Here you will find artifacts that exhibit my knowledge in planning and designing learning experiences.
Unit of Practice
1) This artifact is a Unit of Practice that I created when taking a Curricular Application Technology class (ET610). This artifact includes an extensive sixth grade reading/social studies lesson plan that features the use of multiple technology devices. In the plan, students must first read the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, then investigate in depth the real life hero the story is based upon. This artifact clearly demonstrates my ability to design effective learning environments that include multiple uses of technology.
TF-II.E
As this Unit of Practice includes the use of various technologies throughout the lesson, this will allow for teachers to manage student learning in a technology enhanced environment.
TF-II.F
This lesson plan includes a technology-based learning activity that utilizes appropriate instructional design principles.
Tellecollaborative Project
2) This artifact is a Telecollaborative Project I created in my Telecommunications in the Classroom class (ET630). This project includes a lesson plan that is intended to be used during or after reading the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. The lesson plan is a supplemental activity for students that builds background knowledge of the setting of the novel. The students learn of the setting of the novel through online communication with students from the novel's country. This plan clearly shows my ability to design an effective learning opportunity through the use of technology.
TF-II.B
As much educational research shows, this project enhances student learning by making the learning experience personal. As the students are making personal contact with a distant student, the learning experience becomes more meaningful to the student.
TF-II.C
The objectives for the Telecollaborative Project clearly align with state curricular goals and the technology resources integrated reflect content standards.
TF-II.D
The Telecollaborative Project provides teachers with options for the management of technology resources when using the learning activity. For example, teachers can use the guideline and notes graphic organizer for students to use during the learning activities. These supplements will encourage student participation and keep the students on track as they progress through the activity. Additionally, the lesson plan provides back-up plans for technological problems for use during the learning activity. This way, the teacher will have the ability to move on with the lesson in case of technological problems.
TF-III.A
This Telecollaborative Project addresses 1-4 NETS for students standards (Creativity and Innovation, Communication and Collaboration, Research and Information Fluency, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making). Additionally, students will use print media and graphics to complete the final phase of the project.
TF-III.D
This Telecollaborative Project includes a small group offline activity that requires students to synthesis the information that they obtained through the use of telecommunication technology. Additionally, the project includes individual contact with a foreign student through the use of an online e-pals service. The students are given clear guidelines and graphic organizer for notes that encourage successful management of the steps of the technology project.
TF-III.E
The objectives listed under "Curriculum Related Goals" for this project clearly align with the state technology curriculum.
Web 2.0 Blog
3) This third artifact is a blog I created in my Telecommunications in the Classroom class(ET630). The blog features valuable web 2.0 information and my opinions of various web 2.0 technologies. This blog demonstrates my knowledge of current technologies which can prove to be valuable for fellow teachers as I can provide them with resources/options to use in their classrooms.
TF-II.A
The Web 2.0 blog provides explanations of various technology resources and feedback for teachers. This blog is a great resources for teachers looking to explore and implement technology in their classroom. Each technology described includes a detailed description of the technology and personal feedback about its usefulness in the classroom.
TF-III.B
The Web 2.0 blog includes a demonstration of how to use Jing Project (online program that allows the user to instantly capture images on their screen and create a recording). The Jing project is an excellent tool to use with students who learn best with visual and audio guides.
TF-III.C
In this blog, there is an explanation of how the Jing Project is a good to use for problem solving when using technology. The blog explains how the tool can be used as a supplement to teaching technology skills for those students that struggle.
