Evaluation Lead, Formative Eval : Ron Owston Lead, External Eval : To Be Confirmed

Research

Lead: Ron Owston, York U

Research activities: York U; U of Alberta; Teacher participants and action research

ABEL ModelPhase Components and Participants

Technology

Tech Infrastructure:

York Region DSB; EPS; York U; Toronto DSB; Galileo; Shaw Communications; Principal Com.; TutorBuddy; Rogers Com; GT Group

Lead: Sue Spence York U

Learning

•Pedagogical/Educational Expertise: •Teacher Pd Programs: •ID and Program Expertise:•Teacher Participants:

York U; U of Alberta; York Region DSB; Toronto DSB; Galileo; Edmonton PS; Seneca College; Tutorbuddy; TVOntario; Galileo

Lead: Karen Andrews EPS

ABEL’s Key Outcomes

•Individual/collegial change (integration of broadband enabled learning environments and digital learning resources into practice).•Institutional change by individuals/collegial groups. •Breaking down inter-institutional and interjurisdictional barriers.•Broadband-enabled learning programs, research and collaborative pedagogies to support learning.

ABEL Model Professional Development:

Participants and Components

Learning and PD Activities Core

ProgramsCollaborative Projects

Optional Programs

Research Projects

Implementation of and Research on E-learning Experience

Teachers

Teacher Candidates

Faculty

Tech Focus

Tech Focus

Tech Focus

Accredited and Needs focused PD

Accredited and Needs focused PDNeeds focused (Tenure and Promotion Support)

•Technology Skills•ICT Classroom Management•Elearning Environment and Learning Tools Mastery

•Accredited Program/unit•Teacher Requested PD

•Instructional Modules •Instructional Models•Offered to Program for Use Within ABEL

•Project or Modules Related to ABEL Evaluation•Action Research Projects•Collaborative or Individual

Research focusInstructional Focus

Instructional Focus

Instructional Focus

Research focus

Research focus

Core Programs

Tech Focus

Tech Focus

Tech Focus

•Technology Skills•ICT Classroom Management•Elearning Environment and Learning Tools Mastery

Teachers

Pre-serviceTeachers

Faculty

Evaluation/Research on Success of Core Programs

•Assessment of user needs --Initial and ongoing (focus groups, interviews, surveys)•Educational and training modules – utilization assessment of utilization and value (quantitative measurement [server usage file analysis] and qualitative measurement [interview, survey, questionnaire] )•Other technical issues – internet traffic specific to type of educational sites, effects of various control mechanisms to maximize bandwidth and effective technology support in the broadband network of schools, colleges, and universities•Case study of ABEL learning resources implementation in the K-12 classroom•Case study of ABEL learning resources implementation in the university/college classroom•Peer review and quality assessment of learning modules

Learning Modules Creation, Testing, and Research and Development Cycle

Learning module creationProfessional ID, Faculty, Teacher Candidates, and Teachers

Review of module and/or Implementation in K-12 classroom

Refinement of learning modules

•Teacher Action Research Projects•Survey data•On-line data sources

Refine learning module per feedback suggestions and repeat R&D cycle.

Teacher feedback and other data analysis to developers

Refinement of learning modules

•Teacher Action Research Projects•Survey data•On-line data sources

Continue refinement and R&D cycle if necessary.

Teacher feedback and other data analysis to developers

Review of module and/or Implementation in K-12 classroom

Teacher Action Research Cycle

Learning module creationProfessional ID, Faculty, Preservice Teachers, and Teachers

Implementation in K-12 classroom

Teacher feedback to developers

Refinement of learning modules

•Teacher Action Research Projects•Survey•On-line data sources

Teacher ActionResearch

Develop the research question regarding your practice

Collect data and record your reflections on the process occurring in your practice

Revise your question or practice as warranted. Keep collecting data that reflects your changes.

Analyze your data and begin drafting your completed findings to share with others.

Potential Teacher Action Research Questions

What questions do I have concerning the professional development sharing and learning within the ABEL system?(eg. How will communicating through the ABEL system with colleagues across Canada change the way I think about my continuous professional development? What experiences were most beneficial and in what ways were they beneficial?)

What questions do I have concerning the impact of the ABEL experience on my practice in the classroom?(eg. In what ways will the use of Tutor Buddy videos change the way I help students learn new concepts? What impact do I think it will have, and what will the actual results be?)