Karen+Steuerwalt

Hybrid Boot Camp // The Early Development of Language and Literacy // (EECE 340) is designed to provide an understanding of the developmental stages of literacy development. The course emphasizes the importance of creating instruction that addresses the strengths and needs of individual learners (differentiating instruction). Students examine and prepare authentic learning experiences that engage the child in inquiry-based learning. Topics include teaching strategies, language diversity, assessment, integrating literacy into all content areas, preparing a balanced literacy-learning environment, and evaluating and preparing developmentally appropriate materials and instruction. The most essential things that I must communicate with students is the necessity to challenge themselves to think critically about their understanding of the course content, become creative and thoughtful in their instructional design, and reflect on their teaching decisions. My hope is that a hybrid course will allow the students another forum for continuing a dialogue or sharing new ideas or with me. Plus, my students are using a variety of technologies (e.g. Smart Board) in their classes and eager to have technology become a more integral component of the course. Students examine, design, and assess instructional methodologies, resources and materials that meet the needs and interests of each student, including those with diverse language experiences. Students are encouraged to work together and collaborate in meaningful ways during each session. My experiences with technology are primarily,
 * What are the learning objectives of the course you want to make hybrid?
 * What are the essential things you need to communicate to your students? Your students to you?
 * What kinds of things do you want your students to //do// in your class?
 * What do your students need to do to show they have learned the material in your course?
 * Design DAP instruction and materials that meet the diverse needs of each child
 * Plan, implement, and reflect on their teaching decisions
 * Research methodology that will develop critical thinking skills
 * What kinds of things have you wanted to do in your course but not been able to?
 * Evaluate content based websites for children
 * Integrate technology and literacy instruction (e.g. Smart Board, web chats)
 * Use technology to share ideas, resources, and research content more efficiently and thoroughly
 * What are you most concerned about losing in the transition from the classroom to online?
 * Hands-on modeling of instruction and materials.
 * What are your good and bad past experiences with Learning Management Systems? None.
 * Communicating with students on a daily basis using email
 * Emailing notes, assignments, grades, syllabus
 * Feel free to list and rank whatever you think should be listed and ranked.
 * 1) Communicating with students
 * 2) Student Collaboration
 * 3) Making course materials available and posting a syllabus
 * 4) Structuring and delivering assignments/Grading