PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS

Created by Sheena Williams

WHY TEACHERS LOOK FOR PD

OPPORTUNITIES? Recertification

Individual PD required by state

Salary Advancement

Updated on Classroom Curriculum Many teachers change grades or subjects

Personal interest in advancing learning in their classroom: Getting ideas for classroom activities, labs, & curriculum incorporating technology into the classroom

“Free materials are always good!”

HOW ARE THESE PAID FOR?

TYPES OF DISTANCE LEARNING

Analogous

ONLINE SEMINARS & CONFERENCING

is used to conduct live meetings, training, or presentations via the Internet.

each participant sits at his or her own computer and is connected to other participants via the internet.

allows for two or more locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously.

can be collaborative and include polling and question & answer sessions to allow full participation between the audience and the presenter.

is a set of interactive telecommunication technologies

'visual collaboration'

type of groupware.

downloaded application on each of the attendees' computers or a web-based application

sold as a service, hosted on a web server controlled by the vendor.

From: Wikipedia

E-LEARNING

Computer and web-based training/learning

Offers blended learning services

self-paced learning activities accessible via a computer or handheld device

Can include online discussion or other interactive elements

easily distributed to a wide audience at a relatively low cost once the initial development is completed.

From: Wikipedia

WEB SEMINAR & CONFERENCING FEATURES

Slideshow Presentations

Real time audio communication through the computer via use of headphones and speakers

Live or Streaming video - where full motion webcam, digital video camera or multi-media files are pushed to the audience

Web tours - demonstrating websites where users themselves can also participate.

Meeting Recording - where presentation activity is recorded on the client side or server side for later viewing and/or distribution.

Whiteboard with annotation (allowing the presenter and/or attendees to highlight or mark items on the slide presentation. Or, simply make notes on a blank whiteboard.)

Text chat- For live question and answer sessions, limited to the people connected to the meeting. Text chat may be public (echoed to all participants) or private (between 2 participants).

Polls and surveys (allows the presenter to conduct questions with multiple choice answers directed to the audience)

Screen sharing/desktop sharing/application sharing (where participants can view anything the presenter currently has shown on their screen. Some screen sharing applications allow for remote desktop control, allowing participants to manipulate the presenters screen, although this is not widely used.

From: Wikipedia

WHAT DO THESE MEAN?

TEACHER TESTIMONIALS

“I was able to see new ways of incorporating technology in my classroom as well as making my lessons interactive and more fun.”

"This was my first online course. I felt that the discussions were great. In a traditional class I don't get as much independent thought. It opened my eyes to

many different ways of thinking about evolution." 

“I Like getting credit online because it is during the time I allot and I can stop and take breaks when I need them and go back. It was more economical, because I didn’t have to drive anywhere.” - Kathy Tuttle, Plymouth OH

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Colleges & Universities

Private Online PD Services

Non-Profit Organizations w/ Edu Emphasis

Science Centers & other Museums

1. Exploratorium2. Denver Museum of Nature and Science3. The Tech Museum of Innovation4. Center of Science and Industry (COSI)5. Museum of Science and Industry6. Science Museum of Minnesota7. Liberty Science Center8. Museum of Science Boston9. Exploration Place10. California Academy of Science

Runners Up11. California Science Center12. Pacific Science Center13. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry14. Detroit Science Center15. Discovery Science Center

MuseumPlanner.org May 18th, 2009

TOP 10 SCIENCE CENTERS AND

RUNNERS UP…

…AND WHAT THEY OFFER…

Science Centers Workshops Webinars Videoconferencing E-Learning

Exploratorium X

Denver Museum of Nature and Science X

The Tech Museum of Innovation X

Museum of Science and Industry X

Science Museum of Minnesota X

Liberty Science Center X

Museum of Science Boston X

Exploration Place X

California Academy of Science X

California Science Center X

Pacific Science Center

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry X X

Detroit Science Center X

Discovery Science Center X

…AND WHAT THEY OFFER…

Science Centers Workshops, Lectures & Seminars Webinars Videoconferencing E-Learning

Exploratorium X

Denver Museum of Nature and Science X

The Tech Museum of Innovation X

Museum of Science and Industry X

Science Museum of Minnesota X

Liberty Science Center X

Museum of Science Boston X

Exploration Place X

California Academy of Science X

California Science Center X

Pacific Science Center

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry X X

Detroit Science Center X

Discovery Science Center X

COMPETING MUSEUM’S AND SCIENCE CENTERS

Science Centers Webinars Videocon E-Learning Hybrid Session Length Price

North Carolina of Natural Science X

2 hours $7/ participant (min 8)

Metropolitan Museum of Art X 75 min $10 per session

X3 weeks

$300

American Museum of Natural History X

7 weeks $465 + $25 registration fee

North Carolina Museum of History X

6 weeks $40 (max 30)

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry X 1-6hr or 2-3hr

sessions $115/participant

Cincinnati Museum Center X 10-45 minutes $15

Amon Carter Museum X 2 hrs $10/participant or specific time/date $200

Cleveland Museum of Art X 3 sessions: 45-60 min/each free-$135

Seacoast Science Center X 1 hr Interactive: $150.00 View Only Cost: $75.00

Most Marine Laboratory X 30-90 minutes $75-175

COSI X

30-45 minutes $90

BENEFITS OF DL TOPICS

Support Organization

and Educational Programs

EXAMPLE COURSES:Supporting On-Site Participation

Program Title: How to Eat an Elephant

Explores how to create a meaningful experience for teachers and students when visiting any museum.

Strategies for inquiry-based instruction

How to conduct a site assessment before taking students “into the field.”

Length : 30 min. Price: $50

Cincinnati Museum Center

EXAMPLE COURSES:

Program Title: A Sampling of SSC Programs

Program Format Explore other DL

Programs offered How to use Museum

content and resources to use in the classroom

Length : 1 hr Interactive Price: $150 View-Only Price: $75

Program Title: Professional Development: Distance Learning and your Curriculum

Program Format Part 1: Intro to

Videoconferencing & resources from The CMA

Part 2::Integrate Resources into participant designed project

Part 3: Choice of Videoconference topics

Length: 3 sessions 45-60 min each

Price: $135/site

Supporting an Org’s Other DL Opportunities

Seacoast Science CenterCleveland Museum of Art

EXAMPLE COURSES:

Program: Expedition Northwest

Compliments STARS Program: Science, Tech., and Rural Students

Supplement Classroom Offerings

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry’s Videoconferences

Program: No Hassle Messy Science with a Wow

Compliments classroom videoconferencing course and a book written by OMSI

Length: 1-6 hr session or 2- 3hr sessions

Price: $115 / participant

PD-DL TOPICS

Teacher Support for

the Classroom

EXAMPLE COURSES:

Seminars on Science

DL and Hybrid

10 course offerings Each has own theme

Course fee: $445 Registration fee: $25 Credit available through 8

universities

New Technologies: A Virtual Symposium on Nanotechnology and Biotechnology for K-12 Science Teachers

Labs, activities and curriculum support

American Museum of Natural History

UW-Madison Office of Education Outreach

PowerPoint slides, live website demonstrations, and ideas for classroom demonstrations

Series of 45-60 min webinars

Cost per Participant: $150.00

EXAMPLE COURSES:

Experts on Demand Grades K-12 and Prof. Development

Offers help in: Classroom Prof Development

Help with resources Grant writing Fundraising Informal educational

theory Length : 90 min. max Price:$50/ ½ hr

Many Museums and Science Centers also offer Customized Learning Experiences for Educators

Price: Same as other PD-DL Opportunities

Experts on Demand/ Customized Learning

Cincinnati Museum Center

Customized Learning

MARKETING STRATEGIES

PRINT & ONLINE MATERIALSPrint & Online Materials

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Honorable Mention

MARKETING STRATEGIES CONT’D

Print & Online Materials

Courses linked to On-site or In-Classroom Learning

MARKETING STRATEGIES: COMMON

TRENDS

Print & Online Materials Course Flyers Program Catalogue EE-News Online Preview Videos Syllabi and content examples

Branding programs w/ TPS ideas Ease, Convenience, Flexible, Informative,

etc

MARKETING STRATEGIES: COMMON

TRENDS Promotions

Cleveland Museum of Art Reduced Rate with 6 or more videoconferences per school

year-$120 Collaboration with Impressionism program from The

Cleveland Museum of Art -$120 “Spread the Word”

Introduce CMA distance learning to a colleague who registers and receive 25 points. Accumulate 100 points and earn a free lesson.

American Museum of Natural History $50 discount with registering online

Many Scholarship Opportunities Discounts to administrators

MARKETING STRATEGIES: COMMON

TRENDS Included Resources

Curriculum and activities Typically sent via the web

Exciting multimedia tools Digital labs Distance learning website DVDs Online data sharing Live & on-demand video Local researcher presentations Teacher message boards Podcasts /Webcasts Interactive simulations and discussion

Connection to the museum’s resources Scientists Laboratories, expeditions and

specimens.

Post-Course Services Digital Library Professional

Support Resources Technology Webcasts

Price Breakdown

Staff Development for Educators $129 for 6 week course

PBS Teacherline30 hr $199 45 hr $249 Additional costs for

credit (1 credit hr per 15 hrs)

National Science Teachers Association

Free Seminars offered by NSTA & Paid courses offered by other orgs.

Wildlife Conservation Society

$300 for 6-week online course

ONLINE PD PRICING FOR

E-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

PBS TEACHERLINE

PBS TEACHERLINE

Services Include: 130+ PREK–12 Online PD Courses

Instructional Strategies Instructional Technology Math Reading & Language Arts Science

A Wide Array of Supplemental Resources & Tools Mentoring with a PBS TEACHERLINE PEER ¢ONNECTION Collaboration Opportunities Credit: Grad Credit, PDP’s & CEU’s 30 hr $199 45 hr $249 Additional costs for credit (1

credit hr per 15 hrs)

http://www.kdsi.org/eClassroom-Walkthrough.aspx

Video Walkthrough @

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Courses Include: Virtual and interactive simulations Videos and presentations from WCS scientists Interact with educators around the world Receive education resources

Offers Scholarship Opportunities 6 week online course Cost: $300

STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS

STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS

Course Topics: “Survival Kit for New Teachers” to “Teaching

Science: Grades 4-6”

Online Course Format Led by an expert instructor Interactive discussion areas New sessions begin monthly

Length: 6 weeks, 12 lessons

Price: $129

NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Collaboration Of Partners

NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS

ASSOCIATION: LEARNING CENTER

Offers Online Courses and Seminars Courses from partnering Universities, Museum, and

Other Non-Profits Length of Seminars: 90 min. Cost: Free & Paid (Depending on who is offering)

Free Professional Tools My PD Plan and Portfolio My Library My Calendar My Notepad My Indexer My Transcript

http://www.elluminate.com

Elluminate Web Seminar Example

Today’s NSDL Experts

http://nsdl.org

Dr. Lisa RappChair, Biotechnology ProgramSpringfield Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MA

Daniella QuiñonesMarketing CoordinatorTeachers’ Domain, WGBH

How many NSTA web seminars have you attended?

A. 1-3

B. 4-5

C. More than 5

D. More than 10

E. This is my first NSTA web seminar

http://nsdl.org

How many NSTA web seminars have you attended?

A. 1-3

B. 4-5

C. More than 5

D. More than 10

E. This is my first web seminar

Use the letters A-E located at the bottom right of the participant window to answer the poll.

WEB SEMINAR OVERVIEW

What is Biotechnology?

Why is it important?

Teachers’ Domain: Biotechnology

Practical Applications for every Classroom

http://nsdl.org

WHAT IS BIOTECHNOLOGY? Historically, biotechnology referred to the production of

commercial products with the aid of living things.

http://nsdl.org

MODERN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Now we are now able to manipulate the DNA of organisms or create new organisms for our own use.

Human insulin gene

Bacterial DNA

insulin

bacterium

HOW FAMILIAR ARE YOU WITH BIOTECHNOLOGY? STAMP YOUR ANSWER

Very Familiar

Somewhat familiar

A little familiar

I’m here to learn more!

http://nsdl.org

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE MADE USING BIOTECHNOLOGY? STAMP YOUR ANSWERS(TIP: DO NOT STAMP ON MY PICTURE! )

COMPETING MUSEUM’S AND SCIENCE CENTERS

Science Centers Webinars Videocon E-Learning Hybrid Session Length Price

North Carolina of Natural Science X

2 hours $7/ participant (min 8)

Metropolitan Museum of Art X 75 min $10 per session

X3 weeks

$300

American Museum of Natural History X

7 weeks $465 + $25 registration fee

North Carolina Museum of History X

6 weeks $40 (max 30)

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry X 1-6hr or 2-3hr

sessions $115/participant

Cincinnati Museum Center X 10-45 minutes $15

Amon Carter Museum X 2 hrs $10/participant or specific time/date $200

Cleveland Museum of Art X 3 sessions: 45-60 min/each free-$135

Seacoast Science Center X 1 hr Interactive: $150.00 View Only Cost: $75.00

Most Marine Laboratory X 30-90 minutes $75-175

COSI X

30-45 minutes $90