Preparing Teacher Candidates for Online and Hybrid Instruction

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This series, developed in collaboration with CEEDAR and CIDDL, will help build the capacity of higher education faculty and stakeholders to support the critical development of K-12 educators to plan, design, and deliver effective instruction within the range of online and hybrid learning environments. Hear and learn from experts who have succeeded in the development and implementation of innovative teacher preparation experiences to foster online and hybrid K-12 classroom instruction.

Facilitators: Dr. Sean J. Smith, PhD, CIDDL Center | Dr. Maya Israel, PhD, University of Florida | Rachel Silva, CEEDAR Center | Keane Alavi, CEEDAR Center

Materials

Introduction

This module provides an introduction to CIDDL. Additionally, educators from Lawrence Virtual School share how their experiences differ from a traditional face to face teaching environment.

Guest Speakers:

Marcia Riggins (3rd Grade Educator)

Lauren Elkin (HS Math & Physics)

Additional Resources

CIDDL Website Equity Matters 2016: Digital and Online Learning for Students With Disabilities

Evolving Roles and Experiences in Virtual Classroom/Implications for Teacher Preparation

This module explores standards for online learning, including (NSQ) National Standards for Quality and Online Teaching. Colleagues at Mary Washington University share their research regarding online learning and practices in Special Education during COVID-19 and share implications for teacher preparation.

Guest Speakers from the University of Mary Washington:

Kevin Good, Ph.D.

Melissa Jenkins, Ph.D.

Jennifer Walker, Ph.D.

Additional Resources

The National Standards for Quality Online Learning Website (NSQ) NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR QUALITY ONLINE TEACHING Third Edition 2019 The Teacher Educators’ Journal Aurora Institute CIDDL Community Network

Teaching Methods and Curriculum Part 1

This module presents instructional strategies, methods, and assessment tools that can be used to prepare future educators for K-12 online/ blended classroom. The resource guide includes tools that can be used to engage learners.

Additional Resources

Teaching Methods and Curriculum Part 1 Resource Guide

Teaching Methods and Curriculum Part 2

This module continues to explore instructional strategies, methods, and online tools that can be used to prepare future educators for K-12 online/ blended classroom. Dr. Ashley MacSuga Gage from University of Florida shares considerations when preparing teachers for online/blended learning, including how to utilize components of PBIS in the virtual classroom.

Additional Resources

Teaching Methods and Curriculum Part 2 Resource Guide

Practica and Field Experiences

In this module, we explore the complexities of online practicum experiences. We hear from Barbara Serianni from Georgia Southern University and Carolyn Rethwisch from Savannah Chatham eLearning Academy about the realities of supporting teacher candidates in online clinical experiences. Marti Elford from Kansas State University shares about the use of video recording to provide coaching and feedback to teacher candidates.

Guest Speakers:

Barbara Serianni (Georgia Southern University)

Carolyn Rethwisch (Savannah Chatham eLearning Academy)

Marti Elford (University of Kansas)

Collaboration with Families

In this module, we explore the role of families in online and hybrid education environments and the importance of collaboration between educators and families. Resources that can be used to support communication between families and schools including virtual IEP meetings, parent resources, and educator podcasts are shared. We also hear from a current parent, Jill Reffett about her experiences with online and hybrid learning and her perspective of how educators can collaborate with families in these settings.

Guest Speaker:

Jill Reffett (parent perspective)

Additional Resources

Collaboration with Families Resource Guide

Popular Resources

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Course Enhancement Modules

Reports and Briefs

Conference Presentations

High-Leverage Practices

Our Partners

University of Florida

American Institutes for Research (AIR)

Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)

Other Collaborators

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American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)

Center on Great Teachers and Leaders (GTL)

Center on Personnel Studies in Special Education (COPSSE)

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

ICPEL

National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE)

National Center for Informing Policy and Practice in Special Education Professional Development (NCIPP)

NCII

Parent Information Center

PBIS Center

Personnel Improvement Center (PIC)

SISEP

Study of Personnel Needs in Special Education (SPENSE)

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