Assignment 2 Story Tammy

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Assignment #2

Stage 1 - Understanding by Design

Tammy Renae Story

ITEC 7430 Instructional Design

Dr. Downs

Oct. 5, 2008


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Unacceptable

(1 Point)

Acceptable

(2 Points)

Target

(3 Points) Your Score

1.Unit is not alignedwith an appropriate

set of standards or

does not identifythe the big ideasand core tasks

embedded in the

standard.

Identifies a set of

standards for a unit (< 3

weeks) that are

appropriate for a specifictarget group of learners.

Uncovers some aspects of

the standard to identify

some of the underlying the

big ideas and core tasks.

Identifies a set of standards

that are essential component

for a specific target group of

learners. Selects a standard orstandards that represent a unit

(3 or more weeks) of learning.

Uncovers the standard and

identifies the big ideas andcore tasks.

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2.Identifiesunderstandings that

relate to the

standards but are

too simplistic or

state factualknowledge.

Identifies targeted

understandings that will

lead to some discovery but

are not at the heart of the

discipline.

Identifies targeted

understandings that are

enduring, based on

transferable, big ideas at the

heart of discipline and need of

uncoverage. The targetedunderstandings clearly utilize

the six facets of understanding.

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3.The essential andunit questions have

right answers and

do not provoke

student

engagement.

The essential and unit

questions serve as guides,

but might not provoke

student engagement.

Includes some topical and

overarching essential

questions.

Identifies essential questions

that are provocative, arguable,

and likely to generate inquiry

around the central ideas.

Includes both topical and

overarching essential

questions.

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4.Identifiesknowledge andskills.

Shows ability to identify

key knowledge and keyskills.

Shows superior ability to

identify unit-relevant keyknowledge and key skills.

Infers the enabling skills

required by the unit

performance goals,

understandings, and questions.

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Notes: Numbers in ( ) refer to AECT/NCATE Standards; c=content knowledge; pk=professional knowledge,skills and dispositions; sl=effect on student learning; C1, C2, C3, C4 refer to College of Education Conceptual

Framework Outcomes

Score Rating Your Total Score8 or < Unacceptable

/129-10 Acceptable

11-12 Target


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Title of

Unit

Instructional

Technology Skills for

the Educator

Grade

Level

Staff Adult Learner

Curriculum

Area

Technology Time

Frame

Four weeks total but courses

will meet every 1st

and 3rd

Saturdays for a total of fourSaturdays.

Stage 1 Desired ResultsContent Standards:

The standard that will be the central focus of this staff development workshop is the

ISTE NETS*T and Performance Indicator for Teachers Standard 2, which focuses

on ensuring that Educators are incorporating and utilizing technological resourcesand applications in order to enhance their classroom curriculum and the learning

process of their students.

The ISTE NETS*T and Performance Indicators for Teachers Standard 2:Teachers design, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments

incorporating tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop

the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS*S.

(ISTE [International Society for Technology in Education], 2008)

Performance Indicators for Teachers:

Week One:A. Teachers will create or adjust applicable learning experiences that utilize technological

tools and resources to encourage student education and imagination.

Week Two:B. Teachers will increase technological base learning environments that will allow all

students to follow their individual interest and take an active role in creating their own

educational goals, facilitating their own learning, and evaluating their own

development.

Week Three:C. Teachers will tailor and personalize their students learning activities in order to

address various learning styles, working plans, and abilities utilizing technological

tools and resources.

Week Four:D. Teachers will offer students numerous shaping and comprehensive evaluations to

support the content and technology standards and utilize resulting data to update

learning and teaching.

(ISTE [International Society for Technology in Education], 2008)


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ISTE [International Society for Technology in Education]. (2008). The ISTE National

Educational Standards (NETS*T) and Performance Indicators for Teachers. Retrieved

October 4, 2008, from ISTE: http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS

Understandings

Teachers will understand that:

Technological resources, devices and applications can be incorporated into theirclassroom curriculum in order to enhance their students learning experience.

Technology skills are the key element for student survival in the 21 st century. Technology can be adapted to encourage student learning in a diversified

learning environment.

Technology allows students to share their perspective in the learning process. Technological resources, tools and applications will encourage students to be

creative and express their feelings through the learning process.

Technology presents students with the opportunities to design their own goals,pursue their own interest and take a personal role in the learning process.

Related Misconceptions:

Technology resources for students mainly consist of video games or simulationmodules.

Technological literacy skills are not a required survival skill for teachers, parentsor students in the 21

st

century. Technological devices such as digital cameras, scanners or printer are not used at

an early childhood level.

Technology resources for class curriculums or activities have no use for programssuch as Microsoft Office, Apple iWorks or Adobe Design Suite.

Essential Questions

Overarching Questions:

Why do teachers need technologicalskills and knowledge in order toteach in the 21

stcentury?

What technology tools and resourcesare suitable for classroomenvironments?

Topical Questions:

What are creative ways toincorporate technologicalprograms like Microsoft Office,

Apple iWorks or Adobe Design

Suite?

Where can a list of educationalgames for students be located?


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Should teachers allow students tochoose which technological resources

to use in order to complete a class

project?

Should teachers be required toutilize technological resources forthe enhancement of studentlearning?

Is it important for teachers to usetechnology standards and resources

to assess the progress of students in

order to gain information about themastery level of students?

Will training be provided on howto utilize these suggested

technological tools and resources?

Will on-line support be availablefor these technology tools and

resources? Are there examples available to

view as a demonstration of howstudents can use technological

resources as a way to enhance

student learning?

Knowledge and SkillsKnowledgeTeachers will know:

The various instructional technologyresources, applications, tools and

devices available for encouraging

student learning.

The internet resources that isavailable for technological resources.

Ways to incorporate technology intotheir classroom curriculum.

Basic computer terminology andcomponents of a computer.

The websites that provide on-linesupport for technological resources,

applications, tools and devices.

Ways to use technological resourcesto assess a students learning

progress.

SkillsTeachers will be able to:

Use programs such as MicrosoftOffice Suite, Apple iWorks and

Adobe Design Suite.

Evaluate technological resourcesthat are on the web.

Evaluate software or games for usein the classroom.

Design a unit or curriculum thatincorporates technology for thepromotion and enhancement of

student learning.

Develop technological activities willallow students to pursue theirindividual interest and be

personally involved in the learning

process.

Utilize technology resources thatpromote learning in a diversified

learning environment.

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