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Solving School-Based Solving School-Based ProblemsProblems

Systemically: Creating Systemically: Creating Networked Learning Networked Learning

CommunitiesCommunities

Solving School-Based Solving School-Based ProblemsProblems

Systemically: Creating Systemically: Creating Networked Learning Networked Learning

CommunitiesCommunities

Blaine, Grandview, and Mt. Blaine, Grandview, and Mt. Baker School DistrictsBaker School Districts

Characteristics of Network Learning

Community

1. Grassroots or ‘bottom up’ development and implementation. All participants have a stake in the progress of a LC. Intrinsic ownership & shared responsibility are critical. Ideas are defined and developed within a learning community.

2. Involvement: Active participation with assigned tasks and responsibilities exist for all members.

Shift in LearningL L L

L P L

L L L

T

S

P S

S

• Traditional Learning• Teacher at the center• Teacher directs the

learning

• Networked Learning• Student at the center• Student directs the

learning

Online Literature Circle Network Learning Community

Classroom

Teacher- Onsite

and remote

Pre-Service College Student Mentor

Classroom

Students

Content

Specialist

Technology

Support

Parents

State &

National

Standards

School District Instructional Specialist

OSPI & ESD

Resources

Building

Administrator Community

Resources

Online Literature

Circles Project

Goals• Building Goals

Raise Reading ScoresMotivate Low Readers

• Research QuestionHow does participation in

online learning communities motivate low readers to effectively participate in reading and critical analysis of literature through the use of literature circles process?

Online Literature Circle Process

• Setting up Groups• Managing Logistics• Blackboard

How does it work?Student samples……

Writing EALRSThe student writes clearly and effectively

1.1 develop concept and design develop a topic or theme; organize written thoughts with a clear beginning, middle, and end; use transitional sentences and phrases to connect related ideas; write coherently and effectively

2.2 write for different purposessuch as telling stories, presenting an analytical response to literature, persuading, conveying technical information, completing a team project, explaining concepts and procedures

Reading EALRSThe student understands the meaning of

what is read.

• 2.1 comprehend important ideas and details

• 2.2 expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information and ideas

• 2.3 think critically and analyze authors’ use of language, style, purpose, and perspective

Island of Blue Dolphins January Calendar

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday Friday

21ML King DayNo School

22•Read pgs 1-14•Stickies



25•Choose 2 stickies•Discuss in groups•Journal

28 •Catch-up and AR

29•#1 initiates online•#2-4 read pgs 41-48•Stickies

30•#2 responds to #1 online•#1,3, &4 read pgs 49-58 •Stickies

31•#1 read response from #2 & #3 initiate•#1,2, &4 read pgs 59-73•Stickies•#3 read @ home

Island of Blue Dolphins January Calendar WWU

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday Friday

21•ML King Day•No School

22•Read pgs 1-14•Stickies•WWU partner initiate

23•Read pgs 15-24•Stickies•Student respond

24•Read pgs 25-40•Stickies•WWU partner respond

25•Choose 2 stickies•Discuss in groups•Journal•Student respond

28 •Catch-up and AR•WWU partner respond

29• read pgs 41-48•Stickies•Student respond

30•read pgs 49-58 •Stickies•WWU partner respond

31•read pgs 59-73•Stickies•Student respond

Forms

Sticky Notes Bookmarks Journal Response Sheet

Are YouReady?

Observation Notes

DiscussionSelf-reflection

DefensibleAnswer Rubric

Student Sample Essay

LiteratureInterest Graph

Students Reading

Stickies for In-class Discussion

In-class Literature Discussion

Observation Notes

Students on Blackboard

Defensible Answer for Literature Circles OnlineDEFENSIBLE ANSWER PARAGRAPH ESSAY

Self–evaluation Grading RubricPre-writing/brainstorming 0 1 2 3

Gather three or more reasons in a web, list, or outline.Elaborate with explanations and examples/experiences.Number ideas for organization.Topic sentence 0 1 2 3Restate the question including your point of view.Don't use because or by.

Remember to indent.Supporting sentences Include three reasons with explanations and examples or experiences for each.

Reason #1 0 1 2 3Reason #2 0 1 2 3Reason #3 0 1 2 3

Transition words/phrases 0 1 2 3Words used correctly that show location, time, emphasize a point, add information, or show order of importance. Don’t

repeat.Above and beyond 0 1 2 3Writer shows he/she cares about the topic. (Voice) Selects important details to make writing convincing.

Ends with a bang (not a fizzle).Conventions 0 1 2 3 4

5Error free editing

____ Total (25)25-23=A 22-20=B 19-18=C 17-15=D

Accelerated Reader

Expectations

Goal Chart

Reading Plan

Reading Log

WWU Student Perspective

1. Before vs. Now2. Improvements3. Time Involvement4. Preparation for

teaching5. Opinions of Worthiness

Classroom Teacher- Onsite and remote

Harriet Thompson Elementary School

Classroom

Teachers

School District

Instructional

Specialist

Classroom

Students

Content & Research Specialist

Reading Readiness

Project

Technology

Support

State &

National

Standards

Building

AdministratorContent

Specialist

Parents

OSPI &

ESD

Resources

Grandview Primary Learning Community

Learning is a Social Activity

• Effective Learners

• Students acquire an awareness of how they are learning.....

Rich Learning Environment

• Classroom atmosphere

• Students interact comfortably and see themselves as part of a learning community

• Technology is a catalyst for students’ own motivation

Literacy Centers

• Mini-environment• Centers: Choice-

results in a feeling of ownership

• Student-led learning• Teach for in-depth

responses in writing

Literature Circles• Modeling• Journaling• Questioning• Brainstorming• Keyboarding• Networking• Dialogue (email)

Assessment• SUCCESS strengthens

a feeling of self worth• Creating meaning by

linking information with REAL life experience

• Completion of task sheets for performance-based assessment

Learner Point of View• Dave

Assessment• Oddmund

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

Digital Tools Learning Community

• BlaineJudy Tucker [email protected] Helt [email protected]

• GrandviewJo Hotchkiss

[email protected] Julie [email protected]

• Mt. BakerBernie Barker [email protected]

• David Tucker [email protected]

Education

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