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W E B I N A RS P O N S O R E D B Y O F F I C E O F S P E C I A L E D U C A T I O N P R O G R A M S
US Department of EducationAugust 19, 2011
Online Instructional Delivery in Special Education Teacher Preparation
E L G E N H I L L M A NU N I V E R S I T Y O F S O U T H E R N M I S S I S S I P P I
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Questions
How do you deliver instruction using technology?
How do you diversify instruction? How do you facilitate 2-way communication? What’s working well w/ technology? What are the costs associated w/ technology
use? What training is needed?
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Online Basics
Classroom Interaction
Wimba Ability
Blackboard 9.1 Web-based tools Social media, wiwi’s, and
many other advanced media options.
Wimba Live Virtual Classroom Audio Video application sharing content display holding live, online classes office hours guest lectures Webcasts meetings
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Online Tools4
Delivering instruction using technology?
Classroom PresentationsGroup workStudent PresentationsMulti-media IRIS center
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Delivering Instruction
Classroom Presentations
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Delivering Instruction
Classroom Presentations7
Delivering Instruction 8
Example9
Delivering Instruction
Group work10
Delivering Instruction
Student Presentations11
Facilitating Communication
Live Wimba Classroom Wimba Pronto / Blackboard IM Group Work Student interaction small-group work peer knowledge sharing facilitate students or groups causing reflection enhance students’ critical thinking skills
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Facilitating Communication
Live Wimba Classroom
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Live Wimba ClassroomStudents Come PreparedAssignments / Projects highly encourage
students to be preparedCall on all students Expect Students to be Vocal Beyond just Chatting
Guided Notes
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Facilitating Communication
Wimba Pronto / Blackboard IMAudioVideoapplication sharingcontent display holding live, online classesoffice hours
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Blackboard IM17
Blackboard IM
Multiple-communications mechanisms: teleconference, multi-point video, and chat
The ability to incorporate live, multi-way audio and video
Basic whiteboard with mark-up Rich content use, including Office
applications, multi-media, such as video clips, and guided and self-guided web-based “tours”
Application and desktop sharing Tools for interactivity, such as surveys,
polling, and “emotional” indicators Controlled access, restricted to legitimate
participants
Moderator awareness, i.e., who’s present, participating, or experiencing technical difficulties.
Ability to assign individual students specific permissions for audio, video, chat, whiteboard, screen sharing, web tour, closed captioning
Richly-featured breakout rooms, letting instructors assign students to different groups, save and move content across rooms or to the main classroom, and drop in and out of breakouts
Pre-built lesson plans that include interactivity, content, and media
Highly accessible, with multi-platform and low bandwidth support, and a broad range of assistive features for those with disabilities
Large number of LMS integrations Open API for custom integration with portals
and applications Timers to manage class flow Let students take personalized notes,
synchronized to a session recording
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Facilitating Communication
Group Work Student interaction small-group workpeer knowledge sharing facilitate students or groups causing reflection enhance students’ critical thinking skills
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Facilitating Communication
Provide the Example - (Model)
Teach (How To:) – Application Sharing
Facilitate – Have the students work problems / begin to take control
Practice – Provide the Environment
Note: Keep Group Size Small
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Manual Automatic
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Diversifying Instruction
Give assignment options Example: Students have the option of:
1.) concept map of the module2.) three written questions along with one paragraph answers in
regard to the module3.) one double spaced page summary
Assessment options Present information in a variety of ways
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Diversifying Online Instruction
Keep it interactive Ask polling questions and discuss results Elicit vocal comments (using the “Hand Raise” queue) Conduct brainstorming exercises using text chat Give the students a task Facilitating Taking notes
Keep them involved Use Triggers Play videos or music clips then discuss Use surveys then discuss results Use whiteboard for brainstorming Use the chat box as a response board
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Diversifying Online Group Instruction
Ensure participants have access to the breakout room. Keep breakout sessions short. Give precise instructions to Participants. Assign specific projects or goals. Assign a Participant as a Breakout Leader, to keep order
and manage the agenda. Give Participants a specific time when they should
return. Visit each breakout room to check on progress and
answer any questions
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What are the costs associated with technology use?
Working Technology is ESSENTIAL Network Up to Date Hardware AND Software
Knowledgeable / Trained / Accessible Personnel Time – Instructor / Faculty
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What training is needed?
Technology – hardware and software Instruction and application Specific Online Tools Programs
Opportunities to utilize technology in an instructional setting
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For More Information
Elgen Hillman, Ph.D.University of Southern MississippiCurriculum, Instruction, and Special Educationelizabeth.hillman@usm.eduOffice: 601-266-6301
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Questions
How do you deliver instruction using technology?
How do you diversify instruction? How do you facilitate 2-way communication? What’s working well w/ technology? What are the costs associated w/ technology
use? What training is needed?
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