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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