Learning Element

I created an online resource center for teachers. In essence, and for the purposes of this blog, I view it as on online "lesson plan"for members of the Rutgers Center for Literacy Development.

Teacher Resource:
The wiki I created is intended for K-8 literacy teachers, supervisors, administrators and building principals to continually learn about best practices in literacy instruction and how they relate to the newly adopted common core standards.

The focus is to stay abreast of evidence based research and how it can be applied to practical classroom learning opportunities. Learning is created through the scope of online tools such as downloadable resources, instructional videos,  discussion groups and links to literacy organizations.

Learning Level: K-8 literacy teachers, supervisors, administrators and building principals

Prior Knowledge: All members of the literacy center attend with some literacy knowledge already. The levels of knowledge vary greatly from novice teachers to Language Arts coordinators who have 30 + years experience.

Knowledge Objectives: The members of the literacy center gain deeper understanding of research based literacy instructional methods for their learning and ultimately increasing student achievement.

Knowledge Process: Through the wiki, members can communicate, collaborate, think critically and create learning opportunities through the various online tools.

Knowledge Outcomes: see objectives