collaborative real education e-learning for teachers by teachers
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Collaborative REAL EducationE-LEARNING FOR TEACHERS BY TEACHERS
Overview
•The Infusion Matrix Team
•Infusion Matrix Pilot
•What is Infusion Matrix• The Problem• REAL Education
•Unique Opportunity
• Infusion Matrix System Demo
The Infusion Matrix Team Matt Leuchtmann is a K-12 Gifted Education Specialist and Cross Categorical Disabilities Specialist with over a decade of experience differentiating instruction across the learning spectrum. Matt’s been working in e-learning environments throughout his educational career, and specializes in facilitation of creative problem solving and Project Based Learning.
Michael Deslongchamps is an IT professional with over a decade of web development experience utilizing various web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, .NET Framework, PHP, and Flash. Michael has industry tested knowledge in the fields of dynamic web design and development, interactive multimedia development, game programming, database design and implementation, 2D/3D animation, and user-based iterative design.
Pilot District: Gasconade County R-II
Casey Fisher is Director of Technology for the Gasconade County R-2 School District. Currently in his 13th year with GCR2, he began as a middle school social studies teacher. Motivated by technology, he became part of the initial pilot group of 1:1 teachers in the R-II district. He later became the first Technology Integration Specialist for the district and began working exclusively with teachers helping them introduce new technologies into their classrooms. Eventually he became the Director of Technology and continues to spread his passion for technology and education.
Dr. Scott Hayes is an assistant superintendent in the Gasconade County R-II School District. He has his doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University, an Educational Specialist degree from Webster University, his Masters in Secondary Education from Missouri State University and a Bachelor in Secondary Education from the University of Central Missouri. Over the course of Dr. Hayes' career, he has had the opportunity to coach, teach math and science in grades 6-12, and at the university graduate level as well as work as an educational consultant. In addition, he has successfully acted in a variety of leadership roles including as Middle School Principal, and Central Office overseeing gifted education, guidance and counseling, health services, English as a Second Language, special education, district-wide curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional development and School Improvement. Also, his support and promotion of lifelong learning are evidenced by service on the various State advisory boards including the State Homeless Task-force and the Commissioners Committee of Practitioners.
The Problem
Technological advances have provided a dizzying array of powerful tools for education; however, the tools of e-learning have advanced so rapidly that many good educators are struggling to effectively implement them in a manner that provides a research based approach, engages students, captures relevant data, and informs instruction.
What is Infusion Matrix?
Infusion Matrix is a collaborative blended learning network that combines research based best educational practices, with the power of cutting edge technologies, to provide educators and administrators the digital one to one e-learning solution they’ve been waiting for.
REAL Education
REAL education is the product of over a decade of experience constructing and implementing differentiated, one to one computer facilitated educational environments with students spanning the entire spectrum of K-12 learner.
Reiterative, Enquiry-Based, Adaptive Learning
To learn more register and login at: http://www.infusionmatrix.com/blog/index.php
Infusion Matrix = REAL Education
•Crowd-Sourced Resources
•Learning and Accountability Analytics
•Customizable Report Generator
•Effective Educator Evaluation Tools
•Cloud Computing Analysis and Storage
•IMS Common Cartridge (QTI and LTI)
•Customizable Access
•Flexible Lesson Templates
•Individualized Objectives
•Customizable Assessment Engine
•Rubric Generator
•Digital Collaboration Tools
Customize Courses
Individualize Objectives
Rubric Generator
Student Centered Design
Customizable Student Interface
Powerful Collaboration Tools
Analytics EngineACCOUNTABILITY ANALYTICS LEARNING ANALYTICS
Internet browsing history
Submission of Assignments
Participating in discussion via video or text chat
Posting to secure social media
Behavioral Dispositions
Progress toward Objectives
Rubric Scoring
Timely Feedback
Gamification
Analytics Engine
Effective Educator Evaluation
Research Based Best PracticeInfusion Matrix Provides:
•A Clear and Common Focus•Customizable Standards, Skills and Objectives•A Collaborative/Crowd-Sourced Network•Access to Rigorous and Relevant Learning•Parent/Community Involvement•Accountability and Assessment •Flexibility in Learning Structure
Infusion Matrix is REAL Learning
Here’s Our Proposal
We’re searching for educators and administrators to serve as consultants during our Phase One Integration Study. Check your METC bag for our trifold, or go to http://bit.ly/imintegrationstudy to participate in this amazing opportunity.
If you prove to be a good fit, and work with us to refine the system, then your school district will be eligible for a 50% discount during the first three years of their Infusion Matrix experience.
Contact Information
Matt Leuchtmann
CEO Infusion Matrix
www.infusionmatrix.com [email protected]
(573) 301-6521
Michael Deslongchamps
CIO Infusion Matrix
www.infusionmatrix.com [email protected]
(573) 205-0873
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