Leap Video Pioneers Pilot Training
- 1. District of Columbia Public Schools | 1200 First St. Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202.442.5885 | F 202.442.5026 | dcps.dc.gov LEAP Video Pioneers Pilot Training Summer 2017
- 2. Agenda Welcome Why Video? How do I use video? Q&A UVA Partnership Closing LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 2
- 3. Introductions LEAP Video Pioneers 3District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 3 Whats your teaching superpower?
- 4. Goals for Our Time Together LEAP Video Pioneers 4 We will District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 Learn why video is an invaluable tool for reflection on instructional practice Get to know the resources and protocols to help reflect on videos of instructional practice Explore and experiment with the technology kit you will be using this school year Practice using Whetstone for video sharing 4
- 5. Agenda Welcome Why Video? How do I use video? Q&A UVA Partnership Closing LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 5
- 6. Why Video? LEAP Video Pioneers 6District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 6 Teachers make somewhere between 800 and 1,500 decisions every day...As a result, for most, it is extremely difficult to step back and take in everything that is happening in the class while teaching. - Jim Knight
- 7. We are committed to celebrating your instructional practice. In Year 1 of the LEAP Video Pioneers pilot, we set out to answer 3 key questions with 40 LEAP Teams across DCPS: LEAP Video Pioneers 7 Which uses for video are most effective for LEAP teams to use for professional development in varying contexts? What types of video technology best capture quality footage of teacher practice? Does video observation and feedback increase the effectiveness of instructional feedback between LEAP Leads and LEAP Team members? 1 3 2
- 8. Accomplishments for SY 2016-2017! LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 8 Over 800 videos of teacher practice were captured and used to guide observation and debrief conversations. 100% of participating LEAP Leaders said that participating in the LEAP Video Pioneers pilot allowed them to provide feedback on more relevant instructional moments for teachers on their LEAP Team. 97% of participating teachers said that participating in the pilot has helped them to improve their practice. 98% of participating teachers reported that video offered them an objective way to self-reflect.
- 9. Why Video? LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 9 17 Elementary Schools 3 Middle Schools 7 High Schools 4 Education Campuses 37 Elementary Schools 6 Middle Schools 11 High Schools 7 Education Campuses School Year 2016-2017 School Year 2017-2018 160 Total LEAP Teams!
- 10. Turn and Talk LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 10 How can you see yourself using video to support your professional growth?
- 11. Teacher Video Toolkit: Video Use Cases Self-Reflection: Teacher captures, uploads, and self-reflects on a video of their own teaching Coaching Conversations: LEAP Leader captures, uploads, and shares a video of a teachers instruction in preparation for a debrief conversation Peer Observation: Teacher or LEAP Leader captures a video to be used for a group debrief during the LEAP Seminar Reflecting on Equity: Teachers can use explicit look fors related to equitable practices in their classrooms. (*toolkit coming soon!) LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 11
- 12. LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 12 Video Observation Video for peer reflection Video for self-reflection Video as Part of the LEAP Cycle
- 13. LEAP Team Plans for Video LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 14 How will you use video with your LEAP Team this year?
- 14. Agenda Welcome Why Video? How do I use video? Q&A UVA Partnership Closing LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 15
- 15. Teacher Bill of Rights LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 16 You can use the video observation and debrief features on the LEAP Platform to observe and share feedback with other teachers, but only if you choose to do so. You have full control over who accesses and views video of your practice on the LEAP Platform. A video can only be viewed by someone else if you share the video with them. The videos you capture are intended to be used for your own development in the different components of the LEAP Cycle and wont be used for other purposes without your permission You may add or delete as many videos as you would like to the LEAP Video Hub; videos will be deleted permanently if you choose to do so.
- 16. Agenda Welcome Why Video? How do I use video? LEAP Platform Video Hub Demo Guided Tour of Whetstone Technology Exploration Q&A UVA Partnership Closing LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 17
- 17. LEAP Platform Video Hub Demo LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 1818
- 18. LEAP Platform Video Hub We will practice Sharing videos Time stamping videos Completing a sample Video Reflection Form Accessing completed Video Reflection Forms LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 19 Please log in to the Whetstone demo site: URL: https://demo-dcps.whetstoneeducation.com Email: video#@example.com (e.g., video1@example.com) Password: password
- 19. Technology Exploration We will practice Setting up video recording devices Capturing video on recording devices Using storage drives Uploading videos from recording devices to Whetstone LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 20
- 20. How do I use video? LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 2121 You can find LEAP Video Pioneers Resources at the Google Drive linked here: http://bit.ly/VideoforTeachers
- 21. Agenda Welcome Why Video? How do I use video? Q&A UVA Partnership Closing LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 22
- 22. Agenda Welcome Why Video? How do I use video? Q&A UVA Partnership Closing LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 23
- 23. District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 24 How to participate in the research: Provide access to your classroom for UVA staff to film nine 30-minute videos across the school year at pre-scheduled times that are convenient to you: 3 videos in the fall 3 videos in the winter 3 videos in the spring Optional: Share videos of your choosing with the UVA research team via the LEAP Video Platform What you will receive: An Amazon gift card for up to $150 ($50 for each data collection window) An additional $50 if you opt to share videos from the LEAP Video Platform LEAP Teams with full participation at each time point will be entered into a drawing for a catered lunch for the whole LEAP team. Interested? Please stay on after the LEAP Video Pioneers training for a few minutes to hear more and sign on!!
- 24. Agenda Welcome Why Video? How do I use video? Q&A UVA Partnership Closing LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 25
- 25. Closing LEAP Video Pioneers District of Columbia Public Schools | Summer 2017 2626 As a next step, please complete the Closing Survey! We look forward to working with you. Please reach out with questions to Hannah Amundsen at hannah.amundsen@dc.gov.