Tuesday, February 24, 2009

LoTi Leadership Symposium - HISD

Provided below is agenda for the LoTi Leadership Symposium.

• Student Involvement vs Student Engagement
• 212 Degree Teaching
• H.E.A.T.
H.E.A.T. Rubric
LoTi Framework
• LoTi Implementation
- Assess
- Plan
- Implement
- Sustain
• 5 C’s of Instructional Leadership
• LoTi Next Steps

Please leave a comment about any questions from today's program.

Chris Moersch
LoTi Executive Director

Important Links:
LoTi Connection
LoTi Classroom - online learning
- Enter User ID: lotiguest
- Enter Password: lotiguest
LoTi Lounge
- Enter User ID: lotiguest
- Enter Password: lotiguest

Resources:

Video Samples - Early Childhood Level
Early Childhood - Lifelong Learning
Early Childhood: Science - Worms
Early Childhood: Math - Counting
Early Childhood: Social Studies - Community
Early Childhood: Science: - Zoo Trip
Early Childhood: Science: - Exploring Balls and Ramps

Video Samples - Elementary School Level
Elementary Math: Fractions
Elementary Science: Food Chains
Elementary Science: Ecology
Elementary Science: Space Day Design Challenge
Elementary Science/Math/Language Arts: Weather
Elementary Science: Electricity
Elementary Math: Tessellations
Elementary Science: Weather
Elementary Science: Maui's Coral Reefs-Echinoderms
Elementary Science: Stopping Distances
Elementary Science: Monarch Butterflies
Elementary Science: Solar System
Elementary Science: Ecosystems
Elementary PE: Pulse Rates
Elementary Math: Luxury Hotel
Elementary Science: Hermit Crabs
Elementary Science: Iron Oxide Experiment

Video Samples - Middle School Level
Middle School Math: Stock Market
Middle School Math: Archimedes Spiral
Middle School Language Arts: Literature Review - Tuck Everlasting
Middle School Science: Properties of Matter
Middle School Science: Air Pressure
Middle School Science: Elements Commercial
Middle School Science: Science Journals

Video Samples - High School Level
High School Technology Elective: Video Editing
High School Math: Pythagorean Theorem
High School Math: Geometry in the Real World
High School English: MacBeth
High School Social Studies: Theodore Roosevelt and Progressivism
High School Physics: Projectiles
High School Science: Starry Night Simulation

Additional Resources:
21st Century Learning Revisited
HEAT Observation Form
LoTi Sniff Test
LoTi Framework
Next Steps Action Plan Sample

Research:
As requested, I have included the citations from "Current Research" from last week's program.

A. Technology use coupled with effective instructional strategies can improve student achievement.

Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET)
LoTi Connection
The George Lucas Educational Foundation
eMints National Center

B. Technology increases the complexity of the tasks that students can perform successfully, raises student motivation, and leads to changes in classroom roles and organization.

Baker, E. L., Gearhart, M., & Herman, J. L. (1994). Evaluating the Apple classrooms of tomorrow. In E. L. Baker H. F. O'Neil, Jr. (Eds.), Technology assessment in education and training (pp. 173-197). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.

Dwyer, D. C., Ringstaff, C., & Sandholtz, J. (1990). The evolution of teachers' instructional beliefs and practices in high-access-to-technology classrooms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston.

Means, B., Blando, J., Olson, K., Middleton, T., Morocco, C.C., Remz, A.R., & Zorfass, J. (1993, September). Using technology to support education reform. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.

C. Technology can enhance both what and how children learn when used in conjunction with: (1) active engagement, (2) participation in groups, (3) frequent interaction and feedback, and (4) connections to real-world contexts.

Roschelle, J.M. Pea, R.D., Hoadley, C.M., Gordin, D.N. and Means, B.M. (2000). Changing how and what children learn in school with computer-based technologies. The Future of Children, 10:2, 76-101

Papanastasiou, E., Zemblyas, M., & Vrasidas, C. (2003). Can computer use hurt science achievement? Journal of Science Education and Technology, 12 (3), 325-332.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

LoTi Refresher - Irving ISD: February 20th, 2009

Good Morning! Provided below is the LoTi Refresher Agenda for today which includes the objectives, agenda items, and resource links.

Objectives:
• Identify LoTi Levels using the LoTi Sniff Test
• Apply H.E.A.T. strategies to classroom lessons
• Approximate the amount of H.E.A.T. from any learning experience
• Acquire a systems approach for continuous improvement

Agenda
• Welcome and Overview
H.E.A.T.Rubric
• H.E.A.T. Analyses
• Identifying LoTi Levels
LoTi Framework
CIP Framework
• Extreme Lesson Makeovers
TechFusion
• Wrap-Up
Session Evaluation

Resources:
Video Samples - Early Childhood Level
Early Childhood - Lifelong Learning
Early Childhood: Science - Worms
Early Childhood: Math - Counting
Early Childhood: Social Studies - Community
Early Childhood: Science: - Zoo Trip
Early Childhood: Science: - Exploring Balls and Ramps

Video Samples - Elementary School Level
Elementary Math: Fractions
Elementary Science: Food Chains
Elementary Science: Ecology
Elementary Science: Space Day Design Challenge
Elementary Science/Math/Language Arts: Weather
Elementary Science: Electricity
Elementary Math: Tessellations
Elementary Science: Weather
Elementary Science: Maui's Coral Reefs-Echinoderms
Elementary Science: Stopping Distances
Elementary Science: Monarch Butterflies
Elementary Science: Solar System
Elementary Science: Ecosystems
Elementary PE: Pulse Rates
Elementary Math: Luxury Hotel
Elementary Science: Hermit Crabs
Elementary Science: Iron Oxide Experiment

Video Samples - Middle School Level
Middle School Math: Stock Market
Middle School Math: Archimedes Spiral
Middle School Language Arts: Literature Review - Tuck Everlasting
Middle School Science: Properties of Matter
Middle School Science: Air Pressure
Middle School Science: Elements Commercial
Middle School Science: Science Journals

Video Samples - High School Level
High School Technology Elective: Video Editing
High School Math: Pythagorean Theorem
High School Math: Geometry in the Real World
High School English: MacBeth
High School Social Studies: Theodore Roosevelt and Progressivism
High School Physics: Projectiles
High School Science: Starry Night Simulation

Additional Resources:
21st Century Learning Revisited
HEAT Observation Form
LoTi Sniff Test
LoTi Framework

H.E.A.T. Strategies:
LoTi Digital-Age Survey
Lesson Makeover
• Lesson Plan Reviews
Graphic Organizers
Questioning Toolkit
Bloom's Taxonomy
Sample Classroom Walkthrough
Rubrics
Peer Observations
Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated Instruction for Advanced Learner
Focus Strategies
21st Century Performance Assessments
online Learning
1. Go to: www.loticlassroom.com

2. Click on the "Login" link in the upper right corner of the screen. Login with the demonstration user account:
Username: lotiguest
Password: lotiguest

3. Click on the LoTi Classroom Demo Course link to browse the course.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

21st Century Professional Development = Empowered Teachers

Good Afternoon! Provided below are links to H.E.A.T. Strategies mentioned in the TCEA Break-out Session, "21st Century Professional Development = Empowered Teachers."


H.E.A.T. Strategies:
LoTi Digital-Age Survey
Collaborative Learning Environments
Questioning Strategies
Peer Observations
Peer Observations
Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated Instruction for Advanced Learner
Focus Strategies
21st Century Performance Assessments
online Learning
1. Go to: www.loticlassroom.com

2. Click on the "Login" link in the upper right corner of the screen. Login with the demonstration user account:
Username: lotiguest
Password: lotiguest

3. Click on the LoTi Classroom Demo Course link to browse the course.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Differentiating the H.E.A.T. - Day 2

Good Morning and welcome to Day 2 of Differentiating the H.E.A.T. at DMJHS. Provided below is today's agenda:

• January 7th Review
Tiered Lesson Reviews
Creating Learning Center/Station Cards
DMJHS DI Online Course
• Differentiated Workshop: Afternoon Session
• Next Steps

Differentiating the H.E.A.T. - Day 2

Good Morning and welcome to Day 2 of Differentiating the H.E.A.T. at DMJHS. Provided below is today's agenda:

• January 7th Review
Tiered Lesson Reviews
Creating Learning Center/Station Cards
DMJHS DI Online Course
• Differentiated Workshop: Afternoon Session
• Next Steps

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Classroom Walkthroughs with H.E.A.T.

Provided below is the Classroom Walkthrough with H.E.A.T agenda which includes the goals, agenda items, and resource links.

Goals:
• Learn about each step of the H.E.A.T Walkthrough Process
• Using the LoTi Observer, practice gathering data in classrooms
• Acquire a systems approach for continuous improvement
• Develop a plan for conducting regular H.E.A.T.

Agenda
• Welcome and Overview
• Defining Classroom Walkthroughs
• H.E.A.T.
LoTi Framework
CIP Framework
• 5-Step H.E.A.T. Walkthrough Process
LoTi Observer Application
Step 1 - Pre-Walkthrough
Step 2 - H.E.A.T. Walkthrough
Step 3 - Post-Walkthrough
Step 4 - Introduction to Group Data Analysis
Step 5 - Development of Group Action Plan
• Wrap-Up
Session Evaluation

Classroom Walkthroughs with H.E.A.T. PowerPoint Slide Handout:
Southborough, MA: January 23rd, 2009
Manchester, NH: January 22nd, 2009


Resources:

Video Samples - Early Childhood Level
Early Childhood - Lifelong Learning
Early Childhood: Science - Worms
Early Childhood: Math - Counting
Early Childhood: Social Studies - Community
Early Childhood: Science: - Zoo Trip
Early Childhood: Science: - Exploring Balls and Ramps

Video Samples - Elementary School Level
Elementary Math: Fractions
Elementary Science: Food Chains
Elementary Science: Ecology
Elementary Science: Space Day Design Challenge
Elementary Science/Math/Language Arts: Weather
Elementary Science: Electricity
Elementary Math: Tessellations
Elementary Science: Weather
Elementary Science: Maui's Coral Reefs-Echinoderms
Elementary Science: Stopping Distances
Elementary Science: Monarch Butterflies
Elementary Science: Solar System
Elementary Science: Ecosystems
Elementary PE: Pulse Rates
Elementary Math: Luxury Hotel
Elementary Science: Hermit Crabs
Elementary Science: Iron Oxide Experiment

Video Samples - Middle School Level
Middle School Math: Stock Market
Middle School Math: Archimedes Spiral
Middle School Language Arts: Literature Review - Tuck Everlasting
Middle School Science: Properties of Matter
Middle School Science: Air Pressure
Middle School Science: Elements Commercial
Middle School Science: Science Journals

Video Samples - High School Level
High School Technology Elective: Video Editing
High School Math: Pythagorean Theorem
High School Math: Geometry in the Real World
High School English: MacBeth
High School Social Studies: Theodore Roosevelt and Progressivism
High School Physics: Projectiles
High School Science: Starry Night Simulation

Additional Resources:
21st Century Learning Revisited
HEAT Observation Form
LoTi Sniff Test
LoTi Framework

H.E.A.T. Strategies:
LoTi Digital-Age Survey
Lesson Makeover
• Lesson Plan Reviews
Graphic Organizers
Questioning Toolkit
Bloom's Taxonomy
Sample Classroom Walkthrough
Rubrics
Peer Observations
Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated Instruction for Advanced Learner
Focus Strategies
21st Century Performance Assessments
online Learning
1. Go to: www.loticlassroom.com

2. Click on the "Login" link in the upper right corner of the screen. Login with the demonstration user account:
Username: lotiguest
Password: lotiguest

3. Click on the LoTi Classroom Demo Course link to browse the course.

LoTi Leadership Symposium

Provided below is agenda for the LoTi Leadership Symposium.

Bloom’s Taxonomy
21st Century Skills
• H.E.A.T.
LoTi
• H.E.A.T. Strategies
• 5 C’s of Instructional Leadership
• Summary & Reflection

Important Links:
LoTi Connection
LoTi Classroom - online learning
- Enter User ID: lotiguest
- Enter Password: lotiguest
LoTi Lounge
- Enter User ID: lotiguest
- Enter Password: lotiguest
LoTi Observer

LoTi Leadership Symposium PowerPoint Slide Handout

Please leave a comment about any questions from today's program.

Chris Moersch
LoTi Executive Director

LoTi Leadership Symposium

Provided below is the agenda for the LoTi Leadership Symposium.

LoTi Research
H.E.A.T.
LoTi
• LoTi/H.E.A.T. Input/Output Model
• LoTi Continuous Improvement Cycle
Assess
Plan
- Next Steps Action Plans
- Individualized Professional Development Plans
Implement (H.E.A.T. Strategies)
User Name: lotiguest
Password: lotiguest
Sustain
• 5C's of Instructional Leadership
• Summary and Reflection

Important Links:


Please leave a comment about any questions from today's program.

Chris Moersch
LoTi Executive Director