1. LEARN NC www.learnnc.org Creating Your Own Professional Development Plan with E-Learning for Educators Ross White Associate Director LEARN NC – School of Education The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ross@LEARNNC.org

2. Discover. Teach. Share. E-Learning for Educators Partners 2 LEARN NC Friday Institute UNC Public Television North Carolina Department of Public Instruction North Carolina Virtual Public School

3. Discover. Teach. Share. E-Learning for Educators Courses 3 Reading First: Supporting Early Reading Instruction with Technology Using Digital Portfolios to Foster Student Learning Getting Started in the 1:1 Classroom Classroom Assessment Enhanced by Technology Data-Based School Reform for Administrators... and many more

4. Discover. Teach. Share. New Teacher Standards 4 Observations a. Teachers lead in their classrooms. Teachers demonstrate leadership by taking responsibility for the progress of all students to ensure that they graduate from high school, are globally competitive for work and postsecondary education, and are prepared for life in the 21 st century. Teachers communicate this vision to their students. Using a variety of the data sources, they organize, plan, and set goals that meet the needs of the individual students and the class. Teachers use various types of assessment data during the school year to evaluate student progress and to make adjustments to the teaching and learning process. They establish a safe, orderly environment, and created a culture that empowers students to collaborate and become lifelong learners. DevelopingProficientAccomplishedDistinguished Not Demonstrated (comment required) ✓  Understand how they contribute to student graduating from high school.  Uses data to understand the skills and abilities of students. …and  Take responsibility for the progress of student to ensure that they graduate from high school.  Provides evidence of data driven instruction throughout all classroom activities. Establishes a safe and orderly classroom …and  Communicates to students the vision of being prepared for life in the 21 st century.  Evaluates student progress using a variety of assessment data.  Creates a classroom culture that empowers students to collaborate. …and  Encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning.  Uses classroom assessment data to inform program planning.  Empowers and encourages students to create and maintain a safe and supportive school and community environment.

5. Discover. Teach. Share. 5 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students.

6. Discover. Teach. Share. 6 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students. a.Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students.

7. Discover. Teach. Share. 7 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students. a.Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students. DEVELOPING Recognizes data sources important to planning instruction. DEVELOPING Recognizes data sources important to planning instruction.

8. Discover. Teach. Share. 8 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students. f.Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities. DEVELOPING Provides opportunities for cooperation, collaboration, and leadership through student learning teams. DEVELOPING Provides opportunities for cooperation, collaboration, and leadership through student learning teams. PROFICIENT Uses a variety of data for short- and long- range planning of instruction. Monitors and modifies instructional plans to enhance student learning. 8 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students. a.Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students. DEVELOPING Recognizes data sources important to planning instruction. DEVELOPING Recognizes data sources important to planning instruction.

9. Discover. Teach. Share. 9 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students. f.Teachers help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities. DEVELOPING Provides opportunities for cooperation, collaboration, and leadership through student learning teams. DEVELOPING Provides opportunities for cooperation, collaboration, and leadership through student learning teams. PROFICIENT Uses a variety of data for short- and long- range planning of instruction. Monitors and modifies instructional plans to enhance student learning. 9 Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students. a.Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students. DEVELOPING Recognizes data sources important to planning instruction. DEVELOPING Recognizes data sources important to planning instruction.

10. Discover. Teach. Share. 10 We will look at communication needed at the start of a course and apply strategies for establishing presence and building strong learning communities. Explore appropriate strategies for reaching English Language Learners that are consistent with each student’s level of language development, educational background, and life experiences.

11. Discover. Teach. Share. Conclusion 11 Self-assess Create a plan Online = in-time Get started: Introduction to Online Learning

12. Discover. Teach. Share. Upcoming Online Courses 12 http://www.LEARNNC.org/courses A Crash Course in ESL (October 5) Adolescent Literacy: English-Language Arts Comprehension Strategies (October 6) Reading First: Supporting Early Reading Instruction with Technology (October 7) Introduction to Online Learning (October 12)