Pitch Presentation

Cierra Coyner

Learning and Development Leader

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BEfore we begin...A little Bit About Me

Add in additional key events showing interest in digital learning and influencing my decision to pursue this career path.

2015

2020

2023

2009

Also check out my "About" page in my digital portfolio!

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Instructional Design Cycle

1. Investigate: Current Reality and Goal

2. Plan: Select research-based practices and plan lessons to support the goal

3. Implement: Support implementation; model, co-teach, or observe

4. Reflect: Analyze collected data; monitor progress towards goal; set new goals or approaches

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Examples of how I have already been doing each of these steps will be showcased in the remainder of this presentation.

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”

- Unknown

What does it mean to learn?

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21st Century Skills

How have I incorporated these criteria into activities and assignments for students?

Responsible Citizen

Empowered Learner

Profile of a Hanover Graduate

Globally Engaged Communicator

Resilient Individual

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From Digital Learning Integration Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools

Students are prompted to remember, understand, and apply.

integration of digital tools

using google slides for digital Reflection Journals

Digital Learning Tools

Kahoot, Edpuzzle, Schoology (Developed Schoology content for HCOS Biology)

A means of helping students become Empowered Learners (Hanover Promise)

The use of these digital tools and resources is integrated with hands-on activities in the classroom (ie. blended learning).

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Students are prompted to apply and analyze.

Skype a Scientist

Students communicate live with practicing scientists using video conferencing technology. These sessions help students become Global Communicators (Hanover Promise).

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Students are prompted to apply, analyze, evaluate and create.

Citizen Science Research Projects

This project is another way I have helped students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills (becoming Empowered Learners and Resilient Individuals), as well as continue to grow as Digital Citizens, Innovative Designers, and Global Communicators.

Click the button below to view the site! (Link to previous / original site embedded on home page)

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Pedagogy Example #2: gamified learning

"In education, gamification is intended to transform traditional lessons into an enhanced learning experience where students choose to explore and practice content, earning badges and status benefits...the true rewards come from the students’ internal drive to study content, gain depth of understanding, and master material that leads to badges, achievements, and status. Success comes not from the rewards, but from how the learning journey is crafted for students to travel. Combining game mechanics with intentional exploration of aligned content will result in students’ participating willingly."

- J. McCarthy, "Using Gamification to Ignite Student Learning" (Edutopia)

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3. Implement: Support implementation; model, co-teach, or observe

Blended Learning Example #1: Educational Breakout - History of Discovering DNA's Structure

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I involve you, and you learn!

I tell you, and you're likely to forget.

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See more details on the "Blended Learning" page of my digital portfolio!

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Blended Learning Example #2

I designed a gamified learning experience based on the model of the game show, "The Amazing Race." This activity helps students learn a section of Biology content for which limited time is available due to course pacing.

This also exemplifies my willingness to take greater risks, re-center learning around students, and adopt innovative instructional methodologies.

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Amazing Race of Kingdoms Showcase (2022-2023)

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4. Reflect: Analyze collected data; monitor progress towards goal

Impact of "Amazing Race of Kingdoms"

Results of informal review

The graph at left depicts the effect of the Amazing Race of Kingdoms on student learning of content, based on results of an informal review quiz on the concepts (ie. a set of released SOL questions).

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3. Implement: Support implementation; model, co-teach, or observe

LEADERSHIP: STUDENT TEACHER HOST / MENTOR

Spring 2023

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3. Implement: Support implementation; model, co-teach, or observe; this also coincides with the 20% of time ITRTs typically spend developing and leading professional development.

professional development presentations and Training - Presenter

HCPS Inspire / UPLC Conference

VAST

How-to Tutorials

"Tech Take-outs"

2014, 2021

2023

2021-2023

2019-2022

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4. Reflect: Set new goals or approaches

professional development presentations and Training - Attendee / participant

HCPS Inspire / UPLC

Petteri Elo

VAST

Edtech RVA

2014, 2018

2019

2020

2019-2022

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I was also the singular educator from my school selected to attend the ISTE Conference in California that was scheduled to take place in summer 2020. Unfortunately, this did not come to fruition due to the pandemic.

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Thank you for your time!

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