Understanding the Learn System
Butler County Public Schools
August 15, 2013
Leona Jamison
Learning Goals for the Session
• Understand how Learn can be used to support effective,
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job-embedded professional development learning
experiences.
Access Teachscape Learn tools and locate support
resources in order to use the Learn system effectively.
Agenda and Expectations for the Session
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Welcome, Learning Goals and Measuring Professional
Development Learning Experiences
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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
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Measuring Professional Development Learning
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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.
Structures of Professional Learning Experiences
School-Wide
District-Wide
PD
CommunityBased
Individual
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Components of Teachscape Learn
Teachscape Learn is a video-rich professional learning system for educators
with tools, content, and software to support best practices in professional
development.
Collaboration
Tools &
Communities
PK-12
Content
Libraries
Individualized
Learning
Plans
Learning
Management
Functionality
Custom
Course
Development
Learn
Video
Channels
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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
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Training Site - http://training2.teachscape.com
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Participant Assignments: (password – teach)
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Training Accounts - learn.teacher215 through learn.teacher249
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Meet the Members of Learn Academy
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Principal at Learn Academy: Pat Martinez
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5th Grade Teacher (all inclusive): Erin Williams
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5th Grade Teacher (math only) : Devon Turner
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5th Grade Teacher: (math only) Harper Evans
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7th Grade Mathematics Teacher: Sidney Lee
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Erin’s Learning Plan
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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
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Login to your account
1. Click on My Learning Tab >Plans and Activities
2. 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.
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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.
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In order to fully understand the Framework Component, I will complete the
course 3a Communicating with Students.
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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 Resources
Courses and Resources::
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Design –
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“case study” method – collaboration with
partners to identify teachers that are
implementing research-informed
instructional strategies that work
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created to a provide a “virtual classroom”
for teachers to learn and grow
Features –
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Thematic Chapters – define learning goals
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Highlights – helps to focus the participant
as to what is important
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Embedded Assessments – activities to
bridge the connection between learning
and the classroom
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Artifacts – teacher’s approach to
implementation, lesson plans, student
work
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Courses and Resources – Scavenger Hunt
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In the Common Core Series Module: Standard for
Mathematical Practice 2 – Reason Abstractly and
Quantitatively, what are the three subheadings on the left
sidebar?
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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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In the Effective Instructional Series: Data-Focused Instructional
Decision Making Course, what are the categories of the
Professional Development Goals
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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 Hunt
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In the Common Core Series Module: Standard for Mathematical Practice 2 – Reason
Abstractly and Quantitatively, what are the three subheadings on the left sidebar?
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Introduction, Learn About the Standards, Check Your Understanding
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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Five
In the Effective Instructional Series: Data-Focused Instructional Decision Making Course,
what are the categories of the Professional Development Goals
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Understanding Student Needs, Summarizing Multiple Assessments, Creating a Class
Profile, Developing Action Plans, Reflection – Keeping It Going
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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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Teachers can learn about the rubric, level descriptors and see examples of
performance levels.
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Editing and Deleting Plans and Courses
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To edit or drop, go to My Learning -> Plans and Activities -> Actions ->Delete
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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
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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
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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
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Enhance their CCSS knowledge by completing the Common
Core Series – Standard for Mathematical Practice 7: Look For
and Make Use of Structure Course
Tape, share and comment on a video lesson from each
member in the group that illustrates the application of the
standard studied
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.
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In order to fully understand the Framework Component, I will complete the course
3a Communicating with Students.
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Completing the Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback course, I will increase
my understanding of the research-based instructional strategy.
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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.
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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
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Upload a video ( formats)
Within the video you can complete
the following functions:
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Add comments at different
points during the video
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Attach artifacts such as
lesson plans, handouts,
student work, etc.
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Share with colleagues
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Create favorites and add to
Video Channels
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Edit the video information
previously entered when
creating the video
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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
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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
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o
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o
Enhance their CCSS knowledge by completing the Common
Core Series – Standard for Mathematical Practice 7: Look For
and Make Use of Structure Course
Tape, share and comment on a video lesson from each member
in the group that illustrates the application of the standard studied
Create a PLC CCSS 5th Grade Video Channel
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.
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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 Goals
Communities
• 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 Community
o Join the Community and Click on Discussions
o Open up the General and then the Welcome Thread
o Hit Reply and add a message
o 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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Workshop Evaluation