Based on the little scenario pictured above, it is kind of funny how different either side is. On one end, one can only hope their child/student is attentively working at their desk as they complete their learning online. And yet, at times, the complete opposite is taking place. You have a student who signs in to prove they are "present" when, really, they are partaking in completely external activities. What is also interesting is how this can be interpreted the other way around, as well. Theories could entail students who sit around and do nothing when really, they are responsibly doing their work.
This transition has been no easy feat, and it is not something that has completely gone away, either. While the general participation in remote learning has decreased, the learning management systems that tie into our daily learning strategies remain. Basically, LMS is the new variation of learning that utilizes web-based technology to implement and evaluate learning processes.
In reference to a source Mr. Utecht provided the class (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-10-22-going-the-distance-5-essential-features-of-an-lms-that-support-remote-learning), some key takeaways are the five essential steps worth considering when looking ahead to our own classroom management someday. The steps include:
1. Easy access for students - easily downloadable content and the ability to complete schoolwork offline.
2. Embedded, flexible content - teach and monitor progress all in one platform.
3. District assessment sharing and data-rich reporting - ensuring assessments meet district needs and provide them with immediate access to results.
4. Plug-and-play interoperability - student information systems (SIS) that enable SSO rostering.
5. A trusted partnership - listens and responds to your needs, which shift quickly with the advancing approaches to teaching (as we have learned).
All things considered, it is kind of crazy how quickly we have all had to adjust to such measures to ensure learning continues to take place in the most unique of situations. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a wild one, but it is also something educators have managed to maneuver through because of LMS steps like these.
https://www.preprints.org/manuscript/202103.0313/v1 (Just click "download pdf" to read!)
Courtney I love your infographic at the top of this blog post. Very accurate with what Jeff was talking about when it came to the "ïntegrated" learning in elementary math. I agree I think even though teachers may be behind on technology in the classroom it is impreseive we were able to go fully online for a while and teachers adjusted. Interactive learning will become more natural as we become better in teachnology literacy. Just think of how interactive our last zoom lesson was! Pretty amazing how that shifted out learning for that morning. https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/7-fun-ways-to-make-zoom-meetings-more-interesting-and-interactive/ Here is a link to a list of 7 things to make zoom lessons more interactive.
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