Part Day [4:00 am – 8:00 pm] 0.25 sem hrs / 3.75 contact hours
Title: Brave New Worlds in Learning: Approaching our profession in new ways using best practices in remote & hybrid Learning
Presenter: Tim Blesse – Teacher Programs Coordinator, Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Description: How do we continue to capitalize on the huge benefits of social constructivist learning approaches when the element of physical proximity is not available? Recent events have catapulted members of our profession into a new period of learning that is both exciting and daunting. In this engaging workshop plan to:
- Explore the Question How do we know what works in Distance Learning?
- Use Case Studies to determine what is needed for effective Distance Learning
- Use Case Studies to determine what is needed for effective Distance Learning
- Examine different Models of Hybrid Learning & Choose the Model that works best for you
- Learn from from the successes & failures of some real classroom teachers about:
- Technology – What role does it play in distance learning
- Reframe thinking about how we use technology to meet learning goals
- Discuss Tools to Fit the Task
- Working Memory – What is it and Why is it especially important in distance learning.
- Building Agency & Community so that students feel connected and persist when working independently.
- Planning – An Introduction to the SOAP Model for planning distance learning lessons
- Technology – What role does it play in distance learning