Online Learning for Professional Certification: From Conception to Implementation Brent Epp Consultant, Student Services Program and Student Services Branch MECY

Let’s get started… Partner with one (or two) people close by Introduce yourself Make a list of 5 things that you have in common Afterwards we’ll go around the room, introduce our partners and share our lists.

Conception… Support Document released May 2005 Regional overview sessions – fall 2005 School/school division in-servicing Related Core Competency Workshops Appropriate Educational Programming Student-specific consultations ASD Working Group

Rural and Northern Initiative Support certification across Manitoba Enhanced MECY clinician and specialist teacher support Offer connectedness and long term support Supplement (not replace) in person support

Certificates of Qualification Accredited Professional Development may apply to… Level 1 School Administrator's Certificate Level 2 Principal's Certificate Leadership Instruction Management Personnel Special Education Teacher Certificate

Project Charter PURPOSE TARGET AUDIENCE NEED EXPECTED RESULTS PROPOSED TIMELINES ASSUMPTIONS RISKS PROJECT TEAM APPROVAL TO PROCEED

Developing the PLE

SUPPORT DOCUMENT RESOURCE MATERIAL COMPLEMENTS CURRENT PRACTICE PROCESS TOOLS

Activating Strategies preparing for learning Acquiring Strategies integrating and processing learning Applying Strategies consolidating learning

Special Education Teacher Certificate Course Outline - Certification Workshop/Course Title and Sponsor (School Division, Association, Organization) Date (s) Offered (length of program and include contact hours per day; intended breaks) Workshop/Course Outline Supply a brief but comprehensive overview of the training session.

Synopsis A brief but comprehensive overview of the training session. The synopsis should be covered in two sections. Aim Strategy Name of Contact Facilitator Information Name: Present Position: Academic Qualifications: Related Work Experience:

Implementation Letter to Student Services Administrators Unanticipated response Professional Learning/E-Learning Consultant

Blackboard Learning System Login: Student1, Student2, Student3, etc. Password: test

Components PLE Contents and Resources Links to online readings Group Discussions, Learning Tasks & Case Study Web Links MECY Documents Classroom Strategies Organizations Uncategorized (articles, film sites, clips)

Student tools Available print versions of MECY documents Printable View of content files Instructor tools Announcements Student tracking Group manager

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Development Tips… Clarity of instructions “Create” and “Post” “HomePage” “Discussions” “Calendar” “Course Tools” “Use your name in the subject line” Follow a predictable pattern KWL as a warm up for small group collaboration

Your Turn…

Implementation Tips… Offer as a Pilot Use address for username/passwords Introductions before group assignments Expect a drop off in numbers ( 20% ) Flexible timelines (no timed release)

Other positives No muffins required Alternative to the full day workshop Guides participants to a wealth of online materials Connects information to day to day practice Opportunity to reflect/apply learning Expert Q & A opportunity Survey and Exit Slip

Thank You! Brent Epp Consultant, Student Services Program and Student Services Branch Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth