Improving Student Engagement and Achievement Through Blended Learning Peter Anello & Steve Courchesne Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic DSB
Agenda Our Story with Blended NPSC LMS Tools – Content, discussion, dropbox, quizzes DI Troubleshooting / Challenges Next Steps
Introductions Peter Anello e-Learning Contact Stephen Courchesne Grade 7-8 Teacher St. Hubert School
Blended 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
Presentation Breakdown LMS Tools – Description – How they are being used Student samples Testimonials
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.”
28 students 2 Mobile Labs – PC and MAC SMART board Steve’s Class
Wireless network access throughout school BYOD implemented fall 2011
CONTENT
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
Content
Content Accessible online 24/7
Content Features such as links, images, videos and interactive objects can be embedded
DISCUSSION
Discussion Threaded message forums and topics Secured within the LMS Assignment/Topic specific threads General and/or troubleshooting forums
Discussion: Examples 1.Students helping each other
Discussion: Examples 2.Keeping teacher in line
Discussion: Examples 3.Students using description/feedback to help with criteria
Discussion: Examples 4.Students trying to problem solve the assignment criteria
Engagement Statistics Tell Tale Heart Assignment 28students X 9questions to complete = 252total expected responses 248 were submitted on time…
DROPBOX
Dropbox Used for file submission Feedback left by instructor All activity is time & date stamped
Nathan – 1 st Submission
Nathan – 2 nd Submission
Nathan – Final Submission
Melanie – 1 st Submission
Melanie – 2 nd Submission
Melanie – 3 rd Submission
QUIZZES
Quizzes Teacher and student- driven question creation Assessment and/or evaluation Check your understanding
Quizzes
COMMUNICATION
Communication Tools Homepage News – Broadcast messages to entire class Pager – Instant messaging All safe and secure within LMS
- Sample
DI
CHALLENGES / TROUBLESHOOTING
Access to Technology home – Not mandatory to use LMS after school hours BYOD – School laptops/computers available to all students
Challenges Tech literacy – Typing skills Netiquette (online discussions/chat/ ) – Student/parent agreement
Troubleshooting Software compatibility – Word/WordPerfect/open office, pages Saving in rich text format (rtf) or in word mode
CONCLUSION
Summary