Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI)Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI)

Learning with TechnologyLearning with TechnologyOpportunities and BenefitsOpportunities and Benefits

M-Team Training: Labrador School BoardM-Team Training: Labrador School BoardFeb. 14, 2008Feb. 14, 2008Goose Bay, NLGoose Bay, NL

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Jim Tuff (Director - West Block, Confederation Building)

Bob Hipditch (School Services & Program Delivery - Gander)

Maurice Barry (Program Development – Memorial University)

Frank Shapleigh (Communications and Connectivity Services - Gander)

Alex Hickey (Online Teacher PD - NLTA)

Eric Nippard (Technology Integration - Stephenville)

Andrea Neville (E-Learning Facilitator – Western District)

Dale Fraser (Senior Systems Administrator – MUN)

CDLI Senior Staff…CDLI Senior Staff…

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All learners will have equitable access to educational opportunities in a

manner that renders distance transparent.

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Overview of CDLI…Overview of CDLI…

A division of the Primary, Elementary and Secondary Branch of the Department of Education

43 staff that includes teachers and support personnel

A virtual learning environment

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CDLI’s Mandate…CDLI’s Mandate…

Deliver courses to students attending high schools in rural, remote and isolated regions of the province

Develop and coordinate online teacher professional development

Oversee provincial K-12 technology integration initiatives, including oversight of a provincial K-12 technology plan

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CDLI’s Presence…CDLI’s Presence…

Virtual distance education presence in 103 of the province’s 137 high schools (75%)

Main resource hubs at Memorial University and Gander

Teachers dispersed throughout the province

2006-2007

1 - 4,573

2 – 13,939

3 – 13,696

4 – 43,382

T – 75,590

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CDLI’s Partnerships…CDLI’s Partnerships…

The five provincial school districts

Distance Education and Learning Technologies (DELT), Memorial University

Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association (Virtual Teacher Centre)

Killick Centre, Memorial University

Collaboration with Memorial University and College of North Atlantic on Learning Management System (Desire 2 Learn)

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Statistics:100+ CDLI Schools1000+ Students1700-1800 Course Registrations30.5 E-Teachers

Resources/Hardware:1000+ Computer Workstations70+ Videoconferencing Units

Learning Tools:Desire 2 Learn (Learning Management System)Elluminate LIVE (Web Conferencing Tool)

Distance Education Profile 2007-2008…Distance Education Profile 2007-2008…

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Synchronous

Asynchronous

D2L E-Live

Real Time: Audio/Video/Chat

Not Real Time: Material viewed at leisure

Learning Management System (LMS)

Specific Web Conferencing Tool

Distance Education Model…Distance Education Model…

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Synchronous time customized for each course and based on 10 class periods per course per 14 day cycle:

Sciences, Advanced Math 6s/4a

French, Academic Math 7s/3a

Social Studies, Technology, English 5s/5a

Art, Music 5s/5a

Applied Music, Design & Fab – TBAs=synchronous

a=asynchronous

CDLI E-Course Delivery Format…CDLI E-Course Delivery Format…

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1725+ course registrations accounting for 1000+ students

Labrador School District: 200 course reg.

Western School District: 550 course reg.

Nova Central School District: 600 course reg.

Eastern School District: 325 course reg.

Francophone School District/Other: 40 course reg.

Distance Education Program 2007-2008…Distance Education Program 2007-2008…

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Regular school students

Home schoolers – Medical

Hospitalized students

Temporary absentees

Exchange Students

Online Learners – Special Circumstance Online Learners – Special Circumstance Students !!!!!Students !!!!!

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Acad. Math 1204/2204/3204/3103

Adv. Math 2205/3205/3207

Science 1206

Chemistry 2202/3202

Physics 2204/3204

Canadian History 1201

Experiencing Music 2200

Art & Design 3200

Integrated Systems 1205

World History 3201

Art Technologies 1201

French 2200/3200/3201

Canadian Economy 2203

English 1201/2201/3201

Writing 2203

World Geography 3202

Biology 2201

Biology 3201

Communications Tech 2104/3104

Career Development 2201

Healthy Living 1200

Pilots 2007 -2008: Applied Music 2206; Environmental Science 3215,Design & Fabrication 2215; NL Studies 2212

Distance Education Offerings 2007-2008…Distance Education Offerings 2007-2008…

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Help DeskContactsFAQsTutorials: Multimedia Learning Objects (MLOs) and Public Exam Review

(Ex: Math: Stats:11-5, mlo7)

(Ex: Chem: MC1, mlo1)

Course AccessGuidance RoomRequest an Account

CDLI Web Site Portal…CDLI Web Site Portal…

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CDLI Website: www.cdli.caGuidance Centre

Gander Resource Hub

Desire 2 Learn: LMS – Asynchronous Communication

Elluminate-Live : Synchronous CommunicationRecorded Classes (Ex: P3204 – Hayter, 1-1-1)

Videoconferencing

The Learning Tools of CDLI…The Learning Tools of CDLI…

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CDLI Staff 2006-2007…CDLI Staff 2006-2007…

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Our Distance Education Presence…Our Distance Education Presence…

Library / Resource Centre Classroom

Computer Lab Dedicated “E-Room”

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Some of Our Communities…Some of Our Communities…

Norman Bay

South East Bight

Black Tickle

Hermitage

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By an e-teacherA teacher who will meet and communicate with students on-line to help with course work.

Guidance Counselor and Online Guidance Room

By an m-teamA teacher or team of teachers who will supervise student activities and assist with local technology issues at each of the schools.

Administrative, Technical, Coaching

Tutoring For Tuition Student – CDLI

TWEP (Technical Work Experience Program)

By a technical support teamCDLI help desk at 1-866-836-3559

E-Student Academic/Technical Support…E-Student Academic/Technical Support…

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88-90% pass rate (on par with provincial stats)Supports

Dedicated teachersTutoring

Tutoring for Tuition (TFT)Tutoring Work Experience Program (TWEP)

Rural Enrichment OpportunityMath LeagueScience Fair MentoringFrench TripsLunch hour Career Presentations

Some Statistics and Notes…Some Statistics and Notes…

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Questions…Questions…