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Slide 2 1 Professional Development Module iNACOL International Association for K-12 Online Learning National Standards for Quality Online Teaching Designed to provide states, districts, online programs, and other organizations with a set of quality guidelines for online teaching (iNacol 2011). Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Slide 3 2 Professional Development Module Outline I. Welcome I. iNACOL, International Association for K-12 Online Learning II. National standards for quality online teaching. II. Identification of Learning Goals III. Module Learning Outcomes IV. Module Desired Outcomes V. Online Teaching Introduction VI. iNACOL Standard F I. Overview II. Details VII. Assessments VIII. Activities IX. Resources X. Sources Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back This is a professional development self directed module encompassing audio, video, pdf, and hyperlinked content. Running time for 36 slides is approximately 45 minutes. Slide 4 3 Click to Hear an Audio File Using Assistive Technology Professional Development Module Outline Welcome Who We AreWho We Are (outside link) iNACOL, The International Association for K-12 Online Learning Non-profit 501(c)(3) membership association based in the Washington, DC area with over 3,800 members. Members represent a diverse cross-section of K-12 education from school districts, charter schools, state education agencies, non-profit organizations, research institutions, corporate entities and other content & technology providers (iNACOL, 2012). Mission iNACOL strives to ensure all students have access to a world-class education and quality online learning opportunities that prepare them for a lifetime of success (iNACOL, 2012). Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Slide 5 4 Professional Development Module Outline I. Welcome I. This Professional Development Module Focuses On Standard F of the National Standards for Quality Online Teaching. II. More information and professional development opportunities will be available, including issues related to Standard F at the iNACOL 2012 Virtual School Symposium. III. 2012 Virtual School Symposium (outside Link) 2012 Virtual School Symposium October 21 - 24, 2012 New Orleans, LA In October 2012, iNACOL's Virtual School Symposium (VSS) will bring experts in K-12 virtual education together to have robust networking opportunities; learn about the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in e-learning; interact in session presentations; and gain access to the latest research and best practices reports. Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Slide 6 5 Professional Development Module Outline Welcome Note that the roles and responsibilities of an online teacher are diverse, many and varied: Facilitator, teacher, administrator, instructor,, technician, advisor, coach, consultant, mentor, model, motivator, or even researcher. The ability to fulfill the primary responsibility lay in the expertise, experience, ability and determination and flexibility in teaching and meeting the needs of all students. Just as regular teachers do, online teachers facilitate learning through the use of a variety of instructional strategies based on traditional or current models and theories of education iNACOL 2011). Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Meet The Module Facilitator Mitch Coffman mxc8082@louisiana.edu Meet The Module Facilitator Mitch Coffman mxc8082@louisiana.edu Slide 7 6 Professional Development Module Outline Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Welcome Before teaching online for the first time, faculty often have questions: How and where do I begin, What does a quality online course consists of? What does a quality online course look like? This faculty development program, centered around the iNACOL Standards is intended to provide faculty with an overview of teaching and learning online, an introduction of various pedagogical considerations, an orientation of the best online practices, and provide a guideline for integrating appropriate instructional technologies to facilitate online teaching (Sloan Consortium, 2011) and learning for all student populations. These components are necessary to offer a quality online learning experience for students. This professional development module includes the following learning units: Standard F. Cognizant of Diversity of Student Academic Needs and Incorporates Accommodations. Slide 8 7 iNACOL Standard F Module Identification of Learning Goals This presentation & outline is designed to help teachers and faculty gain a better understanding of iNACOL Standards for Quality Online Learning. Indicators have been divided between what the online teachers should know and understand what the online teachers should be able to do for evaluation purposes This module will outline the iNACOL Standard F: Cognizant of Diversity of Student Academic Needs and Incorporates Accommodations. Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back View Standard F Here View Standard F Here Slide 9 8 iNACOL Standard F. Module Identification of Learning Goals Standard F (iNACOL) requires that teachers be cognizant of the diversity of student academic needs and incorporates accommodations for all students. Standard F (iNACOL) requires that teachers identify, understand and implement instructional strategies for all students, including legal stipulations associated with special needs students, assistive technologies, options for delivering instruction, and the communication process and collaboration requirements for special needs students. Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Download a PDF of the iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Teaching Download a PDF of the iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Teaching Slide 10 9 1. Participants/Teachers will demonstrate cognizance of the diversity of student academic needs through formative and summative assessment. 2. Participants/Teachers will demonstrate an understanding of Web 2.0 educational tools through application of learning objectives in various online environments. 3. Participants/Teachers will assemble a digital wiki composed of hyperlinks of relevant government laws, standards and stipulations relating to education for disabled, disadvantaged and disenfranchised students. 4. Participants/Teachers will compare and contrast various student needs by compiling a questionnaire/survey using online survey hosts to create and disseminate and gather data. 5. Participants/Teachers will create a blog site for reflection upon a personal/hypothetical account of how one might make(d) accommodations available to students of different learning, academic and physical needs and post this journal entry online. 6. Participants/Teachers will record a brief personal introduction podcast as demonstration of one mode of alternative assistive technology accommodating students needs. Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching iNACOL Standard F. Module Participant Learning Objectives & Outcomes Next Back Slide 11 10 The ability to interpret, recall, analyze, and apply Standard F (iNACOL 2011) for online teaching with respect to course delivery. The ability to identify, apply and synthesize Standard F (iNACOL) technology and tools into online teaching and course delivery. The ability to design, administer, deliver and assess an innovative approach to online course delivery with respect to Standard F (iNACOL 2001) for online teaching. Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching iNACOL Standard F. Module Learning Objectives & Performance Outcomes Next Back Slide 12 11 The ability to put together an online course and instructional plan that a potential online student and associated guardians would value as a diverse, accommodating and enriching online course. The understanding that all students including online students have varied talents and skills of which require a quality online teacher to be cognizant/aware, available, and accommodating the individual needs of all students and options for course and content delivery. Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching iNACOL Standard F. Module Desired Learning Outcomes Next Back Slide 13 12 What is an Online Teacher? Who Are Online Teachers Why Be An Online Teacher? View this brief video from the Pearson Foundation, Learning Online: Online to Learn Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Online Teaching. Introduction Next Back Slide 14 Question: Online learning includes a(n) _________ high quality core curriculum? 1. Expensive 2. Generic 3. Personalized 4. Solitary Online Teaching Video Assessment In the Pearson Foundation Video from the previous slide, Learning Online: Online to Learn, Educators and Online Teachers Gave Testimonials on The Profession, the Advantages and Disadvantages for Teachers and Students. Provided That, Choose the Correct Answer to Question Posed. Standard FiNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Slide 15 14 Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Standard F. Module Major Concepts So What Does It Take To Be A Good Online Teacher The Online Teacher is Cognizant of the diversity of student academic needs and incorporates accommodations into the online environment, including 1. Legal Mandates & Federal Stipulations 2. Students Have Varied Learning Styles 3. Technologies & Tools for Accommodations 4. Adaptive/Assistive Technologies 5. Options for & Obstacles to Student Learning 6. IEP & 504 Communication Process 7. Diversity of Needs, Languages & Backgrounds Next Back Slide 16 15 Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Standard F for Quality Online Teaching Overview 1. Legal Mandates & Federal Stipulations 2. Students Have Varied Learning Styles 3. Technologies & Tools for Accommodations 4. Adaptive/Assistive Technologies 5. Options for & Obstacles to Student Learning 6. IEP & 504 Communication Process 7. Diversity of Needs, Languages & Backgrounds Next Back 1. Monitor Progress, Apply Activities & Tools 2. Address Learning Styles & Create Multiple Paths to Address Diverse Learning 3. Use Appropriate Tools & Technologies to Make Accommodations 4. Apply Adaptive & Assistive Technologies 5. I.D. Struggling Students Such as ELL, Literacy & Apply Strategies To Support 6. Communicate with Appropriate School Staff Regarding 504 Accommodations & IEP 7. Demonstrate Awareness of Learning Preferences, Diversity and Universal Design What the online teacher should know and understand What the online teacher should be able to do The Online Teacher is Cognizant of the diversity of student academic needs and incorporates accommodations into the online environment, including Slide 17 16 Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Standard F. 1. Legal Mandates & Federal Stipulations Note to Remember: The Quality Online Teacher Knows & Understands AND Has the Ability to Incorporate All Concepts into the Online Environment The Teacher Must Know the Legal Mandates & Federal Stipulations for Accessibility 1. ADA-American with Disabilities Act 2. IDEA-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 3. Assistive Technology Act & Section 508 The Teacher Must Accommodate the Needs of All Students 1. Monitor Student Progress 2. Apply Activities & Tools Relevant to Needs 3. Collaborate with Appropriate Staff & Resources Next Back Slide 18 Question: Online teaching requires knowledge of laws such as the _________? EOC RTI IDEA LEAP Section F. Assessment The U.S. Government has laws, policies and procedures that are applied to all students, especially those with special needs. Familiarity with these legal concepts and requirements is requisite to providing quality online instruction for all students. Provided that, Choose the Correct Answer to the Question Posed. Standard FiNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Slide 19 18 Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Standard F. 2. Varied Learning Styles Note to Remember: The Quality Online Teacher Knows & Understands AND Has the Ability to Incorporate All Concepts into the Online Environment The Teacher Must Know the Varied Learning Styles of All Students 1. Varied Talents 2. Varied Skills 3. Varied Learning Styles The Teacher Must Incorporate the Varied Learning Styles of All Students 1. Create Multiple Paths to Address Diverse Learning 2. Address Learning Styles, Needs, & Abilities Next Back Download a pdf of the IDEA Regulations for I.D. of Specific Learning Disabilities Download a pdf of the IDEA Regulations for I.D. of Specific Learning Disabilities Slide 20 Question: Which Learning Style is more appropriate for a student having a visual impairment? Visual Physical Aural Independent Standard F. 2. Varied Learning Styles Assessment Learning styles of all students are important to understand, especially so for students with special needs and for those needing accommodations. Below are four types of learning styles, which would be most appropriate for use with a student having a visual deficiency? Standard FiNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Slide 21 20 Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Standard F. 3. Technologies & Tools Note to Remember: The Quality Online Teacher Knows & Understands AND Has the Ability to Incorporate All Concepts into the Online Environment The Teacher Must Know & Understand Tools & Technologies to Meet Student Needs 1. Appropriateness 2. Accommodations The Teacher Must Use Tools and Technologies to Meet Student Needs 1. Appropriateness 2. Accommodations Next Back Slide 22 21 Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Standard F. 4. Adaptive/Assistive Technologies Note to Remember: The Quality Online Teacher Knows & Understands AND Has the Ability to Incorporate All Concepts into the Online Environment Next Back Listen to a Podcast on Assistive Technology from Brian Friedlander of VizThink The Teacher Must Know & Understand How Adaptive/Assistive Technologies 1. Benefit to the Participant 2. Access to Information Otherwise Inaccessible The Teacher Must Apply Adaptive/Assistive Technologies 1. Appropriateness in Instruction 2. Accommodations Slide 23 Question: Technology can _________ students in overcoming obstacles to learning? Harm Confuse Assist Hamper Section F. Technology Assessment Technology comes can benefit students in the online environment as well as in the classroom. The key to understanding technology is that these tools work with the student to expand learning opportunities. Standard F. Provided That, Choose the Correct Answer to the Question Posed. Standard FiNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Slide 24 23 Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Standard F. 5. Options for & Obstacles to Student Learning Note to Remember: The Quality Online Teacher Knows & Understands AND Has the Ability to Incorporate All Concepts into the Online Environment The Teacher Must Know & Understand Options to Expand Student Learning 1. Address Styles of Learning 2. Provide Avenues for Enrichment or Intervention The Teacher Must Identify Struggling Students & Apply Strategies to Support 1. ELL 2. Literacy Issues Next Back Slide 25 Question: The online teacher is able to _________ strategies and alternate paths to expand student learning online? Limit Restrict Apply Shelve Section F. Assessment Students with special needs often times can be motivated by a teacher that is skilled in differential instruction and how those skills and abilities may be used to enhance and personal the learning experience. Standard F. Provided That, Choose the Correct Answer to the Question Posed. Standard FiNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Slide 26 25 Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Standard F. 6. IEP & 504 Communication Process Note to Remember: The Quality Online Teacher Knows & Understands AND Has the Ability to Incorporate All Concepts into the Online Environment The Teacher Must Know & Understand the Process for Connecting with Support Personnel 1. Verify IEP Requirements 2. 504 Accommodations The Teacher Must Communicate with School Staff 1. Specific Accommodation and/or Modifications 2. Needs Listed in IEP or 504 Accommodations 3. Collaborate with Others Next Back Slide 27 26 Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Standard F. 7. Diversity of Needs, Languages & Backgrounds Note to Remember: The Quality Online Teacher Knows & Understands AND Has the Ability to Incorporate All Concepts into the Online Environment The Teacher Must Know & Understand the Diversity of Student Learning Needs 1. Languages 2. Backgrounds The Teacher Must Demonstrate Awareness 1. Different Learning Preferences 2. Diversity 3. Universal Design Principles Next Back Slide 28 27 Wiki of Legal Mandates Activity Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Use one of the popular online Wiki services e.g., www.wikispaces.com to create a topic specific public wiki. Assemble a list federal and educational websites that address disabled, handicapped and all special needs student accommodations for virtual learning and classroom learning. Make certain to link each agency, website or NGO. Summarize and/or outline the legal mandates, laws, policies and procedures that address the needs of disabled students, including learning styles, handicapped, and disenfranchised students. Include at least two of the wikis widget functions, e.g., include a photo, embed a youtube.com movie, add chart, etc. A sample wiki on K-12 state supported virtual schools is located at here at http://k12virtualschools.wikispaces.com/State+Supported+Virtual+School shere http://k12virtualschools.wikispaces.com/State+Supported+Virtual+School s Email the wiki link when 10 entries are posted, to mxc8082@louisiana.edu to receive full credit for completion of this professional development module. mxc8082@louisiana.edu Slide 29 28 Survey of Needs Activity Use one of the popular online survey web services, e.g. surveymonkey.com, to make a survey for students, parents and potential online course participants that requests information on student needs that might assist these students in the online classroom. A sample questionnaire has been created for reference located at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/29M7PXS http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/29M7PXS Email the final product link to mxc8082@louisiana.edu for complete credit for participation in this professional development module.mxc8082@louisiana.edu Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Slide 30 29 Reflect on a Personal Scenario Activity Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Use one of the popular online web services, such as Google Sites, Blogger.com, Typepad.com or similar host and write an entry that describes a scenario you may have had regarding accommodation of student needs, such as the use of assistive technology, lesson adaptation, obstacles you and the student have overcome, or a similar related experience acknowledging the individual or groups special needs. A sample blog and entry has been created for reference located at http://incacol.blogspot.com/http://incacol.blogspot.com/ Email the final product link to mxc8082@louisiana.edu for complete credit for participation in this professional development module.mxc8082@louisiana.edu Slide 31 30 Record a Podcast Activity Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Record a digital podcast or audio broadcast and post that recording on the journal blog site created in the previous activity. If unable to post the audio file, email the file directly to mxc8082@louisiana.edu.mxc8082@louisiana.edu A sample podcast entry was introduced earlier in this presentation. Email the final product link or file to mxc8082@louisiana.edu for complete credit for participation in this professional development module. mxc8082@louisiana.edu Slide 32 31 Professional Development Module Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back iNACOL International Association for K-12 Online Learning National Standards for Quality Online Teaching Standard F Click dot to return to slide 7 in presentation after viewing Standard F. Slide 33 Question: The _________ is an act that mandates accommodations to students with learning disabilities? FCA(Federal Communications Act) LEA (Learning Enrichment Act) LEA (Learning Enrichment Act) ATA (American Technology Act) ACA (Accommodations & Communications Act Section F. Final Assessment Technology and assistive technology are important parts of online instruction. Provided That, Choose the Correct Answer to the Question Posed. Standard FiNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Slide 34 33 Certificate of Completion Professional Development iNACOL Standard F. Module Congratulations. This marks the end of this particular professional development module on iNACOLs National Standards for Quality Online Teaching, Section F. Print for your records. Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back A Quality Online Teacher Has Knowledge Understanding Abilities Legal Mandates Varied Talents Skills Applied to Multiple Paths Tools & Technology to Make Accommodati ons Adaptive Assistive Technology Application Options to Expand Thinking to Support Struggling Students Connecting Support Personnel IEP, 504 & Student Diversity of Learning Needs Styles Languages Backgrounds Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________ Facilitator: ___M. Coffman____ Slide 35 34 Resources. Relevant items for virtual schooling professional development, including K-12 online learning Assistive Technology and the Disability Identity Webinar. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fob6q-MmKdI on June 27, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fob6q-MmKdI Cathy Cavanaughs Online Learning Research References Dr. Cavanaugh, iNACOL Research Committee Chair, has an excellent and comprehensive website listing books, articles and journals for online learning at http://drscavanaugh.org/distlearn/research_references.htm http://drscavanaugh.org/distlearn/research_references.htm iNACOL. http://www.inacol.org/http://www.inacol.org/ iNACOL Issues Brief: Equity and Access in Virtual Education (2007)by Ray Rose and Bob Blomeyer identifies the issues that also impact professional development and diversity. Virtual Schools and 21 st Century Skills paper by NACOL and the Partnership for 21 st Century Skills (2006). NACOL reports. Retrieved from http://www.nacol.org/docs/VSand21stCenturySkillsFINALPaper.pdf on June 27, 2012. http://www.nacol.org/docs/VSand21stCenturySkillsFINALPaper.pdf on June 27 Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back Slide 36 35 Center for Teaching and Learning. Speaking of Teaching. Stanford University (2004). 13, 2. Retrieved from http://ctl.stanford.edu/handbook/course-design.html on June 29, 2012. http://ctl.stanford.edu/handbook/course-design.html Friedlander., B. (2008, November 26). Assistive technology. Vizthink Podcast. Podcast. Retrieved from http://vizthink.com/blog/2008/12/05/assistive-technology/ on June 30, 2012. http://vizthink.com/blog/2008/12/05/assistive-technology/ IEP Process. [Video File. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/Wn6X2X_tUbw on June 29, 2012.http://youtu.be/Wn6X2X_tUbw on June 29 iNACOL. About Us. Retrieved from http://www.inacol.org/about/ on June 29, 2012.http://www.inacol.org/about/ iNACOL. Virtual School Symposium. Retrieved from http://vss.inacol.org/ on June 29, 2012http://vss.inacol.org/ iNACOL. (2011). Professional Development for Virtual Schooling and Online Learning. Retrieved from http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/NACOL_PDforVSandOlnLrng.pdf on June 27, 2012. http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/NACOL_PDforVSandOlnLrng.pdf on June 27 iNACOL. (2011a). National standards for quality online courses. Retrieved from http://www.inacol.org/research/nationalstandards/iNACOL_CourseStandards_2011.pdf on June 27, 2012. http://www.inacol.org/research/nationalstandards/iNACOL_CourseStandards_2011.pdf on June 27 iNACOL. (2011b). National standards for quality online teaching. Retrieved from http://www.inacol.org/research/nationalstandards/iNACOL_TeachingStandardsv2.pdf.on June 27, 2012. http://www.inacol.org/research/nationalstandards/iNACOL_TeachingStandardsv2.pdf.on June 27 Learning Disabilities Accommodations. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/hMo5suNUoKw on June 29, 2012.http://youtu.be/hMo5suNUoKw on June 29 Sloan Consortium (2011). Overview of Six Learning Units for Professional Development. Retrieved from http://sloanconsortium.org/sites/default/files/MSU_FDP_3.pptx on June 28, 2012. http://sloanconsortium.org/sites/default/files/MSU_FDP_3.pptx Pearson Foundation. Learning Online: Online to Learn. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/Gf1vPhXquys on June 27 2012. http://youtu.be/Gf1vPhXquys on June 27 2012 Thetutorwhisperer.com. Learning Obstacles Impaired Vision. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBQeVb_Vlww on June 29, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBQeVb_Vlww Vanderbilt University. Teaching Through Touch. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv5aypfqyrQ&t=41s on June 30, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv5aypfqyrQ&t=41s Universal Design & Accessibility. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYFrCXATXLI on June 30, 2012.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYFrCXATXLI Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next References. Back Slide 37 36 Professional Development Module Outline iNACOL International Association for K-12 Online Learning National Standards for Quality Online Teaching Standard F Module For more information on this module contact: Mitch Coffman mxc8082@louisiana.edumxc8082@louisiana.edu, http://incacol.blogspot.com/http://incacol.blogspot.com/ A Presentation for EDLD 871 SU12 Dr. Luke Dowden University of Louisiana, Lafayette return to the beginning of presentation Standard F iNACOLNational Standards for Quality Online Teaching Next Back