The Power of Online Professional Development Pamela Hupp Intermediate Unit 1

Trends in Online Adult Learning (Blackboard K-12 & Speak Up - Learning in the 21st Century 2010 Update) Participation in online professional development grew 95% since Speak Up 2008 52% of teachers report taking a blended or 100% online class for professional development

Trends in Online Adult Learning Administrators’ primary focus continues to be using online learning for teacher professional development (55%) 25% of teacher report taking an online class on their own time

Trends in Online Adult Learning WHY do they take online classes? Scheduling benefits (75%) Customize their own learning (41%) Able to review materials as needed (42%) Increase productivity - save time (37%) (Copy available in session resources)

What do we see at IU 1? Districts Teachers Instructors - Limited budgets for training, subsitutes & travel Teachers Busy professional schedules All ages & experience with technology Instructors - Retired & active educators & administrators

What do we see at IU 1? Positive impact for IU 1 - Relieves crowded classrooms - No worries about weather - No extra costs - Increased availability of instructors - Less prep for a class - Improved record keeping & documentation by moving to digital storage

Trends in Online Adult Learning Move from Self-Guided Instruction to “Facilitated” Learning Learning with an expert Learning with peers Reflecting on practice & new learning Allowing for flexibility in timing & interaction Encouraging all to participate

The Online Option Alone Online  Facilitated Learning By Stephen Sawchuk (Teacher Sourcebook, Fall/Winter 2009) Alone Online  Facilitated Learning Less Rigorous  Quality & Rigorous Isolated  Collaborative One Size Fits All  Variety (www.teachersourcebook.org)

Trends in Online Adult Learning iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning) Adopted National Standards for Quality Online Teaching Adopted National Standards of Quality for Online Courses (copies available in session resources)

……. A Quality Online Course The standards address…….. Content Instructional Design Student Assessment Technology Course Evaluation & Management 21st Century Skills

The IU 1 Approach to Online Professional Development State & National? PDE requirements Act 48 CPE courses Instructor Training Technology Teaching Online Customize the Class = “Personalize” Biography Syllabus Personal announcement Arrange Content Thematic Chronological Chapters

The IU 1 Approach to Online Professional Development Short & Snappy “content” Less than 2 screens Followed by discussion Humor, add the “unexpected” Vary the Assessments All learning styles Vary Style of Writing Formal = content Conversational = discussion prompts

The IU 1 Approach to Online Professional Development Emphasis on Discussion Board Avoid vague questions Avoid yes / no questions Avoid asking for “facts” Ask to compare, predict or give an opinion and the substantiate it

Discussion Based Online Teaching to Enhance Student Learning by Tisha Bender “The medium is not the message, but instead is an alternative way of communicating the message….” ISBN: 1-57922-065-7

iNACOL: National Standards for Quality Online Teaching Meets professional teaching standards Has prerequisite technology skills Encourages active learning, interaction, participation & collaboration Provides online leadership

iNACOL: National Standards for Quality Online Teaching Models legal, ethical & safe behavior Has been an online student* Uses assessments to modify instruction, content & guide student learning Arranges media & content … effectively

Teaching Tips, A Guide for the Beginning College Teacher, 7th Ed. (McKeachie,1978) 6 Teaching Roles A facilitator – encourage participation An Expert – stimulate w/o overwhelming Formal Authority – acceptable conduct Social Agent – link to research, publications & academic community An Ego Ideal – commitment & enthusiasm A Person – compassion & understanding

Teaching Online A Practical Guide, 2nd Ed. by Susan Ko & Steve Rossen Addresses teaching & developing online classes ISBN: 978-0-415-99690-7

Complete list at www.iu1.org Online Classes at IU 1 Complete list at www.iu1.org Complete ESL Certification Program Online (8 classes) 26 CPE Courses (9 under dev.) 9 Paraprofessional Classes 3 Blackboard Training Classes

ESL Certification Courses Language Acquisition I Language Acquisition II Language Acquisition III Assessment & Support for ELL Developing Cultural Awareness I Developing Cultural Awareness II Instructional Materials I Instructional Materials II

Language Acquisition I (ESL

26 CPE Courses 21st Century Teaching & Learning Building your ePortfolio Entrepreneurship Math without Fear Positive Parent Relations: Strategies to Support Students Teaching ELLs in the Content Areas 1 & 2 Web 2.0 Resources The Reflective Practitioner- Part 1 & 2

Animation Programming with ALICE 3D –Part 1 & 2

Basic Chinese 1 & 2

Project Based Learning 101 & 102

Reading Strategies for Content Area Teacher

Preparing for the State Science Test (K-8)

Mentoring New Teachers

9 Paraprofessional Classes Aides Autism for ECD Aides Advanced Autism for ECD Aides Excel, PowerPoint & Word Aides Differentiated Instruction Aides Technology For ECD Aides Effective Instructional Strategies Aides Motivation & Learning for ECD Aides Blendedschools for ECD

Aides Autism for Extra Contracted Days

Aides Differentiated Instruction for Extra Contracted Days

Intermediate Unit 1 www.iu1.org Pamela Hupp Intermediate Unit 1 huppp@iu1.k12.pa.us