TASC Tacoma’s Virtual Workspace For the Classroom
Project Charter A virtual workspace to increase opportunities for student learning, communication and online collaboration. Training for teachers & students to use this instructional tool effectively. Identify best practices for blended learning in each content area to include in the training.
Class Collaboration Dashboard Milestones Implementation Training Project Management
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IBD 3 rd Grade Pilot Readiness Snapshot Hardware PDC: “TASC – An Online Workspace for the Elementary Classroom”
TRAINING Job embedded professional development On site school based classes District workshops Online tutorials & resources
Join us on the TASC Discussion Board for Tips & Tricks RESOURCES
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Project Scope: Project Deliverables Training on using TASC, the virtual workspace in the classroom (workshops, online/video tutorials) Training materials for using TASC, the virtual workspace in the classroom (online & printed resources) In class coaching & instructional support
Project Scope: Requirements Adoption by the educational community in Tacoma Public Schools; Resources – C&I: reading facilitator(s), coaches, curriculum resources & pedagogy – Technology Services: technical support, networking, data validation; Instructional Technology facilitators & support
Contact Info Patti Guy, Virtual Workspace for the Classroom Project Manager PDC # Kim Williams Instructional Facilitator for Blended Learning PDC #
Research based design Clear expectations Instructional resources
Blended Learning 1. Face to face instruction
2. Differentiation & Self-paced learning Using 21 st century technology to support their ever changing world.
Differentiate with My Assigned Tasks Self paced learning – student has some control over time & content
3. Online Collaboration
From Employee Portal To Teacher Portal
From Student Portal to Class Collaboration
What is TASC? A virtual workspace for the classroom. A place to have class discussions. A place to collaborate with others. A place to get extra help from your teacher. A place to share you work with your class.
Class Collaboration Project Anytime, anywhere
TASC Implementation Project What: A virtual workspace for the classroom for Class Collaboration When: 2 year project Where: site based implementation (50+ sites) How: Instructional facilitator for job embedded professional development coupled with district wide PD Measurement & metrics
Q & A Feedback Pre & Post Survey Input Discussion Board Content Area applications