What Is e-Learning?

What Is e-Learning?

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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 1 What Is e-Learning?
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 2 Before we dive in, we need to acknowledge one thing: Technology has redefined the K-12 education industry...
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  But, more recently,global events have required educators to find new ways to facilitate e-Learning from a distance, reshaping the entire K-12 landscape as we know it.
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 4 Instruction is no longer only about lesson plans and curriculum – it’s about implementing the right technology to make these lessons effective, especially in an e- Learning or remote learning environment.
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  E-Learning has beena growing industry since the late 1980s, but e-Learning has never been more important...
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  Unexpected events canarise, requiring schools and districts to transition to e- Learning quickly and effectively in a proactive manner.
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  E-Learning is allabout one thing: Utilizing learning technologies to maximize lesson plans and curriculum outside of the physical classroom for both teachers and students.
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  At a minimum,e-Learning is about implementing the necessary technology tools to make learning accessible and possible for students outside of traditional classroom walls.
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 9 How can you take e-Learning to the next level?
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 10 By not just facilitating learning remotely, but enhancing the e- Learning environment to engage and excite students, K-12 schools can ensure that learning is continually maximized, even in the face of unanticipated events.
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 11 “Technology integration should be at least one of three things. Either you use it for engagement, efficiency, or enhancement of the overall curriculum.” - Tyler Abernathy, Technology Coach Richland School District Two
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 12 This is even more true for e-Learning
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 13 Technology should be used with a purpose to maximize the overall e- Learning experience
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 14 “It’s incredible when all three of those elements come together because then it’s a maximized experience. Thinking about it from that standpoint, I try to center my instructional strategy with these three goals in mind, as well as look for learning technology that achieves at least one of these goals.” - Tyler Abernathy, Technology Coach Richland School District Two
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 15 Here are a few things you should do when getting started with e- Learning...
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 16 Technology Checklist ● Make sure teacher devices and student devices are updated with necessary hardware and software requirements. ● Activate your school or district’s required accounts, such as your LMS (online course management platform), school email accounts, and any classroom management software that is e- Learning compatible. ● Make sure teachers and any other faculty members are aware of and know how to use e-Learning communication channels and tools (i.e. Zoom, Google Hangout, etc.)
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 17 Self-Management Checklist ● Update the class syllabus or school-wide objectives. Make sure all objectives, readings, and assignment requirements are accessible and align with the e-Learning format. ● Encourage Teachers, Tech Coaches and students to set goals and priorities for classes. Goals will give everyone direction and energy to overcome barriers that arise in remote learning environments. ● Help students and teachers plan out a personal learning or teaching schedule. Effective time management is a key factor for success in remote learning environments.
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  © 2019 Dyknow– Proprietary and Confidential | 18 How are you managing your e- Learning or remote learning initiative?
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