30 April, 2014

Contents Ⅰ. Background and Overview Ⅱ. Moodle based Virtual Learning Environment Ⅲ. Strategies for IT integration and Facilitation Appendix: Storyboard for Sample Screens

1. Considerations Ⅰ. Background and Overview Vision, Goals, and Targets Considerations Visions Goals To improve the quality of education system to reduce the gaps in education To educate teachers as leaders and driving forces in educational innovation through ICT use Target Users System Administrators Teacher Learners (Trainees) SMEs and Facilitators (Trainers) Monitors (Staff) ITTP Learning Platform Pedagogically Flexible - for diverse teachers in their subject matters - supporting synchronous & asynchronous communication - accessing anytime and anywhere Module-based - developed by independent modules - possible to integrate various activities Intelligent - utilizing the approach of learning analytics - providing statistical report and feedback User Friendly - allowing users to monitor the status and process of learning - easy to use, assemble, and manage modules Sustainable - usable to recycle the contents - supporting large community of people - allowing to stay in constant renewal and improvement

2. Key constructs Ⅰ. Background and Overview E-moderator (or facilitator) Communication /SNS Tools Assessments Guidelines Contents Students Profile Module1 A Module B Module C Big Data Analysis Result Learning Space Knowledge Bank e-Learning Contents Collaborative Learning s Chatting tools Instance messaging tools Discussion boards Wikis Personal learning Space Common Room

3. Conceptual Framework Ⅰ. Background and Overview Goals Constructs Considerations Strategies Pedagogically Flexible Module Based IntelligentUser Friendly Sustainable E-moderator (or facilitator) Communication /SNS Tools Learning Space Knowledge Bank e-Learning Contents Excellence of ICT Teacher Training Program Utilizing Moodle, Providing Pedagogical Scaffolding, & Combining Web2.0 Tech

Contents Ⅰ. Background and Overview Ⅱ. Moodle based Virtual Learning Environment Ⅲ. Strategies for IT integration and Facilitation Appendix: Storyboard for Sample Screens

Four basic things that we can do in Moodle* 1. Introduction of Moodle Ⅱ. Moodle Based VLE We can store files, folders, webpage, links, database, portfolio, and labels. For example, we can: -Store Any digital documents, images, audio, video, text files -Make our own page, WYSWIG or with HTML, embed, hyperlink, insert images, connect -Build up folders, name, organize, -Cut access time with direct one-click with to any website -Build a searchable repository of files, web links, images, geo tags, -Insert Flash, learning objects, SCORM, embeds -Create and maintain a portfolio of documents -Keep things clean and organized with labels Store Communicate Evaluate Collaborate Source:

Four basic things that we can do in Moodle* 1. Introduction of Moodle Ⅱ. Moodle Based VLE We can communicate through forums, chat room, messaging, dialogue, calendar, and RSS For example we can: -Run class discussion, debate, peer assess, interview, FAQ, role play, Q&A sessions, notice board -Have instant communication, on-the-spot problem solving -Send and receive private instant message, notification -Have in-depth private one-to-one conversation, great for confidential matters -Make sure students never miss a thing, reminders included -Subscribe to blogs, forums, wikis, external sources & have it all in a course Store Communicate Evaluate Collaborate Source:

Four basic things that we can do in Moodle* 1. Introduction of Moodle Ⅱ. Moodle Based VLE We can collaborate through Wiki, Blog, Glossary, Social network, Forum, Database, Lesson, and Workshop. For example, we can: -brainstorm, design group, track research, ‘jigsaw’ contribute, build collective argument, cluster-maps histories of achievement -Have students publish, reflect, clarify, keep notes, group work, run quick response items, use key tags -Have students build own entries, cross-reference, paraphrase, link, explain, define, refine -Find, connect, and share with people with similar interests -Provoke/moderate a debate, guide discussion, view, rate and reflect on peer contribution -Jointly create store and search class collections, revision sheets, photo galleries, lists of useful websites, book reviews -Brainstorm, develop, refine, conclude peer-assess a topic -Present info, branch and scaffold tasks to learners’ ability Store Communicate Evaluate Collaborate Source:

Four basic things that we can do in Moodle* 1. Introduction of Moodle Ⅱ. Moodle Based VLE We can evaluate with 1) Quiz, 2) Grade, 3) Choice, 4) Assignment, 5) Scales, 6) Survey, 7) Ratings, and 8) Gradebook. For example, we can -Check and build understanding with multiple choice, true/false, cloze, essay, drag’ n ’drop, short answer -Set your own either ABCD, 1-5, 0-100, outcome, standards, competencies -Quickly and easily gather opinions, permission, selections, votes -Write and submit online, offline, offer feedback, grade, resubmit, upload one or more files portfolio style -Create own feedback formats, self-peer evaluation made easy -Use pre-set surveys to check on ways of constructivist learning -Seek opinions, self and peer evaluate, run competitions, rate entries -Have all grades in one place, cumulate scores, penalties, notes, customise permissions Store Communicate Evaluate Collaborate Source:

2. Customization in Moodle Ⅱ. Moodle Based VLE Home page Main page Log-in: Users can register, upload a photo for identification, and log on. The main page displays1) the time spent on the system, 2) names and ID numbers, 3) messages that the user gets, and 4) files that he or she stored. 2 2 Logo: The logos of Columbia MoE and RIC need to be placed. Also, logo for ITTP also needs to be developed. 3 3 Navigation: Basic menus such as announcement, resources, Q&A are placed for the convenience. 4 4 Dashboard: Recent postings in Announcement and board are displayed so that users can get the most recent information. 5 5 Entrance of virtual classroom: Classes that users are taking are located in homepage as well as main page. Brief descriptions are also provided.

2. Customization in Moodle Ⅱ. Moodle Based VLE Virtual Classroom Learning Activities Learning Activities are categorized into the following and linked to pop-up actions. ? R F D Reading Material Flash Animation Discussion Forum A Assignment L Lecture Slides Students can download weekly reading materials, such as doc, pdf files. Students individually study by watching flash animation, lecture slides (PPTs), and video clips. V Video Clips W Wiki Students can discuss in online forum and write together in Wiki. N Reflection Note Students upload the deliverables such as assignments, reflection notes. Q E Quiz Exam Throughout online quiz and exam, their understanding and achievement of learning are measured. Navigation and interface menus Course overview Learning Activities

Diagnosis System 3. Special Components for ITTP Ⅱ. Moodle Based VLE Teacher Competences Results of Competence Assessment Reflection and planning for competence development A C E D B Monitoring System For facilitators For students to monitor and reflect their learning process and results at a glance to monitor students’ learning activity at a glance as a scaffolding strategy

Example of monitoring tool 14

15 2. Role of facilitators Ⅲ. Strategies for IT integration and Facilitation Guiding -Posting announcements in Moodle -Providing learning guidance -Encouraging students’ participation -Uploading learning materials timely Monitoring -Reviewing learner profile in Moodle regularly -Checking students at risk or low performers, and taking proper actions Assessing Students -Checking learners’ current competences -Grading learners’ assignments, given proper rubrics -Providing sufficient feedbacks to learners Moderating -Participating in students’ discussion and moderating them -Responding to students’ questions immediately -Helping student’s technical problems Collaborative Learning Individual Learning Facilitator

16 3. Scaffolding Strategies Ⅲ. Strategies for IT integration and Facilitation Aspects of Learning Subjects Aspects of Learning Process to provide clear objectives and advanced organizers to provide diverse sample cases for students to refer to when conducting their assignments (e.g. unit plan) to provide visual materials(e.g., Flash animation, video clips etc.) to provide step-by-step process to allow students to discuss each other in online forum to use diverse communication technologies (e.g., chatting, instant message, , SNS etc.)

Contents Ⅰ. Background and Overview Ⅱ. Moodle based Virtual Learning Environment Ⅲ. Strategies for IT integration and Facilitation Appendix: Storyboard for Sample Screens

TitleVirtual Student CenterSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description TitleIT Teacher Training ProgramSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description I T T P 1 Home 01 I T T P IT Teacher Training Program AnnouncementResourcesQ&AFAQGuidelineDiagnosisOpen Talks A nnouncement Sun, Apr 13, 2014 Here the body of postings are placed … If users click “more”, the actual page would be loaded … titles of recent postings - 1 … More C lasses Links to detail pages. titles of recent postings - 2 Logo of RIC ID/ Password Log-In These images are temporary. Icons for each menu need to be designed later. Sun, Apr 13, 2014 Here the body of postings are placed … If users cli… Course title Brief Descriptions Course title Brief Descriptions

TitleVirtual Student CenterSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description TitleIT Teacher Training ProgramSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description 2 Main Current Location: Main 00:49:50 Name ( ID Number) Message: 23 Files: 3 Logout Virtual Class Guide Guide Book Manuals My Classrooms Quick Links Current Classes Past Classes My Profile My Messages My Files Announcement Resources Q&A FAQ Guideline Diagnosis Open Talks ITTP Ongoing Classes Updated Course title Brief Descriptions Course title Brief Descriptions Training Schedule 2014 Courses that users are taking are displayed and linked to the virtual classroom of the course. Events such as learning activities and submission due date are marked on this calendar. Workshop Exam Announcement Free Board Recent news or notices are updated in real time.

TitleVirtual Student CenterSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description TitleIT Teacher Training ProgramSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description 3 Virtual Class Current Location: Main > Class Title 00:49:50 Name ( ID Number) Message: 23 Files: 3 Logout Overview Class Home Learner Profile Learning Activities Reading Materials Videos/Animations Assignments Discussion Forum Quizzes / Assessment [Class Title] Teacher Training Greetings ITTP students! Welcome to [course title] course! My name is [the name of facilitator], facilitator of this course. I am very pleased to meet all of you in this class. Here are several things that might be important for you to know before beginning this course… This is home page of each virtual class. Syllabus This week 5 th Week [ ~5-2] Daily Learning Activity 1 st Day [ ] Control Panels Class settings Attendance Mgmt. Learning Scores Mgmt. Quiz DBs Learning Materials Mgmt. Sending messages Sending s [Module 5] Developing ICT Materials for Literacy R V N E Reading Material Video Lecture Reflection Note Mid-term Exam R F D Reading Material Flash Animation Discussion Forum [Module 1] Teaching with ICT in Education by Subject N Reflection Note These will be replaced with proper icons. 2 nd Day [ ] [Module 2] Understanding Learning Design … 3 rd Day [ ~5-2] [Module 11] Showcasing Portfolios II 1)Reading material -> PDF/DOC files are popped-up 2)Video or Flash animation are played in a new window. 3)Reflection Note -- > linked to individual board or assignment submission page 4)Exam or Quiz  linked to online quizzes 5)Lecture Slide  linked to PPT slide viewer 6)Discussion  linked to discussion forum ? Basic Activities Announcement Resources Q&A FAQ L Lecture Slides

TitleVirtual Student CenterSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description TitleIT Teacher Training ProgramSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description 4 Module 1- Popup Flash (Sample) Current Location: Main > Class Title 00:49:50 Name ( ID Number) Message: 23 Files: 3 Logout When a user click on “Flash Animation” in 1 st week.. [Task 3] Didactic unit planning

TitleVirtual Student CenterSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description TitleIT Teacher Training ProgramSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description 3 Announcement Current Location: Main > Class Title > Announcement 00:49:50 Name ( ID Number) Message: 23 Files: 3 Logout Announcement [ITTP] Before you begin … [ITTP] Off-line workshop schedule [ITTP] Mid-term exam List Write Title Search Overview Class Home Learner Profile Syllabus Control Panels Class settings Attendance Mgmt. Learning Scores Mgmt. Quiz DBs Learning Materials Mgmt. Sending messages Sending s Basic Activities Announcement Resources Q&A FAQ

TitleVirtual Student CenterSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description TitleIT Teacher Training ProgramSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description 23 Instructor: OOO Facilitator: OOO Term: Virtual 1( ~ ) Current Location: Main > Class Title > Announcement 00:49:50 Name ( ID Number) Message: 23 Files: 3 Logout Monitoring Report for Facilitator Overview Class Home Learner Profile Syllabus Control Panels Class settings Attendance Mgmt. Learning Scores Mgmt. Quiz DBs Learning Materials Mgmt. Sending messages Sending s Basic Activities Announcement Resources Q&A FAQ Students enrolled: 87 Status Summary StudentsTotal Login Time AAA BBB CCC DDD EEE FFF GGG AAA BBB CCC DDD 30 hr. 23 hr. 34 hr. 3 hr. 23 hr. 4 hr. 5 hr. 6 hr. 234 hr. 4 hr. 5 hr. Learning Progress Virtual 2 Virtual 1 30% 78% 66% 32% 30% 78% 66% 32% 30% 78% 66% Assignments (Score) Status Excellent students( ): 23, Good ( ): 13 At risk Students( ): 19 Please let facilitator send or instant message to students at risk (marked as a red color) Discussion Monitoring tool -1

TitleVirtual Student CenterSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description TitleIT Teacher Training ProgramSub MenuPage CodeFile Name Description 24 Instructor: OOO Facilitator: OOO Term: Virtual 1 ( ~ ) Current Location: Main > Class Title > Announcement 00:49:50 Name ( ID Number) Message: 23 Files: 3 Logout Monitoring Report for student Overview Class Home Learner Profile Syllabus Control Panels Class settings Attendance Mgmt. Learning Scores Mgmt. Quiz DBs Learning Materials Mgmt. Sending messages Sending s Basic Activities Announcement Resources Q&A FAQ ABC 30 hr. Virtual 2 Virtual 1 10% Assignments (Score) 23 Status Excellent: Good : At risk: 21 Monitoring tool -2 Average 120 hr. 30% Overview StudentsTotal Login TimeLearning Progress Discussion Detail learning Patterns Total Login Time Learning Progress Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 4/23 4/24 4/ 25 My progress Other students’ progress My progress Other students’ progress Discussion (Interaction Pattern) Assignment Need Help? If you need a help, please contact to your instructor and facilitator Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 My score Other students’ score My position

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