based on the California eLearning Framework

Content & Content & Content Content

AcquisitionAcquisition

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgementsThis presentation was developed by the California

Technology Assistance Project Program Management Committee, under the direction of the Online Learning Collaborative Subcommittee of the California County Superintendents Educational Service Agency.

Audience and PurposeAudience and PurposeAudience: site and district administration

Purpose: to facilitate the initial process of

content decision-making, and initiating a

process of evaluating content providers for

best fit

OutcomesOutcomes1.Understand the evaluation criteria for

online content

2.Conduct preliminary review of online

content on CLRN

3.Be prepared to "test drive" and assess

online content for inclusion in your

program

DefinitionsDefinitionsContent

• Instructional materials, including audio and video

presentations, animation, digital textbooks, and

other curriculum components

OER (Open Educational Resource)

• Freely accessible, openly formatted and licensed

resources that can be used for education

California eLearning Framework California eLearning Framework

Acquisition = Acquisition = AdoptionAdoption

Adopting content is similar to adopting

textbooks in that there should be an

established approval process. ~CA eLearning Framework

What Is The Need?What Is The Need?Core, AP, credit recovery

Expanded A-G course offerings

Insufficient highly qualified teachers

What Is The Timeframe?What Is The Timeframe?9 month

12 month

18 month

• Build?

• Buy?

• License?

• Combination

of the above?

Content AcquisitionContent Acquisition

Acquisition Acquisition ConsiderationsConsiderations

• expertise of your staff

• time / resources available to build content

• time until the courses needs to launch

• money available for start-up costs vs.

money available for ongoing maintenance

• need for customization of course content

Acquisition: BuildAcquisition: BuildChallenges: • Staff expertise

• Resource commitment - high initial cost

• Extended development horizon

Benefits: • Control

• Ownership

Acquisition: BuildAcquisition: Build

• Online instructional design is not a skill inherent in all teachers!

Acquisition: Acquisition: Buy/LicenseBuy/License

Challenges: • High costs over long term

• Limited customization

Benefits: • High quality online content

• Immediate availability

• Updated subscriptions

 

Buy/License OptionsBuy/License Options• Comprehensive provider 

• Full curriculum

• Individual courses

• Individual learning objects • units

• Lessons

• other objects

Acquisition: Acquisition: CombinationCombination

Challenges: • Reduces consistency• Restricts costs savings

Benefits: • Increase options• Scalable

 

Make sure you have a vision and leader

to champion this effort!

Additional Additional ConsiderationsConsiderations

• SIS integration

• Dashboards

• Account management

• Hardware and network requirements

Content Content ReviewReview

1.Conduct preliminary review of online content on CLRN

2.Be prepared to "test drive" and assess online content for inclusion in your program

Start with CLRNStart with CLRNhttp://clrn.org/browse/index.cfm/online-courses

Certified

Start with CLRNStart with CLRN

• Title

Publisher Content Standards

Start with CLRNStart with CLRN

Start with CLRNStart with CLRN

Narrow Your OptionsNarrow Your Options

Plan Your Test Plan Your Test DriveDrive

Be prepared to "test drive" and assess online content for inclusion

in your program

Content

• Aligned with standards

• Multiple avenues for success

What Do We Look For?What Do We Look For?

Instructional design

• Active learning

• Opportunities for interaction & communication• Student to student

• Instructor to student

• Student to instructor

What Do We Look For?What Do We Look For?

What Do We Look For?What Do We Look For?Student Assessment

oMultiple formative and summative activities

oProvides feedback

TechnologyoVariety of toolsoMeets interoperability and access

standards

What Do We Look For?What Do We Look For?• Course evaluation and support

• Course material evaluated for

effectiveness

• Up to date o Research

o Design

o Technologies

Content ReviewContent ReviewIdentify which course review standards

are most appropriate for which team membero Content 

o Instructional design

o Student assessment

o Technology

o Course evaluation

Content “Test Drive”Content “Test Drive”Student account

•Select units

•Complete units• Take assessments

• Make mistakes

Content “Test Drive”Content “Test Drive”Teacher account

•Add content

•Create discussions

•Communicate with students

•Access grades

•Create poll/survey/quiz

Content “Test Drive”Content “Test Drive”Admin account

•View logs

•Account management

•Monitor discussions

•API integration with SIS

•Progress dashboard

Ask the PublisherAsk the Publisher1. What types of activities does this course

provide to engage students in active learning?

2. How do the course’s formative assessments modify instruction based on student responses?

3. Beyond multiple-choice tests, what other assessments does this course provide and what are their frequencies?

Ask the PublisherAsk the Publisher4. Can you demonstrate for me:

a. How teachers add lessons, activities, multimedia, and assessments within the LMS?

b. How teachers create and moderate classroom discussions?

c. where I can find assessments answers, explanations, and rubrics?

5. Can you provide me with both teacher and student accounts so we can evaluate the course on campus?

Ask the Publisher - Ask the Publisher - Common CoreCommon Core

1.How is your product/service aligned with the Common Core (or college- and career-ready standards)? How much was developed with Common Core in mind?

2.How does your assessment compare to the consortia preview of Common Core assessment?

Ask the Publisher - Ask the Publisher - Common CoreCommon Core

3. How will this content/service enhance students’ learning experience?

4. How are you helping teachers implement Common Core in their classrooms?

5. Who is developing your Common Core products and what are their credentials?

What about UC A-G?What about UC A-G?

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California e-Learning Frameworkhttp://chat.scoe.net/downloads/CA%20eLearning

%20Framework.pdf

CLRNhttp://www.clrn.org/

Rise of K12 Learninghttp://www.innosightinstitute.org/media-room/publications/education-publications/the-rise-of-k-12-blended-learning/

Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learninghttp://kpk12.com/

ResourcesResources

Taking Center Stage - Act IIhttp://pubs.cde.ca.gov/tcsii/onlineeducation/onlineeducindex.aspx

Leading Edge Certification (LEC): Online and Blended Teacher Certification: http://leadingedgecertification.org/

Learning in the 21st Century: 2011 Trends Update http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/learning21Report_2011_Update.html

iNACOL http://www.inacol.org/

ResourcesResources