aspect in the assessment process, is to gather information that exhibit student performance/student learning. Additionally and equally important is providing students with constructive feedback so they can be engaged in their own learning process. As a result, students will then be able to engage in self-assessment and be able to offer their peers feedback as well. A useful tool/feature in distant learning applications is the commentary section. In the commentary section, teachers can give students specific feedback. Peers can also give each other feedback. These virtual environments give opportunity for teachers and peers to highlight positive elements and offer constructive suggestions. Please note, feedback can be in form of texts, images, video, or audio formats. Thus, helping student become active, socially interactive, and self-directed in their learning process helps foster a reciprocal learning environment (Simonsmeier, Peiffer, Flaig, & Schneider, 2020). The following offers some helpful information and tips for you to keep in mind as you identify methods of assessing your students and giving feedback.

Formative Assessment in Distance LearningSchools are closed but schooling goes on, and it remains crucial that teachers find ways to see what students are learning.

Using Student Feedback to Create Effective Online Learning ExperiencesSee why student feedback is the key to helping faculty ensure their online students’ learning experiences remain the core focus of their courses.

Learning with Online Assessment and Feedback ToolsOnline assessment, marking, feedback and reporting is one of the more recent advancements in 21st century teaching and learning. This blog examines these key terms, how they interact, how their visibility can make them valuable, and will highlight many of the positives of having assessment, feedback

Phase 4: Learning Modes (Synchronous vs. Asynchronous)

Synchronous learning is online or distance education that happens in real time, whereas asynchronous learning occurs through online channels without real-time interaction. Many hybrid learning models will include a blend of both asynchronous and synchronous online learning.

Synchronous and Asynchronous e-Learning.pdf

Synchronous Learning vs. Asynchronous Learning in Online EducationAsynchronous and synchronous online education are very different. We review the advantages and disadvantages of each for students interested in attending college online, especially those seeking to balance studies, work, and life. Find out which type is right for you!

Phase 5: Enhancing Your Online Learning Environment

In this phase you will be offered various tips, add-ons and plug ins and links to building your virtual Professional Learning Network. If you can't find what you want, just search the web for your ideas (e.g. "polling students in google classroom", "add Youtube videos to Google Classroom", etc.) Edutopia is an excellent resource for teachers of all grade-levels!