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Improving Student Engagement and Achievement Through Blended Learning
Peter Anello & Steve CourchesneNipissing-Parry Sound Catholic DSB
Agenda
• Our Story with Blended Learning @ NPSC• LMS Tools– Content, discussion, dropbox, quizzes
• DI• Troubleshooting / Challenges• Next Steps
Introductions
• Peter Anelloe-Learning Contact
• Stephen CourchesneGrade 7-8 TeacherSt. Hubert School
Blended Learning @ NPSC
• Spring 2011– Blended Learning at Blended Learning Symposium
(Near North DSB)
• Fall 2011– Blended Learning made
available at NPSC– Blended Learning
Symposium (Sudbury)– Implementation into
Steve’s class
Presentation Breakdown
• LMS Tools
– Description– How they are being used• Student samples• Testimonials
Video Testimonials
• Students were asked to respond to the following question:
– “How would you like to see technology used in your classroom or in your school?”
– “Share any ways that it is currently being used that you really like.”
• 28 students• 2 Mobile Labs– PC and MAC
• SMART board
Steve’s Class
Steve’s Class
• Wireless network access throughout school
• BYOD implemented fall 2011
CONTENT
Content
• Course materials and assignments uploaded to LMS
• Easily accessible as web pages
• Features such as links, images, videos and interactive objects can be embedded
• Accessible 24/7
Content
Content
• Accessible online 24/7
Content
• Features such as links, images, videos and interactive objects can be embedded
DISCUSSION
Discussion
• Threaded message forums and topics• Secured within the LMS• Assignment/Topic specific threads• General and/or troubleshooting forums
Discussion: Examples
1. Students helping each other
Discussion: Examples
2. Keeping teacher in line
Discussion: Examples
3. Students using description/feedback to help with criteria
Discussion: Examples
4. Students trying to problem solve the assignment criteria
Engagement Statistics
Tell Tale Heart Assignment 28 studentsX 9 questions to complete= 252 total expected responses
248 were submitted on time…
DROPBOX
Dropbox
• Used for file submission• Feedback left by instructor• All activity is time & date stamped
Nathan – 1st Submission
Nathan – 2nd Submission
Nathan – Final Submission
Melanie – 1st Submission
Melanie – 2nd Submission
Melanie – 3rd Submission
QUIZZES
Quizzes
• Teacher and student-driven question creation
• Assessment and/or evaluation
• Check your understanding
Quizzes
COMMUNICATION
Communication Tools
• Homepage News– Broadcast messages to
entire class
• Pager– Instant messaging
• All safe and secure within LMS
Email - Sample
DI
CHALLENGES / TROUBLESHOOTING
Access to Technology
• Internet @ home– Not mandatory to use
LMS after school hours
• BYOD– School
laptops/computers available to all students
Challenges
• Tech literacy– Typing skills
• Netiquette (online discussions/chat/email)– Student/parent agreement
Troubleshooting
• Software compatibility– Word/WordPerfect/open office, pages• Saving in rich text format (rtf) or in word mode
CONCLUSION
Summary