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Create Reflection

A  discussion  about lesson that are most beneficial, strategies to  incorporate , and how each standard has prepared me for  delivering  online  instruction  is provided below.   Standard B, C, -- By exploring  aggregating  and CMS sites that can be used by the educator and learner I feel more comfortable about building a website for the purpose of delivering online instruction.  I plan to use Wix to organize and share apps, and websites. It is my goal to expose students to CMS to encourage them to create educational website that can be shared with others.   StudyBlue and Stacks are excellent sources to use because students can review key terms and definitions to prepare for assessments.  I plan to use StudyBlue and Stacks to encourage students to take notes during instruction.   Standard E--To create a safe working environment I will educate my students about  plagiarism and the importanc...

Create 4 - Aggregating Lesson Material

Answer in your blog : Thinking about instructional design, how does each tool benefit the learner by aggregating and presenting material in a cohesive manner? Are there drawbacks to the tools you researched?  Wix Wix is a free website building platform it's beneficial to the learner because of the flexibility of website design.  Wix is functional because coding is not necessary to create an attractive interchangeable website.  The learner may have the flexibility of creating without restrictions.   The less restrictions allow the learner the opportunity to focus on course expectations verses website design.  In return learning can be fun and interactive.    Lesson material can be easily shared on WIX through adding apps, uploads  and sharing links.  The drawback is it's primary function is design it's not solely a unalloyed CMS although it does have some features that operate as a CMS .  Also...

Create 4 - Building Portable Learning Objects

Create :  Using your lesson topic, build two high quality, reusable learning objects. Answer in your blog :  What is the intended use of your learning objects?  How might the objects be used in an online or blended classroom? The first link that I created is through the use of Study Blue.  Study Blue is user friendly and well organized.  The learner has the option of viewing various flash cards to help enhance  learning.  Instead of the user having to tote cards the user has access to the platform through the use of an electronic device.  An educator may use this platform to share information in a live in person classroom (physically or electronically)  for students to utilize for note taking thus supporting a blended or online environment. The user can also share flash cards with other users .  Click on the link below to view the flash cards.    https://s.tudy.it/9xc6 v Study stacks is an excellent source for ...

Communicate 1 - Communication Guidelines

Reflect on the needs for your individual Communication Plan. Then, construct a general outline that includes the following: Welcome email (generic for all courses) Personal notes versus mass communication to stakeholders (appropriate times) Stakeholders School policies regarding communication Tools available for effective communication Welcome Letter Below is an example of a generic welcome letter.   Welcome letters will sent to all students and parents.  Welcome letters are necessary for the stakeholder to make contact with the general school population and stakeholders.  Be sure your welcome letters offer important dates that necessary for all students.  Please review a general welcome letter that you may utilize. Hello Georgia Virtual Students, Welcome you to Georgia Virtual School! Your official start date is Monday, June 4.   This semester the Georgia Virtual School will be using the Galearns Platform for learning....

Communicate 1 - Identify Stakeholders

Create and post in your blog :  Using the information from this lesson, create a digital resource that highlights the various stakeholders in online learning.  Are there other stakeholders within an online environment not considered in this lesson?  The other stakeholders within an online environment are as follows:  Community leaders, Superintendents, School Board Members, Business Leaders, Politicians, and School Directors.

Create 3 - Locating Resources

Post in your blog : The three objects (including links) to the resources located above and give proper citatio ns. Locate : O ne online image  designated as an open educational resource.  One online   text object  designated as an open educational resource.  One online video  designated as an open educational resource. O ne online image  designated as an open educational resource.    One online   text object  designated as an open educational resource.  https://pitt.libguides.com/openeducation/biglist One online video  designated as an open educational resource.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og1rHFoBL-Q The three objects (including l inks) to the resources located above and give proper citations. “OER - Open Educational Resources: Big List of Resources.”  LibGuides , 22 Mar. 2019, 5:28, pitt.libguides.com/openeducation/biglist. Ukn, Ukn. “Health and Wellness Pyramid.”...

Create 3 - Fair Use and TEACH Act

Answer in your blog : How might an online or blended classroom teacher use Fair Use when gathering resources for educational purposes? An online or blended classroom teacher will use Fair Use when  gathering resources to ensure that these items can be transferred within an online environment and blended environment.  When transferring information electronically information can be massed shared and transferred more frequently; therefore causing a more vulnerable environment for the original authors.  The teachers has to consider the motive of the material being shared, the the quantity  being shared, and the result of using the material. When teachers are considering sharing videos, and printed material Fair Use must be applied to avoid copyright infringement.   What observations have you made about Fair Use and the TEACH Act and how has it changed your approach to finding reliable content for your students? Considering that i...

Create 3 - Open Educational Resources

  Create : In your blog post, create a definition of open educational resources. The websites and photos are free to use or share, even commercially. https://mhealth.jmir.org/2019/3/e11163/ https://bmcnurs.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12912-015-0071-0 https://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/18-13-03-RES-01 https://journalistsresource.org/studies/society/public-health/income-students-summer-eating-exercise/ https://www.learntobehealthy.org/lessons-and-activities/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4qvlBRDiARIsAHme6ou4hn3BCUTMSSAwpeThan-xd3bbo78X5S3QT7zUIhroN6Xwt6jNFrYaAq0zEALw_wcB https://www.science.edu/acellus/course/high-school-health/ These are the usage rights to choose from when exploring content. Not filtered by license Free to use or share Free to use or share, even commercially Free to use share or modify Free to use, share or modify, even commercially What are the various Creative Commons licenses one may encounter when searching for these resources?...