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Welcome to Frog TrainingExemplar SitesMission Statement:To equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to create teaching & learning sites of quality.

Objectives:Saving teachers timeImproving learning outcomesIncreasing student engagement

The Exemplar Site CampaignQuestion:

How do I know if my site is up to standard?

Answer:

By using the rubrics for exemplar sites guide.

The Exemplar Site CampaignA document that articulates the expectations for an assignment by listing the criteria and describing levels of qualityRubric(noun)What is a Rubric?Teachers can use the rubrics as a guide to ensure their site meets the required standards.

Create a SiteCheck site against rubrics criteriaSend to MOE repositoryWhat are Rubrics used for?2. Online Organization & Design3. Learner Support and Resources4. Learner Participation5. Assessment & Evaluation of Student Learning1. Instructional Design & DeliveryWhat do the Rubrics measure?Instructional Design & Delivery is the art and science of creating an instructional environment and materials that will allow the learner to accomplish specific tasks.CategoryBaselineEffectiveExemplaryLearning ObjectivesLearning objectives are incomplete. Learning activities are absent or unclear.Learning objectives are stated vaguely. Learning activities are implied. Learning objectives are stated clearly. Learning activities are clearly integrated with the objectives.Inclusion of Learning StylesLimited visual, textual, kinaesthetic and/or auditory activities to enhance student learning.Adequate visual, kinaesthetic and/or auditory activities to enhance student learning.Multiple visual, kinaesthetic and/or auditory activities to enhance student learning.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving ActivitiesLimited activities to help students develop critical thinking and/ or problem-solving skills.Adequate activities to help students develop critical thinking and/or problem-solving skills.Multiple activities to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.1. Instructional Design & DeliveryOnline organisation and design concerns how the information in the site is presented. CategoryBaselineEffectiveExemplaryOrganizationMuch of the Site is under construction.Components and structure of the Site are incomplete.Site is organized and navigable. Several components and structure of the Site are complete.Site is well-organized and easy to navigate.All components and structure of the Site are complete.Content Content is not chunked into manageable segments.Content is not presented in sequence.Content is partially chunked into manageable segments. Content is not presented in a logical sequence. Content is chunked into manageable segments. Content is presented in a logical sequence. Aesthetic DesignAesthetic design does not communicate information clearly. Presentation of information in some parts of the Site can still be improved.Aesthetic design presents and communicates information clearly throughout the Site.2. Online Organization & DesignLearner support and resources concerns how students are supported during their learning. CategoryBaselineEffectiveExemplaryOnline Learning ResourcesLimited information for online learner support in terms of online resources and references.Adequate information for online learner support in terms of online resources and references.Extensive information in terms of online resources and references.Learning ToolsLimited help and support for web tools used within the Site. Adequate help and support for web tools used within the Site. Extensive help and support for web tools used within the Site. InstructionsMinimal or vague instructions are provided. A lot of clarification is needed from the teachers.Instructions are not provided for some learning activities.Some clarifications are needed from the teachers.Clear instructions are provided for all learning activities.No clarification is needed from the teachers.3. Learner Support & ResourcesLearning participation dictates how the student interacts with the site. CategoryBaselineEffectiveExemplaryOpportunity for ParticipationLimited opportunity for students to participate within the Site. Example, Site is used mainly as a content repository. Adequate opportunities for students to participate within the Site.Multiple opportunities for students to participate within the Site. Example, Students are able to share ideas or comments using Frog Widgets.Interaction and CommunicationLimited opportunity for student-to-student and student-to-teacher interaction.Adequate opportunities for student-to-student and student-to-teacher interaction.Multiple opportunities for student-to-student and student-to-teacher interaction.4. Learner ParticipationAssessment & Evaluation of Student Learning contains two elements. The first concerns the alignment of the objectives with the assignment activity. The second criteria is related to feedback.CategoryBaselineEffectiveExemplaryLearning Objectives and Assessment AlignmentLearning objectives, instructional and assessment activities are not aligned. Learning objectives, instructional and assessment activities are adequately aligned. Learning objectives, instructional and assessment activities are closely aligned. Student Performance FeedbackLimited opportunities for students to receive feedback about their own performance. Adequate opportunities for students to receive feedback about their own performance.Multiple opportunities for students to receive feedback about their own performance.5. Assessment & Evaluation of Student LearningTraining AgendaTopicTrainer ActivityContentTimeSession StartIntroductionTrainers and support staff introduced. Introduce agenda and purpose of session.TBCHousekeepingAsk all participants if they have brought with them their MSL resources.Computer.Yes ID.Lesson Plan.T&L Site.TBC

Introduction to SitesIntroduce sites. Compare the traditional method of teaching to teaching with a Site.What is a Site?Paper based lesson vs Site based lesson demonstration.Exemplar Site overview (use Aizams site as example)TBC

Rubrics for Exemplar Sites Explain the 5 criteria of what makes an exemplar site. Instructional Design & Delivery.Online Organization & Design.Learner Support and Resources.Learner Participation.Assessment & Evaluation of Student Learning.TBC

Hands on: Create a SiteAsk participants to create a site for use in one of their lessons.All participants to create a T&L site for use in a lesson. Site must be uploaded to MOE Rep at end of session.TBC

Q&A SessionAnswer any questions that participants may have.All participants to take part in Q&A session.TBC

FeedbackAsk participants to complete online form.All participants to complete online form.TBC

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