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Mark RabalaisClaire ArabieEDLD 871 – Dowden

Professional Development Module Outline

Standard A

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Introduction

• The following module is designed to help teachers gain a better understanding of iNACOL Standards for Quality Online Learning.

• This module will guide you through iNACOL Standard A: primary concepts and structures of effective online instruction.

• As you proceed through the module, check out the suggested resources which are provided to help you implement the concepts in your classroom.

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Objectives

• Teachers will appreciate the concepts and skills that classify an effective online instructor

• Faculty will demonstrate understanding of skills and concepts by participating in module activities

• Teachers will identify valuable resources available to implement effective online instruction

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Expectations

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Online Learning

• Watch the video about online learning at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bceK-dpM_c8

• What are some of the reasons online learning can be so powerful? Think about the main points in the video as the main concepts of the standard are introduced…

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The Concepts

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Key Concepts

The effective online teacher understands…Standard A

1. Best practices and strategies2. The role of educating students for the global community3. Instructional delivery (online and blended)4. The importance of understanding pedagogy and academic skills5. Subject areas and age groups6. Professional responsibility to the online school and community

Concepts

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Standard A:Concept 1

Best Practices and Strategies•An effective online instructor applies best practices to create a rich and meaningful learning experience

What does this look like in the classroom ??•Holistic learning, lessons that invoke higher order thinking skills, project based, 21st century skills.

Resources: Best Practices for Online Instruction Gates Foundation Publication

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Standard A:Concept 2

Preparing for the global community•An effective online teacher implements opportunities for global collaboration and encourages global participation

What does this look like in the classroom ??•Lessons in which students are actively engaged with individuals and cultures around the globe.

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Standard A:Concept 3

Instructional Delivery•An effective online instructor has the ability to make modifications on the course and utilize the flexibility offered by online learning modes. The instructor realizes the benefit of both methods of delivery (Online, face-to-face, and blended)

What does this look like in the classroom ??•Lessons are delivered in a variety of ways and allow students flexible learning environments.

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Standard A:Concept 3 (cont.)iNACOL Blended Learning Models

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•Notice the various characteristics and how they change from “less online instruction” to “mostly online instruction”…

(iNACOL, 2011a, p.6)

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Standard A:Concept 4

Pedagogy • A skilled online instructor is able to accommodate state standards and create lessons reflective of learner expectations and benchmarks

What does this look like in the classroom ??•Lesson objectives and outcomes are clearly aligned with state recommended achievement levels.

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Understanding pedagogy

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Standard A:Concept 5

Subject and Age Group Knowledge•The teacher is clearly qualified and knowledgeable in his or her subject area/ age group

What does this look like in the classroom ??•Teacher has proper credentials and is dedicated to seeking ongoing development in their field, age appropriateness in instruction is paramount.

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Gain an idea of national standards in various content areas

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Standard A:Concept 6

Professional Responsability•An effective online teacher is dedicated to self preservation and to the betterment of the online community they are involved in

What does this look like in the classroom ??•Teacher implements current resources and tools to instruct students and openly shares ideas or strategies with other members of the faculty

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1st Activity

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ACTIVITY 1: Reflect & Share

Discussion Forum…Standard A

- After exploring the previous concepts and resources reflect on how they can be implemented in your classroom.

- Post your thoughts in the online professional development discussion forum and respond to at least two other participants’ posts.

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ACTIVITY 2:Learning Assessment

Planning for online learning

- Now that you have explored and reflected on the six concepts of Standard A, consider how these concepts and structures can ensure effective online instruction.

- Individually, or in groups of 2-3, design a classroom lesson plan that exemplifies using effective online instruction

- Share your lesson plan on the Wiki lesson plan page

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Congratulations!You have successfully completed the online module for Standard A of iNACOL Standards of Quality Online Teaching.

Make sure that you have completed your two activities and required readings.

We hope you enjoyed your learning experience and have a better understanding of the concepts and processes involved with becoming an effective online teacher.

References

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ReferencesBoettcher, J. V. (2011). Ten best practices for teaching online: Quick guide for new online faculty.

Retrieved from http://www.designingforlearning.info/services/writing/ecoach/tenbest.htmlEducation World. (2011). U.S. education standards / National standards. Retrieved from

http://www.educationworld.com/standards/national/index.shtmlePals. (2012). ePals global community. Retrieved from http://www.epals.comGoogle. (2011). Google for educators: Google docs. Retrieved from

http://www.google.com/educators/p_docs.htmliNACOL. (2011a). National standards for quality online courses. Retrieved from

http://www.inacol.org/research/nationalstandards/iNACOL_CourseStandards_2011.pdfiNACOL. (2011b). National standards for quality online teaching. Retrieved from

http://www.inacol.org/research/nationalstandards/iNACOL_TeachingStandardsv2.pdfNational Council on Teacher Quality. (2009). Best practices for teacher effectiveness: How districts

are stacking up. Retrieved from http://www.gatesfoundation.org/united-states/Documents/best-practices-teach-effectiveness.pdf

Public Broadcasting Service. (2012). PBS teacherline. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/teacherline

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