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Online LearningEngaging Students in AuthenticLearning Experiences

Created By: Patricia OStrander21st Century Learning Online learning includes the use of :

Wireless Networks, Laptop Computers, Online Course Management Systems, Web resources for Student Interaction

Internet is used to maximize the exposure to the content area they are studying

Hargis, J., & Schofield, K. (2007, p.34)

Neuroscience research supports thepower of learning through a combinationof text and visualsLemke and Coughlin (2009, p. 58)Students are eager to learn in the context of these real worldissues. And research suggests that such authentic learning increases their engagement and the depth of their learning (Newmann, Bryk, & Nagaoka, 2001).

Lemke and Coughlin (2009, p. 56)

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Virtual learning environmentsgive students opportunities to worktogether in small groups to developproblem-solving, communication, andcreative collaboration skills.

Online learning can give students opportunities to demonstrate mastery of academic concepts while using todays tools and resources. In addition, teachers incorporate life skills into their pedagogy.

Young, Birtolo and McElman (2009, p. 16)

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IntegratingOnline learning In Our School

Online Learning Opportunities Available Currently at our SchoolDiscovery EducationBrain PopPearson Math

Online Learning Opportunities

Teacher WebsitesFree Course Management SystemsInternet Web Resources

Teacher WebsitesStudents can access teacher researched web links

AssignmentsAnnouncementsSchedulingDiscussion Forums(Hargis, J., & Schofield, K. (2007, p. 35))Free Accounts at:*Moodle: http://moodle.org/ *RCampus : http://www.rcampus.com/ Course Management Systems

Examples of InteractiveInternet Web ResourcesJefferson LabFree Games, Puzzles, Resources for teachershttp://education.jlab.orgCreate a GraphFree resource for students to create different types of graphs without using a spreadsheethttp://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/The History Globe Jamestown Online AdventureInteractive game for students to reinforce knowledge about settlers and Jamestown

http://www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/Hargis, J., & Schofield, K. (2007, p. 38-39)

Implementing Online Learning* Web Resources: Teachers post to grade level wiki* Teacher Websites: Collaborate with colleagues to develop resources for students* Interactive Web resources: Have students work collaboratively to learn how to use programs * Course Management Systems: Try a few features and share with a colleague* Integrating Online Learning: Start with a goal and continue to add a new goal asyou become more comfortable

* Be willing to step out of your comfort zone

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Instructors can be more than knowledge providers because technologyallows them to devote attention to a more global facilitation of learning, such as appropriatepresentation formats. By including the Internet in classrooms, teachers can assist students inbecoming active participants in the construction of their own knowledge.

Hargis, J., & Schofield, K. (2007, p.37)

http://rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/Sect16/full-20earth2.jpgResourcesLemke, C., & Coughlin, E. (2009). The change agents. Educational Leadership, 67(1), 5459Young, J., Birtolo, P., & McElman, R. (2009). Virtual success: Transforming education

through online learning. Learning & Leading with Technology, 36(5), 1217.Hargis, J., & Schofield, K. (2007). Integrating online learning into elementary classrooms. What Works in K-12 Online Learning (pp. 33-47