Online learning initiatives in iowa
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1. Iowa Core materials on Moodle
The Iowa Core professional development, alignment, and assessment for learning sub-committees have been placing their resources and instructor guides on the Heartland Moodle server (will soon be on the statewide Moodle server).
2. ARRA
The state has been awarded $2.7 million for the developing our capacity to deliver K-12 online content. This includes content development/acquisition, professional development, and technological support. An overview of the grant can be found here
3. OLLIE
The AEA Online Council is developing a PD sequence for online pedagogy, called Online Learning for Iowa Educators (OLLIE). There has been a proposal to offer a cohort for curriculum consultants from the statewide team this spring, with the purpose being common collaboration to create PD content, K-12 content, and prepare consultants to teach online. If you have personal interest in this, contact me and for more info, check out here.
4. ITSI-SU
Heartland AEA is currently participating in a National Science Foundation grant coordinated by the Concord Consortium. The grant is looking at the use of digital tools (including a portal and simulations) to enhance inquiry science. It is entitled “Innovative Technology in Science Inquiry – Scale-Up” (ITSI-SU). While the grant is paying for a piloting group to receive stipends and digital probes for their involvement, the online tools are available freely to all teachers. If there is statewide interest, Evan Abbey and Rob Kleinow can train other consultants in a “train-the-trainer” model.
For more information, visit http://www.concord.org/projects/itsi-su
To see and try out the portal, visit http://itsi.portal.concord.org/signin/
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Great post! It’s really interesting to see how online learning initiatives in Iowa are helping improve access to education for students and educators. Programs like these show how digital platforms can support flexible, high-quality learning experiences, especially for students in remote or underserved areas. Thanks for sharing this informative article!
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Great read 👍 The way Iowa has developed online learning initiatives is really impressive, especially in making education more accessible for students across different regions. Programs like Iowa e-Learning Central show how digital resources and structured online courses can support both teachers and learners effectively. It’s a strong step toward flexible and inclusive education, and it will be interesting to see how these initiatives continue to grow in the future.
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