LoTi Snapshot for Goose Creek ISD

Provided below is the agenda for our LoTi "Snapshot" in Goose Creek ISD

Let's first explore digital-age learning by viewing three short video clips below.

• Elementary School Classroom: Food Chains

• High School Classroom: Biology

• Middle School Classroom: Elements Commercial

Now, rank the videos from Lowest (1) to Highest (3) in terms of representing digital-age teaching and learning.

• Digital-Age Ranking Survey
• Digital-Age Ranking Survey Results

• Discussion: Add a comment at the bottom of this blog post now about the specific "look-fors" that separated your highest rated video from your lowest rated video.

What is H.E.A.T.?

• H.E.A.T. Framework

• H.E.A.T. Rubric

• Discussion: Conduct a H.E.A.T. analysis of the Food Chains video. Was it bringing the H.E.A.T. to student learning in terms of Higher order thinking, Engaged learning, Authentic connections, and Technology use. Discuss with your colleagues how you would have scored this video based on the H.E.A.T. rubric.

What is LoTi?

• Digital-Age Framework

• Dissertation Studies involving LoTi

• Research-based Results

• School Improvement Model

• LoTi Sniff Test

• Discussion: Conduct a LoTi Sniff Test of the Elements Commercial and Biology videos. What was the LoTi Level of each video? Enter the LoTi Level of each video case study below by clicking on the LoTi Rating link.

• LoTi Rating
• LoTi Rating Results

• LoTi/H.E.A.T. Input/Output Model

• Discussion: How does LoTi relate to H.E.A.T.? Discuss with your colleagues the relationship between LoTi and H.E.A.T.

What is the LoTi Continuous Improvement Cycle?

• Assess

- LoTi Digital-Age Survey

- Texas Teacher STaR Chart

- 21st Century Skills MILE Guide

• Plan

- Sample Next Steps Action Plan

• Implement

- Sample H.E.A.T. Strategy: Online LoTi/H.E.A.T. Classes (User ID: lotiguest/Password: lotiguest)

• Sustain

- Classroom Walkthroughs with H.E.A.T (User ID: lotiguest/Password: lotiguest)

* LoTi Observer (also compatible with Eduphoria's PDAS application)

* Sample Classroom Walkthrough

* LoTi/HEAT Observation Form

* Sample Observer Report

• Discussion: What criteria or "look-fors" does your school district currently use to gauge acceptable "digital-age learning" best practices? How do these criteria compare with the H.E.A.T. look-fors? 

* Sample LoTi Project School Report

Professional Development Opportunities:

• LoTi Administrator Institute

• LoTi Administrator Institute Course Syllabus

• LoTi Mentor Certification Institute

Resources:

• LoTi Connection

• LoTi Lounge

• LoTi Classroom