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LIT2T Leadership Guide

1. Introduction 1
1.1 What’s In This Manual 2
2. Learning Management Systems 4
2.1 The Benefits of Using a Learning Management System 4
2.1.1 Andragogical Benefits 4
2.1.2 Administrative Benefits 5
2.1.3 Additional Benefits 7
2.1.4 LMS Administrative considerations 7
2.2 Moodle 9
2.2.1 Moodle Attributes 9
3. The Learnit2teach Project 11
3.1 Web Technologies 11
3.1.1 Learning Approach – Blended Learning 12
3.1.2 Key Components of the LearnIT2teach Project 13
3.1.3 Training (learnit2teach.org) 14
3.1.4 LINC Courseware Courses (edulinc.org) 14
3.1.5 LearnIT2teach Community 14
3.1.6 Portal 15
3.1.7 Project Evaluation 15
4. LINC Courseware 18
4.1 Overview 18
4.2 LINC Courseware Attributes and Benefits 20
4.2.1 Blended Approach 20
4.2.2 Interconnected with LINC Classroom Activities 20
4.2.3 Plug and Play 20
4.2.4 Archived on Tutela.ca 20
4.2.5 Safe, Collaborative Learning Environment 21
4.2.6 Independent Learning Activities 21
4.2.7 Flexible Learning Opportunities 21
4.2.8 Badges 22
4.2.9 PBLA Support 22
4.2.10 Anytime, Anywhere Access & Bring Your Own Device BYOD 22
4.2.11 Mobile App 22
4.3 Better Practices for Teaching and Learning 23
4.4 Courseware Testimonials 24
5. Professional Development And Training Options 25
5.1 The Learnit2teach Instructor Training System 25
5.1.1 Challenges of Instructor Training 28
5.2 Associated Professional Development Options 30
6. Technology Standards & Learnit2teach 31
6.1 Essential Conditions for Leveraging Technology for Blended Learning 32
6.2 How Learnit2teach Assists With The Essential Conditions 33
7. Considerations For Implementation 35
7.1 Locating Resources 35
7.2 Learning Resources 35
7.3 Resource Sharing 36
7.4 Sustainability 36
7.5 Creating Content 36
7.6 Upgrades 37
7.7 Branding 37
7.8 Information Dissemination 37
7.9 Inappropriate Content 38
7.10 Designated Blended Learning Specialist 38
7.11 Instructor/Instructor Buy-In 38
8. Tell / LINC Lab Management 40
8.1 Checklists 40
8.2 Maintenance 40
8.3 Courseware Accessibility 40
8.4 Computer Room Layout Considerations 41
8.5 Network Bandwidth 41
8.6 Projection 41
8.7 Scheduling And Rules 42
8.8 Training 42
8.9 Desktop 42
8.10 Internet Resources 42
8.11 Printers 43
8.12 Server 43
8.13 Internet safety 43
9. Getting Started 44
10. Digging Deeper 45
10.1 An Orientation To Technology Enhanced Language Learning (Tell) 45
10.2 From Call To Tell 46
10.3 The Information Practices of Adult Immigrants 50
10.4 Leadership – Change Agency & Innovation 53
10.4.1 Facilitative Leadership 55
11. References 62
Bibliography 62
A1 – Glossary 63
A2 – A Sample of Related Professional Development Options 67
A3 – LINC Courseware And Moodle Training Options 68
A4 – Essential Conditions for Leveraging Technology for Settlement Language Training Blended Learning 73
A5 – Maintenance Checklist 74
A6 – Computer Room Layout Guidelines 75
A7 – Computer Room Network Bandwidth 76
A8 – Projector Maintenance 77
A9 – Computer Room Rules 78
A10 – Tell Organizations 79
A11 – Preparing Learners for Online Learning 80
A12 – Ict Health Check 81
A13 – Resources Referenced 83
A14 – Support Videos 87
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