FULTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Instructional Task Force Report to the Board of Education - August 12, 2020
Task Force Overview Purpose Maintain the continuity of instruction from seated to ● distance learning for all students. Minimize learning loss due to school closure. ● Prepare staff to better support distance learning. ● 2
Task Force Overview Membership Over 35 staff members contributed time this summer ● on the instructional task force. Five official meetings held in July and August. July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3 ● 3
Research & Reflection Teachers and administrators reflected on experiences ● with remote learning during the spring semester. ● Parents and teachers were surveyed about the experience. Feedback informed our planning as a team. ● The task force split into prek/elementary and secondary groups to examine research about remote learning. Subgroups shared findings with the full group to guide our work the remaining weeks. 4
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The Process of the Task Force Work
Process of Task Force Work Our Stakeholders ● Survey Data ○ Staff Feedback ○ ○ Staff Meetings Subgroups within our Committee ● ○ Google Classroom/Meet Expectations for Distance Learning ○ Curriculum Review/Distance Lesson Planning (how to shift to DL) ○ Communication Tools ○ ○ Technology Toolbox
Lesson Planning/Instruction Scope and sequence ● ● Lesson planning AMI migration ● Catlin Tucker ● Flexible learning day ● ● Focus during our first few weeks back
Blended and Online Learning Preparing for Fall 2020: Blended and Online Learning Module 1: Teaching Presence–Designing Your Blended/Online Course Module 2: Teaching Presence–Designing Blended/Online Lessons Module 3: Teaching Presence–Blended/Online Instruction Module 4: Teaching Presence: Facilitating Learning Online Module 5: Social Presence–Building Community Online Module 6: Cognitive Presence–Student-centered Blended/Online Learning
Special Programs & Distance Learning
IEP, 504, ELL, Gifted Learning specialists and counselors will collaborate ● regularly with general education teachers in order for students to access the general education curriculum with the modifications and accommodations. Learning specialists will use a variety of different ● strategies and online platforms to provide services based on an individual student’s needs.
Special Education Provide special education and related services in the ● IEP through multiple modalities: online learning websites, online instructional materials, paper packets, instructional videos, parent consultation, virtual live sessions, etc. ● Special education staff will collaborate with families to determine what services are needed during Distance Learning via Form G (Distance Learning Plan)
Our Learning Management System Google Classroom for Content Delivery
Learning Management System What is a Learning Management System, or LMS? Software shell or template ● ● Houses educational materials ○ Courses, lessons, materials, links, documents, discussions, quizzes Aids in organization and delivery of content ● ● Common systems used by schools and universities include Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, Schoology, and Classroom 14
Google Classroom Why Google Classroom? ● We’re a Google School (Google Suite file sharing is seamless) ● Designed with K-12 in mind Easy to use ● Plays well with others (easy integration of other apps) ● ● Offers concise parent summaries ● There’s an app for that—teachers and students ✴ Offers the same learning format for all levels of learners while allowing us to vary the level of the content. 15
Google Classroom A few features… ● Announcements/Notifications ● Email (student-to-teacher/teacher-to-individuals or entire class) Organization (by unit, date, topic, etc.) ● Materials/Links ● ● Assignments ○ Deadline and graded/ungraded options Google Drive or computer files (distribution or submission) ○ Grading and Feedback ● 16
Goals for Training Our Teachers To use Google Classroom to set up a training Classroom that: ● Provides ease of access for varying levels of experience ● Models best practices Showcases sound instructional strategies ● Demonstrates exceptional feedback capabilities for ● ○ Communication (announcements and comments) ○ Discussion (responses to questions and to classmates) Grading (points, rubrics, comments, resubmissions) ○ 17
Classroom—The Stream From the Training Classroom First view: Students can see announcements here and optionally in their email and app notifications. 18
Classroom—The Classwork Content can be grouped for easy identification and access by unit, topic, date, etc. Students can click to isolate by topic. 19
Classroom—The Classwork An Example of the Organizational Possibilities Here’s an example from an English teacher making resources easily accessible. 20
Classroom—The Classwork Another Example of the Organizational Possibilities Teachers can utilize best practices in Classroom by posting learning targets, overviews, etc. 21
Classroom—The Classwork An Example of an Assignment Here’s an assignment posted for English 1 students. Teachers can attach files (pdf, image, doc, etc.) or link to websites, videos, or other apps, like Quizlet. 22
Classroom—The Grading Grading takes place inside the Google Classroom assignment. Options include: ● Assigning points Creating and using rubrics within Classroom ● Adding comments directly into the student work ● ● Providing overall comments to the graded assignment ● Adding class comments about the completed assignment Returning the graded work to each individual ● 23
Classroom—Google Meet Speaking of Integration Classroom has integrated Google Meet for each “Classroom” ● ● Our Training Classroom has resources for maximizing its use ● FPS has structures in place to hold Google Meets with students Google Meet Guidelines for Students have been established (see ● next slide) 24
Link to Training Classroom 25 (login required)
Training and Communication
Training & Communication Survey results indicated staff wanted more training in tech-related areas Professional development made with staff’s specific ● needs in mind for: Remind ○ SIS 360 ○ Technology resources ○ ● All resources created in a self-paced format so staff with all levels of ability and familiarity can find it useful.
Training & Communication As a result of the survey, resources and training were also sourced for families with their needs in mind for: Remind ● SIS 360 ● Technology Procedures and Support developed: Distribution of chromebooks ● Distribution of WiFi Hotspots if needed ● Google Form for requesting tech support ●
Next Steps
Expectations Student conduct online ● Instructor expectations ● Curriculum/Lesson planning ● Learning management system (Google CR/Meet) ● Frequency of student-teacher interactions ● Feedback and grading ● Student engagement and attendance ●
Distance Learning Schedules Each level has a blend of synchronous and ● asynchronous learning activities throughout the school day. Lessons will be provided to maintain continuity. ● Schedule was informed by research and guidance ● about distance learning.
Professional Development Teachers will complete a flexible learning day ● prior to August 20 to achieve a shared understanding of blended and online learning. PD resources have been developed and ● curated to support continuous improvement and self-directed learning.
Questions? FPS Distance Learning Procedures https:/ /tinyurl.com/fpsdistance FPS Instructional Task Force https:/ /fpslearns.blogspot.com
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