Using and creating case studies is an important strategy of the Prof E Sus project that is developing training for teachers of vocational hospitality skills.
Monica Poulter: Teacher expertise what is it and how can it be developedeaquals
The document discusses teacher expertise and how it can be developed. It describes the characteristics of expert teachers, such as highly structured knowledge and the ability to problem solve efficiently. Expert teachers know how to structure their content knowledge and can recognize patterns in the classroom. They are selective in what they pay attention to and have better improvisational skills. The document also examines the implications for professional development, noting that frameworks alone don't capture expert teaching and that teachers need to engage in reflection and deliberate practice to improve, such as getting feedback and observing other teachers. Both self-directed learning and managed training can help teachers develop their expertise.
This document discusses planning for technology-integrated literacy instruction. It introduces the authors from Lesley University who specialize in supporting teachers to provide high-quality literacy instruction. It emphasizes that technology integration in the literacy classroom must be grounded in best practices for pedagogically-sound instruction and not just used for motivation. The project aims to help teachers plan technology integration that aligns with their technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge.
The document discusses engaging students in educational development and innovation through the Student Ambassador Network (SAN) at the Centre for Inquiry-based Learning in the Arts and Social Sciences (CILASS). It provides examples of how the SAN and CILASS have collaborated with students, such as having students represented from the initial bid stage, creating student-friendly materials, and obtaining student input into meetings and projects. Table discussions focused on engaging students in evaluation, scholarship, curriculum planning, and an interdisciplinary network.
Learning & Leading Through a District Fellows ProgramPatty Stephens
Northshore School District is implementing Fellows programs to support student learning and professional growth for educators. This professional learning model is collaborative, job-embedded, and directly applicable to the daily work of teaching students. Learn how NSD has adapted the WA State Fellows program to help teachers in their district learn about and implement new standards and instructional practices.
This presentation formed part of the HEA-funded workshop 'Research methods for teacher education'.
This event brought together academic experts in educational research methods with school leaders, to debate, share and determine how student teachers and teachers on part-time Masters-level programmes can best be taught to use research methods to better understand and ultimately, improve the quality of their teaching and improve educational outcomes for pupils and schools.
This presentation forms part of a blog post which can be accessed via: http://bit.ly/1m8vkEW
For further details of HEA Social Sciences work relating to teaching research methods in the Social Sciences please see http://bit.ly/15go0mh
This document discusses upside down pedagogy and flipped learning. It defines flipped learning as an approach where traditional classroom activities and homework elements are reversed or flipped. Students are exposed to new material outside of class, often via video lectures, then class time is used to do homework and engage in student-centered learning activities like discussions and problem-solving. The document outlines intended learning outcomes related to understanding and applying flipped learning strategies. It also includes activities for teachers to compare flipped learning to traditional methods, modify an existing lesson plan to incorporate flipped elements, and design a new lesson plan format.
Sarah Aitken - Presenting Eaquals: Preparing for a successful Eaquals inspectioneaquals
Eaquals is an international non-profit organization that provides accreditation and quality assurance for language education programs. During an Eaquals accreditation inspection, inspectors will review documents prior to their visit, observe teaching, hold meetings with staff and students, check accommodation if applicable, and provide feedback and recommendations rather than final results on the last day. Eaquals evaluates language schools based on 12 quality standards including course design, teaching, resources, and student services. Effective course design involves defining the school's educational philosophy, setting clear learning objectives linked to the CEFR for each level, and creating documents for teachers and students to ensure coherent planning from global to lesson levels.
Monica Poulter: Teacher expertise what is it and how can it be developedeaquals
The document discusses teacher expertise and how it can be developed. It describes the characteristics of expert teachers, such as highly structured knowledge and the ability to problem solve efficiently. Expert teachers know how to structure their content knowledge and can recognize patterns in the classroom. They are selective in what they pay attention to and have better improvisational skills. The document also examines the implications for professional development, noting that frameworks alone don't capture expert teaching and that teachers need to engage in reflection and deliberate practice to improve, such as getting feedback and observing other teachers. Both self-directed learning and managed training can help teachers develop their expertise.
This document discusses planning for technology-integrated literacy instruction. It introduces the authors from Lesley University who specialize in supporting teachers to provide high-quality literacy instruction. It emphasizes that technology integration in the literacy classroom must be grounded in best practices for pedagogically-sound instruction and not just used for motivation. The project aims to help teachers plan technology integration that aligns with their technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge.
The document discusses engaging students in educational development and innovation through the Student Ambassador Network (SAN) at the Centre for Inquiry-based Learning in the Arts and Social Sciences (CILASS). It provides examples of how the SAN and CILASS have collaborated with students, such as having students represented from the initial bid stage, creating student-friendly materials, and obtaining student input into meetings and projects. Table discussions focused on engaging students in evaluation, scholarship, curriculum planning, and an interdisciplinary network.
Learning & Leading Through a District Fellows ProgramPatty Stephens
Northshore School District is implementing Fellows programs to support student learning and professional growth for educators. This professional learning model is collaborative, job-embedded, and directly applicable to the daily work of teaching students. Learn how NSD has adapted the WA State Fellows program to help teachers in their district learn about and implement new standards and instructional practices.
This presentation formed part of the HEA-funded workshop 'Research methods for teacher education'.
This event brought together academic experts in educational research methods with school leaders, to debate, share and determine how student teachers and teachers on part-time Masters-level programmes can best be taught to use research methods to better understand and ultimately, improve the quality of their teaching and improve educational outcomes for pupils and schools.
This presentation forms part of a blog post which can be accessed via: http://bit.ly/1m8vkEW
For further details of HEA Social Sciences work relating to teaching research methods in the Social Sciences please see http://bit.ly/15go0mh
This document discusses upside down pedagogy and flipped learning. It defines flipped learning as an approach where traditional classroom activities and homework elements are reversed or flipped. Students are exposed to new material outside of class, often via video lectures, then class time is used to do homework and engage in student-centered learning activities like discussions and problem-solving. The document outlines intended learning outcomes related to understanding and applying flipped learning strategies. It also includes activities for teachers to compare flipped learning to traditional methods, modify an existing lesson plan to incorporate flipped elements, and design a new lesson plan format.
Sarah Aitken - Presenting Eaquals: Preparing for a successful Eaquals inspectioneaquals
Eaquals is an international non-profit organization that provides accreditation and quality assurance for language education programs. During an Eaquals accreditation inspection, inspectors will review documents prior to their visit, observe teaching, hold meetings with staff and students, check accommodation if applicable, and provide feedback and recommendations rather than final results on the last day. Eaquals evaluates language schools based on 12 quality standards including course design, teaching, resources, and student services. Effective course design involves defining the school's educational philosophy, setting clear learning objectives linked to the CEFR for each level, and creating documents for teachers and students to ensure coherent planning from global to lesson levels.
The document summarizes activities carried out by HENALLUX in Namur, Belgium to support novice teachers. Activities included workshops and discussions with teachers on topics like professional identity, pedagogical relationships, and inclusion. Teachers found value in discussing their profession and exploring challenges like workload, external influences, and adapting to change. The project promoted reflection on support for novice teachers but faced challenges with teacher time constraints and addressing different teacher needs. Recommendations include providing examples of good practices to encourage collaboration and lifelong learning.
The document discusses strategies for retaining new teachers. It describes two schools' approaches: School 1 focuses on collaboration through an inclusion compass, engaging teachers, parents, and social workers. School 2 focuses on co-design, using collaborative dialogue where new teachers present cases to experienced teachers for feedback. Both schools found that retention is challenging without support but is aided by organized team cooperation and feedback between new and experienced teachers.
This document outlines a training program for developing a culture of sustainability in vocational education. The program includes 4 modules that blend residential and online learning over 10 months. Module 1 involves a week in Finland to form study groups and learn about sustainability in guest-oriented vocational education. Module 2 involves 6 weeks of online peer-supported learning about sustainability. Module 3 involves 8 weeks of online peer-supported planning and implementing an action research project. Module 4 involves a week in Austria to exchange best practices and plan for the future. The goal is to help educators develop skills like futures thinking and systems thinking to incorporate sustainability into their teaching practices.
The document outlines the creation of a whole-school approach to improving student research skills at Elgin High School. A work group consisting of teachers and the librarian developed strategies and resources to teach core research concepts consistently across departments. This included a PLUS model poster outlining research steps, a CAR poster to evaluate online sources critically, and recommendations provided in a booklet on teaching research skills school-wide. Initial feedback was positive and the library continues supporting teachers through workshops and research assistance.
Brief overview of eCampusOntario activities for OERu Partners' Meeting, October 12-13, 2017 at Chang School of Continuing education, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Supporting Higher Education to Integrate Learning Analytics_EUNIS20171107Yi-Shan Tsai
This talk summarised the SHEILA project and its preliminary findings. It was presented at the EUNIS (European University Information Systems) workshop on 7 November 2017.
OpenEd Leader Summit: Effective OER ProjectsKim Thanos
This document summarizes key lessons from an open education leadership summit in 2014. It discusses the need for systemic change and an institutional champion to promote open educational resources (OER). It notes faculty require diverse approaches and support to adopt, adapt, or create OER. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of the community owning the connection between various stakeholders involved in OER.
1. The document discusses inclusion on the European agenda and how school managers and teachers can deal with inclusion.
2. It outlines five points about inclusion, including that it is compulsory by law, an objective for welfare professions, local and situated, a role model for teachers, and a tool for school management.
3. The document also discusses challenges to inclusion in Europe related to learning, education, socioeconomic issues, and refugees. It emphasizes the importance of inclusion for schools as a common place for children.
This document discusses insights from international work on innovative learning environments. It outlines the rationale for focusing on learning and innovation in 21st century knowledge societies. It then describes several projects conducted by the OECD on this topic, including analyzing learning research and case studies of innovative learning environments. The document proposes seven principles that innovative learning environments should follow, such as making learning central and ensuring learning is social and collaborative. It presents a framework for innovative learning environments that involves innovating elements like learner and teacher profiles, resources, content, and pedagogical approaches through flexible groupings and timing. Leadership and continuous redesign are important to effectively implement innovations.
The document summarizes a conference on the RETAIN project, which aims to reduce work-related stress for teachers. It describes the diagnostic process that identified key stress factors like role ambiguity and poor organizational communication. Intervention tools like shared vision and world cafe activities helped schools develop a joint understanding of values and priorities. A case study highlights how one school used these tools to establish a shared vision, increasing staff motivation, participation and satisfaction levels. The tools appear effective in promoting a more cooperative school culture and developing teachers' talents.
This session focuses on how the AUA Behaviours Framework has been applied to the continuous personal and professional development of Library Services staff; enabling staff to understand and respond fully to the individual needs of an increasingly diverse student body. Students are supported wholeheartedly by staff on their journey from pre-university to alumni. The Library Service has involved students with innovative service developments and works closely with student representatives. Staff and students jointly play their part in the community through active engagement in valuable and mutually beneficial partnerships.
This document discusses problem subjects in higher education. It defines problem subjects as those that students do not want to take, find difficult or boring. Problem subjects tend to be compulsory courses that impart essential background knowledge but are perceived as irrelevant. The document outlines some characteristics of problem subjects and provides suggestions for improving their teaching, such as emphasizing relevance, using examples and hands-on learning. It also discusses the need for collective responsibility among faculty and demonstrating connections to other courses and careers.
Creativity Learning Through the Arts - An Action Plan for WalesEduSkills OECD
This presentation was given by Sian James and Diane Hebb at the international conference “Fostering creativity in children and young people through education and culture” in Durham, United Kingdom on 4-5 September 2017.
Rethinking the ‘flip’: Exploring innovative teaching practices in the univers...Katya Pechenkina, PhD
This paper discusses preliminary results of a study with twenty teaching academics who use the elements of flipped classroom in their teaching. Grounded in recent literature on blended learning, flipped classroom and innovative teaching, this paper draws on the thematic analysis of rich qualitative interview data to offer new insights into teaching tactics academics devise to boost student engagement, motivation and creativity. The flipped classroom elements taken up by the academics in this study range from the ‘traditional’ flip concept where lectures or segments of lectures are replaced by independent study components (both technology-enabled or not) to a more hybridised teaching tactics allowing for greater personalisation of learning, to a holistic re-think and re-design of students’ learning experiences achieved by introducing multiple elements of the flipped pedagogy. Based on this data, recommendations are offered on how to achieve an impactful flipped design.
This document describes the open school Waldau in Kassel, Germany, which implements a free learning (FL) model. The goals of FL are to individualize and support student learning processes and enable autonomous learning. In FL lessons, students choose their own topics, pace, partners, and methods. FL lessons occur 6 times per week for grades 5-6, and less frequently for older grades. Students develop own curricula, structure learning, and present products with feedback. Results include high attendance in advanced programs and careers. Younger students do small projects and reports while older students do guided and free projects on diverse topics, presenting work for final exams. FL aims to open doors, ways, and minds for students.
This document discusses potential future innovations in pedagogy and education. It begins by providing context on rapid technological changes and the need to prepare students for future careers. It then outlines several pedagogical innovations that have emerged in recent years such as learning analytics, spaced learning, computational thinking, and flipped classrooms. These innovations leverage new technologies and draw on research from fields like neuroscience and computer science. The document concludes by discussing approaches for identifying new promising pedagogies, such as expert workshops, provocations, and scenario development using a Policy Delphi method.
PETS - Proactively ensuring team success through learning analytics aligned w...Blackboard APAC
While team work is intrinsic to authentic, collaborative learning in higher education, every student and academic has a horror story to tell about group dysfunction and social loafing. Dysfunctional teams often become apparent too late to rectify the problem. We will showcase a multifaceted approach to supporting students in complex team projects in two large (1200+) First-Year Engineering design and build courses at the University of Queensland. The PETS (Proactively Ensuring Team Success) process systematically utilises learning analytics from in-house LTI tools and Blackboard Learn for strategic intervention to support student teams.
Delivered at Innovate and Educate: Teaching and Learning Conference by Blackboard. 24 -27 August 2015 in Adelaide, Australia.
The document describes a new interdisciplinary packaging design course at Aalto University.
- 24 students from various backgrounds are divided into teams of 6 to work on real packaging projects for external clients.
- The course takes a holistic and problem-based learning approach, combining design, business, and engineering thinking through lectures, workshops, and team projects.
This document discusses the use of escape rooms in education. It provides background on the presenters, who are history teachers and textbook authors in Finland. It defines what an escape room is and explains why they are useful for learning. Specifically, escape rooms promote student-centered learning, collaboration, problem-solving and the development of 21st century skills. The document provides tips for designing educational escape rooms and suggests they can be adapted for all subjects and grade levels. It also explores using emerging technologies like augmented and virtual reality to enhance escape room activities.
The document summarizes a workshop on integrating digital and information literacy into university curriculums. It introduces the Viewpoints project which provides tools to help curriculum design. The workshop involved breakout groups using information skills theme cards to address scenarios and map principles to a student learning timeline. Participants shared that the resources provided useful prompts for consideration and facilitated discussion on integrating digital capabilities.
This is the presentation that was delivered to the Viewpoints team at the first 'data day' - its aims were to show the immediate team the current stage of development and to discuss the data implications of the user interface and user choices.
The document summarizes a workshop on integrating digital and information literacy into university curriculums. It introduces the Viewpoints project which provides tools to help curriculum design. The workshop involved breakout groups using information skills theme cards to address scenarios and map principles to a student learning timeline. Participants shared that the resources provided useful prompts for consideration and facilitated discussion on integrating digital capabilities.
The document summarizes activities carried out by HENALLUX in Namur, Belgium to support novice teachers. Activities included workshops and discussions with teachers on topics like professional identity, pedagogical relationships, and inclusion. Teachers found value in discussing their profession and exploring challenges like workload, external influences, and adapting to change. The project promoted reflection on support for novice teachers but faced challenges with teacher time constraints and addressing different teacher needs. Recommendations include providing examples of good practices to encourage collaboration and lifelong learning.
The document discusses strategies for retaining new teachers. It describes two schools' approaches: School 1 focuses on collaboration through an inclusion compass, engaging teachers, parents, and social workers. School 2 focuses on co-design, using collaborative dialogue where new teachers present cases to experienced teachers for feedback. Both schools found that retention is challenging without support but is aided by organized team cooperation and feedback between new and experienced teachers.
This document outlines a training program for developing a culture of sustainability in vocational education. The program includes 4 modules that blend residential and online learning over 10 months. Module 1 involves a week in Finland to form study groups and learn about sustainability in guest-oriented vocational education. Module 2 involves 6 weeks of online peer-supported learning about sustainability. Module 3 involves 8 weeks of online peer-supported planning and implementing an action research project. Module 4 involves a week in Austria to exchange best practices and plan for the future. The goal is to help educators develop skills like futures thinking and systems thinking to incorporate sustainability into their teaching practices.
The document outlines the creation of a whole-school approach to improving student research skills at Elgin High School. A work group consisting of teachers and the librarian developed strategies and resources to teach core research concepts consistently across departments. This included a PLUS model poster outlining research steps, a CAR poster to evaluate online sources critically, and recommendations provided in a booklet on teaching research skills school-wide. Initial feedback was positive and the library continues supporting teachers through workshops and research assistance.
Brief overview of eCampusOntario activities for OERu Partners' Meeting, October 12-13, 2017 at Chang School of Continuing education, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Supporting Higher Education to Integrate Learning Analytics_EUNIS20171107Yi-Shan Tsai
This talk summarised the SHEILA project and its preliminary findings. It was presented at the EUNIS (European University Information Systems) workshop on 7 November 2017.
OpenEd Leader Summit: Effective OER ProjectsKim Thanos
This document summarizes key lessons from an open education leadership summit in 2014. It discusses the need for systemic change and an institutional champion to promote open educational resources (OER). It notes faculty require diverse approaches and support to adopt, adapt, or create OER. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of the community owning the connection between various stakeholders involved in OER.
1. The document discusses inclusion on the European agenda and how school managers and teachers can deal with inclusion.
2. It outlines five points about inclusion, including that it is compulsory by law, an objective for welfare professions, local and situated, a role model for teachers, and a tool for school management.
3. The document also discusses challenges to inclusion in Europe related to learning, education, socioeconomic issues, and refugees. It emphasizes the importance of inclusion for schools as a common place for children.
This document discusses insights from international work on innovative learning environments. It outlines the rationale for focusing on learning and innovation in 21st century knowledge societies. It then describes several projects conducted by the OECD on this topic, including analyzing learning research and case studies of innovative learning environments. The document proposes seven principles that innovative learning environments should follow, such as making learning central and ensuring learning is social and collaborative. It presents a framework for innovative learning environments that involves innovating elements like learner and teacher profiles, resources, content, and pedagogical approaches through flexible groupings and timing. Leadership and continuous redesign are important to effectively implement innovations.
The document summarizes a conference on the RETAIN project, which aims to reduce work-related stress for teachers. It describes the diagnostic process that identified key stress factors like role ambiguity and poor organizational communication. Intervention tools like shared vision and world cafe activities helped schools develop a joint understanding of values and priorities. A case study highlights how one school used these tools to establish a shared vision, increasing staff motivation, participation and satisfaction levels. The tools appear effective in promoting a more cooperative school culture and developing teachers' talents.
This session focuses on how the AUA Behaviours Framework has been applied to the continuous personal and professional development of Library Services staff; enabling staff to understand and respond fully to the individual needs of an increasingly diverse student body. Students are supported wholeheartedly by staff on their journey from pre-university to alumni. The Library Service has involved students with innovative service developments and works closely with student representatives. Staff and students jointly play their part in the community through active engagement in valuable and mutually beneficial partnerships.
This document discusses problem subjects in higher education. It defines problem subjects as those that students do not want to take, find difficult or boring. Problem subjects tend to be compulsory courses that impart essential background knowledge but are perceived as irrelevant. The document outlines some characteristics of problem subjects and provides suggestions for improving their teaching, such as emphasizing relevance, using examples and hands-on learning. It also discusses the need for collective responsibility among faculty and demonstrating connections to other courses and careers.
Creativity Learning Through the Arts - An Action Plan for WalesEduSkills OECD
This presentation was given by Sian James and Diane Hebb at the international conference “Fostering creativity in children and young people through education and culture” in Durham, United Kingdom on 4-5 September 2017.
Rethinking the ‘flip’: Exploring innovative teaching practices in the univers...Katya Pechenkina, PhD
This paper discusses preliminary results of a study with twenty teaching academics who use the elements of flipped classroom in their teaching. Grounded in recent literature on blended learning, flipped classroom and innovative teaching, this paper draws on the thematic analysis of rich qualitative interview data to offer new insights into teaching tactics academics devise to boost student engagement, motivation and creativity. The flipped classroom elements taken up by the academics in this study range from the ‘traditional’ flip concept where lectures or segments of lectures are replaced by independent study components (both technology-enabled or not) to a more hybridised teaching tactics allowing for greater personalisation of learning, to a holistic re-think and re-design of students’ learning experiences achieved by introducing multiple elements of the flipped pedagogy. Based on this data, recommendations are offered on how to achieve an impactful flipped design.
This document describes the open school Waldau in Kassel, Germany, which implements a free learning (FL) model. The goals of FL are to individualize and support student learning processes and enable autonomous learning. In FL lessons, students choose their own topics, pace, partners, and methods. FL lessons occur 6 times per week for grades 5-6, and less frequently for older grades. Students develop own curricula, structure learning, and present products with feedback. Results include high attendance in advanced programs and careers. Younger students do small projects and reports while older students do guided and free projects on diverse topics, presenting work for final exams. FL aims to open doors, ways, and minds for students.
This document discusses potential future innovations in pedagogy and education. It begins by providing context on rapid technological changes and the need to prepare students for future careers. It then outlines several pedagogical innovations that have emerged in recent years such as learning analytics, spaced learning, computational thinking, and flipped classrooms. These innovations leverage new technologies and draw on research from fields like neuroscience and computer science. The document concludes by discussing approaches for identifying new promising pedagogies, such as expert workshops, provocations, and scenario development using a Policy Delphi method.
PETS - Proactively ensuring team success through learning analytics aligned w...Blackboard APAC
While team work is intrinsic to authentic, collaborative learning in higher education, every student and academic has a horror story to tell about group dysfunction and social loafing. Dysfunctional teams often become apparent too late to rectify the problem. We will showcase a multifaceted approach to supporting students in complex team projects in two large (1200+) First-Year Engineering design and build courses at the University of Queensland. The PETS (Proactively Ensuring Team Success) process systematically utilises learning analytics from in-house LTI tools and Blackboard Learn for strategic intervention to support student teams.
Delivered at Innovate and Educate: Teaching and Learning Conference by Blackboard. 24 -27 August 2015 in Adelaide, Australia.
The document describes a new interdisciplinary packaging design course at Aalto University.
- 24 students from various backgrounds are divided into teams of 6 to work on real packaging projects for external clients.
- The course takes a holistic and problem-based learning approach, combining design, business, and engineering thinking through lectures, workshops, and team projects.
This document discusses the use of escape rooms in education. It provides background on the presenters, who are history teachers and textbook authors in Finland. It defines what an escape room is and explains why they are useful for learning. Specifically, escape rooms promote student-centered learning, collaboration, problem-solving and the development of 21st century skills. The document provides tips for designing educational escape rooms and suggests they can be adapted for all subjects and grade levels. It also explores using emerging technologies like augmented and virtual reality to enhance escape room activities.
The document summarizes a workshop on integrating digital and information literacy into university curriculums. It introduces the Viewpoints project which provides tools to help curriculum design. The workshop involved breakout groups using information skills theme cards to address scenarios and map principles to a student learning timeline. Participants shared that the resources provided useful prompts for consideration and facilitated discussion on integrating digital capabilities.
This is the presentation that was delivered to the Viewpoints team at the first 'data day' - its aims were to show the immediate team the current stage of development and to discuss the data implications of the user interface and user choices.
The document summarizes a workshop on integrating digital and information literacy into university curriculums. It introduces the Viewpoints project which provides tools to help curriculum design. The workshop involved breakout groups using information skills theme cards to address scenarios and map principles to a student learning timeline. Participants shared that the resources provided useful prompts for consideration and facilitated discussion on integrating digital capabilities.
About chaos, the big wave, confusion and overcoming loneliness in Openland b...Chrissi Nerantzi
This document summarizes Chrissi Nerantzi's presentation on open education at the University of Sussex on March 11, 2014. The presentation discussed three examples of open education initiatives: FDOL, an open professional development course for teachers in higher education developed by academic developers in the UK and Sweden; FLEX, an opportunity for continuing professional development activities and credits tailored to individual priorities at Manchester Metropolitan University; and BYOD4L, a mobile, flexible, collaborative open course. Nerantzi reflected on the experiences and preliminary findings from these initiatives, including challenges around time commitment and group work. She concluded by considering next steps, such as offering a new open cross-institutional course and research on the facilitators' experience in BY
Teaching blended learning through a blended community of inquirystefanstenbom
The document outlines an agenda for a course on blended learning that brings together faculty in Sweden to foster a community of inquiry. The course aims to review principles of blended teaching and design through a blended format that incorporates both face-to-face and online elements. The community of inquiry framework structures the course, focusing on teaching, social, and cognitive presences to support purposeful critical inquiry among participants.
This document discusses adapting lesson study to different contexts. It argues that while lesson study originated in Japan, there is no single fixed process, and it can be adapted based on needs. The document then discusses applying lesson study approaches in higher education and distance learning contexts. It proposes a lesson study model for formative evaluation of distance learning modules that centers pedagogy and allows for curriculum development and student input. Finally, it argues that lesson study is best seen as a philosophy rather than a rigid recipe, and it needs to be adapted while maintaining foundational elements and transparency about underlying assumptions.
This document discusses using sensemaking as an alternative to traditional evaluations for developing a distance learning research methods module. Sensemaking focuses on understanding complex situations and student learning processes. The author proposes using a modified lesson study approach where tutors and students collaboratively plan learning packages, students complete the work and are interviewed, and insights are used to plan future work. Two student experiences are described that had different processes but both found the practical focus useful. Some reflections note the potential for sensemaking to provide rich narratives of learning, inform curriculum development in real-time, and give insights into student learning ecologies compared to more reductive evaluations.
Portfolios: spaces for reflection, conversation and discoveryChrissi Nerantzi
This document discusses the use of portfolios to support professional development. It begins by outlining how portfolios can be used for initial development through programs like a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, for continuous development through a flexible CPD program, and for open development by sharing work online. Examples are provided of how portfolios support reflection, feedback conversations, and the collection of evidence around academic CPD. Challenges of portfolios include issues of time and workload, as well as comfort with sharing work openly online. Overall, portfolios are presented as a way to develop reflective skills and habits to support teaching and research growth.
This document summarizes an introduction to the International Studies Schools Network (ISSN). It covered the goals of developing global competence and college readiness through a framework of four domains of global competence. It introduced tools for school and classroom design including essential questions, performance assessments, and a Graduation Performance System for assessing student work. Participants engaged in activities to envision ISSN schools and classrooms and learned about resources on the ISSN online community.
The webinar covered innovative teaching methods such as problem-based learning, teaching economics as a practice-oriented science, blended learning approaches, and using negotiation simulations to teach about climate change. Nadiya Kostyuchenko introduced problem-based learning, emphasizing student-centered and real-world problem solving approaches. Johannes Binswanger advocated for skills-based and hands-on teaching methods to motivate students. Jacqueline Gasser-Beck discussed the University of St. Gallen's blended learning initiatives and transnational "Law Without Walls" program. Hans Curtius described using a multi-day Model UNFCCC simulation to teach students about climate change negotiations.
Participants will learn about the history and driving principles of the ISSN. After reviewing the ISSN Global School Design Model participants will learn the ISSN approach to curriculum, instruction, and assessment: the Graduate Performance System (GPS). Importantly, participants will be introduced to valuable resources designed to help transform teaching and learning while preparing students for college, career, and global citizenship.
The document summarizes an effective lesson plan about the Mayans. The lesson uses constructivist principles by starting with an essential question and having students form hypotheses through research. Students work collaboratively in groups to investigate factors in the fall of the Mayan civilization and present their findings. The lesson incorporates technology, multiple intelligences, and differentiation. It assesses students through group and individual assignments.
Slides from our Learning Design workshop in Nairobi, Kenya on 9 June 2017. An output from the ESRC-funded International Distance Education and African Students (IDEAS) project, in coodination with the African Network for Internationalization of Education.
This document outlines the aims, content, and structure of the ARC571 module on reflecting on architectural education. The module will use seminars, workshops, teaching observation and assistance, and a reflective journal to explore the historical context of architectural education, different learning theories, and ways to innovate teaching practices. Students will observe and assist in first year design studios, develop an individual teaching innovation project, and write a final assignment synthesizing their reflections and experience in the module.
Presentation of the workshop "RRI Tools" by Viola Pinzi, held during the 9th Science Projects Workshop in the Future Classroom Lab, Brussels, 6-8 November 2015
Curriculum innovation in a primary classroomEunsook Hong
This document summarizes an action research project that accompanied the process of curricular innovation in a 5th grade classroom in Spain. The main goal was to introduce action research to support curricular changes. Specific objectives included exploring action research as a strategy for improving teaching practice, promoting deconstruction of the innovation process by analyzing achievements and difficulties, and designing a proposal to facilitate continued innovation centered around student work projects. The action research involved phases of observation, interviews, and a focus group to immerse in the classroom context and collect data on relationships, autonomy, evaluations, and integrated tasks with students. The functionality of the research was to provide knowledge, awareness raising, and analysis to explore action research possibilities and develop new proposals to further discuss skills and
Framing Blended learning, teaching, and educationEADTU
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The document discusses culturally responsive teaching (CRT), which establishes inclusion, develops attitude, and enhances meaning to engender competence in students. It notes the importance of CRT given trends like globalization and migration. To practice CRT, teachers should be aware of and tolerant of ambiguity in their classrooms, use diverse content and cooperative learning techniques, and work with colleagues to support CRT at an institutional level. The document provides resources on CRT and information on how to contact the author or sign up for related programs.
The document discusses the potential for online intercultural training. It notes there is huge variation in current online offerings and an underutilization of the online medium's capabilities. Participants who had taken online intercultural training courses felt more confident in their skills and enjoyed interacting with peers. However, the document argues that online training should not simply consist of content delivery and testing, but should incorporate interactive activities, synchronous and asynchronous communication, and debriefing to be effective. A variety of tools and activity examples are presented for developing online intercultural training.
Global Ed Con: Promoting collaboration across borders Anne Fox
Promoting collaboration in online learning. Why and how as exemplified in two projects aiming to uncover entrepreneurial awareness and skills.
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Slides for a session at RSCON 2014
This session will be about how you could get virtually free PD by travelling to another EU country to take part in a course or other activity such as work-shadowing.
January 2014 marked the start of a new 7 year EU programme to enable educational professionals to attend courses and other PD events across Europe. The new Erasmus+ programme is very different to its predecessor up to 2013 and I will go through some of these new features and how they might benefit you and your organisation. In particular I want to highlight:
The increase in funding available
The widened access (not just teachers are eligible)
The strategic approach
This session will not concentrate on the technical aspects of applying for funding but on the changed mindset that this new funding stream represents and how this could benefit you as an individual teacher and your organisation.
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This document proposes a project to create an interactive digital textbook called Lingua2Go to teach language skills to older adults. The textbook would be available as an iBook or mobile app with support in 4 languages. It would include features like audio, glossary items, images, and annotations. The project would involve testing how older adults use such a textbook, adapting existing materials, and producing support materials in multiple languages. Partners in Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Italy, and the UK would create a 10-chapter textbook, provide guidance for teachers, and pilot the textbook in their countries.
This document discusses WebQuests, an educational framework where students complete online research tasks to answer a question or solve a problem. It provides examples of WebQuests on topics like fairy tales and the African food crisis. The document examines attributes of effective WebQuests, including instructional value in promoting language skills. It notes a shift from early WebQuest 1.0 models to more open-ended, authentic WebQuest 2.0 designs. In conclusions, it finds value in WebQuests for promoting authentic learning but also flexibility beyond strict checklists. WebQuests could be used for workplace learning when broadened as challenge-based learning.
Distributed CCeD is a process potentially useful for the development of projects for large numbers of students who are widely spread geographically.
ConCurrent eDesign is an approach to planning from the engineering world which has been transferred to the task of developing student projects. The idea originated when NASA needed to save money and shorten planning time. It has now been adapted to the planning of digital pedagogical projects.
In my session I will present a broad outline of the process which basically revolves around 'if you are not in the room then you are not part of the process'. This means that all relevant decision-makers and stakeholders should be part of the process so that it can move on quickly. When challenges are identified, the relevant person can be consulted, the challenge resolved and so the process can move on.
This process has been tried and tested by the Technical University College of Trondheim with companies such as the major telecoms company Telenor and the the Statoil petroleum company. In these cases the facilitators from the university worked in the same room with the key people in the target organisation.
The UnderstandIT project, supported financially by the European Union under their Leonardo program, is now testing out a distributed version of CCeD. This means that the development process is carried out online instead of physically in the same room. In UnderstandIT we are looking at what is needed to transfer this proven approach online.
I will describe the case study that we used in the project to test out this process. Preliminary results show that it is perfectly feasible to produce a project design document through a process which happens completely online with developers in Portugal, Italy, Lithuania, Germany, Denmark and Norway. One of the key outcomes of this case study was that we were able to adapt the project to fit the local contexts and importantly, the cultural differences in each of the four stations where the project would run, so that we did not end up with a one size fits all solution but instead an adaptable template. This has beneficial implications for groups wishing to develop digital projects across large distances where it is simply not practical to meet physically for the four or five intensive meeting sessions needed for the CCeD process.
I will describe the case study that we used in the project to test out this process. Preliminary results show that it is perfectly feasible to produce a project design document through a process which happens completely online with developers in Portugal, Italy, Lithuania, Germany, Denmark and Norway. One of the key outcomes of this case study was that we were able to adapt the project to fit the local contexts and importantly, the cultural differences in each of the four stations where the project would run, so that we did not end up with a one size fits all solution but instead an adaptable template.
The History Game: Taking the classroom outdoors with mobile devices
The main aim of the session is to stimulate participants to think about how to use the outdoor space more creatively for language activities. In this session I will show the case study of how 6th graders could explore the history of their local area by turning it into a game. After finding out some significant events, the students make a simple game to guide players from one place in the historical story to another by the use of short texts, images, audio or video. These are then uploaded to a free tool which players access when they want to play the game. This activity could be extended to all sorts of different themes such as a sight-seeing tour or a detective mystery game. The activity is not restricted to the use of one tool; there are several free tools available which can do a similar job.
This document outlines the 5 habits of successful ICT integration: 1) Favor the simple by using online tools that don't require registration, 2) Communicate through blogs, wikis, images, videos, podcasts, chat, and online communities, 3) Register to share and collaborate on sites, 4) Remix content by creating personal pages, bookmarking, and making student publications, and 5) Take care of issues like spam, ads, privacy, spam comments, time consumption, and plagagism. It provides examples of tools for each habit and encourages favoring simple tools first before registering.
Information and Communication Technology in EducationMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 2)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Students will be able to explain the role and impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education. They will understand how ICT tools, such as computers, the internet, and educational software, enhance learning and teaching processes. By exploring various ICT applications, students will recognize how these technologies facilitate access to information, improve communication, support collaboration, and enable personalized learning experiences.
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭:
-Students will be able to discuss what constitutes reliable sources on the internet. They will learn to identify key characteristics of trustworthy information, such as credibility, accuracy, and authority. By examining different types of online sources, students will develop skills to evaluate the reliability of websites and content, ensuring they can distinguish between reputable information and misinformation.
Decolonizing Universal Design for LearningFrederic Fovet
UDL has gained in popularity over the last decade both in the K-12 and the post-secondary sectors. The usefulness of UDL to create inclusive learning experiences for the full array of diverse learners has been well documented in the literature, and there is now increasing scholarship examining the process of integrating UDL strategically across organisations. One concern, however, remains under-reported and under-researched. Much of the scholarship on UDL ironically remains while and Eurocentric. Even if UDL, as a discourse, considers the decolonization of the curriculum, it is abundantly clear that the research and advocacy related to UDL originates almost exclusively from the Global North and from a Euro-Caucasian authorship. It is argued that it is high time for the way UDL has been monopolized by Global North scholars and practitioners to be challenged. Voices discussing and framing UDL, from the Global South and Indigenous communities, must be amplified and showcased in order to rectify this glaring imbalance and contradiction.
This session represents an opportunity for the author to reflect on a volume he has just finished editing entitled Decolonizing UDL and to highlight and share insights into the key innovations, promising practices, and calls for change, originating from the Global South and Indigenous Communities, that have woven the canvas of this book. The session seeks to create a space for critical dialogue, for the challenging of existing power dynamics within the UDL scholarship, and for the emergence of transformative voices from underrepresented communities. The workshop will use the UDL principles scrupulously to engage participants in diverse ways (challenging single story approaches to the narrative that surrounds UDL implementation) , as well as offer multiple means of action and expression for them to gain ownership over the key themes and concerns of the session (by encouraging a broad range of interventions, contributions, and stances).
How to stay relevant as a cyber professional: Skills, trends and career paths...Infosec
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As a cybersecurity professional, you need to constantly learn, but what new skills are employers asking for — both now and in the coming years? Join this webinar to learn how to position your career to stay ahead of the latest technology trends, from AI to cloud security to the latest security controls. Then, start future-proofing your career for long-term success.
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- How the market for cybersecurity professionals is evolving
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- Top skills to stay relevant in the coming years
- Plus, career questions from live attendees
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CapTechTalks Webinar Slides June 2024 Donovan Wright.pptxCapitolTechU
Slides from a Capitol Technology University webinar held June 20, 2024. The webinar featured Dr. Donovan Wright, presenting on the Department of Defense Digital Transformation.
How to Download & Install Module From the Odoo App Store in Odoo 17Celine George
Custom modules offer the flexibility to extend Odoo's capabilities, address unique requirements, and optimize workflows to align seamlessly with your organization's processes. By leveraging custom modules, businesses can unlock greater efficiency, productivity, and innovation, empowering them to stay competitive in today's dynamic market landscape. In this tutorial, we'll guide you step by step on how to easily download and install modules from the Odoo App Store.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the creation of images and videos, enabling the generation of highly realistic and imaginative visual content. Utilizing advanced techniques like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and neural style transfer, AI can transform simple sketches into detailed artwork or blend various styles into unique visual masterpieces. GANs, in particular, function by pitting two neural networks against each other, resulting in the production of remarkably lifelike images. AI's ability to analyze and learn from vast datasets allows it to create visuals that not only mimic human creativity but also push the boundaries of artistic expression, making it a powerful tool in digital media and entertainment industries.
Post init hook in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
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The Science of Learning: implications for modern teachingDerek Wenmoth
Keynote presentation to the Educational Leaders hui Kōkiritia Marautanga held in Auckland on 26 June 2024. Provides a high level overview of the history and development of the science of learning, and implications for the design of learning in our modern schools and classrooms.
8. Green
pedagogy
• Problem presentation
• Reconstruction – research
• Intervention – provocation
• Interaction – collaboration
• Deconstruction – possible solution
• Reflection - feedback
9. Teaching a sustainable mindset: for future thinking
professionals in small hospitality settings
1 Focus on
sustainability
Face to face
Vienna
Sustainability basics
2 Education for
sustainability
Online
Pedagogy and
sustainability
principles
Peer support
3 Teaching for
sustainability
Online
Action research
Peer
evaluation/coaching
4 Evaluation of
ESD
Face to face
Finland
Evaluation and
change management
10. 2. Teaching for
Sustainability
Module 2 – onine (7 weekly units)
Challenge 1: Personal/professional development
Challenge 2: Pedagogical development
Challenge 3: Case study
Learning reflection
11. UNECE ESD Competences
15. create learning and transformation processes based on the
experience of learners to prepare learners to meet new challenges
17. create project oriented learning processes with real world issues to
enhance learning outcomes and to help learners to make a difference
in practice and in real world
22. communicate a sense of urgency for change and inspire hope
25. facilitate participatory and learner-centred education that develops
critical thinking and active citizenship
26. assess learning outcomes in terms of changes and achievements in
relation to sustainable development
13. Effective case study checklist
An effective case study is one that, according to Davis (1993):
➢ tells a “real” and engaging story (it must be realistic)
➢ raises a thought-provoking issue
➢ has elements of conflict
➢ promotes empathy with the central characters
➢ lacks an obvious or clear-cut right answer
➢ encourages students to think and take a position
➢ portrays actors in moments of decision
➢ provides plenty of data about character, location, context, actions
➢ is relatively concise.
14. Using case studies well
• Give students time to read it, visit it or experience it
• Introduce it briefly and give guidelines on how to approach
• Create groups and monitor their work
• Have groups present solutions
• Ask clarification questions
• Synthesise issues raised
15.
16. Other options
• At managerial or shopfloor level
• Complex or simple questions
• The truth or extending the truth
• Extending outwards to the wider environment eg if all hotels in the
town want a green reputation
18. We will be
• including many different case studies in the course
• encouraging our teacher participants to build their own case studies
(localised ones) perhaps as part of their AR project
• publishing the best practice examples
19. The power of case studies?
• Showing real people & organisations dealing with sustainability issues
• Variety
• Can provide the provocation of green pedagogy
• Promotes collaboration and discussion
• Promotes futures thinking
• Promotes values thinking
• Promotes strategic thinking
• Promotes systems thinking
20. What now?
• Free Finnish event 16-17th January near
Helsinki to further develop the case sudy
approach
• Open enrolment for the train the trainers
course starting Feb 26 2018 in Vienna (partially
subsidised)
21. References and
links
• The ProfESus project website
• The Profesus paper on case studies
• The case study approach on my blog
• UNECE Competences in Education for
Sustainable Development PDF
• Davis, B. G. (1993) Tools for Teaching. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
• 4 years of trash in a jar video
• Apply to attend the free Finnish event on
case studies Jan 16/17
• Apply to take the Prof E Sus course starting
February 26 and finishing June 15 2018
(partially subsidised)
Non-specific pictures from Pixabay
Editor's Notes
What? EU Hospitality students mindset
No 4 and 12 Unsure of no 8
Do we use SDGs? Does the cake help?
What is the last thing that filled you with awe? Awe has many benefits in terms of altruism etc
Awe has many benefits in terms of altruism etc
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German – needs to come out of the German culture
Prof E Sus competences for teachers and their students
Prof E Sus lesson plan template
Prof E Sus prompts for a best practice lesson
Prof E Sus criteria for best practice
Prof E Sus guidance for using case studies
Each of the 7 modules includes a case study
39 competences, somewhat adapted for vocational ed, transformational pedagogy
ESD competences UNECE
Real hotel Note the last two columns, framework useful as a planning tool.