Innovation in Teaching: Challenges, Risks, and Rewards

© 2012 Boise State University 1

Kerry Rice, Ed. D., Professor and Fulbright Scholar

Cary Varela, MET Student,

Michele Hogan, MET Student,

Amy Eko-Morgan, MET Student, Department of Educational Technology, Boise State University

iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium

November 2014


Go Broncos!


M.S. in EDTECH

Masters in EDTECH

Ed. D. in EDTECH

Graduate Certificates:

Online Teaching - K12 & Adult Learner

Technology Integration Specialist

School Technology Coordinator

K-12 Online Teaching Endorsement

Game Studio: Mobile Game Design

3D GameLab spinoff

EDTECH and Cave Island in SL

Dual Degree Program w/National Univ. of Tainan

and Jeju University, Korea

Cooperation Agreement Nicolaus Copernicus

University, Torun, Poland

College of EducationAbout us…


Kerry


Cary, Michele and Amy


Tell us a little about you.


Agenda• Innovation in teaching and learning.

• Description of course and project goals.

• Student Panel will share experiences and projects.

• Discussion.


EDTECH 523: Advanced Online Teaching

Emphasizes content-specific instructional strategies, methods, data analysis, and improved communication in online instruction. Experience with web-based video/audio communication tools recommended.


Overarching Ideas• Online Learning should encourage or

promote…– Learner autonomy (agency)

– Active participation

– Collaboration and community building

– Authentic assessments

– Acquisition of 21st century skills

– Transformative teaching practice, innovation, and risk-taking


Transformative Teaching and Learning

Targeted

InstructionTime Learning

Constant Constant Variable

Targeted

InstructionTime Learning

Variable Variable Constant

From this…

To the ideal…

Fullan, 2009


Leveraging Technology

for Learning

Changing Role of the

Teacher

Educator (vs.Teacher)Assign Learning TasksAssessGuide dev. of PLP’sCurriculum Dev.Course Design

Transforming Teaching Practice

The greatest factor in quality educational experiences

is the quality of the instruction.


Innovation Defined

The term "innovate," is defined loosely as: "to make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.”

What does innovation mean to you?

… a shift to truly personalized, competency-based

instruction, while still maintaining integrity in meeting

course goals and objectives.


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Technology Integration MatrixTeacher

Ownership of Learning

Student Ownership of

Learning

Procedural Understanding

Conceptual Understanding

Conventional Use of

Technology

Complex Use of Technology

Instructional Focus on Tools

Instructional Focus on Content tim.techmatrix.us

tim.techmatrix.us


InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards

• Personalized Learning for Diverse Learners

(differentiation)

• Improved Assessment Literacy (quality of instruction)

• Focus on Application of Knowledge and Skills (relevance)

• Collaborative Professional Culture (community)

• Teachers as Leaders

• Teachers as Reflective Practitioners (Impact on practice)


Message to Students

My goal this semester is a shift to truly personalized, competency-based instruction, while still maintaining integrity in meeting course goals and objectives - a big request all around.

Facilitating the movement to personalized instruction, first requires that I loosen my grip on control of ALL course activities, and second requires you to take primary responsibility for your

own learning. So with that in mind, the tasks and activities I have planned are designed to allow you as much control as I, or you,

can possibly manage.


Project DescriptionOne of your primary responsibilities this semester will be the development and sharing of a major deliverable that is determined through self-selection and

negotiation.

VOICE AND CHOICE • Online Course Development• Professional Development• Tutorial Resources• Collaborative Inquiry• Other Ideas?


Project Plan

• What do you plan to do?

• What applications or tools will you use?

• What are your goals and intended outcomes?

• What are your anticipated milestones and deliverables?

• Who are project members and what are their roles?


Best Practice Indicator:

Community BuildingHow does your project demonstrate that community is a valued component? Does your project leverage social networks or other tools to build community? Does your project provide opportunities and a space for your audience to share their experiences with you and with others?



CollaborationDoes your project provide opportunities for teamwork or other collaborative experiences? What tools and processes facilitate collaboration?



Multimedia DevelopmentHow do you use multimedia to promote engagement? Does your project recognize that all learners are unique and learn by multiple means of representation?



Evaluation PlanDo you have an evaluation plan that is based on research and best practice? How will you know if your project goals and outcomes have been reached? How will you know if your instruction/materials are effective?



Collection of ResourcesDoes your project contain ample resources and supplemental materials? Can learners find answers to questions they may be pondering or extend their learning? Are the resources easy to find and access?



Synchronous InteractionsDoes your project include opportunities for synchronous interaction? How does this interaction support the goals of your project?


Best Practice Indicators

1. Community Building

2. Collaboration

3. Multimedia Development

4. Evaluation Plan

5. Collection of Resources

6. Synchronous Interactions


Assessment of Mastery

• Peer Evaluation

• Self Evaluation

• Instructor Evaluation (Rubric)

– Meeting project goals

– Project quality

– Elements of best practice

– Impact on teaching practice

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“Teachers should

have access to

the personalized,

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opportunities that

are increasingly

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acknowledged as

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student success.”

Digital Promise:

Preparing

Teachers for

Deeper Learning

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Teacher as Learner Panel and Project Showcase

Cary:

Michele:

Amy:

https://sites.google.com/site/edtech523appsforbeginnrs/

https://sites.google.com/site/gapps40/Home

http://www.blendedscience.com/















http://bizkidsmonty.weebly.com/

http://bizkidsmonty.weebly.com/


http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/amandaweiskircher/523/wikihome.html

http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/amandaweiskircher/523/wikihome.html


http://wempedtechportfolio.weebly.com/how-to-use-3d-modeling-software-for-

design.html

http://wempedtechportfolio.weebly.com/how-to-use-3d-modeling-software-for-design.html


https://sites.google.com/a/u.boisestate.edu/wwii-thehomefront/

https://sites.google.com/a/u.boisestate.edu/wwii-thehomefront/


Project Links

• EDTECH 523 Advanced Online Teaching

http://padlet.com/krice100/yot3gj9eay

• EDTECH 542 Tech Supported PBL

http://padlet.com/krice100/27ax9p70k5j2

http://padlet.com/krice100/yot3gj9eay

http://padlet.com/krice100/27ax9p70k5j2


Challenges, Risks, Rewards• Articulating expectations

– Develop performance indicators aligned to best practice and standards

– Clear description of what teachers should be able to do

• Managing and assessing multiple projects– Streamline assessment processes– Peer and self review

• Fear of the unknown– Accept failure as an option – Have a backup plan– Willingness to transform your own teaching practice

• Keeping up with my students!


How Will Your Classroom be Transformed?

Kerry Rice [email protected]

Cary Varela [email protected]

Michele Hogan [email protected]

Amy Eko-Morgan [email protected]

Questions?

mailto:[email protected]





Resources• Rice, K. (2012). Making the Move to K-12 Online Teaching: Research-Based

Strategies and Practices. Boston, MA: Pearson Education. www.pearsonhighered.com/rice1e

• Getting Smart: Preparing Teachers for Deeper Learning• Competency-based Teacher Preparation and Professional Development

Infographic• Technology Integration Matrix, Florida Center for Instructional Technology:

http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/• Department of Educational Technology, Boise State University:

http://edtech.boisestate.edu/• INTASC Model Core Teaching Standards and Learning Progressions for

Teachers 1.0• iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework• iNACOL National Quality Standards

http://www.pearsonhighered.com/rice1e

http://gettingsmart.com/publication/preparing-teachers-deeper-learning/?utm_source=Smart+Update+10/31/14&utm_campaign=Smart+Update+10/31/2014&utm_medium=email

http://cdno2.gettingsmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DeeperLearningTeachPrep-infographic-17Apr2014_forsignoff.jpg

http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/

http://edtech.boisestate.edu/

http://www.ccsso.org/Documents/2013/2013_INTASC_Learning_Progressions_for_Teachers.pdf

https://www.inacol.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/iNACOL-Blended-Learning-Teacher-Competency-Framework.pdf

http://www.inacol.org/resources/publications/national-quality-standards/