improving student engagement and achievement through blended learning peter anello & steve...
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Improving Student Engagement and Achievement Through Blended Learning
Peter Anello & Steve CourchesneNipissing-Parry Sound Catholic DSB
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Agenda
• Our Story with Blended Learning @ NPSC• LMS Tools– Content, discussion, dropbox, quizzes
• DI• Troubleshooting / Challenges• Next Steps
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Introductions
• Peter Anelloe-Learning Contact
• Stephen CourchesneGrade 7-8 TeacherSt. Hubert School
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Blended Learning @ NPSC
• Spring 2011– Blended Learning at Blended Learning Symposium
(Near North DSB)
• Fall 2011– Blended Learning made
available at NPSC– Blended Learning
Symposium (Sudbury)– Implementation into
Steve’s class
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Presentation Breakdown
• LMS Tools
– Description– How they are being used• Student samples• Testimonials
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Video Testimonials
• Students were asked to respond to the following question:
– “How would you like to see technology used in your classroom or in your school?”
– “Share any ways that it is currently being used that you really like.”
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• 28 students• 2 Mobile Labs– PC and MAC
• SMART board
Steve’s Class
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Steve’s Class
• Wireless network access throughout school
• BYOD implemented fall 2011
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CONTENT
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Content
• Course materials and assignments uploaded to LMS
• Easily accessible as web pages
• Features such as links, images, videos and interactive objects can be embedded
• Accessible 24/7
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Content
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Content
• Accessible online 24/7
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Content
• Features such as links, images, videos and interactive objects can be embedded
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DISCUSSION
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Discussion
• Threaded message forums and topics• Secured within the LMS• Assignment/Topic specific threads• General and/or troubleshooting forums
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Discussion: Examples
1. Students helping each other
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Discussion: Examples
2. Keeping teacher in line
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Discussion: Examples
3. Students using description/feedback to help with criteria
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Discussion: Examples
4. Students trying to problem solve the assignment criteria
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Engagement Statistics
Tell Tale Heart Assignment 28 studentsX 9 questions to complete= 252 total expected responses
248 were submitted on time…
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DROPBOX
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Dropbox
• Used for file submission• Feedback left by instructor• All activity is time & date stamped
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Nathan – 1st Submission
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Nathan – 2nd Submission
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Nathan – Final Submission
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Melanie – 1st Submission
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Melanie – 2nd Submission
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Melanie – 3rd Submission
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QUIZZES
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Quizzes
• Teacher and student-driven question creation
• Assessment and/or evaluation
• Check your understanding
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Quizzes
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COMMUNICATION
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Communication Tools
• Homepage News– Broadcast messages to
entire class
• Pager– Instant messaging
• All safe and secure within LMS
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Email - Sample
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DI
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CHALLENGES / TROUBLESHOOTING
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Access to Technology
• Internet @ home– Not mandatory to use
LMS after school hours
• BYOD– School
laptops/computers available to all students
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Challenges
• Tech literacy– Typing skills
• Netiquette (online discussions/chat/email)– Student/parent agreement
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Troubleshooting
• Software compatibility– Word/WordPerfect/open office, pages• Saving in rich text format (rtf) or in word mode
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CONCLUSION
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Summary