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This overview details the strategies employed by the West Virginia Department of Education for implementing online professional development initiatives from 2004 to 2006. Highlighted are key programs like Technology Integration Modules, Alternate Assessment training, and specialized academies aimed at enhancing educators' effectiveness. The report showcases participant engagement across various programs, emphasizing collaborative learning, effective character education, and comprehensive assessments. This initiative also aimed to close achievement gaps and improve overall educational outcomes in the state's schools.
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Online Learning Institute Implementation Strategies Donna Landin, Office of Professional Preparation eLearning for Educators Coordinator West Virginia Department of Education
Online Profesional Development Initiatives • 2004-2006 • Technology Integration Modules • 693 Participants (LV) • Unpacking the CSO's and Performance Descriptors • 416 Participants (LV), 98 Participants (D2L) • Alternate Assessment - Student Data Folios • 236 Participants (D2L) • Closing the Achievement Gap Forums • 13 Participants (D2L) • High School Task Force Prioritization Survey • 18 Participants (D2L) • Health & Physical Education Leadership Academy • Discussion forums for HE and PE Leaders • 30 Participants (D2L) • Survey of High School Teachers and Administrators: • High School Student Attendance Rate (D2L) • 75 High School Administrators • 399 Teachers
Online Profesional Development Initiatives • 2004-2006 • Highly Qualified English LA Internship for Special Educators • Reading, English Language Arts and Mathematics • 12 Participants (D2L) • Integrating Effective Character Education • 39 Participants (D2L) • Algebra 1 Pilot Project • 55 Participants (D2L) • Over the Counter Drug Administration Training • 184 Participants (D2L) • Project MERIT Discussion Forum • 91 Participants (D2L) • WESTELL Scoring Speaking Training • 183 Participants (D2L) • State Improvement Grant 2005 Discussion Forum • 23 Participants • ETLO Planning for Curriculum Integration of Technology • 30 Participants
EdTech Leaders Online • Facilitating and Implementing Online Professional • Development—WVDE (7 Participants) • Online Course Design and Delivery—WVDE (2 Participants) • ETLO Planning for Curriculum Integration of Technology • Summer 2005 • Participants—WV TIS (30 Technology Integration Specialists) • Timeline—July-August, 2005 • Structure—Blended • Conversations—minimum of 3 per week by each participant • Surveys—pre and post workshop • Products—technology integration plan—calendar—weekly reports • Benefits—TIS prepared to assume responsibilities in August • Lessons Learned—When possible use a blended approach
e-Learning in West Virginia Present and Future 2005-2006 Launch 24 ETLO courses--500 teachers Train State e-Learning Instructors—24 teachers* 2006-2007 Expand to 44 courses--880 teachers Train State e-Learning Instructors—10 teachers Train State e-Learning Course Developers—25 Teachers 2007-2008 Continue44 courses--880 teachers (add state developed courses) Train State e-Learning Instructors—10 teachers Train State e-Learning Course Developers—10 Teachers 2008-2009 Continue44 courses--880 teachers Train State e-Learning Instructors—10 teachers Train State e-Learning Course Developers—10 Teachers 2009-2010 Continue44 courses--880 teachers Train State e-Learning Instructors—10 teachers Train State e-Learning Course Developers—10 Teachers
Contact Information • Donna Landin • eLearning Coordinator • West Virginia Department of Education • Building 6, Room 252 • 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East • Charleston, WV 25305 • 304-558-7012 • FAX: 304-558-7843 • dlandin@access.k12.wv.us