World of Learning Institute

"It is never enough, it seems to me, to teach a child mere information." (Eleanor Roosevelt) We just completed a three day learning event at IU8 that we called World of Learning Adventure . Teachers who have been a part of a the World Language Network at IU8 came together to learn about how to use virtual resources with the specific goals of “creating a variety of experiences for learners, exploring ways to engage learners, finding and sharing new resources, and to learn from each other.” We didn’t just talk about the content, we talked about really connecting with learners, going 'beyond information". It was awesome! It was aptly called an Adventure and was a good way to describe the journey we took. The intensity that the teachers brought to this experience set the stage for a great three days. We began by introducing and expanded learning ecosystem that is at the center of Mass Customized Learning (Schwann and McGarvey). We explored Open Educational Reso...

Dr. Pat Mulroy, Appalachia IU8 May 30, 2017 Have you ever wondered how we learned to fly airplanes or cure diseases? Have you watched movies about people who figured out how to break codes and create computers? Amazing! The ideas of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates have changed the way we live, work and communicate. Who dreamt of the internet? Cars? Refrigeration? So many of the miracles of modern medicine? Have you ever wondered why we can’t solve some problems - or haven’t yet? Who will be the trailblazers' the future? How will we support them? So many people told inventors and dreamers that their task was impossible! I was that teacher once. I hope only once! The learner came back to me later in the year - proud to prove me wrong. I am thankful my words did not make that learner give up. Who believes that we will stand still? That cars won’t fly or the problems of world hunger can’t be solved? I hope not Educators. Or Parents or Politicians or Business Leaders! Last yea...

If you are anything like most of us, when you check your inbox each morning you are faced with a variety of notifications. Today was no different for me, and I spent the early morning perusing publications that give inspiration and advice on tuning into learning that empowers learners, their teachers and administrators. Sometimes it is so overwhelming that I just close the tabs and set myself into the task I have at hand. Today though, I was drawn in by the article Moonshots in Education - Tom Vander Ark lists the things he thinks will have a big impact on how we all learn. Moonshots are super ambitious undertakings, big ideas, beyond most people's imagination. As I read about his “Moonshots” I realized that is what we are doing - as a team here at IU8. The idea is not unattainable. Yet, there is no we we can try to go it alone! I was particularly reminded of the collaboration of IU8 districts as we have implemented the Valley Network, Open Campus, the MCL Consortium and th...

White Paper - Solutions for Virtual Learning for World Languages Anytime-Anywhere Patricia Mulroy, Ed. D. February 2017 When faced with the question, ‘How do we provide high quality world language instruction for all children who need/want the experience,” how do you and your team answer? At IU 8, we answer, World of Learning! The World of Learning provides a vast array of options for schools and districts to deliver live, virtual World Language Instruction. Whether you need a single enrollment or full scale support, IU8 and the World of Learning can help with solutions. Who are we? The IU8 World of Learning is a team of people who are passionate about creating meaningful World Language learning experiences. Most of our teachers are native speakers and have lived in the culture and learned in the language they teach! Additionally, most of our teachers have earned an M.Ed. or other graduate credential in the target language or education. Our tea...

We are excited to share a little bit about how we think great virtual world language instruction starts. We offer Spanish, French, German, Latin, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian in varieties of formats and grade levels from Elementary through College. Summer and Fall Seton Hill College Offerings 2017 Appalachia IU8 Fall and Summer Offerings FALL Course Title Days Begin End Time Begin End Date Seton Hill University AB100 Elementary Arabic Language & Cult I MWF 11:30 AM 12:20 PM 8/21/17 12/8/17 AB105 Elementary Arabic Lang & Cult II MWF 10:20 AM 11:10 AM 8/21/17 12/8/17 AB205 Intermediate Arabic Lang & Cult I TR 8:00 AM 9:15 AM 8/21/17 12/8/17 AB210 Intermediate Arabic Lang & Cult II TR 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 8/21/17 12/8/17 CN100 Elem Chinese Language & Culture I MWF 11:30 AM 12:20 PM 8/21/17 12/8/17 CN105 Elem Chinese Language & Culture II MWF 10:20 AM 11:10 AM 8/21/17 12/8/17 CN205 Intermediate Chinese Lang & Cult I TR 11:00 AM 1...