Mini Course Topic:

Online Professional Development


https://sites.google.com/a/stjsd.org/online-professional-development/




Goal:

The goal for this site is to provide 24/7 guided resources for using Google tools, and other technology resources used at the St Johnsbury School.

Through these modules, the learner will Explore key features & functions of Google applications & various District resources, and Apply their skills to create functional items applicable to their position.




ANALYZE:

How do you know there is a need for your course:
With Google Apps new to the district, teachers are exploring its use. The librarian and tech teacher are using Apps with students, and staff also need to be able to use the same features with those same students.


What types of learning you seek to achieve:
The mini-lessons would serve two purposes. One, to provide direct instruction on to the use of the tool. Two, to provide the learner with samples of use to inspire their own exploration of uses of the tool.


What prerequisite knowledge will be needed:
Pre-knowledge using a browser, logging into and accessing their Google account,prior experience with MS Office products would be provide background knowledge that could be applied.


Who is your learner and what are her needs:
The focus learners are students in grades 5 and up, and teaching staff. Additional learners could be parents, and students possibly down to grade 3 as that is when student accounts are first created.



DESIGN

Performance Objectives Action statements (align with types of learning)

Learners will demonstrate collaborative uses of two Google tools. - Knowledge how to - Knowledge about - knowledge of -- (https://gc-courses.marlboro.edu/mod/lesson/view.php)



Task Analysis - break down your objectives into smaller tasks or steps and consider the best order.



Assessment - How will you know if your learner has met your objectives (Formative or summative assessments)
Assessment

What big and small theories will you draw from
  • Behaviorism-
  • Constructivism -
  • Connectivism -


Strategies - What activities will learners engage in…
Learners will:
  • Use Google tools, and create their own samples.
  • Access and view YouTube videos demonstrating tool use.


How will you make it available (wiki, moodle, google docs)
Google Apps for Education, including Sites, Docs, Spreadsheets and Forms, and Presentation will be the core tools used in this project. Google tools will be used to construct and well as instruct in these lessons. Additional web-based tools may be required. Access will be through a link on the school website.
In addition, YouTube video and Camtasia will be used to create and post video for learner use.


DEVELOP
Instructional strategy
Introduction with samples, reasons for using. Demonstration through video. Guided practice. Challenge (do it yourself)


Elements to include:
  • Table of contents
  • Learning Objectives
  • Why / Purpose
  • Headings and bulleted format
  • Video tutorials
    • youtube
    • self created
  • Text description for the non-video learner
  • Images as well as text
  • Links opening to new window
  • Quick “Check LIst”
  • Guided practice
  • Assessment of learning ??
  • Storage for sample,and learner created items
  • Connections to Common Core / School Goals
  • Opportunity for feedback ??
  • Option for tracking my progress - (spreadsheet template)?


Gather your media and resources




Draft your activities


Build out first unit or two


  • Sharing & Collaborating with Google Docs
  • Managing files in the Google environment
  • Data collecting with Forms
  • Group projects with Sites


Make frequent adjustments


IMPLEMENT
Test the first unit or two on us


EVALUATE
Feedback from classmates


Assess the direction you are going and as a result finish course.



Self Evaluation
Reflection