Bridging the Gap Between PK-12 Schools and Higher Education Through Online Learning

August 31, 2010 - 3:11pm | by rtbrown
Presenter(s)
Jenny Nash (June Harless Center Marshall University, US)
Scott Nash (June Harless Center Marshall University, US)
Session Information
November 4, 2010 - 9:40am
Track: 
K-12 Online Education
Areas of Special Interest: 
K-12 Online Education
Major Emphasis of Presentation: 
Practical Application
Institutional Level: 
Multiple Levels
Session Type: 
Individual Presentation
Location: 
Curacao 8
Session Duration: 
35
Concurrent Session: 
3
Abstract
See how the June Harless Center at Marshall University supports PK-12 schools through online learning to enhance student education. We will share strategies used in schools to provide professional development, create professional learning communities, and support implementation of new ideas as well as how this work better prepares pre-service teachers.
Extended Abstract
The June Harless Center at Marshall University supports PK-12 schools throughout West Virginia. The purpose of this session is to showcase ways that Harless is bringing PK-12 schools and higher education together. The presentation will take an in-depth look at the importance of this relationship and its overall effect on student learning. Specific topics discussed include: online professional learning communities (PLC's), professional development, and online learning for PK-12 students. PLC's create a community where educators at all levels: including teachers, administrators, pre-service teachers, and university faculty, come together to share, learn, and then act. As a result of these learning communities, professional development is delivered from all stakeholders to enhance learning. All professional development is supported online in order to provide collaboration, methods for implementation and feedback.