Title: Reaching the Remote Learner thru Web-Conferencing: A Testimonial on using Collaboration, Self, and Peer-Assessment to Turn the Focus from Grades to Learning
1 Reaching the Remote Learner thru
Web-Conferencing A Testimonial on using
Collaboration, Self, and Peer-Assessment to Turn
the Focus from Grades to Learning
Prof. Phyl Burger Dr. Joel Schuessler Prof. Diane
Bisping Sarah Steele, CSP Grad Student Concordia
University St. Paul
- MACTE
- Rethinking Schooling Conference, 10/27/2011
2Will this apply to my grade?
3 Use Web-Conferencing to close the distance
on learning
4Research
- Distance Learners feel distant (Morgan
OReilley, 1999) - Largest? Educational Research (Visible Learning,
Hattie, 2009) - 50,000 studies, 815 meta-analyses
- Pupil-teacher interactions are key
- Top approach pupils assessing self
5To compete long term, we need more
brainstorming, not memorization more
individuality, not standardization. (Kamenetz,
2011, p. 1)
Why education without creativity isnt enough
(Kamenetz, 2011)
6Kamenetz, A. (2011) Why education without
creativity isnt enough Electronic Version.
FastCompany.com. Retrieved October 13, 2011 from
http//www.fastcompany.com/magazine/159/indian-eng
ineers-education
Why education without creativity isnt enough
(Kamenetz, 2011)
7Agenda
- Introductions
- Web-Conferencing
- Chat activity (Phyl Burger)
- Feedback (Diane Bisping Sarah Steele)
- Self Peer Assessment (Joel Schuessler)
- Motivations, Barriers, Instructional Design
- Q A
8Professor Phyl BurgerProfessor Diane
BispingSarah Steele, Grad Student
- Chat Activity and Feedback
9Weekly Online ScheduleOur DB/Chat will follow
this academic weekly schedule
10Scheduling WebEx
11Web-Conferencing (thru WebEx)Breakout Sessions
12Dr. Joel Schuessler
- Tap into motivations, Wrestle with barriers
Design self peer assessment Turn focus from
grades to learning - Schuessler, 2010 dissertation research
13Web-Conferencing (WebEx, Skype)
14Group post presentationClassmates use
questions rubric to post strengths,
opportunities for growth
15WebEx to talk, chat, group present, breakout
16Sharing Applications
171 on 1 Dialogue/Share Screen
18A student created group rubric
GroupERD-CoopSQL ParticipationName Developing Exeptional Reflections Pts. Poss. Pts.
Time Management Participant responds after deadline that was agreed upon by group. The participant fails to attend in-person or audio/web conference meetings without providing proper notice to teamates Participant meets agreed upon deadlines and supports the group through making team activities a priority and by attending in-person meetings. 50
Behavior Participant is not open to new ideas and respectful of peoples opinions. The participants language is appropriate to the setting. Participant demonstrates respect and tolerance in all situations, specifically during debate or disagreement. Participant replies with language appropriate to the subject and demonstrates interest and value in others contributions. 50
Participation Participant provides limited to no input on their part of the project. Participants provides their part of the overall project. The participant also supports other members of of the group with their parts of the project. 50
Total (150) 150 0
19Self Assessment at Alverno College (Alverno
College Faculty, 2000) NO GRADES
- self is not the object, but the agent of
assessment (p. 20) -
- IT Mgmt syllabi your value has been
predetermined by God as WONDERFUL (Psalm
13913-14)
20 Thanks to Diane and Sarah for helping
usclose the distance on learning
Prof. Phyl Burger Dr. Joel Schuessler Prof. Diane
Bisping Sarah Steele, CSP Grad Student Concordia
University St. Paul
- MACTE
- Rethinking Schooling Conference, 10/27/2011
21Thanks to God and my family for their love and
INCREDIBLE support!