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The Gold Standard of Virtual Learning: Developing Confident and Committed Learners

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Pennsylvania Convention Center, 114 (Nutter Theater)

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CEO
Edovate Learning Corp
@jessicaparnell
Jessica Parnell, CEO of Edovate Learning Corp, is a leading expert in the growing world of “learning without walls.” Rooted in three decades of homeschool education, Jessica’s innovations lead to various personalized learning and EdTech developments serving families across the world. She is an author and professional speaker who brings to life learning to her audiences by engaging them in a unique blend of humor, interaction, and challenges designed to inspire and encourage leaders, innovators, educators and parents.
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Education Consultant
ISTE Past President
@drkeciaray
@K20Connect
Dr. Ray’s career includes designing technology within the Frist Center for the Visual Arts and directing technology research through Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Science Outreach programs and Johns Hopkins University. As a district administrator for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, she led the award-winning design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional technology programs including instructional design for online and blended learning environments, redesigning physical learning environments, establishing the virtual high school, and redefining school libraries. Dr. Ray is published and recognized internationally as an edtech influencer.

Session description

Learn about the “gold standards” that go beyond learning design to ensure that the implementation and delivery of virtual programs not only lead to academic success but also confident and committed learners.

Purpose & objective

Let’s face it, Covid exposed the weaknesses in virtual learning. Despite strong foundational standards, we found that most online learning models and tools were simply not built for independent learners. So just what is the gold standard for virtual education? How do we design courses that are built to meet the needs of learners from every demographic while empowering educators and parents to shift from teacher to mentor?

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Outline

This will be an EdTalk so we will have polling questions on the slide to engage the audience and we will pose questions for them to sit and share with their elbow partner. We will be presenting lecture style the content and will weave the interactive components throughout. The lecture is 40 min with 20 min dedicated to interactive content throughout.

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Supporting research

Smith, P. L., & Ragan, T. J. (2004). Instructional design. John Wiley & Sons.

Reigeluth, C. M. (1983). Instructional design: What is it and why is it. Instructional-design theories and models: An overview of their current status, 1, 3-36.

Sweller, J., van Merriënboer, J. J., & Paas, F. (2019). Cognitive architecture and instructional design: 20 years later. Educational Psychology Review, 31(2), 261-292.

Bodily, R., Leary, H., & West, R. E. (2019). Research trends in instructional design and technology journals. British Journal of Educational Technology, 50(1), 64-79.

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Session specifications

Topic:
Distance, online & blended learning
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Curriculum/district specialists, Principals/head teachers, Teachers
Attendee devices:
Devices not needed
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Designer
  • Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.