Harrigan_LMS_EPortfolios

= Welcome to Christopher Harrigan's Technology Presentation! =



= Presenter: Christopher Harrigan = = Topic: Exploring the Use of Learning Management Systems and E-Portfolios = = Date: October 3, 2013 =

= Project Description  =

The topic I chose for my presentation is the adoption and use of Learning Management Systems and Portfolio Learning Platforms in the classroom. These systems offer many educational technology tools to transform your classroom or professional development/training session into a 21st Century teaching and learning environment. The goals of this presentation are to introduce you to COURSEsites and Pathbrite, demonstrate how they work, show ways how they fit within the TPACK framework and integrate with the SAMR model for creating innovative content and pedagogy, and determine some barriers to adoption. Research for this presentation includes a variety of resources and videos. I hope this presentation generates new ideas and inspires you to bring your teaching and learning environment into the 21st Century while achieving student success.

= Introduction =

Welcome to my Wiki Technology Presentation on COURSEsites Learning Management System and Pathbrite Portfolio Learning Platform! In this presentation you will have the opportunity to view my video demonstrations of these e-learning platforms, explore additional videos from Blackboard and Pathbrite, check out a slideshare presentation from Kia Anderson on how to get started with COURSEsites, enroll yourself as a student in COURSEsites or Pathbrite for a look and feel on how it works, read articles about integrating technology in a teaching and learning environment, learn about assessment and evaluation, take a survey, explore new data collection strategies, and more. May your learning experience in this Wiki Technology Presentation be an enjoyable and engaging one, and spark new ideas for you as a teacher or trainer to enhance your teaching and learning environment with 21st Century technology.

= My Demonstration of Blackboard COURSEsites and Pathbrite =


 * COURSEsites Introduction Video**

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 * CourseSITES Demonstration Video**

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If interested in the look and feel as a student in a course using Blackboard COURSEsites, please visit a sampling of my Web Design and Development (WDD) course materials for Week 1 here and once WDD displays select "Browse as a guest" or "Self-Enroll in this course" with just a few simple steps:
 * CourseSITES Sample**
 * Click button or text to "Self-Enroll in this course"
 * Enter course access code: learner
 * Click button "Save and Continue"
 * Complete the self enrollment process




 * Introduction and Demonstration Video**

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For some innovative ideas on creating your own professional portfolio or for your classroom, explore their gallery for educators, higher ed, or K-12 by visiting www.pathbrite/gallery. Enjoy!
 * Pathbrite Gallery**

= Additional Demonstrations by Blackboard COURSEsites, PathBrite, and Others =



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Sample Portfolio

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= Evaluation of Technology Integration Via Data Collection =

Feedback is one of many methods on how to collect data for technology integration evaluation purposes. Observation is another approach as well. Both will show how technology integration impacts student achievement, learning, mastery of objectives, and more. Click on the feedback button below to take an online survey about my WIki Technology Presentation. I look forward to hearing about your learning experience with this presentation, and plan to use your feedback to improve future presentations. In fact, this survey may apply to your Wiki Technology presentation or a broad array of online learning modules for assessment and evaluation purposes.



= Supporting Materials =

Here are some articles that support the effective use, integration, and implementation of this technology.

What Teachers Are Saying About Blackboard CourseSites Using Technology Vs Technology Integration - An Excellent Chart for Teachers Teacher's Visual Guide to a Better Technology Integration New Pedagogy Wheel Helps You Integrate Technology Using SAMR Model Pathbrite Case Study: University of Illinois

= Content Usage =

Content considerations for a blended/online course shall include a variety of representation, expression, and engagement features (Rose and Myer’s, 2002) based on Universal Design for Learning Principles – a design to meet the needs of a wide range of student abilities, instructional preferences, and learning styles. In a learning management system, content may primarily consist of, but not limited to, the following:

1. Announcements 2. Calendar 3. Chat 4. Discussions 5. Email

6. Weekly/Module Lessons a. Adobe PDFs b. PowerPoint/Slideshare/Prezi presentations c. Adobe/Word documents d. Textbook i. Physical or e-book ii. Companion website e. Videos f. Websites 7. Weekly/Module Assessments a. Formative i. Mini-Quizzes 1. Fill-in the blanks 2. Multiple Choice ii. Assignments 8. Summative Assessments a. Midterm i. Multiple Choice ii. Interactive

b. Final Project i. EPortfolio 1. Comprehensive/Cumulative 2. Incorporates almost all topics

= Pedagogical Considerations =

Pedagogical considerations for this LMS and EPortfolio technology may need to include a blend of effective teaching and learning strategies, which are instrumental in the design of a successful blended/online learning environment to accommodate diverse learning styles, promote student engagement, and other considerations. A few of these strategies essential for course or training efficacy consist of a combination of educational frameworks and learning theories, or more, as follows:


 * TPACK framework
 * Cognitivism
 * Constructivism
 * Community of Inquiry (a Constructivist Model)
 * Connectivism

The integration and use of COURSEsites by Blackboard Learning Management System and Pathbrite Portfolio Learning Platform technology demonstrate digital teaching and learning standards as defined by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). These standards, as illustrated below, ensure that teachers design, implement, and assess learning experiences with a focus on technology integration for the improved learning of students. Both Blackboard COURSEsites and Pathbrite Portfolio Learning Platform educational technologies offer a level of collaboration, student learning, communication, and learning that is achieved when teachers integrate the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) in their teaching. Through the TPACK framework and SAMR model, along with other learning theories, COURSEsites and Pathbrite may allow teachers to effectively achieve any one, some or all NETS-T Standards.

In addition, according to ISTE NETS-S, in an increasingly global and digital world, simply being able to use technology is no longer enough. Today's students need to be able to use technology to analyze, learn, and explore. Digital age skills are vital for preparing students to work, live, and contribute to the social and civic fabric of their communities. Incorporating COURSEsites Learning Management System and/or Pathbrite Portfolio Learning Platform using TPACK and SAMR will allow students to develop their 21st Century skills that are critical to their future careers.


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= Where to acquire for free =

Signup for a free Course Management System at [|CourseSites by Blackboard] or a free E-Portfolio at Pathbrite.

= Additional resources =

Another free comprehensive e-Learning platform designed for Ohio's K-12 classroom.



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|| ==The Technology Integration Matrix==
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 * Provides a framework for defining and evaluating technology integration
 * Sets a clear vision for effective teaching with technology
 * Gives teachers and administrators a common language for setting goals
 * Helps target professional development resources effectively ||

 Content considerations for the WDD course OLE shall include a variety of representation, expression, and engagement features (Rose and Myer’s, 2002) based on Universal Design for Learning principles – a design to meet the needs of a wide range of student abilities, instructional preferences, and learning styles. Content will primarily consist of, but not limited to, the following: 1. Announcements 2. Calendar 3. Chat 4. Discussions 5. Email 6. Weekly Lessons a. Adobe PDFs b. PowerPoint presentations c. Adobe/Word documents d. Textbook i. Physical or e-book ii. Companion website e. Videos f. Websites 7. Weekly Assessments a. Formative i. Mini-Quizzes 1. Fill-in the blanks 2. Multiple Choice ii. Website assignments 8. Summative Assessments a. Midterm i. Multiple Choice ii. Interactive 1. Debug code for a webpage b. Final Project – i. Website 1. Comprehensive/Cumulative 2. Incorporates almost all topics