Audio and/or Video Technology........How can it be used for Adult Learning and Curriculum??

Last week for my little blogging assingment, I posted a short blurb about the completion of  a video interview about how my employment uses technology for adult learners. Do to privacy,  I am sorry I couldn’t post it fdirectly to my blog. This week our FINAL  blogging assignment is all about the pros and cons of  using audio and/or video in our curriculum for adult learners.  And as I work on this blog, I and fighting technogoly issues with stable internet connections. 

Listening to the assigned podcasts, my favorite was the Little College, Big World: Big Tech Wins for Small Schools, as it really was a neat discussion about no matter how big or small the program was, technology could still play a vital role in a students learning. This to me, was just a converstation where one learns the best in a relaxed and comfortable way.

So after listening and reading my chapters, I took away a few pros and cons on Audio and Video use. 

As I always tend to start  with pros first, I though I would mix it up a little and do the cons first. 

Con's- what are they? 

1. If the audio is not put into important sections, "The need to know", the learner will not want to watch nor listen. 

2. Costs of audio and video equipment can be high, so start small.

 3. It not transcribe, an English Language Learner my have a hard time understanding ( King & Cox )

4.  Can be hard for editing if not familiar with 

5. Video's require internet connections to view

Pro's- what are they?

   1. Audio can be downloaded and listen on different devices, so you can listen anywhere! 

 2. Can be recorded for staff/students to review at a later time (remember those smaller sections)

    3. Written text can be included with video or audio for learners

4. Videos and Audios can give a personal feeling seeing and  hearing the instructor or speaker

                              5. Audio does not require highspeed internet

I enjoyed this activity of doing a video interview. I think that video can support learners in the classroom to allow for others to take learning into their own hands as well as being a way to listen to others in the field talk about topics of interest.  You can see body language of how engage people are on the topic as well as being able  to enhance the video with additional types of technology by adding graphics and images based on the topic.   I also feel that audio is a great option for those who like to listen and not see. I feel that my video could be made into an audio just as easily and still give the learner what they need. I feel the giving both options would work for students to choose what is best for their learning styles.

For me, learning with both audio and video work for me.  I want to know what you like and why?

References:
King & Cox: Ch. 3, 4, 5 & 7

Little College, Big World: Big Tech Wins for Small Schools: https://er.educause.edu/multimedia/2019/4/little-college-big-world-big-tech-wins-for-small-schools (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Open in new window)

Video Interviewing & Editing- Tech for Adults Learning

This week was all about learning about interviewing and editing as a tool for adult learners and how it could be used as a  technology tool in curriculum and learning.

I interviewed one of my supervisors for this project as we currently use technology that supports adults in learning about early childhood to apply to their daily work.  The tools that are used focus on making the learner successful with support and keeping consistency from on course the next.

I did do some editing, as I wanted to give it a try. Editing is a new concept for me, and I think it went well. I used the  Microsoft Photo editing tool.
It was not easy at first, I had to get onto YouTube to watch videos on how to make the edits, but once I figured it out, it wasn't to bad.  :)



Due to the interviewee, it is posted within our Canvas system, so pop in and take a view!


Let me know what you think!!  Next's weeks blog will be on the Pros and Cons of video and audio- so learning more about videos and even the use of podcasts! So, stop back buy next week on my thoughts for that!


Have a great weekend!


References-

Microsoft Photo
YouTube

Blogging Topic- Lesson Plans Using a Wiki For Adult Learners

Mentoring and Coaching in Early Childhood

Star Robinson

04/2019 Adult Learning and Leadership

Dr. Haijun Kang

Lesson 1- What is Mentoring and Coaching?

Lesson Overview & Objectives - This lesson will help the participant remember the definitions of Mentoring and Coaching and which one you would use based on the needs of the participant and subject

Materials -

           Article: Mentoring Directors as a Strategy to Improve Quality in Early Childhood   Programs (McCormick Center, October 22, 2011)

          Books:  (Whitebook, Bellm & Schaack, 2013)

                        (Rush & Shelden, 2011) 

     What is a Wiki? YouTube Video

     https://youtu.be/-dnL00TdmLY

Discussion: Prepare to answer the following:

1. What is your experience with coaching AND/OR mentoring

2.  What value or merit could come from coaching? Mentoring? 

3.   What is your experience with a Wiki?

4.   After watching the information from the video, share what you learned and if you think a Wiki could support in the mentoring or coaching relationship?

Lesson 2- How Adults Learn 

Lesson Overview & Objectives - This lesson will help the participant identify the different ways adults learn to apply it to their coaching/mentoring work

Set up group work for Wiki Project-  See survey link

Materials -

           Books: Developing  Mentoring and Coaching Relationships in Early Care and Education- A Reflective Approach (Chu, 2014)

               Article: From the Inside Out: The Power of Reflection and Self- Awareness (Bloom, 2007) (chapter uploaded, do not need book)

               Surveys: What is Your Communication Style & What is Your Learning Style 

WIKI Assignment:   Complete the survey to determine your group. You will be grouped based on if you will be mentoring or coaching.

**Assignments: You will create a Wiki - Within your group you will discuss the Advantages & Disadvantages of mentoring and coaching while using different forms of technology.

Each week you will create a new page that will aid in coaching and mentoring within your work.  Your Wiki must consist of text, images and video. And can have links to outside websites for additional resources. This will be created in a password protected program. 

Discussion: Prepare to answer the following:

1. What did you learn about yourself from the assessment on your communication style and your learning style?

2.  Think about a time where your learning was successful. Why did you find it successful 

3.   How does knowing how a person learns affect their participation in coaching or mentoring? 

4.   After learning about the Wiki, how do you feel about using it for coaching or mentoring?

Lesson 3 - Mentoring & Coaching : Styles & Practices   Lesson Overview & Objectives- This lesson will help the participant learn to create and apply different style and practices of coaching or mentoring with technology     You will begin create a Wiki for Distant Mentoring & Coaching Materials -            Books: Developing  Mentoring and Coaching Relationships in Early Care and Education- A Reflective Approach (Chu, 2014)     Supporting Teachers as Learners (Whitebook, Bellm & Schaack, 2013) WIKI Assignment: WEEK 1  Group 1 -Advantage of using Technology in a coaching relationship Group 2- Disadvantage of using Technology in a coaching relationship Group 3 -Advantage of using Technology in a mentoring relationship Group 4 -Disadvantage of using Technology in a mentoring relationship Wiki Group Scenarios: You are coaching a teacher to make changes regarding interactions with children. You have some knowledge about technology and using for coaching, but are definitely not an advanced technology user. You have heard about using distant technology and Wiki’s, but have never had the opportunity to use them. With your case load of coaching different staff at different centers, you decided to try using a Wiki for communication and tracking purposes.  Your coaching will only last for 8 months. ·         Wiki Group 1: Coaching: From your point of view as a coach, what are the THREE most important things that you think you need to do to make the WIKI technology to work with your coaching practices? ·         Wiki Group 2: Coaching: From your point of view as a coach, what are the THREE things that you think you need to AVIOD when using a WIKI to work with your coaching practices? You are mentoring a teacher to make changes regarding interactions with children. You have some knowledge about technology and using for coaching, but are definitely not an advanced technology user. You have heard about using distant technology and Wiki’s, but have never had the opportunity to use them. With your case load of coaching different staff at different centers, you decided to try using a Wiki for communication and tracking purposes.  Your coaching will only last for 15 months. ·         Wiki Group 1: Mentoring: From your point of view as a coach, what are the THREE most important things that you think you need to do to make the WIKI technology to work with your mentoring practices? ·         Wiki Group 2: Mentoring: From your point of view as a coach, what are the THREE most important things that you think you need to do to make the WIKI technology to work with your mentoring practices? Discussion: Prepare to answer the following:    1. How do you feel about using technology in your coaching or mentoring relationship?  2. What are your experiences with technology in a coaching or mentoring relationship, if any? Lesson 4-Relationship Building

Lesson Overview & Objectives - This lesson will help the participant create a  different way to build a relationship

   Lesson Includes-

             Coaching Interactions/Type of Feedback with a WIKI

Materials -

           Books: Developing  Mentoring and Coaching Relationships in Early Care and Education- A Reflective Approach (Chu, 2014)

 Supporting Teachers as Learners (Whitebook, Bellm & Schaack, 2013)

Article:  Exert Chpt. 5 (The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook, Rush & Sheldon, 2011)

              

WIKI Assignment:  Within your group you will create a page on How Adults Learn.  And it should consist of at least 10 questions about how a person learns that you are working with. 

This week you will create a page using a survey for communication and learning styles. 

 Page must include:

              1. How you will communicate during the coaching and mentoring process (must include a way                for the participant to also choose what they prefer

         2. Survey that helps you understand how your mentee learns

         3. How feedback and support is given

Discussion: Prepare to answer the following:

1. What are the challenges of building a relationship?

2.  Do you think using a Wiki page, or other technology a disadvantage or advantage for building a relationship? Why or why not? 

Lesson 5- Mentoring & Coaching : Goal Setting

Lesson Overview & Objectives - This lesson will help the participant create goals in either a coaching or mentoring relationship

  Lesson Includes-

              What are S.M.A.R.T. goals

                How to Identify Goals

                Setting goals with a WIKI

Materials -

           Books: “ Planning with a Teacher for an Individualized professional Development Plan”

                          Supporting Teachers as Learners (Whitebook, Bellm & Schaack, 2013)

WIKI Assignment:  This week with your group, you will add a page to your Wiki on goal planning.   

This week you will create a page regarding goal setting.  Using the information from your reading, your group will create a Wiki page on creating goals. You will provide the information about goals and then a working document that can be used for goal setting and tracking. 

Page must include:

              1. Define- Goals

         2. Formatting to set  S.M.A.R.T. goals

         3.  A way to show goals are meet

         4. A way to show changes to goals if needed

Discussion: Prepare to answer the following:

1. What is your experience of setting goals?

2. Why do you think goal setting is important for the coaching relationship?

3. Do you think using a Wiki is a good way to set goals?Why or Why not?

Lesson 6- Mentoring & Coaching:  Professional Development 

Lesson Overview & Objectives - This lesson will help the participant create and apply how professional development can be used in coaching and mentoring and track with a Wiki.

  Lesson Includes-

            Choosing PD

                    Putting your plan into action

           Bridging learning into practice

           Evaluating  change

               PD Tracking on a Wiki page

Materials -

           Article:  Exert Chpt. 9 (The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook, Rush & Sheldon, 2011)

              

WIKI Assignment:  This week and your Final week, you will make a Wiki page on a Professional Development Plan

 

 Page must include:

           

  1.  Definition of PD

   2.  Why I choose this PD

  3.  How does PD choice fit within goals

   4.  How do you apply what you have learned

  5.  Evaluating the change

Discussion: Prepare to answer the following:

1. Think about the last professional development you attended.  How could have coaching been used to support your learning?

2.  How  can technology help in tracking professional development?

Lesson 7- Putting it all Together

Lesson Overview & Objectives - This lesson will help the participant to support the process of coaching and mentoring. 

     

       Lesson-

            Create a working plan

                    Reflective Questioning

            Transfer of Knowledge

           Connect to Curriculum and Teaching

 

Materials -

           Article:  Exert Chpt. 9 &10 (The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook, Rush & Sheldon, 2011)

              Book: Developing  Mentoring and Coaching Relationships in Early Care and Education- A Reflective Approach(Chu, 2014

           

WIKI Assignment:   You will spend this week reading the other groups Wiki Pages and providing feedback. (see feedback) 

Discussion: Prepare to answer the following:

1. After completing your Wiki project, what did you learn about using a Wiki for coaching or mentoring? Please include your pros and cons.

Lesson 8- Self- Reflection of Mentoring & Coaching

Lesson Overview & Objectives - This lesson will help the participant to analyze the use of a Wiki for coaching and mentoring and discuss how a Wiki could be created for self-reflection  & evaluation

     

 

Materials -

           Book: Developing  Mentoring and Coaching Relationships in Early Care and Education- A Reflective Approach(Chu, 2014)

                         The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook, (Rush & Sheldon, 2011)

             

Discussion: Prepare to answer the following:

1.  Discuss the Postive and Negative Reasons coaching and mentoring could end, and the impact it can have on programs. 

2.  Discuss pros and cons of using self- evaluations 

3. Discuss how you could use a Wiki for self-evaluation.  

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