Pearson LearningStudio Webinar Enhanced Course Scheduler tool Monday, Aug. 11 th – 10 am MT

On the Agenda Purpose: Why is a good schedule critical for good teaching To learn how to use the Enhanced Scheduler tool in LearningStudio Introduction Importance of a schedule Review the LS Scheduler Q&A Upload, download, & modify dates on Schedule files

Your trainer Laura J. Moin, Ph.D. Academic Trainer & Consultant Teacher K12: math and science - Traditional Higher Education instructor - Online & Traditional Professional Development, K-12 and Higher Education - use of digital learning objects Quantitative Research Methods Teaching & Learning - Science Trilingual: English, Hebrew & Spanish Program evaluation methodologies Teaching and Learning – math and science Teacher recruitment Use of Web 2.0 tools for instruction Conference Presentations & Workshops Specializations Professional History

Principles of good teaching 1.Active learning 2.Collaborative learning 3.Learners reflection 4.Prompt feedback 5.High quality content 6.High quality assessment 7.Max. participation & “buy-in” 8.High expectations 9.Discipline specific 10.Diversity of learners 11.Clear guidelines 12.Students’ choice 13.Familiarity with technology 14.Time on task (deadlines)

Ways a good schedule promotes learning  Communicates high expectations (when & what is expected)  Informs instructors who is lagging and may need assistance  Consistent and predictable learning environments cultivate more productive students and greater learning (Burden, 1995; Kamps, 2002; Kerr & Nelson, 2002; Reinhart, 1991).  Helps students develop metacognitive skills such as greater autonomy, responsibility, self-monitoring, organization and time management (Downing & Peckham-Hardin, 2001; Reinhart, 1991).  Helps students see how larger tasks can be parsed into smaller tasks (Quinn, et al., 2000).  Motivates students, especially if more enjoyable tasks are placed after less enjoyable tasks are completed (Kerr & Nelson, 2002)

How to use it? Where do the dates appear in LS? How to make it available to students

Enhanced Course Scheduler tool 1.Export the template file (csv) 2.Modify dates 3.Import the Schedule file

Enhanced Course Scheduler template file Hierarchical structure

Another example Term start date (Course start date): 4/5/2012 3,Unit 3,,15,21,N,N,, 3,Lesson 3A,,1,3,N,N,3, 3,Lesson 3B,, 4,5,N,N,2,1 Apr. 19 th Apr. 25 th Apr. 19 th Apr. 21 st Apr. 22 nd Apr. 23 rd 3 – Unit 3 3 – Lesson 3A 3 – Lesson 3B Apr. 21 st Apr. 23 rd Apr. 22 nd

Video references Videos for instructors: /Uploading_Course_Schedule_File.swf /ECS_Template.swf Video for administrators: /Course_Scheduler_Overview_-_Admin_Workflow.swf

References Burden, P. R. (1995). Classroom management and discipline: Methods to facilitate cooperation and instruction. White Plains, NY: Longman. Downing, J. E., & Peckham-Hardin, K. D. (2001). Daily schedules: A helpful learning tool. Teaching Exceptional Children, 33(3), Kamps, D. M. (2002). Preventing problems by improving behavior. In B. Algozzine & P. Kay (Eds.), Preventing problem behaviors: A handbook of successful prevention strategies Kerr, M. M., & Nelson, C. M. (2002). Strategies for addressing behavior problems in the classroom. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Publishing Company. Quinn, M. M., Osher, D., Warger, C. L., Hanley, T. V., Bader, B. D., & Hoffman, C. C. (2000). Teaching and working with children who have emotional and behavioral challenges. Longmont, CO: Sopris West. Reinhart, J. A. (1991). Organization of the environment. In S. R. Morgan & J. A. Reinhart (Eds.). Interventions for students with emotional disorders (pp ). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.