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.
Online Learning Mini Module
The Online Learning Mini Module was created in the Introduction to Online Learning course. The purpose of this artifact was to create a learning module of 6 to 10 hours of online-based instructional activities using a wiki. The mini module included grade/subject, standards, learning objective, learning resources and instructions, and student assessment. The instructional activities were planned using the Online Learning Experience Planning Grid. For the Online Learning Mini Module, I chose to complete a Solar System module based on the Fourth Grade Science Standards. Since I knew I would be implementing this module with my students in the fall, I decided to take a blended learning approach. For the first four activities in the module, students are completing different activities online to gain background knowledge about the planets in the Solar System. In the final activity in the module, students are creating a hands-on or digital representation of the solar system using the knowledge they've gained from the earlier parts of the module. The module provides all links, graphic organizers, and rubrics that students would need for completion.
The Online Learning Mini Module demonstrates mastery of Standard 2.6 because, to complete this artifact, I had to focus on instructional design. I had to develop an assessment that matched the objectives and I had to determine what students needed to do. Using research-based best practices, I developed a scope and sequence for teaching fourth graders about the planets in the solar system. I also implemented digital tools and resources throughout the learning experience. I also provided students with a variety of activities to ensure their understanding of the standards.
From completing the Online Learning Mini Module, I gained knowledge about developing meaningful, measurable objectives as well as developing an assessment that correlates with that objective. I think these are some of the essential elements to having an effective instructional design. From completing this artifact, I got experience developing an online learning session. I have learned that a wiki can be a great place to house an online learning course. This was my first experience developing an online learning module, but I have realized that I would like to develop and implement more online learning experiences in my classroom. To improve the quality of this artifact, I would like to create the additional modules that go with this learning experience. The Online Learning Mini-Module that was created for this course only represents one out of six weeks. While this module could be used in isolation, I think it would be a beneficial experience for my students if they could complete the whole course online.
The Online Learning Mini Module impacts student learning. Many of my students have limited online learning experience. I have completed many activities using the Internet and web tools, but this is the first week-long, comprehensive module that many of my students will have ever completed. By providing an online learning experience, students are impacted because they are in control of the progression and time frame of their work (within certain parameters). Giving students control over their learning will often lead to more engagement as well as better student performance. I will assess this impact by evaluating the students' performances on the graphic organizers completed throughout the course as well as using a rubric to evaluate each student's representation of the Solar System. By completing these evaluations, I will be able to determine how the student learning was impacted and if the students mastered the science standards.
The Online Learning Mini Module demonstrates mastery of Standard 2.6 because, to complete this artifact, I had to focus on instructional design. I had to develop an assessment that matched the objectives and I had to determine what students needed to do. Using research-based best practices, I developed a scope and sequence for teaching fourth graders about the planets in the solar system. I also implemented digital tools and resources throughout the learning experience. I also provided students with a variety of activities to ensure their understanding of the standards.
From completing the Online Learning Mini Module, I gained knowledge about developing meaningful, measurable objectives as well as developing an assessment that correlates with that objective. I think these are some of the essential elements to having an effective instructional design. From completing this artifact, I got experience developing an online learning session. I have learned that a wiki can be a great place to house an online learning course. This was my first experience developing an online learning module, but I have realized that I would like to develop and implement more online learning experiences in my classroom. To improve the quality of this artifact, I would like to create the additional modules that go with this learning experience. The Online Learning Mini-Module that was created for this course only represents one out of six weeks. While this module could be used in isolation, I think it would be a beneficial experience for my students if they could complete the whole course online.
The Online Learning Mini Module impacts student learning. Many of my students have limited online learning experience. I have completed many activities using the Internet and web tools, but this is the first week-long, comprehensive module that many of my students will have ever completed. By providing an online learning experience, students are impacted because they are in control of the progression and time frame of their work (within certain parameters). Giving students control over their learning will often lead to more engagement as well as better student performance. I will assess this impact by evaluating the students' performances on the graphic organizers completed throughout the course as well as using a rubric to evaluate each student's representation of the Solar System. By completing these evaluations, I will be able to determine how the student learning was impacted and if the students mastered the science standards.