Changing the Game in Our School
- 1. Online Learning Modules: Changing the Game at Our School Elizabeth Stein Walden University EDU 6715 Instructor: Jacqueline Derby
- 2. What is Online Learning? Online Learning takes place through a Course Management System, such as RCampus. Technology is integrated into daily instruction. Students can work collaboratively to complete assignments.
- 3. Using Online Learning Modules to Create Poetry Review the Writing Process – meets PA Academic Standards for Reading and Writing. Students work collaboratively to work through the writing process to create poetry that will fulfill the district’s poetry expectations for the third grade curriculum. Students will brainstorm ideas, share rough drafts, suggest revisions, edit using peer suggestions, and share final products of poetry. Students learn 21st Century skills that will benefit them as they continue in school and into the workplace.
- 4. Instructional Change Agents Democratization of Knowledge ◦ Students have access to educational resources and share knowledge with their peers. Participatory Learning ◦ Students are active participants in this lesson. ◦ They interact and have a voice during this assignment. Authentic Learning ◦ Work has meaning and value. Students learn the writing process and about poetry. ◦ Student interests are incorporated. Multimodal Learning ◦ Students learn through research online and collaboration with peers. Reference: Lemke & Coughlin, 2009
- 5. Policy Changes Needed Students need more consistent access to technology during the school day. ◦ Right now, students have access once a week to the computer lab. ◦ This will require students having daily access to the online classroom. We need to revisit the online use policy to ensure that all interactions in online learning module are positive and effective. Training ◦ Teachers must be trained in implementing and working with online classrooms.
- 6. Benefits for the Students Easy access to information at home or in computer lab. Allows students to be active participants in their learning. Interact fully with curriculum in new, exciting ways. Access to resources and peer suggestions any time of the day or night. Allows students to work at their own pace. Ask the teacher questions about upcoming tasks. Teacher can monitor online classroom to ensure positive peer interactions. Reference: Hargis & Schofield, 2007
- 7. To Sum Up… Students need to be encouraged to use 21st Century skills that will be required of them in the workforce. Online learning teaches to all learning styles and abilities. Students, parents, and teachers will have access day and night to the classroom. Best of all, RCampus are FREE!!!!!!
- 8. Resources Hargis, J., & Schofield, K. (2007). Integrating online learning into elementary classrooms. In R. Blomeyer, & C. Cavanaugh (Eds.), What works in K–12 online learning (pp. 33–47). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education. RCampus. (2012). About rcampus. Retrieved from http://www.rcampus.com/aboutrcampu s.cfm?nocache=1327889803265.