Dorothy P Fuller, Ed.D. Black Hills State University
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Dorothy P Fuller, Ed.D. Black Hills State University Learning Complex Skills Through LMS-based Simulations
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Dorothy P Fuller, Ed.D.Black Hills State University
Learning Complex Skills Through LMS-based
Simulations
Learning Goals• Lead in the development and
evaluation of technology planning & implementation
• Develop effective group processing skills
• Develop strategies for managing change in public school settings
• Follow procedures & guidelines in planning & purchasing technology resources
Participants
18 graduate educational technology students:
• 3 time zones• Working teachers with families• Half accessed courses from
school computers• All had technology of various ages
& capabilities
Simulation/Problem
Technology Task Force members are assigned a two-pronged task– Make recommendation for
implementing interactive whiteboards in district
– Recommend staff development plan for easing adaptation to change
Instructor’s Roles
• Resource Librarian• Support coordinator• Superintendent’s script writer
Simulation Environment
• Learning Management System: Desire2Learn– Discussion– Chat– Content– Dropbox– Gradebook
• Elluminate! Live
Structure/Set-up - Content
• Course Documents included– Course overview & goals– Calendar– Links to pre- and post-tests– Course procedures & instructions– Checklists & rubrics– Reference and resource materials– Required reports structure templates
Structure/Set-up - Discussion
• Board Room (for full committee sessions)
• Work rooms (for subcommittee work)
• Resource Librarian• Break room
Structure/Set-up – Drop Box
• Interim report folders• Final report folders• Info copy of report content
requirements
Structure/Set-up - Resources• Video & text copies of committee
charge• Information about school district• Roles & responsibilities for committee
members & chairs• Articles on adult learning & staff
development• Articles on managing change• Information on interactive whiteboards
Structure/Set-up – Optional Tools
• Synchronous Chat• Elluminate! Live Sessions• Other communications tools that
met member requirements
Simulation Structure
• Entire group received committee charge from district superintendent
• Committee met as a whole to determine – roles and responsibilities, – work divisions, and – internal deadlines
• Worked with resource librarian to set up subcommittee work space
Simulation Structure (cont.)
• First task:– Identify learning & teaching needs of
district– Review potential applications of
interactive whiteboards– Explore available options– Draft recommendation to
superintendent
Simulation Structure (cont.)
• Second task– Identify potential problems of
implementation– Identify types of resistance to
change– Identify effective staff development
approaches to minimize resistance– Submit final report to superintendent
Checks & Coaching
• Resource Librarian support for questions & resource requests
• Interim report feedback from superintendent
• Instructor feedback and coaching based on mid-term reflective assignment
Assessing ResultsPre- & post-tests constructed to assess
knowledge & learning in 4 areas:– Duties & responsibilities of leaders &
committee members– Capabilities & limitations of
interactive whiteboards– Effective methods of staff
development– Effective methods of implementing
change
Measures of Learning
• Pre/post test comparisons showed high levels of learning in all 4 areas
• Participant comments indicated especially deeper understanding of leadership skill requirements through the simulation format
For More Information
Contact:
Dorothy P FullerBlack Hills State University1200 University St., Unit 9116Spearfish, SD 57799-9116(605) [email protected]
