Beyond the Electronic Filing Cabinet Bruce Carpenter Virtual Learning Network (Physics) Bendigo...
-
date post
19-Dec-2015 -
Category
Documents
-
view
216 -
download
0
Transcript of Beyond the Electronic Filing Cabinet Bruce Carpenter Virtual Learning Network (Physics) Bendigo...
Beyond the Electronic Filing
Cabinet
Bruce CarpenterVirtual Learning Network (Physics)Bendigo Senior Secondary College
- Delivering VCE Physics Online &
Interactive
STAV/AIP VCE Physics Teachers’ Conference 2011
Our Brief
• Proof of concept for DEECD• “can you teach VCE subjects entirely
online”• Alleviate difficulties of remote schools• Explore online teaching & learning
strategies• Utilise internet, multimedia, Web 2.0• Use a ‘Blended Learning’ Model
Blended Learning Model
“combining online delivery of educational content with the best features of classroom interaction and live instruction to personalise learning, allow thoughtful reflection and differentiate instruction from student to student across a diverse range of learners”
Why?
• Shortage of Physics Teachers• Small classes• Aligns with student expectations• Short trials with Charlton P-12
School, Boort Sc, Donald HS, Wedderburn P-12 SC, St Arnaud SC
• Trialled with BSSC Unit3-4 Physics Class
Online Course Features
• Anytime, anywhere, 24/7 availability• Software independent (no special
installations)• Must be instructional• Provide similar experience to classrooms
There is a lot of material already available, however...
• Not comprehensive for our course• Not always instructional• Curriculum focus is unsuitable• Static documents / text based
Research
• Internet searches• Looking for courses not just
activities• Extensive travel interstate and
overseas
Visits to distance/online education providers in
• Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania• ULearn Conference 2010,
Christchurch New Zealand• Virtual Schools Symposium,
Phoenix, Arizona (2010)• Idaho Digital Learning Academy,
Boise Idaho• Riverside Virtual School, Los
Angeles
Vendors
• Not useful• Many resources out there• Very few written for VCE curriculum• Bound up in yearly pay per
student/school fees
Typical US Online Course• Assembled from a range of resources• Includes Vendor provided learning
objects• Mainly text based• Works in the US (different culture)• Not so sure about Australia
Moodle Features
• Progress bar• Forum• Blog• Tracking student progress• Web 2.0 communication• If totally online, SKYPE, Elluminate,
Ning
VLN Physics Course
• Two years to produce Units 3&4• Trialled with my BSSC Physics class• High Stakes
Instructional Videos• Teacher narration• Explanation of theory• Worked examples• Branching options• 50 of these!
Instructional Videos
• An engaging introduction• Strategically placed animations,
tables, graphs, fly-in text comments, diagrams, video clips.
Instructional Videos
• A ‘screen casting’ approach• Rare• Involve all usual features of a good
lesson• Multi-sensory (see, hear, do)• Virtual Pointing• “rough and unpolished”• Authentic or “real”
DEMONSTRATION
• See demonstration instructional video using instructions below;
Website http://vln.bssc.edu.au
username: physics.conference
password: vlnguest
DEMONSTRATION
• Virtual Prac Activity• PhET Simulations• Download the projectile motion
simulation.
Advantages over traditional class
• Fast kids go faster• Can then do harder or extension
questions• Slower kids can rewind and catch
up• Illness, sport, camps not such a
problem• Can integrate prac work
continuously• VCE results at least as good as
traditional class.
Advantages over traditional class
• Can help to train student teachers• Benefits of years of teaching
experience
How do we Make the Resources?
• Notebook Software• Adobe Captivate Software• Screen capture with eLearning tools• Storyboard in Notebook or
PowerPoint• Narrate each slide• Embellish with emphasis
How do students Like it?
• Better student engagement• Clear improvement over previous
years• Other teachers notice the
improvement• No training needed• No resistance
Teacher Impact
• Teacher role changes fundamentally
• Class time available for directly addressing student concerns.
• You will know your students better
Response
• Overwhelmingly positive so far• We recognise it is not for everyone• It has worked for us• Low dropout rate• Results as good as expected if not
better
The Future
• National Physics Curriculum• Revision Lectures• Incorporate vendor material such as
yTeach (Ultranet)• Make available through Ultranet
This Year
• Physics Units 1&2• Maths Methods Unit 1&2• Specialist Maths Units 3&4• Psychology Units 3&4
Bruce Carpenter
Virtual Learning Network – Physics
Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Website http://vln.bssc.edu.au
Demonstration course
username: physics.conference
password: vlnguest