Sessions |
Topic and Sessional Overview |
Week 1 Session 1 Tuesday May 18th (7:30-10:30 pm China Time) Focus: Opening Ceremonies and BOPPPS as 21st Century Andragogy |
Presenter: Dr. Keri Ewart Part 1- Opening Ceremony- Welcome/Course Overview • Introductions • Course overview of the modules will be shared • Agenda reviewed • Learning goals shared • Virtual Parking lot explained • Icebreaker- this icebreaker will give the faculty members full exposure to 21st century andragogy while getting to know each other and allowing the instructor to get to know the group Part 2- 21st Century Andragogy’s and the 21st Century Modern Learner • What is andragogy and how can we support and engage our adult learner? • 21st century competency development and building the essential soft skills • What the research says • Hands-on approach to teaching methodologies • Getting the most out of your students and your lessons • Connecting your content to the real-world • Keeping up with the ever-changing needs of the modern learner • Preparing our students for the unknown future • Overview of BOPPPS as an active learning approach Part 3- Group Discussion • Icebreaking • Learning goal setting • R&R Analysis and Understanding |
Session 2 Wednesday, May 19 (8:00-9:00 pm China Time) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta English speaking Interactive Training |
Session 3 Friday, May 21 (7:00-10:30 pm China Time) Focus Learning Approaches, Structures and Frameworks and Flipping your Classroom with BOPPPS |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta Part 1- English Coaching (7:00-7:30 pm) Presenter: Dr. Keri Ewart Part 2 Topic: Learning Approaches, Learning Structures, Educational Framework (7:30-9:30 pm) • Learning approaches and structures in higher education • Educational frameworks in university environments • Video analysis and case study investigation in real Canadian university classrooms • What is BOPPPS and how does benefit teaching in higher education? • How does this active learning approach fit with 21st century competency and skill development? • How can BOPPPS be effectively implemented in “your” university classroom? Effect of Flipped Classrooms and Technology Integration with BOPPPS Model of Learning • How to effectively integrate Technology into the stages and phases of BOPPPS • SAMR Model Integration (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) • Flipping your classrooms • Blending your classroom • Engaging your modern learnings in online learning using BOPPPS • Technology apps, sites, resources hands-on investigation • Integrating technology in meaningful and purposeful ways into your BOPPPS lesson Part 3- Group Discussion(9:30-10:30 pm) • Key Learning outcome summary • Task Analysis and Understanding • Ideate and task assignments • confirm the minutes of meeting |
Week 2 Session 4 Monday, May 24 (8:00-9:00 pm China Time) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta English speaking Interactive Training |
Session 5 Tuesday, May 25 (7:00-10:30 pm China Time) Focus: BOPPPS Explained |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta Part 1- English Coaching (7:00-7:30 pm) Presenter: Dr. Keri Ewart (7:30-9:30 pm) Topic: BOPPPS Explained • A closer look at BOPPPS • Implementing active learning • An overview of the BOPPPS components a) Bridge-in b) Outcomes c) Pre-Assessment d) Participatory Learning e) Post-Assessment f) Summary • Model for lesson planning- investigating the different stages of BOPPPS- explicit examples and exploration at each stage of the process • Exemplar analysis- how does this translate into my classroom? Part 2- Group Discussion(9:30-10:30 pm) • Key Learning outcome summary • Task Analysis and Understanding • Ideate and task assignments • confirm the minutes of meeting |
Session 6 Wednesday, May 26 (8:00-9:00 pm China Time) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta English speaking Interactive Training |
Session 7 Friday, May 28 (7:30-9:30 pm China Time) Focus: BOPPPS Extended |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta Part 1- English Coaching (7:00-7:30 pm) Presenter: Dr. Keri Ewart (7:30-9:30 pm) Topic: BOPPPS Extended- Going Deeper into Participatory Learning and Assessment • What does Participatory Learning Look Like, Feel Like, Sound Like at the University Level? • Effectively implementing technology into the Participatory Learning Stage • How to engage all learners- Differentiation and Inclusion • Assessment within the BOPPPS framework- Assessment for, of, as Learning • Transforming your traditional lesson into a BOPPPS lesson • Hands-on Implementation of BOPPPS- Mechanical Engineering Sessions Examined Part 2- Group Discussion(9:30-10:30 pm) • Key Learning outcome summary • Task Analysis and Understanding • Ideate and task assignments • confirm the minutes of meeting |
Week 3 Session 8 Monday, May 31 (8:00-9:00 pm China Time) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta English speaking Interactive Training |
Session 9 Tuesday June 1 (7:00-10:30 pm China Time) Focus: B- Bride-in Examination |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta Part 1- English Coaching (7:00-7:30 pm) Presenter: Dean Chisholme (7:30-9:30 pm) Topic: A Critical and Practical Examination, Application, and Implementation of the “B”- Bridge-in, in the BOPPPS Active Learning Approach “B” of BOPPPS- Communicates, “Why” this learning is important • Highlighting the relevance for the educator and their diverse students • How to increase motivation and focus on prior experiences • How to Segway into the content that is planned • Developing engaging and critical minds-on tasks for the students • How to ensure the student understands the relevance of what they are learning • Importance of co-creating success criteria based on learning goals • Tips, tricks, and strategies for “Bridging-in” on the students learning a) DEMO lesson relating to real-life examples b) ANECDOTE or STORY about past experiences related to the lesson c) SUMMARIZING content from previous lessons d) ASKING CRITICAL QUESTIONS • Q-CHART LEARNING • The reflection processes • The Teaching Community of Practice (TCoP) • “Bridge-in” lesson section samples- participants will be given the opportunity to investigate and analyze the Minds-on tasks from multiple exemplary BOPPPS lessons to learn how they are planned, executed, and how they are relevant to student learning • Critical discussions will follow the hands-on portion of the session Part 2- Group Discussion(9:30-10:30 pm) • Key Learning outcome summary • Task Analysis and Understanding • Ideate and task assignments • confirm the minutes of meeting |
Session 10 Wednesday, June 2 (8:00-9:00 pm China Time) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta English speaking Interactive Training |
Session 11 Friday June 4 (7:00-10:30 pm China Time) Topic: Investigating, Synthesizing, and Applying the “O” in BOPPPS |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta Part 1- English Coaching (7:00-7:30 pm) Presenter: Dean Chisholme (7:30-9:30 pm) Topic: A Critical and Practical Examination, Application, and Implementation of the “O”- Outcomes in the BOPPPS Active Learning Approach • What are learning outcomes? • How are learning outcomes connecting to learning goals, success criteria, the achievement chart, and curriculum expectations? • How to use learning goals to identify what the students will be able to do, know, value by the end of the lesson? • How to frame learning outcomes? How to ensure Learning Outcomes are SMART- Learning outcomes should be SMART: • Specific, as opposed to general; • Measurable (ability to assess or measure the learning); • Attainable/achievable; • Relevant to learners; • Time-bound (e.g.: by the end of the session/week/course ...) • How do design SMART goals • Fitting SMART goals and Learning Objectives into your existing lesson plans • Learning Outcomes” lesson section samples- participants will be given the opportunity to investigate and analyze how the learning objectives were framed from multiple exemplary BOPPPS lessons of different content areas to learn how they are designed, connected, shared, and executed, and how they are relevant to student learning • Critical discussions will follow the hands-on portion of the session Part 2- Group Discussion(9:30-10:30 pm) • Key Learning outcome summary • Task Analysis and Understanding • Ideate and task assignments • confirm the minutes of meeting |
Week 4 Session 12 Monday, June 7 (8:00-9:00 pm China Time) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta English speaking Interactive Training |
Session 13 Tuesday June 8 (7:00-10:30 pm China Time) Topic: Investigating, Synthesizing, and Applying the “P1” in BOPPPS |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta Part 1- English Coaching (7:00-7:30 pm) Presenter: Dean Chisholme (7:30-9:30 pm) Topic: A Critical and Practical Examination, Application, and Implementation of the “P1”- Pre-Assessment, in the BOPPPS Active Learning Approach ● What is pre-assessment/diagnostic assessment/Assessment “for” Learning and why is it important? ● How does the pre-assessment guide the teaching and learning? ● Baseline data and how to use it ● Designing pre-assessment tools to effectively gauge the students understanding of content or a topic ● Differentiation in pre-assessment measures ● Examples of Pre-assessment Models, Tools, and Resources a) 3-2-1 b) A Carousel of Catalysts c) First and Final Thoughts d) Polling Software Designing your lessons based on pre-assessment outcomes; Pre-Assessment” lesson section samples- participants will be given the opportunity to investigate and analyze how the pre-assessment tools and strategies are designed and connected to the learning objectives from multiple exemplary BOPPPS lessons of different content areas ; Critical discussions will follow the hands-on portion of the session Part 2- Group Discussion(9:30-10:30 pm) • Key Learning outcome summary • Task Analysis and Understanding • Ideate and task assignments • confirm the minutes of meeting |
Session 14 Wednesday, June 9 (8:00-9:00 pm China Time) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta English speaking Interactive Training |
Session 15 Friday June 11 (7:00-10:30 pm China Time) Topic: Investigating, Synthesizing, and Applying the “P2” in BOPPPS |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta Part 1- English Coaching (7:00-7:30 pm) Presenter: Dean Chisholme (7:30-9:30 pm) Topic: A Critical and Practical Examination, Application, and Implementation of the “P2”- Participatory Learning, in the BOPPPS Active Learning Approach ● What is participatory or active learning? ● How to prepare the “Body of the lesson” through intentionally sequenced activities and learning events to help the learner achieve the specified objective or desired outcome ● How to Incorporate Active Learning into Different Content Areas ● Differentiation in Participatory Learning ● Infusion of Experiential Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, and 21st Century Competency Development into participatory learning ● Active Learning While Physically Distancing- Being Innovative in a COVID-19 World ● Sample Active Learning Activities Explored: a) Think-Pair-Share b) Cooperative Groups in Class c) Dotmocracy d) Jigsaw Discussion e) One-Minute Paper/Free Write f) Four Corners ● Participatory Learning” lesson section samples- participants will be given the opportunity to investigate and analyze how participatory learning activities and instructional strategies are designed and connected to the bridging-in, learning objectives and pre-assessment sections from multiple exemplary BOPPPS lessons of different content areas ● Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage in real participatory activities that will translate to any learning environment and any subject area immediately- time for reflection transitioning will be given to participants to make these critical and meaningful connections Part 2- Group Discussion(9:30-10:30 pm) • Key Learning outcome summary • Task Analysis and Understanding • Ideate and task assignments • confirm the minutes of meeting |
Week 5 Session 16 Monday, June 14 (8:00-9:00 pm China Time) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta English speaking Interactive Training |
Session 17 Tuesday June 15 (7:00-10:30 pm China Time) Topic: Investigating, Synthesizing, and Applying the “P3” in BOPPPS |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta Part 1- English Coaching (7:00-7:30 pm) Presenter: Joel Hartling (7:30-9:30 pm) Topic: A Critical and Practical Examination, Application, and Implementation of the “P3”- Post-Assessment, in the BOPPPS Active Learning Approach ● What is post-assessment (Formative and Summative Assessment, Assessment as and of Learning) ● Comparing and Contrasting Assessment and Evaluation ● How post-assessment activities allow the instructor and learners to assess understanding of the content covered ● How to ensure post-assessment activities align directly with the learning outcomes ● How to differentiate post-assessment activities to meet the needs of all learners (hands-on examples will be included here) a) Writing and Reflection Activities b) Polling Software c) Directed Paraphrasing d) Application and Exit Cards e) Portfolios (digital) f) Comparative Analysis g) Judge Better or Best ● Post-assessment” lesson section samples- participants will be given the opportunity to investigate and analyze how post-assessment tools, models, and strategies are designed and connected to the bridging-in, learning objectives and pre-assessment sections, and participatory learning from multiple exemplary BOPPPS lessons of different content areas ● Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage in designing post-assessment tools that will translate to any learning environment and any subject area immediately- time for reflection transitioning will be given to participants to make these critical and meaningful connections Part 2- Group Discussion(9:30-10:30 pm) • Key Learning outcome summary • Task Analysis and Understanding • Ideate and task assignments • confirm the minutes of meeting |
Session 18 Wednesday, June 16 (8:00-9:00 pm China Time) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta English speaking Interactive Training |
Session 19 Friday June 18 (7:00-10:30 pm China Time) Topic: Investigating, Synthesizing, and Applying the “S” in BOPPPS |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta Part 1- English Coaching (7:00-7:30 pm) Presenter: Joel Hartling (7:30-9:30 pm) Topic: A Critical and Practical Examination, Application, and Implementation of the “S”- Summary, in the BOPPPS Active Learning Approach ● What is the summary and the importance of its inclusion in the BOPPPS learning and teaching model? ● How to create a culminating task or challenge ● Consolidation Series Framework ● Summary Examples and Resources Explored (hands-on and integrated critical investigation) a) Community Circle b) Video trailer c) Reflection and Journals d) Learning Recap with learning outcomes as prompts e) Mind Map- critical connections between ideas/topics ● What does the research say? ● How does consolidating learning, solidify the development of 21st century competencies/soft skills? ● Summary” lesson section samples- participants will be given the opportunity to investigate and analyze how summarization activities are designed and how they connect the bridging-in, learning objectives and pre-assessment sections, participatory learning, and the post-assessment sections from multiple exemplary BOPPPS lessons of different content areas ● Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage in designing summary tools that will translate to any learning environment and any subject area immediately- time for reflection transitioning will be given to participants to make these critical and meaningful connections Part 2- Group Discussion(9:30-10:30 pm) • Key Learning outcome summary • Task Analysis and Understanding • Ideate and task assignments • confirm the minutes of meeting |
Week 6 Session 20 Monday, June 21 (8:00-9:00 pm China Time) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta English speaking Interactive Training |
Session 21 Tuesday, June 22 (7:00-10:30 pm China Time) Topic: Piecing it All Together (Assessment and Lesson Planning) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta Part 1- English Coaching (7:00-7:30 pm) Presenter: Joel Hartling (7:30-9:30 pm) Part 2 Topic: Piecing it All Together- Connecting the Assessment with the Learning and Outcomes and the Active Learning Tasks to the Assessment • Designing assessment tasks and learning activities with the BOPPPS learning structure based on previous participant lesson plans- steps for assessment design, types of assessment and learning tools and methods applicable and effective in higher education a) Formative assessment b) Summative assessment c) Criterion-referenced assessment d) Alternative assessment e) Authentic assessments f) Performance assessments • Developing marking schemes- examination of exemplars and examples • Providing effective feedback • Choosing appropriate tools and methods- tips and techniques • Creation of valuable assessment tools and methods according to the BOPPPS active learning approach- participants will work in their teams to create learning outcomes and assessment tools and methods either to in preparation for creating a BOPPPS inspired lesson • Active tasks that translate to their own lessons • BOPPPSing your lesson plan • They will receive feedback on their tools, methods and strategies from the instructor and will present these in the next session to their peers for further discussion, growth, and develop to solidify their understanding of the BOPPPS learning approach Part 3 Topic: Lesson Planning Using the BOPPPS Structure ● Participants will present to their small group, the different ideas they had transitioning their current lessons using the BOPPPS approach into Active Learning lessons- participants will give feedback to their colleagues which will help them prepare for this lesson planning sections to follow • Examination of the BOPPPS lesson planning template in relation to the BOPPPS model • Participants will be guided and scaffolded through every element of the BOPPPS lesson plan where they are to use an existing lesson plan and merge it into the BOPPPS framework with a focus on student involvement, student engagement, and assessment informing instruction- now that the participants have had the opportunity to take a pre-existing lesson and translate this using BOPPPS modeling and frameworks, the participants will now plan one from scratch using content that they will be teaching in upcoming lessons Part 4- Group Discussion(9:30-10:30 pm) • Key Learning outcome summary • Task Analysis and Understanding • Ideate and task assignments • confirm the minutes of meeting |
Session 22 Wednesday, June 23 (8:00-9:00 pm China Time) |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta English speaking Interactive Training |
Session 23 Friday June 25 (7:00-10:30 pm China Time) Topic: Final Presentations and Closing Ceremonies |
Presenter: Sujoy Gupta Part 1- English Coaching (7:00-7:30 pm) Presentation Judging Panel: Dr. Keri Ewart, Dean Chisholme, Joel Hartling, Alidad Amirfazli (7:30-9:30 pm) Topic: Final Presentations and Closing Ceremonies • In whatever capacity and structure, the groups have decided to present their learnings and reflections, they will have 20-minutes to do so. • The instructor will offer feedback to the participants according to the pre-developed and discussed criteria • The instructor will assess the groups and also record their feedback in written form • Conclusion of learning • Closing ceremonies- final thoughts and certificate distribution |