{"product_id":"teaching-on-the-education-frontier-isbn-9781118449776","title":"Teaching on the Education Frontier","description":"\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking guide to facilitating online and blended courses\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive resource offers teachers in grades K-12 a hands-on guide to the rapidly growing field of online and blended teaching. With clear examples and explanations, Kristin Kipp shows how to structure online and blended courses for student engagement, build relationships with online students, facilitate discussion boards, collaborate online, design online assessments, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how to create a successful online or blended classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates the essential differences between face-to-face instruction and online teaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForeword by Susan Patrick of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is an essential handbook for learning how to teach online and improve student achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e About This Book xi \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xvii\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSusan Patrick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Many Variables of Online and Blended Teaching 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Paced versus Cohort Approach 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFull-Time versus Part-Time Online Students 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlended versus Fully Online Courses 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate-Your-Own versus a Purchased Curriculum 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeacher as Course Author and Organizer versus Teacher as Facilitator Only 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeacher Performance (and Perhaps Pay) Based on Course Completion versus Based on Rubric or Evaluation Systems 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Kind of Online or Blended Teaching Model Is Right for You? 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Course Philosophy 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnect to Content 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnect with Other Students 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnect with the Teacher 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting on All Three Fronts 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Preparing to Teach an Online Course 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourse Organization 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFleshing Out the Course Information Button 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Vocal, an Acronym for Teacher Success 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAWord to theWise 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Building Relationships with Students 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting at the Beginning 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuing the Relationship 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHosting Face-to-Face Events 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding an Online Persona 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Using Announcements Effectively 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Announcements 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Considerations in Using Announcements 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating Voice Elements into Announcements 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Discussion Board Strategies and Facilitation 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion Board Basics 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Quality Questions 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubrics and Grading 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Students to Respond in Ways That Keep the Discussion Moving 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Discussion Board Etiquette 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Much to Be Involved 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Posts 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHanding over the Reins for Student-Led Discussions 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Teaching Synchronous Sessions 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Capabilities of Synchronous Tools 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Tools: Microphone, Video, Chat, and Polling 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresentation Tools: Whiteboard, Screen Sharing, and File Sharing 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime Considerations 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Up Missed Sessions 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Routine 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivity Ideas 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Creating and Modifying Assignments 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining a Good Assignment 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Un-Googleable Assignments 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Course Current 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Platform to Create Unique Experiences 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Collaborating in Online Courses 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Collaboration Is Essential 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWikis 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlogs 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoogle Docs 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-portfolios 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborative Groups 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Involved 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Differentiating Assignments 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Differentiation? 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Choice within Assignments 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomized Path through a Session or Unit 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Paths 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating for Special Needs Students 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Grading and Feedback 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrading in a Virtual Space 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Basics 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanned Comments and Personalizing Feedback 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubric Grading 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWord Options for Grading Student Work 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFile Management 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Accessibility, Communication, and Office Hours 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with Digital Natives: Speaking Their Language 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice Hours and Tutoring 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Methods 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Communication Method Based on Message 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Time Management and Routines 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Transition 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Weekly Routine 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop-Three Strategy 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the E-mail Monster 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Adaptive Release 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Work-Life Balance 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Strategies for Blended Learning 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToward a New Way of Learning 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Blended Learning Models 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Variables on a Digital Scale 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExample Activities for a Blended Environment 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Mixed Assignments 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Online Tools to Make the Face-to-Face Classroom More Efficient 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Tools 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Training to Teach Online 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Process of Becoming an Online Teacher 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking an Online Course 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Training Courses and Professional Development Books 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Part-Time Online 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking on More Advanced Roles 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Expect During the Transition 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Mentor or Mentor Community 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Isolation and Connecting with Other Online Teachers 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Courses 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB Sample Syllabus 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Teaching 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD Frequently Asked Questions 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 225\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristin Kipp\u003c\/b\u003e, a classroom teacher and instructional coach, was the Colorado Online Teacher of the Year for 2010 and the National Online Teacher of the Year for 2011. She has been teaching online and blended courses since 2007 and she chronicles her experiences on her blog, the Education Frontier, (www.educationfrontier.org) She also consults and does webinar and speaking engagements around the country.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTeaching on the \u003cb\u003eEducation Frontier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn important and innovative new resource, \u003ci\u003eTeaching on the Education Frontier\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to the rapidly growing field of online and blended teaching for grades 5-12. Kristin Kipp, an award-winning online educator, incorporates lessons from her own online teaching experience as well as insights and tips from colleagues across the field. The author includes step-by-step guidance on facilitating your online class, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003erecommendations for creating a syllabus, organizing your course, setting the pacing, and accessing student data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003estrategies for building relationships with virtual students and keeping them engaged\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eadvice on how to be involved in online discussions and how to deepen the learning with quality posts and prompts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean introduction to teaching synchronous sessions and webinars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eadvice for providing in-depth, meaningful feedback to students and ideas for making yourself available as an instructor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eguidance on ways to achieve a positive work-life balance while working from home or on a flexible schedule\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeaching on the Education Frontier\u003c\/i\u003e goes to the very heart of what it takes to be an effective teacher using today's online and blended learning tools and strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTeaching on the Education Frontier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a must read for any teacher considering teaching online. 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