ADL Synthesis

Colby clifford

Synthesis

ADL

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voice of the learners

learning & digital tools

Instructional design

CSLE + COVA // Making change

disruption & innovation

connecting the dots

We know we need innovation to prepare our students for the digital future. How best to provide that innovation is the perpetual question. The foundation of my innovation plan is grounded in pedagogical research of combining disciplines and can be viewed here with my literature review: Connecting the Dots with ePortfolios Through this experience, I constructed my own ePortfolio by expanding on work I previously completed and adding new features to create my brand as a digital learner and leader. I built content including a Home page with contact information, learning manifesto, and my learning philosophy. I have a Teaching page with how-to videos, examples of websites and apps to use, a Learning page that I will continue to construct, and a Blog page for ongoing reflection. mrscliffnotes.comThe COVA framework is evident in every step of my journey. Taking ownership of my learning and finding my voice as I explore the core concepts of learning in a digital age is front and center: Learning Manifesto Growth Mindset Plan

Disruption & Innovation

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It is crucial to consider the why, how, and what of our goals. Practicing proven leadership skills, learning how to communicate with others effectively, finding key influencers to join me, overcoming resistance to change, and offering constant encouragement through innovation cycles is ongoing. Leading change requires influence, execution, and communication. My Why, How, & What Leading Organizational ChangeSignificant learning environments make good use of the COVA framework (Choice, Owndership, Voice, Authenticity). This includes engagement, connections, innovation, growth mindset, and more. A significant learning environment is based on a strong learning philosophy of constructivist theories; it uses big goals and backwards design that allows students to be active participants in their learning. When incorporating technology into the learning environment, it is important to do so in a significant way. COVA

CSLE+Cova // Making change

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Creating significant learning environments for online instruction might look different in design, but educators still must apply appropriate learning theories, meet curriculum standards, and align instruction/activities/assessments. All while emotionally connecting with students to help them develop a lifelong love of learning as critical thinkers and problem solvers. Using ePortfolios to connect all of those dots is one way to create that significant learning environment. CSLEInstructional design does not stop with my classroom. I have also learned in this program how to effectively engage a group of my peers and colleuges in professional learning. To do this it is important to remember that professional learning needs to have ongoing time, support, active learning, opportunities for material to be modeled, and should be specific to my audience. Professional LearningePortfolios in action

Instructional design

Part of being an effective teacher and innovator is ongoing formative assessment. Is each student learning? Are they engaged? What are they learning? Sometimes we know right away if a method is effective or not, but other times it takes intensive study to determine efficacy. Assessing digital learning through action research is just that - an intensive study in which educators measure the effectiveness of their own practices. Based on results, I can plan for improvement, and base next round of research on findings in a cyclical nature. Action ResearchIt is also important to explore and evaluate environments and resources. The number of available digital tools is constantly increasing, so I need to be able to find ones that are valuable and help transform student learning. Part of being a leader is discussing the practical implementation and pedagogical value of environments and resources for educational use. In this program I have found my voice and passion and communicated my thoughts. Digital Learning Environments

Learning & digital tools

My students learn with me in 2 year loops. This provides unique opportunities for relationship (and ePortfolio) building!

Voices

Some students return to campus, but all are given the option to stay home. Teachers planning for both learning environments.

november 2020

Begin Digital Learning & Leading program with 5305, Disruptive Innovation in Education.

october 2020

5th graders begin school year online.

september 2020

connecting the dots

Begin 5302 Concepts of Educational Technology; clarify my "WHY" and Growth Mindset plan.

Apply concepts of 4DX to campus-wide STAAR test preparation unit.

april 2021

Switch to Applied Digital Learning program and begin 5303, Applying Educational Technology Portfolio.

March 2021

January 2021

In-depth study of Organizational Change with 4 Disciplines of Execution with 5304 and research in 5315 Assessment of Digital Learning.

august 2021

5313 and 5389 merge perfectly: Creating Significant Learning Environments, Professional Learning.

june 2021

Prepare for EP staff developments and student implementation in the Fall.

may 2021

Work through 5317 Publication course and submit "The ePortfolio as an Instrument" to the International Journal of ePortfolios (IJeP).

Lead Professional Learning on campus "Connecting the Dots with ePortfolios".Start new year with (same) 6th grade students all beginning EP construction with files managed from last year.

January 2022

Create Canvas Course for all teachers in district to work through at their own pace in EP construction for 5318 Instructional Design.

october 2021

september 2021

Graduate with Master's in Applied Digital Learning!

may 2022

Continue with student ePortfolio construction and student synthesis.

april 2022

5320 Applied Digital Learning Synthesis, reflect on COVA and connect the dots of all I have learned.

march 2022

Using technology to elevate instruction.

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