11...Level+6+Activity

=LEVEL 6 ACTIVITY= == =Welcome! You are at Level 6 (Refinement) on the LoTi Framework. At this level, there is no longer a division between instruction and digital tools/resources in the learning environment. The pervasive use of and access to advanced digital tools and resources provides a seamless medium for information queries, creative problem-solving, student reflection, and/or product development. Students have ready access to and a complete understanding of a vast array of collaboration tools and related resources to accomplish any particular task.=

Source: Moersch, C., Dr. //The LoTI Connection//. Retrieved from LoTI Inc. website: [] =Objectives:= =Activities:=
 * The teacher will develop a robust teacher website and use it as a parent and student communication tool. The site will include a blog, video, podcasts and a discussion board for student use.
 * The teacher will develop an online course using Moodle and use it as an instructional tool. The online course will be used by at least one class during the school year.
 * The teacher will plan and develop an Instructional Technology Academy course offering for 2011-2012.
 * The teacher will showcase his work for parents, faculty and staff in his/her building.
 * Your first task is to explore all modules of the teacher website tool and be sure that you are using the software to it's full potential. Please review the website creation [|manual] and note which modules you are not using now. We will be working with all the modules in our class and you should be prepared with content to create pages in each of the following sections: Message Board, Email Center, Quizzes, Polls, Links, Booklists, Calendar, Blog, Podcasts and Homework.
 * After your site is complete you will create an online course using Moodle. In this case we will not be teaching the course in the online format only, but you will be exposing students to using the online course format to supplement their work in school. The goal is to put all of your course materials into a Moodle course. This will enable you to post documents, assignments, lessons and activities for students in real time. We will be working together to build a Moodle class but be prepared by watching this video before class.

media type="youtube" key="SpCgmrlUKNY" height="326" width="396" align="center"


 * Your final activity is to develop and implement a new ITA course for your peers. The course should be based on an area of interest and expertise that you feel comfortable with, and should challenge you to grow professionally. Submit a one page narrrative that includes the course objectives, logistics, materials required, and intended audience. We will meet individually to discuss, and once approved you will develop the curriculum for the course.