adventures in distance learning
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Adventures in Distance Learning. Skyping with the Maryland Historical Society. March 2013. analyzed curriculum needs (CCSS) analyzed what resources would be available (we chose Skype ). March 2013. looked for partners that would fit curriculum needs: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Adventures in Distance Learning
Skyping with the Maryland Historical Society
March 2013
• analyzed curriculum needs (CCSS)• analyzed what resources
would be available (we chose Skype)
March 2013
• looked for partners that would fit curriculum needs:• Maryland Historical Society
(www.mdhs.org)• National Park Service (Fort McHe
nry) (www.nps.gov/teachers)
• Historic St. Mary’s City (www.hsmcdigshistory.org)
• Virginia Historical Society (www.vahistorical.org)
• Skype in the Classroom (education.skype.com)
• analyzed the possible programs and formally requested a partnership
April 2013
• built a lesson with our partner• created a list of
considerations (time constraints, logistics, dates)• developed a planning and
implementation timeline
April 2013
• conducted technical testing with partner and another classroom in the building:• camera, microphone, and
speaker quality• Internet connection and
software installation• physical arrangement and
lighting of the room
• discussed student expectations• built student background
knowledge• prepared necessary handouts
May 2013
• students read primary source materials to identify the various reasons that people colonized Maryland• students categorized the
painting “Settlement of Maryland by Lord Baltimore” as a secondary source by analyzing details• students drew their own
interpretation of a primary source description of a Native American
May/June 2013
• reflected on our experience (included our partner in the conference)• discussed a continuation of
the partnership
Continuation
• repeated the Skype experience with new students from October 2013-January 2014• continued to analyze
primary and secondary sources with MDHS through Twitter