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How can micro-credentials and short courses reshape the future of higher education to meet the demands of today's workforce? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Rob Telfer, Director of Higher Education at D2L, to explore how these innovative course formats are transforming education. As universities face challenges such as declining international enrollments and increased competition, micro-credentials present a flexible and scalable solution for learners and institutions alike. Rob shares insights on how micro-credentials enable universities to tap into the growing lifelong learning market, estimated to reach $800 billion by 2030, while helping learners acquire specific skills quickly and affordably. We discuss the significant impact micro-credentials can have on workforce development, with 72% of employers more likely to hire candidates with these qualifications. Additionally, Rob highlights their potential to foster collaboration between universities, governments, and industry, ensuring programs align with real-world needs and maintain high educational standards. However, implementing micro-credentials isn't without challenges. Rob outlines the hurdles institutions face, from securing resources and faculty support to building infrastructure and addressing credibility concerns. Drawing on D2L's extensive experience in education innovation, he shares practical strategies for universities, including starting with pilot programs, leveraging data-informed approaches, and marketing these programs effectively to students and employers. We also explore how D2L's Brightspace platform supports the delivery of micro-credentials and adaptive learning through its scalable, flexible, and AI-enhanced features. Whether you're an educator, student, or employer, this episode provides valuable insights into how micro-credentials and short courses are reshaping the future of higher education. What role do you see micro-credentials playing in addressing the skills gap and workforce development? Share your thoughts and join the conversation!
Host Elena Lambros is joined by Robert de Burgh-Day, an innovative entrepreneur who transitioned from a diverse background into founding and becoming the CEO of Brightspace. Brightspace enhances building efficiency with an AI-driven HVAC ecosystem that optimises energy use and improves air quality for commercial applications. Robert's diverse experiences in business, initially as an electrician, paved the way for Brightspace's creation and need. By identifying the evolution of the post-pandemic office space, Robert's clean technology ensures energy efficiency in buildings designed for less than constant occupancy. Discover the nuts and bolts of Brightspace's system, which includes deploying wireless edge IoT products throughout buildings. These devices monitor real-time occupancy and air quality, providing targeted HVAC services without compromising privacy. Throughout the episode, Robert highlights the support and inspiration from peers in the climate tech community, emphasising the importance of platforms that connect innovators and support from industry leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holly is back on the show! On today's episode, she talks about her journey from being a teacher to instructor to instructional designer at Amazon. We also take a deep dive into what a typical day looks like for her. If you have been thinking about wanting to work at an organization such as Amazon, this episode is for you.
Well, we did it! 100 podcast episodes in the books. Whether you just started listening or you've been with me since day one, I can't thank you enough. On today's episode, I'll share with you my biggest takeaway after 100 episodes.
Our society is stuck in a fast-paced go-go-go mode. Overworking is celebrated. Multitasking is expected. Do you know one thing you can't rush though? The learning process. Today, we are talking about the benefits of slowing down by utilziing reflections.
I need to take you behind the scenes for a moment to discuss a huge issue within the instructional design field. There is a disconnect between instructional design degrees and real world expectations. It's been a trend I've been monitoring for years, and it only seems to be getting worse. Students are graduating with these degrees and don't know how to apply the lessons into the real world. They aren't ready and don't feel confident to take their next steps. When asked why, I hear that they spent two to four years learning about theories, models, and processes, but did not gain experience in practicing them. The topics of working with subject matter experts, managing projects, building a portfolio, and career guidance never even came up in some of these degrees, yet they advertise on their websites that they prepare students for a competitive job market. On today's podcast, I'm going to share with you what I've been hearing directly from instructional design students. The hope is that we can acknowledge their thoughts and make changes to fix this problem now before it gets any worse. You'll also hear about institutions who are doing everything right to prepare their students for the real world and I give a shout out to a few of them. After you've read the transcript or listened to the show, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
What does the day in the life of a senior instructional designer look like? Let's talk about it!
USC skirted federal aid law, graduate students rally for workplace rights and an interview with Quinten Seghers on his article about USC making the change from Blackboard to Brightspace. This episode was hosted by Macarthy Mahoney. Written by Benjamin Gamson, Macarthy Mahoney, Julianne Cox and Quinten Seghers. Edited by Grace Ingram. Produced by Jonathan Park, Grace Ingram, Benjamin Papp, Christina Chkarboul and Thomas Johnson. Based on articles by Benjamin Gamson, Quinten Seghers and Sparsh Sharma. General Education is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information.
In this episode, we are exploring ways to set up your Learning Management System (LMS) effectively and efficiently to optimize course organization and learning for your students. We'll go over tips, strategies, and ideas for setting up your LMS, whether it is Brightspace, Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom, or something else.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/56**Use your LMS, even if you are fully face-to-faceLayout and Homepage:This is your doorway into your virtual classroomEasy navigation - minimize the links to the essentialsLink all of your other tools within the content areaInclude contact info on homepageAnnouncements Brightspace Part 1 and Brightspace Part 2 episodesOrganization:Embed third party tools (EdPuzzle, Google Slides, YouTube videos, etc) into your content areaLink in Google Docs when it makes senseUse consistent naming & numbering systems (reduces cognitive load)Folders - units, weeks, whatever works best for youUse your announcements to lay out weekly expectationsInclude student voice in planning and organizationInclude visuals and make it look pretty - design is important (consistent fonts, icons, emojis, etc to reduce cognitive load and increase engagement)It's okay to set up your LMS to meet your needs, just make sure you create an intro video to help your students navigate it - Screencastify is great!Canva is a great tool for design - Canvas Banner, Canvas Button, Google Classroom Header (also a Style Your LMS category available)Inclusion Ideas:Include important cultural celebrations Add your personality - Bitmoji or GIPHY is great and integrated into CanvaHave students design your classroom banners - include languages represented in your classroom tooDesign With Canva YouTube channelA Scary Suggestion:A little bit of basic coding (HTML and CSS) goes a long way!Code Academy (look under Web Development)This helps with interactive elements in your LMS - buttons, flipcards, etc.Final Advice:Use student-friendly language to increase accessibilitySupport the showConnect with EduGals: Twitter @EduGals Rachel @dr_r_johnson Katie @KatieAttwell EduGals Website Support the show
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With the rise of remote work, online learning, and virtual gatherings, staying connected has never been more important. However, as a facilitator, it's difficult to create virtual experiences that are as good as face-to-face events. Asking 100+ people a question but only being able to acknowledge a handful of responses can leave your audience feeling disengaged. In this episode, I speak to Lux Narayan the co-founder of StreamAlive. His platform is a facilitator's best-kept secret. It uses an innovative way to boost engagement in virtual events. Lux also shares his entrepreneurial journey and some interesting stories of how he wrote his book as well as how he ended up working for one of the most famous Bollywood actors on the planet!Lux NarayanLux Narayan believes that “So, what do you do?” is a tough question to answer and should certainly not be answered with the current title on your LinkedIn profile. In 2021, he published “Name, Place, Animal, Thing”, an Amazon bestseller- to help people answer this dreaded question. He enjoys mining the intersections of various spheres of life and work, speaking of which… He is the CEO and a co-founder at StreamAlive, a category-defining, fun and engaging web application that helps livestreams and live events on Zoom, YouTube Live, in-person, and everything in between literally come alive. With the ability to plan, track, increase, and analyze engagement simply through the live chat, StreamAlive's goal is to help presenters and creators move their audiences from bored-away to blown-away. Prior to founding StreamAlive, and prior to a creative and personal break, Lux was a co-founder and the CEO at Unmetric right up to their acquisition by Cision, the world's largest “earned media platform” that's now a part of Platinum Equity, a $20bn+ private equity group. He is a perpetual learner of “stuff' — from origami and molecular gastronomy to stand-up and improv comedy. He enjoys reading obituaries and has given a talk on the TED main stage – on lessons from 2000 obituaries. This talk has been viewed over 2 million times and translated into every majorly spoken language.
This week, we are discussing various strategies, tips, and ideas for digital teacher organization. As we embark on a new school year, this is a great time for you to get organized and develop some systems to help keep you on track. We'll talk about digital planning, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Canva, Slides Mania, and Gmail.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/62**Paper planning - Happy Planner and Sharpie PensDigital PlanningUsing the Google Calendar created by Google ClassroomCanva planner templates, lesson plan templates, and desktop wallpapersDownload as an image and add it to Google Slides as a background imageDownload as a PDF and use it with your iPad/tablet (Good Notes)Slides Mania - Weekly planners, Yearly planners, Notebook Style, and Morning Meeting LayoutsThe GRID Method webinar - Stephanie HowellConsider creating a slide deck/doc as an overview with all resources hyperlinked (helps with Classroom organization)Google CalendarTime blocking with Google Tasks, easy to move tasks/events but beware!Hyperlink resources into your eventGoogle KeepGreat for to-do lists, regular checklistsGoogle Keep headers blog postGmailGmail tips for L1 exam blog post and Gmail podcast episodeMultiple aliasesGoogle DriveNaming conventions, starred folders, priority tab (workspaces), deal with orphaned docsGoogle Drive podcast episodeSupport the show
Please review the content provided in the corresponding course module in Brightspace for detailed information, links to required reading and viewing materials, and information about the assignment: Reflection Paper: Remembering 9/11.
This week, we are sharing some tips and tricks to gear up for the new school year. We'll discuss reminders, considerations, and EdTech tools you might use as you get started with your planning. If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/98**Start with big-picture or long-range planning:Prioritize your ambitions and goals - rein in your wild ideas!Long-range planning will help make the day-to-day planning easierThink about what your summative assessments will beThe minutia of the daily planning will get done - it's ok to not have that ready yet because you need to get to know your students firstMastery-based learning - different way of thinking which gives you more flexibility in planningGrowing pains will happen - expect them if you are trying something new!EdTech Tools we recommend:Screencasting tools - Screencastify, Loom, Screencast-o-matic, Explain Everything, OBS Studio (stick to one only for students)Loom for EducatorsCheck for privacy/data and board/district policiesGoogle Slides - create HyperDocs for mastery-based learning (better than docs)Learning Management System (Google Classroom, Brightspace, Canvas, etc) - organization, consistent naming/numbering systems, personalization, minimize navigationGoogle Assignments in LMS for student submissionsCommunity Building:Super important over the first two weeks of schoolHands-on learning in small, randomized groupings (inquiry, design thinking, etc)Diagnostics to figure out starting pointsConsider skills units at the beginning of the semesterHelp new students learn about their school community (tours)Use simple icebreaker activities to start off group work (this or that, would you rather, two truths and a lie, etc) - model this first as a teacherColleague relationships matter too! Informal is better than forced icebreakersSelf-Care:Establish your routines now, prioritize yourself and your goalsFigure out what works for you, self-care looks different for everyoneAdd habits to your to-do list (Todoist is great!)Support the show
In this blast from the past, Katie and I explore the ways to set up your Learning Management System (LMS) effectively and efficiently to optimize course organization and learning for your students. We reviewed tips, strategies, and ideas for setting up your LMS, whether it is Brightspace, Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom, or something else.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/56**Use your LMS, even if you are fully face-to-faceLayout and Homepage:This is your doorway into your virtual classroomEasy navigation - minimize the links to the essentialsLink all of your other tools within the content areaInclude contact info on homepageAnnouncements Brightspace Part 1 and Brightspace Part 2 episodesOrganization:Embed third party tools (EdPuzzle, Google Slides, YouTube videos, etc) into your content areaLink in Google Docs when it makes senseUse consistent naming & numbering systems (reduces cognitive load)Folders - units, weeks, whatever works best for youUse your announcements to lay out weekly expectationsInclude student voice in planning and organizationInclude visuals and make it look pretty - design is important (consistent fonts, icons, emojis, etc to reduce cognitive load and increase engagement)It's okay to set up your LMS to meet your needs, just make sure you create an intro video to help your students navigate it - Screencastify is great!Canva is a great tool for design - Canvas Banner, Canvas Button, Google Classroom Header (also a Style Your LMS category available)Inclusion Ideas:Include important cultural celebrations Add your personality - Bitmoji or GIPHY is great and integrated into CanvaHave students design your classroom banners - include languages represented in your classroom tooDesign With Canva YouTube channelA Scary Suggestion:A little bit of basic coding (HTML and CSS) goes a long way!Code Academy (look under Web Development)This helps with interactive elements in your LMS - buttons, flipcards, etc.Final Advice:Use student-friendly language to increase accessibilitySupport the show
This week, it's all about cleaning up our digital lives to get organized and ready for summer (and the new school year)! We are chatting about tips and tricks to organize your Google Drive, learning management systems (LMS) such as Google Classroom, Brightspace, Canvas, or others, and your other digital and local file storage systems.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/92**Google Drive:Create an archive folder for this past school year for meeting notes, etcNEW Keyboard shortcuts in Google DriveStart with organizing/purging the orphaned files (not associated with any folder)Beware of slides.new, docs.new, etcTry switching between list view to grid view to see a previewMove multiple files by holding down control/cmd or use shift while clicking to selectCreate folders for the new school yearAdd reflection docs and record your thoughts NOW while they are freshRename folders starting with numbers to give them priorityGo through your starred folder - do you need everything still?Consider using priority workspaces - hide ones you don't need (no need to delete)Don't touch your shared with me folder - it's meant to be a hot messCheck sharing settings on your folders - remove people or set temporary accessLocal Storage:Start with your downloads folder, move relevant files to the cloudClean up your desktop - delete screenshots and old files that might be slowing down your deviceScreenshot shortcut for clipboard on Mac = cmd + ctrl + shift + 4iCloud drive (similar suggestions to Google drive) or other cloud storage drivesLearning Management System (LMS)Google Classroom - return student work, archive old classes, set up new classesBrightspace, Canvas etc - not as much to do here, make sure student work is returned, pin/unpin relevant courses, consider organizing template course shellFinal Advice:Organizing your workspace/desk can help you get startedPick 1-2 areas to focus on and just start thereConsider setting a 10 min timer each day to work on digital organizationSupport the show
Episode 5.18 Today's cast includes your humble podcast host, Larry Burden, an "Optional Expression of Learning," the TechNollerGist, David Noller, and his tag team partner coming off the top ISTE turnbuckle, Danelle Brostrom! TCAPSLoop moment of zen: “To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality.” ― John Ruskin, The Stones of Venice The Agenda: ISTE Standard 1.6 -- Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. Discuss how students can use online tools to create their own expressions of learning. How to express learning about a play, musical notation, or a mathematical concept? written work podcast demonstration website screencast YouTube recording responsible use of remixed digital resources Because this is a "Standard" and not an "Assignment" it is a skill and a practice that K-12 students and teachers can engage in developmentally appropriate ways. While it might be disruptive in the early stages, it can develop into a common practice and routine... similar to using Google Suite, Google Classroom, or Brightspace. Example: Use scale modeling to build a replica of something in the real world. Optional Expressions of Learning: 3D Printed scale model including how calculations of scale are necessary Graph paper representation of room layout and structure Minecraft screencast of real building build to scale (Gracie made the Mighty Mac in Minecraft in 6th grade) YouTube video: Using scale to read a map and plan a trip Website: How to use scale to understand distance and/or size Requirements: Guide on the Side mentality Repeated practice of student choice Throughout a school year From K-12 Across the curriculum Awareness of tools (not expertise); expertise of students Patience, willingness to accept failure Acceptance of alternate expressions of learning as valid MITECS: https://www.techplan.org/edtech-initiatives/mitecs/ Tech Tool of the Week: Global OneNess Project - Language Keepers feature unit Also, remember to practice good information hygiene - https://newslit.org/tips-tools/information-hygiene-sanitize-before-you-share/ A massive war in a fast-moving digital age. We've never seen it. Be careful with what you're sharing, the bots and bad actors are out in full force. Follow credible media outlets and journalists, many who are on the ground reporting. Important time for real information. - Ken Haddad (Michigan journalist/writer) In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @TheTechNollerGist and @brostromda. Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy. Thanks for listening and inspiring!
Join Kamaar as he talks to the wonderful Dr. Antoinette Davis about the untold truths of higher education. Included are some tips on how to grow as a person."As a Faculty Member/Freelance Instructional Designer/Learning Developer, I seek to help companies/universities create on-demand learning technologies with adult learning theory and instructional design models that will enhance the design, development, and implementation of all aspects of training and learning materials.My portfolio can be found at: https://www.epiclearningteam.com/antoinette-marie-davisCore competencies include:• Experience developing face-to-face & web-based online lessons, formative and summative assessments, demos and interactive software simulations with Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, Quizmoto, Audacity, Camtasia, Plotagon, Adobe products, and Padlet.• Experience creating & developing WBT, ILT & vILT training programs for employees and administrators (procedural training, employee orientation, soft-skills training, etc.)• Experience building courses and managing teams in Learning Management Systems (BlackBoard, Canvas, Brightspace, Sakai, Moodle, Angel, eCollege, Thinkific, Workday, etc.) and team sites (SharePoint, JIRA, etc.)• Experience with designing learning and training based on instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.)• Experience in designing and delivering instruction in face-to-face, blended, and online environments through needs analysis, communication, collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders• Skilled in microlearning and creating learning in small chunks for enhanced understanding"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amdavis9https://www.drantoinettemarie.com/
Episode 5.2 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast! Joining today's podcast is the paragon of podcast partners, Danelle Brostrom and crashing this Google Meet is the Baron of Brightspace, aka the Captain of Classlink, aka the Grand Admiral of Google Apps, Evan Obranovic. TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen “The secret to getting ahead is getting started.” ― Mark Twain The Rundown Danelle and Evan take out their ISTE approved crystal balls and enlighten us on what we can expect from this 2021/22 school year discussing Classlink, Google tips, classroom upgrades, mushroom coffee and how does it all make teaching and learning better for our students and educators? Tech Tool of the Week: GMail Templates Thanks for listening and inspiring!
In this episode, we are exploring ways to set up your Learning Management System (LMS) effectively and efficiently to optimize course organization and learning for your students. We'll go over tips, strategies, and ideas for setting up your LMS, whether it is Brightspace, Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom, or something else. If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/56**Use your LMS, even if you are fully face-to-faceLayout and Homepage:This is your doorway into your virtual classroomEasy navigation - minimize the links to the essentialsLink all of your other tools within the content areaInclude contact info on homepageAnnouncements Brightspace Part 1 and Brightspace Part 2 episodesOrganization:Embed third party tools (EdPuzzle, Google Slides, YouTube videos, etc) into your content areaLink in Google Docs when it makes senseUse consistent naming & numbering systems (reduces cognitive load)Folders - units, weeks, whatever works best for youUse your announcements to lay out weekly expectationsInclude student voice in planning and organizationInclude visuals and make it look pretty - design is important (consistent fonts, icons, emojis, etc to reduce cognitive load and increase engagement)It's okay to set up your LMS to meet your needs, just make sure you create an intro video to help your students navigate it - Screencastify is great!Canva is a great tool for design - Canvas Banner, Canvas Button, Google Classroom Header (also a Style Your LMS category available)Inclusion Ideas:Include important cultural celebrations Add your personality - Bitmoji or GIPHY is great and integrated into CanvaHave students design your classroom banners - include languages represented in your classroom tooDesign With Canva YouTube channelA Scary Suggestion:A little bit of basic coding (HTML and CSS) goes a long way!Code Academy (look under Web Development)This helps with interactive elements in your LMS - buttons, flipcards, etc.Final Advice:Use student-friendly language to increase accessibilitySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)
Join Kamaar as he talks to the wonderful Dr. Antoinette Davis about the untold truths of higher education. Included are some tips on how to grow as a person."As a Faculty Member/Freelance Instructional Designer/Learning Developer, I seek to help companies/universities create on-demand learning technologies with adult learning theory and instructional design models that will enhance the design, development, and implementation of all aspects of training and learning materials.My portfolio can be found at: https://www.epiclearningteam.com/antoinette-marie-davisCore competencies include:• Experience developing face-to-face & web-based online lessons, formative and summative assessments, demos and interactive software simulations with Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, Quizmoto, Audacity, Camtasia, Plotagon, Adobe products, and Padlet.• Experience creating & developing WBT, ILT & vILT training programs for employees and administrators (procedural training, employee orientation, soft-skills training, etc.)• Experience building courses and managing teams in Learning Management Systems (BlackBoard, Canvas, Brightspace, Sakai, Moodle, Angel, eCollege, Thinkific, Workday, etc.) and team sites (SharePoint, JIRA, etc.)• Experience with designing learning and training based on instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.)• Experience in designing and delivering instruction in face-to-face, blended, and online environments through needs analysis, communication, collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders• Skilled in microlearning and creating learning in small chunks for enhanced understanding"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amdavis9https://www.drantoinettemarie.com/
Episode 125 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast featuring a chat with Certified TCAPSLoop host from a Long, Long time ago at a Middle School Far, Far away, Traverse City West Middle School Spanish Teacher, Mr. Andy Baumann! Moment of Zen Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose. - Yoda We’ve mentioned several times recently that our District has adopted a Learning Management System (LMS). Though much of the discussion with Andy is specific to Brightspace D2L I believe there are many nuggets of wisdom shared by a habitual early adopter of edtech. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Tech Tool of the Week Using the embed code from your Google Slide show in your Brightpace/D2L Announcements. The announcement post will automatically update when you modify the Google slideshow. It’s as simple as cutting and pasting. All the slide show functionality, hot links etc. will be included! Baumann Certified Tutorial forthcoming! Thanks for listening and inspiring!
A global leader in EdTech, D2L is the creator of Brightspace, the world’s first integrated learning platform. The company partners with thought-leading organizations to improve learning through data-driven technology that helps deliver a personalized experience to every learner, regardless of geography or ability. D2L’s open and extensible platform is used by more than 1,100 clients and almost 15 million individual learners in higher education, K–12, healthcare, government, and the enterprise sector—including Fortune 1000 companies. The company has operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore. D2L’s Chief Strategy Officer Jeremy Auger discusses how technology is shaping education driven by COVID. Auger explores the current and future role of technology in education, closing the education tech gap, opportunities for edtech/municipality collaboration to push advancement forward, and the future of learning. As Chief Strategy Officer, Jeremy is directly responsible for corporate strategy development, intellectual property strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and government relations at Desire2Learn. With a strong commitment to client success and a desire to constantly evolve the state-of-the-art, Jeremy joined the Desire2Learn team when the company was founded and continues to take a leadership role in driving the organization’s success within the online education industry. Prior to joining Desire2Learn, Jeremy came from a strong technical and business background involving work with numerous high-tech companies throughout North America. Specifically, he has been actively involved with eLearning and technology companies for over fifteen years. Jeremy participates in a number of boards and committees, including serving as Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Board for the City of Kitchener and as an elected board member for the IMS Global Learning Consortium - a global technology standards body.
In this episode, we are bringing you an overview of all the amazing features and uses of Wakelet, a powerful curation tool. We will go over how to get started as well as how to maximize use of Wakelet in the classroom.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!News and UpdatesEquatIO and Jamboard = AMAZING!Featured ContentWebsite: wakelet.comConnect with EduGals on WakeletWakelet Collection of Resources for this episodeConsider creating header images using Canva - Image Size GuideAdding sections to your profileCreating and editing your collectionsApp-smashing with ScreencastifyGuest Post: Casting and Curating | The #1 Screen Recorder for ChromeUsing Screencastify with WakeletInviting collaborators to your collectionsWakelet Chrome ExtensionApps (iOS and Android) also availableWakelet spaces! Great for course/grade teamsWakelet Training CenterSurf SchoolWakelet Community Programs - Member, Leader, and AmbassadorWakelet for Educators ResourcesThe Educator's Guide to Wakelet eBook – Wakelet Blog Wakelet Remote Learning Guide and Remote Learning Resources PageIdeas for use:Newsletters (try embedding in Google Sites or Brightspace!)Lesson planningChoice boardsHyperdocsGroup project resource collectionsAnnotated bibliographiesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)
Episode 121Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast with the "D" in D2L, Danelle Brostrom! Moment of Zen“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” –Walt Disney Potentially Useful InfoFind the latest Brightspace D2L tips and tricks on the TCAPS EdTech Help Site. Tech Tool of the Week: MACUL is doing a teaser book study with Liz Kolb’s new book: Learning First, Technology Second in Practice: New Strategies, Research, and Tools for Student Success. After signup, they will send you chapter 5 to read (which showcases 12 authentic lessons designed by K-12 teachers that meet all three elements of the Triple E Framework, with suggestions on how to improve lessons with technology). There is also a virtual chat this Saturday to talk about it. SCECH are available! Thanks for listening and inspiring!
In this episode, we are exploring the integration of Google Assignments into the Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS). Google Assignments helps you to easily distribute and grade student work with the same look and feel of Google Classroom. With Google Assignments, you can distribute templates to your students, integrate rubrics, check plagiarism, and grade all within one easy-to-use platform.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!News and UpdatesJoin a meeting with new options on the Google Meet landing page Resources re: US Capitol Event:Pear Deck Resource 1 Pear Deck Resource 2Facing History and Ourselves - Responding to the Insurrection at the US CapitolNewsela Article and Resources Featured ContentGoogle Assignments website, resources, and info from GoogleLMS supported: Brightspace, Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, Moodle, SakaiGreat alternative to the dropbox in Brightspace! And if you are used to using Google Classroom, this has the same look and feel bringing some familiarity into your LMSIn Brightspace, it's best to create your assignments in the content area NOT the dropboxConsider simplifying your navigation to create a "Google Classroom" experience and then link everything in your content areaYouTube Video Tutorials:Google Assignments Overview in BrightspaceStudent Overview of Google Assignments in BrightspaceAdding Google Assignments to Other Areas Using Quick Links in Brightspace (Advanced Features)To create an assignment in content, click on the Add Existing, Go to Third-Party Integrations, then select Google AssignmentsDrive folder is created once linked to your account called AssignmentsUnmarked option not available yet so you do need to include a points valueRubrics can be integrated - reuse, create new, or import from SheetsOriginality reports available - unlimited for Enterprise usersOnly option right now: each student will get a copy - it would be great if they had all the same options as classroom - give feedback!Ideas to use Assignments:Create an assignmentSharing activity templatesGuided note templates for watching videosDistributing hyperdocsFeedback loopsSelf-paced learning trackers or Checklists for goal-settingSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)
In this episode, we are diving into the idea of building self-paced tech professional development (PD) programs designed for teachers. We are diving into set up options, buy in, and tools to support the development of these professional learning programs.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!News and UpdatesMixed page orientations in Google docsSticky settings in Google MeetCustomize text style and appearance in Google sitesImprovements to PDF imports into Google docsFeatured ContentGetting Started:Start small! It doesn't need to be perfect and should be focused on staff needsScreencastify is great to create how-to screencastsFocus on the tools educators are using - Google, other tools, LMSUse already created resources - Google certifications, Screencastify, EdPuzzlePlatform:Google Sites, Google Classroom, LMS such as Brightspace, WakeletConsider app-smashing to fit your needsContent:Screencasts, posters, tip sheets, etc.Modern Classrooms Project - self-paced, mastery based learning modelPost screencasts on YouTube to allow choice for pacingGoogle slides with video embedded along with screenshotsBook Creator - see E028Mastery Demonstration:Google Classroom assignments to demo learningCheck in sessions - virtual or in personGoogle Forms (embed in Sites)Quizzes tool in LMSStaff Motivation:Buy in, swag, admin support, etcBadge system with public tracker - create badges with Canva, Google drawings, Google slidesDistribute using Forms, Autocrat, LMSLinking Modules:Different levels, honour prior knowledgeLearning styles are a MYTHGoogle Form with Autocrat, FormMule, or in response messageSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)
This week, we are talking all about how to mark and grade in a paperless world. With no-touch and no-share policies this year, we have to get creative about how we do our assessments using digital formats instead of paper. We are going to talk about related hardware, as well as tools such as annotation in Brightspace, Google Classroom, and automation.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!News and UpdatesYouT-ube Hack via https://www.yout-ube.com/ Google Jamboard UpdatesBook Creator UpdatesFeatured ContentHardware recommendations: iPad with apple penciltouchscreen Chromebook (even better with Google Play store access)Wacom tabletiPad app recommendations: Notability or GoodNotes - both sync great with Google Drive! Great for marking up assignments, including rubrics, and sharing back with studentsNotability also includes the ability to record an audio noteGoodNotes is great for direct instructionBrightspace:We are not fans of the annotation tool with the dropbox in Brightspace - don't forget to save the draft if you are using it!Rubrics are clunky and we're not fans of this tool in here either!We do LOVE the quizzes in BrightspaceAlternatives/Solutions:Doctopus - Google Sheets Add-onGoobric - Chrome ExtensionGoogle Drive folder shared between teacher and student along with URL hacks with Google Docs in BrightspaceTemplateTab Template from Alice KeelerCreate rubrics as a background image in Google Slides or use the paint roller for quick formattingUse in conjunction with Google Classroom as your dropboxMastery-based approaches can be helpfulTip: incorporate reflection via Google Forms BEFORE releasing a gradeOther useful assessment tools:Google Read and Write Chrome extensionMote - audio feedback, Chrome extensionScreencastify - audio/video feedbackAuto-grading in Google Forms or Brightspace QuizzesBreakout rooms for 1:1 check-ins/feedback in Meet, Zoom, Teams, etc.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)
In this episode, we are talking all about EdPuzzle. We will go over the basics, and then we will share how you can use this tool to create engaging lessons for your students.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!News and UpdatesNew URL shortcuts from Google - try either jam.new or meet.new!More great updates for GSEFE users of breakout rooms in Google MeetFeatured ContentEdPuzzle is a super valuable tool for hybrid and distance learning - lots of tracking data and a great way to add interactivity to your videos - questions, notes and audioAccess EdPuzzle: https://edpuzzle.com/ and make sure you login or sign up as a teacher - if you use Google Classsroom, consider signing in with your Google accountCurriculum area is a great place to get started - lots of ready made videos with questions that are available to copy and assign to your classesWhen you sign up, make sure you select the correct School so that you can collaborate easily with your colleaguesContent area is where you will find your videos - you can organize into folders tooEdPuzzle Pricing PlansRachel's referral code and Katie's referral code (you get 3 extra video storage spaces when you sign up with this link) Getting Started with EdPuzzle Resource - all kinds of helpful articles here to help you with adding videos, adding questions, notes, audio, voiceovers, etc.EdPuzzle Chrome extension - Adds a save to EdPuzzle button to your YouTube page so it's easy to add!Types of classes - Classic (extra features in the Gradebook & can import from Google Classroom) and Open (no need for students to login - consider assigned nicknames here for easier tracking) OR use public linksEdPuzzle videos embed nicely with most LMS like Brightspace, Canvas, Schoology etc.Live Mode in EdPuzzleGrades can be downloaded and imported in Sheets - Global GEG webinarScreencastify now integrates seamlessly with EdPuzzleStudent Projects in EdPuzzlePresent to your school or district about EdPuzzleEdPuzzle Certification courses - Teachers AND StudentsNeed further help? Check out the EdPuzzle Help CentreSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)
Hello and Welcome another episode of the TCAPSTechLoop Podcast! It's a full podcast with Danelle Brostrom, David Noller, Heidi Skodack and Evan Obranovic all here to discuss the adoption and progression of the Learning Management System, Brightspace D2L. Before cutting into the meat of the show I’d like to announce the election results for this weeks Moment of Zen."Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." Pod Questions:What is a Learning Management System (LMS) and what will it do for our students and teachers? Where is TCAPS at with the roll out? What are some of the successes and hurdles so far? Where can you find help?Tech Tool of the Week: New York Times Whats Going On In This Graph?Tutorials and Updates:TCAPSTECH Help Site: Staff SupportTCAPS247.com for Student and Parent SupportTechNollerGist on Youtube with a bevy of tutorials
Join co-host Beth Lyons as she explores how school library professionals are “leveraging their LLC” using the Canadian School Library graphic as a starting point for discussion. The panel discusses book circulation as we work to keep staff and students safe as we adopt curbside pickup or a delivery model. An important piece of the puzzle is how might school library professionals provide curriculum support due to repeated re-organizations of staff into different assignments, a lack of tech devices as they are being given out to online students and not available to those learning in the face-to-face model. The panel shares how they are creating and curating lists of available resources and making “how-to videos” to support the needs of their community, especially as the virtual library learning commons becomes a more central piece of how the library functions. The current role of various communication tools and how we are getting the needed information to families is considered as many boards look at which tool- Google Classroom/Site, Brightspace, and/or Messenger, can be used as Virtual Learning Environments and the importance of building capacity with these tools in order to best serve the needs of our learners. Finally the panel looks at collection building- what are school library professionals looking to purchase and use to build a rich and diverse collection especially in light of the Ministry report highlighting the anti-Black racism in PDSB and the ongoing societal shift as we open our eyes to the need for these materials. On a personal note, I want to thank the four educators who joined me to discuss their current roles and goals as we returned to school for the 2020-2021 school year. The emotion and stress attached to all educational roles this year as educators work to pivot to our new reality while still working to support students as best they can is palpable and I am grateful for their trust in sharing their stories. ~BethThanks to our guests:Jonelle St Aubyn @Ms_St_AubynDawn Telfer @DawnTelferJess Longthorne @LongthorneJessDiana Murrell @Murrell_TLCSL Graphic- https://www.canadianschoollibraries.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CSL_LeverageYourLLC.pdfJonelle St Aubyn mentions “EML” which stands for Empowering Modern Learners from the PDSB. Books MentionedI Will See You Again by Lisa BoivinThe Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve GrahamPunching the Air by Ibi ZoboiThe Third Path by Dr. David Tranter, Lori Carson, and Tom BolandThe Last Houseguest by Megan MirandaI'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing BrownWe Have Always Been Here by Samra HabibMystery authors- Ruth Ware and Mary KubikaPodcasts Mentioned:88 Cups of Tea
№12, Kenneth Chapman, D2LEditor's Erratum: D2L's former name is Desire 2 Learn, not Design 2 Learn. We apologize for this error.My guest for today's episode is Kenneth Chapman from D2L, formerly “Desire 2 Learn.” D2L is the Canadian elearning company behind Brightspace, one of the top players in what we call the “LMS Space Race.” We became very interested in D2L, which is one of the longest running elearning journeys out there, when we learned about their approach to customer care and equity, community building, and their conscious efforts in accessibility.I strongly recommend you check out Kenneth's very relevant talk on “Preparing For The Post-COVID New Normal,” at the Elearning Success Summit.I'm sure you'll enjoy listening to this enlightening conversation, where Kenneth and I talk about:How D2L approaches the “future of work,” from a company that aims to be a part of a person's lifetime of learningThe challenges of “scaling up” a cloud operation, not just technically, but to make sure more people benefit, especially disadvantaged groups The Brightspace Community, a place open to everyone regardless of LMS, to find answer, share experiences and exchange knowledge and resourcesWhy it's important for elearning companies to “meet people where they are.” Drawing lessons from their customer base but also knowing how to apply them case by caseFinally, why underestimating the “last mile” of the learning experience could be fatal. Students can “sniff” a poor online experience from miles away.~
Kanwar Gill graduated with a Master of Teaching from the University of Teaching and is an OCT certified teacher. He has been teaching for 10+ years, including being a Computer Science Teaching Assistant at the University of Toronto and tutoring students one-on-one. He has several years of experience as a software developer before transitioning to teaching. In this episode, Pouya sits down with Kanwar to talk about the impact of Covid on education and the path forward to a better future for education. Kanwar's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__kanwargill__/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_KanwarG_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillkanwar/ Pouya's Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pouyalj/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pouyalj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pouyalajevardi/ Episode Transcript:----more---- Photo by Deleece Cook on Unsplash Music: Never Falter Written By Kevin Austin Graham Performed By Kevin Graham Produced By Kevin Graham SUMMARY KEYWORDS students, parents, platform, teachers, learning, happen, education, school, kid, feel, online, big, home, uncertainty, impacted, situation, class, place, people, technology SPEAKERS Pouya LJ, Kanwar Pouya LJ 00:17 How's it going? Guys? How are you? Oh, pretty good. It's been a while we haven't had a podcast in I think a little over a year or about a year. I don't recall when it would leave. Kanwar 00:28 So yeah, I think I should call it has changed a lot. Pouya LJ 00:31 Yeah. And it feels long. Actually, I was thinking it's probably even less than a year. But you know, it feels much longer. Kanwar 00:38 Yeah. Yeah, a lot has happened a lot for sure. Pouya LJ 00:43 And, and a lot is going to happen, I reckon with the remainder of COVID with the US political, you know, weather election or whatnot. And who knows what else is 2020? Preparing for us? Kanwar 00:58 Yeah, no, no, it's, it's, it's a pickle. It's kind of like not knowing what's going to happen, but just people still need to, you know, like, economy still has to go up. And it's, it's, I think it at this point, it kind of hinges on the vaccine, which we know a lot of companies are getting close to, hopefully, something will be done. And I think the vaccine would bring in some sense of peace and security for people as I go about, you know, their day to day tasks. True. Pouya LJ 01:35 No, that's true, I think. I mean, until then, I don't I think that sense of uncertainty, as you put it is going to be, you know, having a lot of influence on on how people think and feel, and live decisions made politically by the officials. I mean, all of that are impacted by that sense of uncertainty. You're absolutely right. And with that, actually, that brings us to one of the fields that obviously, like everything was impacted by this phenomenon of COVID. But we're going to talk about today about education and how that's been impacted, because that's your wheelhouse. You've you work in that space, you read in that space, study, research, etc. So what I mean, obviously, a lot has changed. But if you were to, if you were to give us an intro to how education has changed, from your perspective, how would you describe it? Kanwar 02:34 Um, good question. In terms of education, I mean, the instant need off, this is learning, online learning has skyrocketed, which has led to big changes in the industry. So you would have teachers, for example, in the public school, who probably don't, you know, they don't go towards online learning. But now they have no other option. And they have to, they have to get on it. And so that's one thing. Let's give me a second. Sure. So that's one thing for sure. That has changed. So you'd have these teachers who have to now understand how the online platform works. Zoom, for instance, you know, the US we're using zoom right now, for this podcast. We know how much the need for zoom instantly increased throughout the world. Right? Yeah. And not just in education, industry, but also in other from you name, small businesses, big businesses. Everyone has been using it. And that's a, that's a feel quite the nature of having something like COVID, which is an immediate, you know, like danger in a sense. We know that the death toll has now increased more than a million. So a lot has happened. And people you know, the second wave, as was announced by the Premier of Ontario, which has started officially. So, again, a lot of insecurity has led to online learning. That has been the biggest shift, in my opinion. And that's what I've seen as well. If you look at any sort of any sort of job postings, any sort of in the education field, any sort of hiring happening, there's some aspect of what you're learning attached to it now. Pouya LJ 04:55 Oh, that's true. And I think a year ago, more than Have two people who are using the platform, let's say zoom currently haven't even heard of it. Yeah. And that shows you how much reliance it has. Because a lot of people who could work from home, they were working in offices perhaps and in different industries. Now, the the we're basically encouraged and forced to work from home. And while they are having to interact with each other holding meetings, perhaps, and how do you do that with tools such as Microsoft Teams, or, or Skype or zoom? zoom is one of the platforms is doing pretty great because of its quality and reliability, I suppose. And I believe that education, education, field also has came to embrace it, whether it's teachers from like holding their school classrooms at the end of the day. So at the end of last school year, which was the beginning of COVID, and lock downs, I suppose, in around March and April, I think everything had to move into online platforms, at least in Canada. Yeah. And I think, probably most of the world, I suppose, and, or halted, at least, depending on where you happen to reside. So did you did you have a first hand experience of how that affected students and teachers alike? Kanwar 06:20 Um, definitely. So at the time, I was finishing my master's. Back in March, I mean, March, April, timeframe. And so I was working in a school at the time, as part of my program, doing some teaching, and also, you know, learning in that environment. And this was right, I got really lucky, actually. Because, 06:49 right, Kanwar 06:50 before the March Break, is when I finished working in the school, and right, at the March Break, is when the premier made the announcement that the schools are not going to be opening again. So I didn't impact me, from that classroom experience point of view, I was able to have all of that done. But what happened is, schools did not go back after my trip. So they had it in, in theory, data, really extended mushrik now, and in this time, the, the province was figuring out what to do. Which means a lot of things were changing, right? So the parents, for instance, they couldn't, depending on where you work, employers were telling you to just work from home, parents were had to figure out how to do homeschooling. So there was no structure in place that Okay, these other resources, you can use, periods have to figure out, Okay, now I have to work my kid at home. And I was I also need to do my own work. So it's kind of like a pickle, right? That was a biggest change that happened. And I'm sure the students reacted a lot differently. Because now they're just home. Before there's something to look forward to, right in terms of going to school, they have this social circle, they interact, something to do outside of home, right. And that changed drastically for for everyone. And that was the immediate change that happened at the time. And that continued for a few weeks, before they decided they're not going to open the schools and online learning is the way to go. And at that point, teachers had to where they had to figure out in the current systems, a lot of teachers would be using Google Classroom. And there's another platform called Brightspace that is used, especially in the GTA area. And they have to basically figure out, Okay, now, you have to put everything on the platform so students can learn. And then some teachers decided to do online office offers where students could come in, ask questions, obviously, teachers would have started getting a lot of emails from the students now. Before that wouldn't be the case as much. So responding to that, I heard a lot of teachers in my own circle, who were definitely been bombarded with a lot going on. And it led to a lot of, you know, stress in terms of time management, okay. Like, there's the nine to five was blurry. It's not like you're working starting in the morning. It could be replying to emails in the in the evening. And you have to make sure you're supporting the students. So it was what it was. And that's how the school year continued. And now we have that's pretty much what happened during this summer. While the province was figuring out what to do with the entire city. Pouya LJ 10:01 Right. Yeah. And so yes, that and that was probably the speed of onset uncertainty, that was the time of absolute uncertainty because we didn't even know what we're dealing with. Yeah, in terms of the virus in terms of how to and you were right, we, we didn't have resources in place, right. Like right now, there is a degree of preparation, even if the classes are in person, depending again, depending on where you are, maybe the classes are still online. But like, as of now, I believe nothing has changed. Because things changing very quickly, in Ontario, people are going in person with some consideration to schools, but there is a degree of preparation that schools, students and teachers, everybody has in their mind that they might even go back to fully online again, or right now, maybe part partially is online, like, for example, two things are happening online, most of it at least, at least as much as possible. So yeah, so there are the the speaking of uncertainty, that was the absolute of it, I suppose the or the maximum of it, as we experienced during these times. Now, we talked a lot about prospective teachers and parents and, and a little bit students. But did you did you hear any immediate feedback of how students were taking this? This this whole thing? Kanwar 11:20 Yeah, it's, uh, you know, it's it's students for them, you could imagine that I'm just learning online, especially for somebody who was not engaging with technology or learning through technology. In the past, it was a big, big shift, right. And those students absolutely hated online learning, because part of it was doing something that was given to them through the online platform with their parents, and they absolutely hated working with the parents. Because they just want to get out of that kind of environment. And that was definitely a struggle, even at the time. I remember, Google Classroom, which is one of the big platforms, they even have a an app right on, depending on iOS, or Android. And at the time, back in March, April, and this was through North America, as far as I know. Lot of students started giving really poor feedback to that app on the App Store. So the actual star rating went down for Google Classroom. And students absolutely hated it. And that was, you know, quite evident of, Okay, what the students are feeling or they're feeling that this is something that is not a substitute for their experience, or the platform is just missing a lot, right? Like, I'm checking right now on on App Store, and Google Classroom has 160,000 ratings. And the rating that I see right now is 1.6, out of five. Oh, wow. So that's, yeah. And then this app is rated number one in education. So definitely, there's, I'm sure Google took a lot of that feedback, and started to make changes, because they're like, well, if students are really hating, they don't like how it feels. All that, but not to be honest, not much has changed the platform. So they just made minor changes. And students still feel the same. In terms of online learning. Currently, the students that are going to school, and parents realize that it's important for the students, you know, the kids to go to school, because even in the midst of COVID, as long as the safety protocols in place, right. And that's, you know, that's a good expectation to have. You can't rely on that expectation to be followed through entirely, right. So that's something it's it's you don't know what's going to happen. But you have good faith, and you're going to send your kid to the school. And that's what's happening. That's what happened when the schools open again in September, with safety protocols in place, but again, like I said, before, looks like and it's a little, again, create creates a bit of an E an ease, because what's happening again, is like, we feel the structure is missing. show their students in school, you know, the safety protocols, they say, but what's happening is if the students Feels a certain way, the teacher would typically just tell them that, okay, I can't I don't know what's going on. But you can be in the classroom. I see, though, what, what, what's happening now, speaking of today, what's happening now is, okay, we have a lot of influx of the students going to these COVID assessment centers and getting tested. Right, so the the, there's a influx, the load has increased, which means the testing before it was like, within one or two days has now moved to like five to six days. So, you know, and that is even upended by the second wave. But if ever, and added an experience recently, to check out a, you know, one of the COVID assessment centers, and in the line that I saw there, I would say more than 80% were parents with their kids. Wow. And that's just speaks to it. And I feel like that's, you know, it's, here's what's happening. So kids want to go to school. But if they get turned away for something, now, the kid is going to have a totally different experience, right? They're not in school, they're going to go through this COVID assessment center. And, you know, that's a whole different world, right? It's like something you wouldn't expect, that we kind of never went through that when we were their age. And for them to go through that. It's just I feel changes their whole entire perspective of their life and what, what, what is to come when they become an adult? Right. So that's, I think, one of the big changes that are happening for the students. This understanding the world we're living in, especially at the developmental age, right, where they don't really understand developmentally, what COVID means, how it affects everyone, they're, they're just kids they want to play, they want to have fun, right? We all went through that. And to to, to an extent, it's kind of unfair to see, okay, you know, what, they're missing on some things. But in the bigger picture, are we doing what we can to protect everyone around us? Pouya LJ 17:16 Right? Yeah, no, that's, that's fair. And, yes, it is a bit unfair in that they have to, you know, deal with this through no fault of their own. And, you know, I, as you mentioned, especially as a younger age, where, when they're a little bit really not aware, or even care about what COVID is, they just want to do what they want to do and learn and grow and move forward. That's a fair point. Now, moving forward, do you? Do you see, so how do you see education, let's say a vaccine comes along, let's say the best case scenario, everything moves away? Do you see the education going back to what it was? And if not, what have we learned? What have you learned in this from from all of this? And how can we make education even better than the quote unquote, normal? How can we make it improved upon? Kanwar 18:12 Right? So in terms of the education, a lot has changed, we've seen that in terms of, you know, the teaching platform, the experiences, what you're learning, one thing that I feel has been a, you know, big benefit of whatever is going on, is the fact that there, the need for collaboration has increased, which means you can collaborate easily on a global scale. Because everyone has a shared problem. So everyone wants to help each other out. So there are platforms, especially in the education field, you know, use certain platforms for say, you want to do an online quiz, you want to you want to have students create posters, there are platforms like canva.com or pictou chart that, you know, before COVID, they, if you had to use certain features, you have to pay for it. But what they did was they understood the need for helping everyone. And they read that entire fee on their platform. So as a teacher, you could just go there now. Pouya LJ 19:22 And this again, is it can Canva canvas.com or, yeah, Kanwar 19:26 cannot chart. There's another website called knowledge hook. Specific, specifically good for math in Ontario. And a lot of these platforms, you know, had some sort of features that a lot of features you get access to after you pay the premium, right. But they've waived that in the need off, helping each other out. And Nearpod was another platform that did that. And that was I felt a really good intention. Because you are adapting to this change. You're being flexible, and you are helping each other out. So these platforms, we're not really thinking from a monetary point of view, but really, from a point of view where they want to help the teachers out there. And that's what they did. And a lot of teachers made use of that. And I know for myself, I made use of it. Because I know for a fact that these premium features really give me a lot of flexibility of how I can create my content, how I can assess do assessments in the class. And that was a big, big shift. And so going back to your question, with education going forward, being flexible, or adapting to the change, even if you're not a person who likes change, and that was something that was, you know, in a sense, thrown at you, and you have to now change. So as a teacher, ensuring you know, you are flexible with whatever platform you're given. Now, obviously, look, we don't we can't have the experience you do in class, on an online platform. Okay. So that's something that would be different for sure. You can imagine from a, from a first day point of view, where you build class community where you build these relationships in the class, through the online platform, that would be way different. Okay, the student will still get to know you. But that relatability might not be to that personal level, as it would be in the class. Right, if you show care for a student in the class, they can see it, right? If you show care for a student and online platform, that means creating a safe environment, you know, not having any bullying or any foul language, and you can, there's tools that you can really control in the platform itself, to enable that, but like I said, you could have even face to face, like what we're doing with our video chats, and that would bring in some sort of relatability. But still, it's it's, as long as you don't see the person in actual life, you know, it's it's a whole different experience. And that's something that, you know, it's going forward, that's something that would be again, mixed together in like a hybrid model, to some extent, a lot of schools that have the resources they are doing in person, okay, we have private schools, independent schools, they have the resources, they have the funding. And they can, you know, create that six feet apart distance in the class, and also support students online at the same time, for the students who don't want to come to the class. For for other scenarios, such as public school system, that's a little different. Because what's happening now is more students, instead of coming to class, they want to just go online, because cases are rising again. So the need for online teachers of the game increased. And at the same time, we have teachers in class who are providing support. But again, like I said, the structure I feel is still not there completely, where the teachers are, you know, completely confident of being in the class and supporting the students in the class. Okay, so they still have that kind of uncertainty. And I feel going forward, that uncertainty will go down. Being that environment, it's natural for you to feel, you know, have that sense of being uncomfortable, because we don't have measures in place to protect against this, you know, novel coronavirus, and that will change going forward, there'll be more comfort in the class, eventually, there will be some sort of a hybrid model that will be put in place, obviously, online platforms will have changed drastically. Teachers will now not they will have if if ever they have to teach online, they wouldn't have. They will be there would be less resistance to that now. So that's another benefit. Technology definitely has. We, it's it's it's a perspective where a lot of, for example, teachers who would always say our technology has done this and this and this, you know, maybe having a negative point of view of what technology is doing. And now they see the benefits of technology that, you know, really makes a huge, huge difference. Right? If there was no technology learning would have stopped altogether. Right. And that's a that's a big, big benefit of living in this 21st century, even in the midst of a deadly virus. But you know, we have to tools in place that still make sure that we are connected and we don't lose contact and learning is still going on. Pouya LJ 25:07 Yeah, it didn't. It. It helped to, you know, keep the momentum to a degree going, obviously, it, a lot of it got stopped and a lot of things got interrupted, for sure. But with a little bit of extra preparation and extra time. Yes, you're absolutely right. We got some of that momentum going. Online, he definitely online through technology. Yeah, absolutely. That's correct. And so speaking of So, I mean, obviously, the negatives are abundant and fairly obvious to degree, there were some that were not far off perhaps from somebody who doesn't have the perspective that you do. But nobody doubted that there is going to be a lot of negatives for students, teachers, the whole education system in the whole society, from every angle from this, but I honestly, I really like silver linings, I like to see things in a positive light and see what what positives actually came out of it. And part of it is what you said, We learned a lot, how we can mitigate technical use technology to mitigate the situation, whether this, and let's face it, who knows when the next pandemic hits, it could be 100 years, 200 years, it could be the next decade, it could be tomorrow, who hasn't seen after this. So point being we are living in a relatively new normal, even post vaccine, let's say there's going to be always that sense, at least for this generation that has experienced it. The sense that the immediacy of any kind of disaster, and how that can affect lives of people all around the world and education. So is there any positive we can take out of this? And and, you know, and improve upon it, make it better? Kanwar 26:53 Yeah, definitely. Look. So with, we know, technology has been a benefit, we know that there are ways we can stay connected in terms of learning in terms of reaching out in terms of not losing contact, and that's a big, big benefit of in any industry for for that. And I feel going forward, one lesson that we have definitely learned is, you know, technology can really IID a lot of learning. In this case, it can actually even rip, to some extent it can replace, in class learning, and to a lot of extending can extend learning, right. So that replacement and extension is one thing. And again, everyone felt different with that. But the truth is, that is what technology helped us with. And we all feel really happy about that, because students are not like, they didn't feel that they're learning just stopped altogether. And that's one of the big lessons with, you know, this whole situation, how it has unfolded, we can still stay connected. Another big lesson, I would say is our reactions are adaptability to change. And that is something that you know, everyone has a different change threshold. Everyone can somebody can change. Within a day somebody can cheat it takes, you know, a year or two years to to make a big change. And with something like Coronavirus and with this whole situation. Now you don't have that flexibility to wait one or two years, you have to do it today. So it helped people push themselves. And you know, it's for some it would have been easy for some he would have been really challenging, but really walking through that. And really understanding Okay, this is for the betterment of the students, because in the education field, you always put the students first. They're at the center of everything that you do, and their needs come first. And that's really what it comes down to. Right. If you think about it from that lens. You know, I don't care about learning something new because I'm happy that and the students in my class are going to be not left behind. Right. And another big lesson with something like this, students now see, okay, the world is not full of bells and whistles its world is a nasty place to. And that's that is something that is you learn about in history, but now you're living it. And that's something that the students are experiencing for sure. And you know, there's a silver, big silver lining there because the students, the young generation, they have the capability to work in this industry where they can form solutions. There's a big, big research happening right now with the universal Right. And that's something that, you know, I'm I don't know how, what timeline we're looking at where this universal vaccine will exist for anything that would ever happen. You can imagine now, what was that ideology, we have these younger generation, who will, what, what's gonna happen is they will become more and more ambitious on, on taking on these challenges, and tackling these challenges because there's a immediate need, there's an actual need, it's not about making the world a better place. It's about protecting your world, it's about protecting and caring for the future generation, because the reality is, the virus impacts has impacted people across a whole different age group, right? It's initially was the older group, but now we have, we have seen trend where it's affecting everyone. And that's the bottom line. So everyone, if you think of it, from a humanity point of view, I feel like that's a big shift that will happen for the younger generation, because they would see the need, okay, you know, what, there is something out there and I can be part of the solution. Right, and not part of the problem. And that's, I feel it's a huge, huge silver lining in this whole situation. And I feel the students will really, and this is what we see all the time in the you know, we want to create citizens who are engaged, who are responsible, who are, you know, they want to make changes in their community, they want to make changes wherever they live, right, because change starts from your community, and then moves upward. But now, with the technology in place, you can really make a change through technology, and you can help each other out. So many possibilities has opened up. And that whole message of helping each other out and looking for each other looking out for each other. That's a big silver lining from this entire situation. Pouya LJ 31:58 Yeah, that's very, very, very fair. And very positive. I liked the message. And I also want to for the last final point, I want to put the parents in focus, I suppose because I think from a very early on, especially, especially early on, and even now, you mentioned some of it, that they they're very engaged, very concerned, obviously about their children's education, their health and their family's health, etc. But on top of that, again, especially early on, and a lot of them still now have to enhance to, you know, handle the kids well, where previously they would send them to school, they would go to work themselves, now they have to work and at the same time, they have a kid at home and they're working at home or even if they're going outside to work if you're there, for example, first responders or what have you. Then what do you do with your with your child at home? Right, so that there has been a lot of challenges for parents. Obviously, the kids are not happy, they're acting up at times, they're, they're upset about the situation, you have to help them out. So there's there's, I think there were a lot of challenges coming our ways of parents more than ever before. Obviously, parenting is never easy. And number. Nobody ever said that. It's easy, but I think it was at a level up in the past few months. And I'm sure you had some experiences with the parents through their children that you're, you know, educating online or other ways. And did you have any? Do you have any words of I don't want to call it advice, but of consolation or anything that you want to talk to parents directly about or, you know, give them a message or give their message to us to the rest of us. Yeah. Kanwar 33:49 One thing from I've just as a recent experience, where one of the parents, you know, that their child was sent back home, because their child was not feeling well. And, and the child shows up at home. And he says, mom, my stomach doesn't feel good, right? And my mother's like, What? Why doesn't few babies I got her. No, it doesn't feel good. And the mom said, Okay, did you go Did you poop this morning? And he said, No, I did not. And she like, do you have to poop? And he said, Yeah, I have to fuke and he goes to the washroom when it comes out and he's feeling finding starts playing outside. So the concern is in the air, okay. The concern is in the air. Now imagine from a kid's point of view, right kid, the kid is just being a kid. At their age, you know, they might have so many things going on, but we can't. We don't know for sure what we can pinpoint it on. Right. So there's that uncertainty from that point of view. And that applies to teachers. teachers could be concerned because they have kids at home. So the teachers who are parents, they are concerned, there's no simple answer to this, right? I can't, I can't say that no, if any, if somebody's feeling wonky, just let them be in the classroom. Because that I feel is, you know, we don't really know what it can be. And that would come down from the school, how the school is reacting to it, if the school says, okay, you know, this happens, it's okay, we can discount it. If not, then these are the policies we will have in place. Okay, and you follow that. And that's really what it comes down to is you'll have a consensus, everyone in the school agrees to what they're doing. And they have the parents on board. That's important, because the parents are not on board. Or, you know, it's not about putting parents on board, because you could have disagreements, but having ensuring the parents are communicated properly, so they know what's going to happen. And that will help parents really, you know, make arrangements to have to, because you don't The last thing you want is your kid showing up home and you have to go to work. Now. What are you going to do that? Right? It's a lot of uncertainty. You can imagine the pain on the parents behalf, like, what do I do now? And their frustration, right? their frustration with the school? Because they're like, okay, the schools open, and now you send my kid home, like, why would I send my kid to school, when something comes up, and you're gonna send it back to me. So if that was the case, I would have just kept mice tried at home. And that's really the unpredictability that we're seeing right now. Parents have to understand that if you're sending your kid to school, the intentions are, you know, the kid will get the opportunity to be in school in that environment. But there are a bunch of things that comes with it. And that's something that the whole family must be okay with. Because what happens if tomorrow, they say, the kid is having symptoms, and now you have to isolate? Right? The isolation 14 days, that means lost money, that could mean lost connection, it's so many things. And every situation is different, right? I can't I can't generalize it. Everyone have their own situation? And as a parent, if that's what you're deciding to do, you must have those things in place. Okay, what is my backup plan? What is plan? a? What is Plan B? If in the case that my child was to come home? Okay, can one parent be at home work remotely? Can we have those? some sort of a system in place? Or can have extended family? Can I give my kids to someone else? Who can take care? Or can I go, if I have a cottage, can we go to the cottage and isolated the cottage, a lot of those. Those are the important things that have to be thought before you make the decision of sending your child to school because I've have seen parents where they just get frustrated with the whole situation, because they had not expected the child to be sent home. Right. So you have to be prepared for that. And for parents, who are first responders, parents who are in the line of work where they protect people, you know, it's it comes down to what you decide as a parent. But the bottom line is this, we know the virus is deadly, we know the virus, you know, it's still out there, it's not completely gone off the face of the planet. So you have to keep in mind that we are living in a new world, which means that the kids still have to go to the school, they still have to do some sort of learning. But Add to that the fact that we are living in a different world now. Okay, so that's something because it could happen. And I've seen even for myself, where, you know, you can start to get more and more complacent in terms of Okay, you know, what, I don't see much going on around me. So I think I'm okay. You know, and but that's looking at your local lens. But if you really look at the global what's going on. Again, that is not the case. Right? And we have to always keep in mind that okay, we are living in a new reality. And this is what I want. These are my goals. I want my kid to get some learning, can I can I send my kid to school, knowing that they can be asked to be tested? And that means going to code center and you know, that's another four to five hours you have to wait in line. Am I ready to do that? Or am I rather me rather okay with not sending my child to school, having them stay at home and learn? And do I have something in place where someone else is at home? With the child right? So those Are the those are the two situations that all the parents are really dealing with right now, in addition to their own full time, whatever they do. So it's not easy. It's not it's definitely made parenting, I would say 1000 times more challenging. 40:17 And Kanwar 40:18 especially when you have both parents as working, imagine both parents as first responders, it just changes a whole whole scenario what to do now. And that's really, I feel the pickle. But really, having those goals sorted out would make it much, much easy, manageable, in a sense to tackle with, okay, if this can happen, okay, that's, that's okay. Because we have something in place to manage that. Because that would bring a sense of comfort, less frustration. And at the same time, you know, the learning will go on. And that's really should be the goal, right, the learning will go on, and the learning should never stop. Pouya LJ 41:02 Yeah, and let's hope that and let's hope everything improves, not regress, I suppose that's, that's all we can do. We can basically, this is a situation we have to deal with, at the end of the day, whether we like it or not, and that's a nobody likes it. And some have it worse than others, of course, yeah. And some have it better and, but at the end of the day, all of us have to deal with something new that mostly we don't want to exactly our ideal, but that's life. And then things happen. Obviously, we want to be proactive about these things and make sure they don't happen in the first place. But we also want to be prepared for the possibility of them happening. And that's the lesson we should carry on, I think, moving forward. But at the same time, we're not done with this. And we have to think about all aspects. And and I think one of the things that helps me a lot to deal when I'm dealing with other people especially is that I put myself in their shoes and understand their pain. And that helps me generate some empathy that otherwise I would not be able to where I would judge them harshly. Definitely unnecessarily. So yeah, let's let's hope for the better. And thank you, camera for joining us for this illuminant illuminating conversation. Kanwar 42:12 Thank you for having me. It's great to have this really important discussion and the world we live in right now.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated many changes that were already underway in how and where education is delivered these days. From Pre-K to Ph.D., online curricula offered through digital platforms like Zoom and Brightspace are now a key component of virtually every student's instruction. What are the advantages of using these technologies? Will they replace or merely supplement in-class, face-to-face learning? We talk with Peter Schilling from UMaine's Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning about the future of online education.
This episode is Part 2 of our Brightspace Series. If you haven't had a chance to listen to part 1, where we talk about the basics of Brightspace, and how teachers can start out with this program, click here to listen! Today, we are speaking with Tanya Williamson, who is knowledgable about all things Brightspace. She will take us through some more advanced features and tools within Brightspace, and she will also give educators some advice as they begin to plan and prepare for a new school year. If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! Check out our website for more detailed show notes!We would love to hear from you - leave a comment here, OR check out our FLIPGRID!Show NotesBrightspace TutorialsCommunity BuildingStrong teacher presence is essential! First impressions are crucial to establishing this. Activity vs news feed - Depends on needs! Or use both!Virtual learning spaces can be modified! Make it your own - meet the needs of all studentsVideo Note Tool - available anywhere HTML editor is available. Great for building community, differentiation.Discussion Tool - use text, video and audio. Also create a cafe/lounge for non-curricular related discussionsOther tips - post clear expectations, co-construct class/discussion normsVirtual Classroompolling features, chat pod feature, whiteboard availableDifferent subscription levels; check with your Brightspace contact for more infoLearning BrightspaceLearning Curve - Advice: start with one unit first, you don't need the entire course ready to go!Streamline/SimplifyStart with news/activity, content, dropbox and discussions; dive into quizzes when you're ready!Customize your homepage - get rid of anything you're not usingCreate your own widgetsAdvanced ToolsQuiz Tool: Special access, Question libraryPortfolio Tool: Showcase progress over time, expectations for use should be clearVisible only between teacher and student (no other students can access)Accessibility: No specific features within Brightspace, however extensions such as Read&Write do interact with Brightspace! Prep for Sept: Big Advice for TeachersWelcome email to studentsWelcome Message posted!First week: Online icebreakers, focus on COMMUNITY!Incorporate student voice/choiceInclude different ways to learn (text, simulations, videos, etc.)Tanya's one piece of advice as they are navigating BS and trying to get ready for a new school year:Keep your students' needs, interests, etc. at the forefront; Build your course from the perspective of the student - easy to access? do they see themselves? is it accessible? how will i be supporting how they learn? It might take them longer to learn the curriculum - 2-3x longer than you might think! They are on their own during eLearning, so pare down content and provide rich, authentic learning tasksSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)
In this episode we are talking all about Brightspace by D2L, a Learning Management System (LMS) that many Boards or Districts will be using this coming school year. This week will be all about the basics: how to access your courses, how to sync your G Suite account (or One Drive account), and some useful features to get you started.Stay tuned for next week's episode, as we will have a guest speaker with us who will explain some of the more advanced features of Brightspace!If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! Check out our website for more detailed show notes.We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website, OR check out our FLIPGRID!Show NotesNews and UpdatesGoogle Junior Training SeriesGlobal GEG – Google Jr Training SeriesYouTube – Google Jr Training Series PlaylistGoogle Meet UpdatesUpdating the interfaceModerator – Require the moderator to log in firstBlocking anonymous users for education accountsIf you kick someone out, they can't automatically join right awayMore controls for teachers – disable chat; mute all students at once; end meeting for all;Larger tiled view (up to 49 participants)Custom and blurred backgroundsHand raising – icon so that students can raise their handJamboard integrationBlog Post for all Google Updates announced at the Anywhere School eventFeatured ContentBrightspace/D2L official websiteTopics covered:System landing pageLinking to G Suite or One DriveAdding teachers to a courseUsing old course shells to begin your prepContent area - create new and add existingActivity feed vs. News feedDiscussion boards (and terminology)Dropbox (and terminology)Rubric builderQuizzes and the question libraryBrightspace ResourcesYouTube Playlist of training videosBrightspace HelpSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)
In this episode we're live from the University of Huddersfield. We discover how VLE technology is transforming student engagement for academics at the University of Huddersfield.Give students and staff 24/7 access to learning resourcesSupport 'flipped classroom' teachingBoost student satisfaction with award featuresHelp teachers track understanding and adjust contact time MEET THE PANEL Sophie McGownSophie has been at D2L for over 4 years, after teaching at a variety of schools across the world. Now a Senior Customer Success Manger, she utilizes her teaching experience to work with a number of customers across the UK & Ireland, bringing a creative flair for encouraging adoption and engagement with Brightspace.Sarah SwiftSarah is a Lecturer and joined the University of Huddersfield in 2014. Sarah is a Chartered Public Finance Accountant with over fifteen years of practical experience in Local Government Finance. She has experience of various financial functions including management accounts, financial accounts, treasury management and internal audit.Kay SmithKay joined The Business School as a Senior Lecturer in 2007, having previously spent 12 years teaching and managing on a variety of Higher Education programmes in a Further Education College. This included being the course leader for a MBA programme and the deputy head of department responsible for teaching and learning.Sue FolleySue is an Academic Developer at the University of Huddersfield, with a remit to support the pedagogic development of staff with the use of digital technologies. Her role involves training staff and contributing to the University’s strategic developments in this area. She has worked in Higher Education for the last 20 years.John AllportJohn is Professor of Automotive Engineering at the University of Huddersfield. As part of the role, John is Director of the Turbocharger Research Institute at the University. The Institute was established to conduct research and develop training to support companies at the forefront of this world leading technology.cast
In this episode, we discuss how Next Generation Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) can provide a space for collaboration to bridge the gap between the learning institution, the workplace and the student, ensuring that all parties feel connected and supported throughout the process.Ideal if you want to...- Improve your classroom learning experience and interactivity - Learn more about VLEs- Enhance your active and blended learning approaches- Hear from experts in VLE technologyMeet The PanelEllen Buck: Director of Learning and Teaching at the University of Suffolk. Ellen is responsible for implementing the University’s Learning Teaching and Assessment strategy including the development and delivery of progressive learning models, which are inclusive in design, research informed and employer engaged.Julie Macloed: The Associate Dean for Business Engagement and Head of Allied Health Professions and Community provision at the University of Suffolk. Julie is responsible for developing a bespoke business engagement offer for the School which includes CPDs and knowledge exchange projects.Aaron Burrell: As Head of Learning Information and Environments Aaron oversees day-to-day operations of the Department of Library and Learning Services and works to strategically design and deliver the University’s learning and research information systems and environments.Stewart Watts: At D2L, Stewart manages the EMEA sales operation and has overall responsibility for the retention and growth of D2L’s customer base. He works closely with universities and acts as D2L’s Project Sponsor for any new implementations of Brightspace.
In the first of this two-part podcast, we will be discussing how we as educators can prepare for a new school year, not knowing what it will look like. A pandemic is unpredictable, so it is important to consider the various options for what school could look like in September (or whenever it starts in your district) so that everyone is more prepared.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content!We would love to hear from you – leave us a message on our FLIPGRID!News and Updates:EquatIO updates - new science and math toolsWakelet - Wakelet Live on June 1st (lots of updates)Join the Wakelet CommunityZoom fatigue resourcesFeatured Content:Tips for Teachers:Get Certified!Google Certification Global GEG Level 1 bootcampKasey Bell - Shake Up LearningGoogle for Education Teacher CenterLevel 1 - $10, Level 2 - $25 USDOther certifications:Apple TeacherMicrosoft Certified EducatorEdTech tools: Screencastify, EdPuzzle, Kahoot!Learn about your LMS (Learning Management System) and collaborate with a colleague!Brightspace Training ResourcesCreate a training resource library for teachers AND studentsBuild community - have teachers and students contribute to this library and create multilingual resourcesCommunity Building - create a Wakelet collection to share with others!Example teacher intro videoCheck out previous episodes for lots of other ideasTips for Students:Explicit teaching on tech toolsStart your course with skills needed to be successful online instead of with curriculumIntro unit for your LMSPractice the skills!Self-pacedInstructions for parents on different tech tools you'll be usingUse Wakelet for curating your resources!Use simplified languageGreat for ELLs (and the rest of your students)Studying and Learning SkillsWatching a video and taking notesMinimizing distractions from social mediaCreating a quiet study spaceClassroom Culture and MindsetMastery-based approaches to move away from grades focusBe prepared to be comfortable with the uncomfortable!Add communication to students and parents about the whyPractice the online community contributions, norms and expectationsFocus on digital citizenshipSocial media templates - see E007Check out privacy policies of tools with studentSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)
Like most other colleges in the country, Vanderbilt is moving to remote teaching and learning through the end of the spring semester. Stacey reached out to two teaching experts currently helping faculty teach online at their respective institutions. Jennifer Townes and Joshua Eyler weigh in on how faculty who do not normally teach online can use technology to teach from a distance and what instructors should keep in mind as they conduct class for the next weeks. Jennifer is Associate Dean of Professional Development at Southwest TN Community College, and Joshua is Director of Faculty Development at the University of Mississippi. Links • Joshua's faculty page: https://news.olemiss.edu/um-hires-new-faculty-development-director/ • Jennifer' faculty page: http://www.southwest.tn.edu/faculty-support/meet-the-staff.htm Some resources from Vanderbilt University • Resources for Just-in-Time Online Teaching by Derek Bruff https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/resources-for-just-in-time-online-teaching/ • Dealing with the Unexpected: Teaching When You or Your Students Can’t Make it to Class by Stacey Margarita Johnson and Rhett McDaniel https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/dealing-with-the-unexpected/ • Putting some of your course content online in a hurry? We have resources for you! By Stacey Margarita Johnson https://www.vanderbilt.edu/brightspace/2020/03/06/putting-some-of-your-course-content-online-in-a-hurry-we-have-resources-for-you/ • Asynchronous Teaching Tools on Brightspace https://www.vanderbilt.edu/brightspace/2020/03/13/asynchronous-teaching-tools-on-brightspace/ • Communicating with your students about the move to online classes by Joe Bandy https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/2020/03/communicating-with-your-students-about-the-move-to-online-classes/ • Accessibility and Remote Teaching https://www.vanderbilt.edu/brightspace/2020/03/12/accessibility-and-remote-teaching/ • Vanderbilt Libraries remote teaching, learning, and research support page https://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/remote-teaching.php Resources from around the web • How to make your online pivot less brutal by Kevin Gannon https://www.chronicle.com/article/How-to-Make-Your-Online-Pivot/248239 • Going Online in a Hurry: What to Do and Where to Start by Michelle D. Miller https://www.chronicle.com/article/Going-Online-in-a-Hurry-What/248207?cid=cp275 • This Google Doc Teaching Effectively During Times of Disruption by Jenae Cohn and Beth Seltzer https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ccsudB2vwZ_GJYoKlFzGbtnmftGcXwCIwxzf-jkkoCU/preview#heading=h.bsm2vj54ofq4
Your browser does not support the audio element. Click the Title to Play or DownloadInterview with Dr. Thomas Waite, CEO of K16 Solutions. K16's Scaffold Designer is the industry’s first cloud-hosted, fully-integrated course development tool that automates manual processes and improves efficiency for instructional designers and faculty. Scaffold products are integrated with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Brightspace, and Sakai. We discuss: Background of Dr. Waite and history of K16 SolutionsScaffold Designer and Scaffold MigrationMigrate or rebuild coursesMigration tool for most LMSsCustomers including K12 and OPMs (Online Program Management Companies)Working in elearning ecosystems as opposed to LMSsAI, machine learning and algorithmsNew Scaffold Faculties, a faculty management systemLinksK16 Solutions Overview VideoScaffold Migration Demo VideoScaffold Product SpecsPodsafe music selectionConcerto No. 2 in G Minor (Summer) from the CD entitled "The Four Seasons by Vivaldi" by the American Baroque Orchestra. Duration: 35:08
Cathal, Ciarán and Seán break down every aspect of Super Bowl LIII between the New England Patriots and the LA Rams. Seán owns Mark Barron with facts and logic, Ciarán hypes up Brightspace, and Cathal steers the boat.
This week we continue our dive into Blended Learning looking at a lot of the benefits of this educational model (we both love it), on ways on how it saves trees (less paper). Our Interview of the Week is with Aimee Baron over at Rebecca Johnson. For those of you who have never worked in a Kindergarten classroom, this is a must listen and she describes what it is like to incorporate authentic learning opportunities with Technology in her classroom!!!We also have a special Brightspace announcement for everyone out there about tools coming this month!!!!!!!Articles and Links:https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/01/11/what-effective-blended-learning-looks-like.aspx https://elearningindustry.com/subjects/elearning-articles/blended-learninghttps://www.talentlms.com/blog/top-10-articles-blended-learning/https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-benefits-of-blended-learning/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2015/06/21/blended-learning-the-great-new-thing-or-the-great-new-hype/?utm_term=.41d37295e20dhttps://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-1-what-why?utm_campaign=General&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=58028982&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8pMTWvFi7PP2VGG5Lnee-9ycLwFoKK3mcz434dKtwGmogFdLC0h2DIT0njAaxRvVceLLQHV732ydOo8UumXODcVMOR8HR6hqb2naNG16Eh3uDJ66A&_hsmi=58028982https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-2-is-it-right-for-youhttps://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-3-implementationhttps://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ (This is the one Aimee was talking about!)Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher, and our newest provider TuneIn and leave us feedback!Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAMusic provided by Camtasia Software and Bensounds.org
This week we continue our dive into Blended Learning looking at a lot of the benefits of this educational model (we both love it), on ways on how it saves trees (less paper). Our Interview of the Week is with Aimee Baron over at Rebecca Johnson. For those of you who have never worked in a Kindergarten classroom, this is a must listen and she describes what it is like to incorporate authentic learning opportunities with Technology in her classroom!!!We also have a special Brightspace announcement for everyone out there about tools coming this month!!!!!!!Articles and Links:https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/01/11/what-effective-blended-learning-looks-like.aspx https://elearningindustry.com/subjects/elearning-articles/blended-learninghttps://www.talentlms.com/blog/top-10-articles-blended-learning/https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-benefits-of-blended-learning/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2015/06/21/blended-learning-the-great-new-thing-or-the-great-new-hype/?utm_term=.41d37295e20dhttps://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-1-what-why?utm_campaign=General&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=58028982&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8pMTWvFi7PP2VGG5Lnee-9ycLwFoKK3mcz434dKtwGmogFdLC0h2DIT0njAaxRvVceLLQHV732ydOo8UumXODcVMOR8HR6hqb2naNG16Eh3uDJ66A&_hsmi=58028982https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-2-is-it-right-for-youhttps://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-3-implementationhttps://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ (This is the one Aimee was talking about!)Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher, and our newest provider TuneIn and leave us feedback!Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAMusic provided by Camtasia Software and Bensounds.org
For our season finale, we interview Paul Foster, CIO and the boss of our department. He answers all the questions we have about the past, present and future. Do you want to know the process for choosing Brightspace or what is daughter thinks about all the tech? Then take a listen! Suzanne and Mike also talk about a different way to approach Game-Based Learning and a few tech tools that would be great for all students.Articles: Books-to-Games: Transforming Classic Novels Into Role Playing Adventures https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/10/27/books-to-games-transforming-classic-novels-into-role-playing-adventures/https://www.edutopia.org/blog/assistive-technology-can-benefit-all-students-jenny-grabiecLike us on iTunes and follow us on Twitter at:@MikeSPSDLA@SuzanneSPSDLA
For our season finale, we interview Paul Foster, CIO and the boss of our department. He answers all the questions we have about the past, present and future. Do you want to know the process for choosing Brightspace or what is daughter thinks about all the tech? Then take a listen! Suzanne and Mike also talk about a different way to approach Game-Based Learning and a few tech tools that would be great for all students.Articles: Books-to-Games: Transforming Classic Novels Into Role Playing Adventures https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/10/27/books-to-games-transforming-classic-novels-into-role-playing-adventures/https://www.edutopia.org/blog/assistive-technology-can-benefit-all-students-jenny-grabiecLike us on iTunes and follow us on Twitter at:@MikeSPSDLA@SuzanneSPSDLA
This week Suzanne and Mike talk about the latest updates to Brightspace, one of Mike's favorite projects from when he was a teacher and the profound impact it had on his students. We also discussed what Blended Learning looks like even in a Kindergarten Classroom and our interview with Amanda Gonzalez from Sci-Tech about her time in the district using technology.Articles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4-W01baS7Ihttps://www.edutopia.org/blog/national-novel-writing-month-laura-bradleyhttps://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/3565http://educatorinnovator.org/nanowrimo-an-eduawesome-project-for-your-bestyearever/https://www.parentmap.com/article/writing-a-novel-in-a-month-nanowrimo-for-kids http://nanoteacher.weebly.com/https://ywp.nanowrimo.org/http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/8-best-sellers-started-during-national-novel-writing-month/
This week Suzanne and Mike talk about the latest updates to Brightspace, one of Mike's favorite projects from when he was a teacher and the profound impact it had on his students. We also discussed what Blended Learning looks like even in a Kindergarten Classroom and our interview with Amanda Gonzalez from Sci-Tech about her time in the district using technology.Articles:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4-W01baS7Ihttps://www.edutopia.org/blog/national-novel-writing-month-laura-bradleyhttps://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/3565http://educatorinnovator.org/nanowrimo-an-eduawesome-project-for-your-bestyearever/https://www.parentmap.com/article/writing-a-novel-in-a-month-nanowrimo-for-kids http://nanoteacher.weebly.com/https://ywp.nanowrimo.org/http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/8-best-sellers-started-during-national-novel-writing-month/
Glittery Clittery: A ConSENSUAL Partyclosesthis weekend - a sparkly, sex-positive, feminist cabaret/gameshow about women, culture and female anatomy.Tessa Waters, Rowena Hutson and Victoria Falconer-Pritchard from Fringe Wives Club join Richard to sing, laughand beat the patriarchy. Showing as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.Independent theatre collective the Corinthian Food Store Collective are visiting Melbourne from Sydney with their unique and revolutionary showThis, This is Mine. This intimate story of personal history in space takes place in the living room of a home - someone's home.Director Duncan Ragg and performer Matilda Ridgwaydiscuss the process of developing and touring the show.Ashley Crawfordhas just written a book about a photographer. Martin Kantor, who passed away in 2015, was widely recognised as a maverick of Australian photo portraiture. His work has been immortalised in Photo, written by Ashley Crawford and Richard Guilliat, launched at Brightspace. Ashley joins Richard to talk about Martin's history and character as an icon of Australian art.
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