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© York University 2003
© Janet Murphy 2003
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© York University 2003
Plug into Learning
www.abelearn.caConnecting People Changing Practice
© York University 2003
ABEL Vision
Improving student success through:• Collaborative learning community (teachers,
faculty, pre-service teachers and students)• New blended learning environments for
classrooms, schools and districts • Interactive web-based learning resources• Sustainable inter-jurisdictional and inter-
institutional collaboration• Institutional change
© York University 2003
ABEL Community of Practice
360 educators and partners (public/private) – K-12 and postsecondary– 13 sites in Ontario and Alberta on CA*net– Teachers– Faculty (college and university)– Pre-service teachers– Students – Researchers– Experts/mentors– Private sector contributions – capacity building – content, tools
and services– Growing list of public sector partners: TVO, Barrier Free,
StatsCan, Historica, Ontario Science Centre, Alberta Learning, Ontario Ministry of Education …
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Technology En-abeled Learning
People
Data, Information, Knowledge
Instruments, Facilities
Distributed, computer-based tools and services
ABEL Learning Engine/PlatformHardware, software, personnel, services, institutions
1. Technical - Tools and services
2. Learning –Managing the human aspect and pedagogy
3. Research – Informing the process
CA*Net4CA*Net4
ONET
Seneca York U.Anlon
Tutor Buddy
TDSB YRDSB
GTBELLTelus
20MB 10MB 10MB 10MB
Historica
Intelligence Online
Ontario Science Centre
TVOStatistics Canada – E-STAT
GT
JPP – via U of CalgaryCentre – via U. of AlbertaVictoria – via U. of Alberta
U. Of Alberta
Banff Centre
Galileo
TelusShaw
NETERA
Edmonton Homes
WWWWWW
ABEL Connectivity Layer
10MB 10MB 10MB
Ramius Corporation
U. Of OttawaVC Bridge
ONET
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ABEL Learning Engine/Platform
• A collaborative learning community – CaNET*4 and broadband networks
– Access to digital content (e.g. streaming media, ON LOR/Portal, CRB, Professional Development Resources)
– Collaborative technologies
– Content management tools
– Web services
– Videoconferencing technologies
– Help Desk and Support
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Student Comment“There were so many ways to
communicate because
there was even an MSN messenger type of device used
where we could ask questions and get an immediate
response from someone in Ontario.”
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Professional Learning Program• Transforming teacher practice
– Participant-driven design (job-embedded, ongoing, reflective practice)
– Sharing (create, reuse, repurpose) multimedia learning objects
– Modular– Blended Learning – (face-2-face and online)– Leadership– Inter-institutional, Inter-jurisdictional– Accredited
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ABEL Teaching and Learning Program
ICT Core Modules
Education Modules
Collaborative Projects
Research Projects
Technology Teacher Teacher (subject Action
Skill Development and Integration
Requested/ Teacher Developed
specific) collaboration.
Student-centered collaboration (topic specific)
Research,
Case study,
Group research
-Using LCMS
-Using Digital Resources
-Inquiry-based Teaching
-Applied Math Lesson
-Human Rights
Student /teacher perceptions of ABEL learning
PD Activity
Nature
Of Activity
Example
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Teacher reflection improves the experience
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“The professional learning model is amazing. This affords our teachers and faculty with many opportunities for accreditation.” Principal
“I’m so impressed with what you have achieved the past year. Good luck in the year ahead.” Robert Lebans, Accreditation Consultant
© York University 2003
ABEL Research
Supporting ongoing innovation in:• Student learning• Teacher/faculty professional learning• Personalized lifelong learning environment • Instructional designs that make best use of
broadband in classrooms• Organizational change/ cultural
transformation to embrace eLearning
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ABEL First Interim Research Report, July 2003
Teachers have begun implementing broadband technologies in their practice in ways that are breaking through the bounds of traditional pedagogies, offering their students more authentic and engaging learning experiences
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The ABEL Project: First Interim Evaluation Report, June 2003
Student responses to ABEL projects:• “I learned an approach to problem solving by starting small
and finding patterns.” • “I learned how to think a different way when attempting a
question.” • “There were so many ways to communicate because there was
even an MSN messenger type of device used where we could ask questions and get an immediate response from someone in Ontario.”
Teacher response to student involvement in ABEL projects:• “[I] was highly pleased to see students who “were once in a
competitive mode now working in a collaborative mode…”
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The ABEL Project: First Interim Evaluation Report, June 2003
• “ABEL teachers consider the opportunity to build relationships with their colleagues as the primary strength of the project.”
• “Students have been exposed in presentations and dialog to expert thinking in different disciplines, and have had opportunities not to simply learn new facts but understand patterns and interconnections on a deeper level.”
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“The professional learning model is amazing. This affords our teachers and faculty with many opportunities for accreditation.” Principal
“I’m so impressed with what you have achieved the past year. Good luck in the year ahead.” Robert Lebans, Accreditation Consultant
© York University 2003
Implementation Strategy“Design, Develop, Deliver, Evaluate”
• Strategies and services that are adaptable to various communities
– Schools– Boards– Provinces
• Model for Private/Public sector collaboration and support
• Model is adaptable to business and health care sectors
• Business models for sustainability
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Teaching, Learning, Collaboration!
• Teacher skills and confidence using technology
• “..we are beginning to use a common language and becoming comfortable with the equipment. I am getting a sense of community developing…”
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Teaching, Learning, Collaboration!
• Pre-service programs in Faculties of Education
“Through the ABEL Project we have had a taste of how to use technology in the classroom and some insight as to how limitless it can be.”
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Teaching Learning Collaboration!
• Our ultimate goal-Improved student success
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Teaching, Learning, Collaborating
• Changing cultures in institutions-cooperation
"Listening in to the Social team videoconference and online chat session today, I was so elated to hear one of our Ontario champion teachers say that "thanks to the ABEL tools and collaboration she was able to do so much really exciting curriculum development work…”
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ABEL Broadband Events: Cummulative Total Usage for 2002-2003
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Sep-02 Oct-02 Nov-02 Dec-02 Jan-03 Feb-03 Mar-03 Apr-03 May-03 Jun-03
Months in 2002-3 School Year
Nu
mb
er
of
Even
ts
* May –June Projected
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*June Projected
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Number of Events
Sep-02 Oct-02 Nov-02 Dec-02 Jan-03 Feb-03 Mar-03 Apr-03 May-03 Jun-03
Months in School Year 2002-3
ABEL Broadband Usage by Event Type and Month Usage for 2002-2003
Outreach Sessions
Subject-Specif ic Sessions
Student Events
ABEL Tools
Management Sessions
Large Group Sessions
Administrative Environment
Integrated Flexible Accessible Adaptable Cost-Effective
Learning Environment
Accesses TechnologyNetworkedInternet EnabledMulti-media Rich
Community Environment
Informed Connected Interactive Involved
Instructional Environment
Student-centred Project-based Skill-focusedSkilled use of Technology
Access to a wide variety of informationCommunicate in a variety of waysCollect, manipulate, analyze, evaluate, report and present informationUse computer networks to share and communicate with others
The Connected Student / Staff / Community
Actively participating in the learning process Social and group learning and interaction skills Appropriate use of technology as receptive and expressive media Develops and uses knowledge, skill, and attitudes to succeed in a technology oriented society
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"I can't teach without ABEL."
We are changing schools. We are changing education as it can be delivered to our students. That is an amazing task.”
“Using the technology to leverage the power of collaboration… as teachers shared their ideas and other teachers/partners built on them and provided resources.”
..we are beginning to use a common language and becoming comfortable with the equipment. I am getting a sense of community developing…
“Through the ABEL Project we have had a
taste of how to use technology in the
classroom and some insight as to how
limitless it can be.”
Possibilities
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One Final Word – ABEL Teacher
• Dee Elder – Brief Introduction
• Student Results
• Concluding Remarks
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ABELPlug into Learning!
“ABEL is gaining recognition across Canada for its innovation in teaching and learning. The strong collaboration among ABEL teachers, school administrators, researchers and private sector is a model for Canada’s innovation agenda. ABEL is branded as Canada’s #1 source for Broadband Enabled Learning.”Dr. Stan Shapson, Vice President Research and Innovation, York U