2.6 Instructional Design
Candidates model and facilitate the effective use of research-based best practices in instructional design when designing and developing digital tools, resources, and technology-enhanced learning experiences. (PSC 2.6/ISTE 2f)
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Artifact:Lesson Plan
Reflection:
Briefly describe the artifact and the context in which it was created. What was your individual contribution(s)?
This artifact is an internet lesson plan that I created for my third grade Social Studies class. I decided to use Social Studies for this assignment, because it seems that we commonly create lessons and activities in Math using technology, so I wanted to create something different. This was a research/webquest project for my students exploring American Government. They had a study guide to complete, using internet resources. They also completed a project to share with the class to show what they’d learned. This was an individual assignment that I completed independently, using available resources.
Explain how this artifact demonstrates mastery of the standard/element under which it is placed.
Standard 2.6 requires that the candidate model and facilitate the use of research-based best practices in instructional design. I chose to submit this artifact to demonstrate my mastery of this standard, as I believe that this lesson shows that have modeled and facilitated best practices in instructional design. As I prepared this lesson, I had to consider the design of the lesson, and how the students would be using the digital tools and available technology. The engagement of the students was evidence of the fact that this assignment was well-planned, using the concept of instructional design.
What did you learn from completing this artifact? What would you do differently to improve the quality of the artifact or the process involved in creating the artifact?
This was a lesson that I enjoyed doing with my class and have repeated, because it worked so well. I learned that students thrive in an environment in which they can determine the direction of their lessons. Some believed that this activity would be too difficult to complete independently, but I believe that students can rise to meet or exceed the bar that is set for them.
I believe that the artifact could have been better if I had asked the students for some feedback on this project. It would have been nice to hear their thoughts about the project or their suggestions to improve it. I believe that this is something that I would like to incorporate in my lessons in the future.
How did the work that went into creating the artifact impact school improvement, faculty development or student learning? How can the impact be assessed?
This went directly toward student learning. Through completion of this lesson, the students mastered the Social Studies standards. This was assessed by a rubric, as well as by a unit test given later. The students also practiced and mastered student technology standards of creativity, collaboration and research. This is assessed through their future technology use.
Briefly describe the artifact and the context in which it was created. What was your individual contribution(s)?
This artifact is an internet lesson plan that I created for my third grade Social Studies class. I decided to use Social Studies for this assignment, because it seems that we commonly create lessons and activities in Math using technology, so I wanted to create something different. This was a research/webquest project for my students exploring American Government. They had a study guide to complete, using internet resources. They also completed a project to share with the class to show what they’d learned. This was an individual assignment that I completed independently, using available resources.
Explain how this artifact demonstrates mastery of the standard/element under which it is placed.
Standard 2.6 requires that the candidate model and facilitate the use of research-based best practices in instructional design. I chose to submit this artifact to demonstrate my mastery of this standard, as I believe that this lesson shows that have modeled and facilitated best practices in instructional design. As I prepared this lesson, I had to consider the design of the lesson, and how the students would be using the digital tools and available technology. The engagement of the students was evidence of the fact that this assignment was well-planned, using the concept of instructional design.
What did you learn from completing this artifact? What would you do differently to improve the quality of the artifact or the process involved in creating the artifact?
This was a lesson that I enjoyed doing with my class and have repeated, because it worked so well. I learned that students thrive in an environment in which they can determine the direction of their lessons. Some believed that this activity would be too difficult to complete independently, but I believe that students can rise to meet or exceed the bar that is set for them.
I believe that the artifact could have been better if I had asked the students for some feedback on this project. It would have been nice to hear their thoughts about the project or their suggestions to improve it. I believe that this is something that I would like to incorporate in my lessons in the future.
How did the work that went into creating the artifact impact school improvement, faculty development or student learning? How can the impact be assessed?
This went directly toward student learning. Through completion of this lesson, the students mastered the Social Studies standards. This was assessed by a rubric, as well as by a unit test given later. The students also practiced and mastered student technology standards of creativity, collaboration and research. This is assessed through their future technology use.