Gail Marlin's Instructional and Learning Strategies

Aspect 1: The Syntax
Learning Goals
Instructional
Strategies
Trainer Actions
Learner Activities

Student
(Teacher)
Goal

 

1. Adult learners (teachers) will integrate into a lesson and successfully use video conferencing to enhance student learning.

Introduction
Discussion

My mentee will establish her training goal and objectives early in the training session...

Motive teachers: Welcome teachers and thank them for coming. Tell them that video conferencing is an experience that most of their students have never before done! Add that video conferencing meets their TA TEKS standards for educator as well as TA TEKS 8A, 8B, 8D for their students.

State the training goal and objectives directly and specifically.

Ask if they have other learning desires to add to the training lesson.

Listening
Sharing of ideas

Direct Instruction
Demonstration
Hands-On
Discussion
Problem Solving
Probing Questions
Feedback

Equipment: Show video conferencing in action by connecting with RegXI. Explain how the equipment work. Allow teachers to handle the equipment.
Trainer Questions...
What would you guess this equipment costs?
Why do you think the district purchased such equipment?
How does using this equipment prepare students for the business world?

Etiquette: Demonstrate proper microphone usage, body language and posture, gestures, and speaking etiquette.
Allow teachers to handle the equipment again.
Trainer Questions...
What do you think a teacher should do if they see or hear a student say or do something that is inappropriate on the air?
So far, does video conferencing seem like something you want to do with your students?

Listening
Handle equipment
Questioning
Discussions
Sharing

Direct Instruction
Written Documentation
Database Search
Independent Work
Discussion
Feedback

Website: Trainer will introduce teachers to the Connect2Texas website. (Distribute documentation about the Connect2Texas site.) Guide teachers in searching techniques while in the programs area. (Vision impaired teacher will sit at the computer with 800x600 resolution.)

Time Management: Trainer will visit with the teachers about the need for flexibility because of the various parties who are involved that makes their video conference (distance learning) event a possibility. Suggest that they allow at least a week between their registration day and their event date.

Search & Lesson Plan: The trainer will allow time for teachers to search and visit about the database of programs. Each teacher should locate at least one program that meets their curriculum needs and write it into their lesson plan. Assist teachers when necessary.

Teachers will listen and ask questions for clarification.
Database searching Discussions
Sharing of interests and ideas
Sharing
Reflection

The trainer will ask each teacher to share their lesson plan, including a description of the video conference (distance learning) event that they integrated into it.

 Teachers will share their lesson and reflect upon what they learned.
Questioning
Discussion
Survey

The trainer will ask questions to see how teachers feel about using this technology and try to suppress any reservations that they might have.
Survey: The trainer will present an assessment survey to the teachers (prepared ahead of time).

 Teachers will take the survey online at SurveyMonkey.com
Conclusion

Thank teachers for coming and distribute business card or any other contact or reference information.

 Sharing and social time with peers and trainer.
Trainer Goal
My mentee will enhance her skills as a video conferencing site manager and facilitator by focusing on adult learning characteristics.		 Introduction
Discussion

My mentee will establish her training goal and objectives early in the training session...

Motive teachers: Welcome teachers and thank them for coming. Tell them that video conferencing is an experience that most of their students have never before done! Add that video conferencing meets their TA TEKS standards for educator as well as TA TEKS 8A, 8B, 8D for their students.

State the training goal and objectives directly and specifically.

Ask if they have other learning desires to add to the training lesson.

 Listening
Sharing of ideas 
Trainer Goal
My mentee will communicate information in different formats for diverse audiences of adult learners.		 Demonstration
Individual guidance
 Trainer will sit vision impaired (VI) teacher at the front of the room and at the computer with 800x600 resolution, large printed handout, and have color overlays available.
Trainer will visit with the VI teacher periodically to make sure vision impairment isn't a handicap to the training.
 IV teacher will communicate any vision problems with the trainer.
VI teacher will use the computers configured for them.
Trainer Goal
My mentee will demonstrate classroom management skills when training her adult learners (teachers).		 Direct Instruction
Demonstration
Discussion

Trainer will have the physical layout of her video conferencing room in a traditional seating arrangement with the video conferencing equipment as the focus point in the room. Seat teachers two at each table.

My mentee will demonstrate proper distance learning etiquette to her adult learners by demonstrating proper microphone usage, body language and posture, gestures, and speaking etiquette.

 Teachers will listen to and follow instructions.
Questioning
Discussions
Sharing
My Professional Goals
Instructional Strategies
Things I will do to accomplish these goals:
Mentor Goal
I will use cognitive coaching to guide my mentee in creating an adult learner-centered training session that maximize a positive impact on adult learners.

Cognitive Coaching
Questioning
Discussion

-Study material from MTTC
-Participate in the MTTC activities
-Practice skills with my peers
-Ask for feedback from peers and mentee
-Reflect on progress

Aspect 2: The social system

Describe the interpersonal structure of the instructional experience.

This training will be held in the distance learning lab. Teachers are on the same team so they know and work together. Teachers will work at tables that seat two. They will share their lesson plan (product) to the group. A survey will be submitted by each teacher.
Aspect 3: The Role of the Instructor
Describe your general instructional role. For example, will you or the instructor present material, guide students as they research their own issues, etc?

I will support my mentee as a mentor, technical assistant, facilitator, and team teacher. She will be in charge of her training and in charge of her lesson. She will be the primary trainer. I will be her support system.
Aspect 4: The support system

Describe the types and amount of instructional, technical, and other resource support required for the instruction (e.g., instructional materials, communication capabilities).

Coaching support-
One-on-one communications between my mentee and me via phone, email or in person.

Training support-
Video Conferencing equipment
LCD Projector for demonstration
Display computer
Internet access (RegXI website )
Laptops for teachers
eSembler to enter lesson plan

Vision Impaired students may need-
Large computer screen resolution
Color overlays
Large font handout