Understanding the Learn SystemButler County Public SchoolsAugust 15, 2013Leona Jamison

Learning Goals for the Session

• Understand how Learn can be used to support effective, job-embedded professional development learning experiences.

• Access Teachscape Learn tools and locate support resources in order to use the Learn system effectively.

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Agenda and Expectations for the Session

I. Welcome, Learning Goals and Measuring Professional Development Learning

Experiences

II. Overview of Learn: Tools, Features & Access

III. Learn Academy Overview and Learning Plans  

IV. Courses and Resources  

V. My Videos and Video Channels  

VI. Communities 

VII. Progress Monitoring & Administrative Functions 

VIII. Help and Teachscape Support •  

Measuring Professional Development Learning

• Thinking about your past professional development learning experiences, how did you know whether or not you learned a new skill of concept that can be applied to the classroom?

• Consider the following:o Application through assessments and/or artifacts – tests/quizzes,

lesson plans, student activities, implementation of lessons o Analysis of student achievement and/or perspectives- standardized

tests, benchmarks, in-class assessments, performance-based classwork, student survey responses

o Evaluation/Reflection on artifacts and student achievement – journals, reflection documents

o Transference of Knowledge – sharing with colleagues in PLCs, presentations at staff meetings, etc.

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Structures of Professional Learning Experiences

PD

School-Wide

Community-Based

Individual

District-Wide

Components of Teachscape Learn

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LearnLearning Management Functionality

Individualized Learning

Plans

Collaboration Tools &

Communities

PK-12 Content Libraries

Custom Course

Development

Video Channels

Teachscape Learn is a video-rich professional learning system for educators with tools, content, and software to support best practices in professional development.

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Design and Layout of Learn

Quick Access & Features:

• Navigation Tabs: My Learning, Course and Learning Resources, My Communities, Video Channels

• My Video and Help• Account Information

Alternate Ways to Access Features:• Courses and Learning Resources• My In-Progress Learning• Featured Video & Featured

Course• My Communities

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Learn Help - Additional Support and Resources

When in Learn, access the Online Help Resources by clicking on the Help tab.

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Participant Login Information

• Training Site - http://training2.teachscape.com

• Participant Assignments: (password – teach)

• Training Accounts - learn.teacher215 through learn.teacher249

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Meet the Members of Learn Academy• Principal at Learn Academy: Pat Martinez

• 5th Grade Teacher (all inclusive): Erin Williams

• 5th Grade Teacher (math only) : Devon Turner

• 5th Grade Teacher: (math only) Harper Evans

• 7th Grade Mathematics Teacher: Sidney Lee

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Erin’s Learning Plan

• Erin has two goals on her Learning Plan:o Professional Learning Community Goal - During the first Quarter, the

Fifth Grade Mathematics Professional Learning Community will have 80% of their students master the fifth grade state standards associated with Statistics and Probability as demonstrated through common assessments.

o Individual Growth Goal - During the course of the year, I will increase my performance level to a Level 3 or above in the following areas: 1a, 1c, 3a and 4a.

• Aligned with each goal are courses and tasks that will assist in her journey toward meeting these goals.

• How are Erin’s goals similar to what your teachers are expected to do?

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Create a Plan, Goals and Actions

• Login to your account1. Click on My Learning Tab -

>Plans and Activities2. Click on Plans List ->

Create a New Plan -> Search, -> Check Box -> Close

3. Click on Activities List, -> Add Activity -> Add Goal -> Complete Form -> Next -> Select - > Close

4. Click on Goal -> Actions -> New Item -> Complete -> Save

5. Click on Plans and Activities

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Erin’s Goals & Tasks – Courses and Resources

Professional Learning Community Goal - During the first Quarter, the Fifth Grade Mathematics Professional Learning Community will have 80% of their students master the fifth grade state standards associated with Statistics and Probability as demonstrated through common assessments.

o Enhance their CCSS knowledge by completing the Common Core Series – Standard for Mathematical Practice 7: Look For and Make Use of Structure Course

Individual Growth Goal - During the course of the year, I will increase my performance level to a Level 3 or above in the following areas: 1a, 1c, 3a and 4a.

o In order to fully understand the Framework Component, I will complete the course 3a Communicating with Students.

o Completing the Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback course, I will increase my understanding of the research-based instructional strategy.

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Courses and ResourcesCourses and Resources::• Design –

o “case study” method – collaboration with partners to identify teachers that are implementing research-informed instructional strategies that work

o created to a provide a “virtual classroom” for teachers to learn and grow

• Features – o Thematic Chapters – define learning

goalso Highlights – helps to focus the

participant as to what is importanto Embedded Assessments – activities to

bridge the connection between learning and the classroom

o Artifacts – teacher’s approach to implementation, lesson plans, student work

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Courses and Resources – Scavenger Hunt

o In the Common Core Series Module: Standard for Mathematical Practice 2 – Reason Abstractly and Quantitatively, what are the three subheadings on the left sidebar?

o In the Competency-Based Series: Considering Technology Tools for the Classroom, how many questions are in the Reviewing Technology in Action Quiz?

o In the Effective Instructional Series: Data-Focused Instructional Decision Making Course, what are the categories of the Professional Development Goals

o Looking at the Framework Component Series: 3c Engaging Students in Learning, why would this be useful for teachers who are using the Danielson Framework for Observations?

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Courses and Resources – Scavenger Hunto In the Common Core Series Module: Standard for Mathematical Practice 2 –

Reason Abstractly and Quantitatively, what are the three subheadings on the left sidebar?

• Introduction, Learn About the Standards, Check Your Understanding

o In the Competency-Based Series: Considering Technology Tools for the Classroom, how many questions are in the Reviewing Technology in Action Quiz?

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o In the Effective Instructional Series: Data-Focused Instructional Decision Making Course, what are the categories of the Professional Development Goals

• Understanding Student Needs, Summarizing Multiple Assessments, Creating a Class Profile, Developing Action Plans, Reflection – Keeping It Going

o Looking at the Framework Component Series: 3c Engaging Students in Learning, why would this be useful for teachers who are using the Danielson Framework for Observations?

• Teachers can learn about the rubric, level descriptors and see examples of performance levels.

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Editing and Deleting Plans and Courses

• To edit or drop, go to My Learning -> Plans and Activities -> Actions ->Delete

• Please take a moment to delete all of the courses and/or goals you created.

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Dropping Courses from In-Progress Learning

• Click on In-Progress Learning -> More Actions -> Drop *If you have not registered, you will need to register first, then drop!

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Erin’s Professional Learning Items - Tasks

• Professional Learning Community Goal - During the first Quarter, the Fifth Grade Mathematics Professional Learning Community will have 80% of their students master the fifth grade state standards associated with Statistics and Probability as demonstrated through common assessments.

*Opportunity to adjust goal after first quarter to target remediation for students

o Enhance their CCSS knowledge by completing the Common Core Series – Standard for Mathematical Practice 7: Look For and Make Use of Structure Course

o Tape, share and comment on a video lesson from each member in the group that illustrates the application of the standard studied

o Create a PLC CCSS 5th Grade Video Channel

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Erin’s Individual Tasks

Individual Growth Goal - During the course of the year, I will increase my performance level to a Level 3 or above in the following areas: 1a, 1c, 3a and 4a.

o In order to fully understand the Framework Component, I will complete the course 3a Communicating with Students.

o Completing the Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback course, I will increase my understanding of the research-based instructional strategy.

o Tape three lessons and upload related artifacts (lesson plans, student work, etc.) that illustrates the following focal points: awareness of possible misconceptions and how they can be addressed, connect previous learning with new learning, have outcomes for students addresses in terms of learning rather than doing, and includes appropriate academic vocabulary.

o Reflect on the video taped lesson by commenting at appropriate sections where there is evidence of the focal points and completing a post-reflection form.

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Tools and Resources to Help Erin Achieve Her Goals

My Videos• Upload a video ( formats) • Within the video you can

complete the following functions:o Add comments at different

points during the videoo Attach artifacts such as

lesson plans, handouts, student work, etc.

o Share with colleagueso Create favorites and add to

Video Channelso Edit the video information

previously entered when creating the video

o Delete videos

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Tools and Resources to Help Erin Achieve Her Goals

Video Channels - • Teachscape Channels – content

pulled from Teachscape's Professional Learning Suite, spanning multiple needs and subjects, along with educational and leadership practices

• District Channel – maintained by District Administrator that may contain content from Teachscape or shared videos within the District

• My Channels – videos created by user or videos shared by colleagues

• Homepage – popular videos, recently added videos

• Deleting Videos/Video Channels

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My Video & Channel Activity

My Video Task:• Open Erin’s Shared Video and make

one comment. Include a timestamp. • Delete the comment.

Video Channel Task:o Search the Video Channel Library

using the keyword “goals”.o Create a channel from your search.

Modify the name and description as desired.

o Using Admin move your channel to the top of the list.

o Delete your newly created channel.

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Erin’s Professional Learning Items - Tasks

• Professional Learning Community Goal - During the first Quarter, the Fifth Grade Mathematics Professional Learning Community will have 80% of their students master the fifth grade state standards associated with Statistics and Probability as demonstrated through common assessments.

*Opportunity to adjust goal after first quarter to target remediation for students

o Enhance their CCSS knowledge by completing the Common Core Series – Standard for Mathematical Practice 7: Look For and Make Use of Structure Course

o Tape, share and comment on a video lesson from each member in the group that illustrates the application of the standard studied

o Create a PLC CCSS 5th Grade Video Channelo Participate in a Community that logs the PLC minutes and

documents, resource list and online discussions.

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Erin’s Individual Tasks

Individual Growth Goal - During the course of the year, I will increase my performance level to a Level 3 or above in the following areas: 1a, 1c, 3a and 4a.

o In order to fully understand the Framework Component, I will complete the course 3a Communicating with Students.

o Completing the Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback course, I will increase my understanding of the research-based instructional strategy.

o Tape three lessons and upload related artifacts (lesson plans, student work, etc.) that illustrates the following focal points: awareness of possible misconceptions and how they can be addressed, connect previous learning with new learning, have outcomes for students addresses in terms of learning rather than doing, and includes appropriate academic vocabulary.

o Reflect on the video taped lesson by commenting at appropriate sections where there is evidence of the focal points and completing a post-reflection form.

o Participate in the School-Based Professional Learning Community – Setting Instructional Outcomes by posting or responding to discussions at least three times per semester.

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Tools and Resources to Help Erin Achieve Her GoalsCommunities• Provides an opportunity to

collaborate with colleagues in various structures (one-on-one, PLCs, Interest Groups, etc.)

• Contains discussion board space, place to attach items, Q & A section for users in the community, Wiki space for collaborative items such as shared lesson plan or resource document

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Communities

Communities Task:o Search and find the Learn Academy Communityo Join the Community and Click on Discussionso Open up the General and then the Welcome Threado Hit Reply and add a messageo Click on My Communities and Leave

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Managing Team Learning – Pat’s Team Overview

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Common Reports

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Learn Help - Additional Support and Resources

When in Learn, access the Online Help Resources by clicking on the Help tab.

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Contacting Customer Support

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Workshop Evaluation

Please complete the workshop evaluation:

http://tiny.cc/tsQ1

Please choose Leona Jamison for the instructor name.District/School: Butler County Public Schools

Project Code: 1291-A

Thank you for your time and attention!