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Blaine, Grandview, and Mt. Blaine, Grandview, and Mt. Baker School DistrictsBaker School Districts
Characteristics of Network Learning
Community
1. Grassroots or ‘bottom up’ development and implementation. All participants have a stake in the progress of a LC. Intrinsic ownership & shared responsibility are critical. Ideas are defined and developed within a learning community.
2. Involvement: Active participation with assigned tasks and responsibilities exist for all members.
Shift in LearningL L L
L P L
L L L
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S
P S
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• Traditional Learning• Teacher at the center• Teacher directs the
learning
• Networked Learning• Student at the center• Student directs the
learning
Online Literature Circle Network Learning Community
Classroom
Teacher- Onsite
and remote
Pre-Service College Student Mentor
Classroom
Students
Content
Specialist
Technology
Support
Parents
State &
National
Standards
School District Instructional Specialist
OSPI & ESD
Resources
Building
Administrator Community
Resources
Online Literature
Circles Project
Goals• Building Goals
Raise Reading ScoresMotivate Low Readers
• Research QuestionHow does participation in
online learning communities motivate low readers to effectively participate in reading and critical analysis of literature through the use of literature circles process?
Online Literature Circle Process
• Setting up Groups• Managing Logistics• Blackboard
How does it work?Student samples……
Writing EALRSThe student writes clearly and effectively
1.1 develop concept and design develop a topic or theme; organize written thoughts with a clear beginning, middle, and end; use transitional sentences and phrases to connect related ideas; write coherently and effectively
2.2 write for different purposessuch as telling stories, presenting an analytical response to literature, persuading, conveying technical information, completing a team project, explaining concepts and procedures
Reading EALRSThe student understands the meaning of
what is read.
• 2.1 comprehend important ideas and details
• 2.2 expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information and ideas
• 2.3 think critically and analyze authors’ use of language, style, purpose, and perspective
Gather three or more reasons in a web, list, or outline.Elaborate with explanations and examples/experiences.Number ideas for organization.Topic sentence 0 1 2 3Restate the question including your point of view.Don't use because or by.
Remember to indent.Supporting sentences Include three reasons with explanations and examples or experiences for each.