2.1 Content Standards & Student Technology Standards
Candidates model and facilitate the design and implementation of technology-enhanced learning experiences aligned with student content standards and student technology standards. (PSC 2.1/ISTE 2a)
Artifacts: Online Learning Experience
Online Learning Experience Field Experience Log
Reflection:
The Online Learning Experience was created in ITEC 7481. I had to develop an online unit. The unit I chose was on Force and Motion. The students had to focus on 3 of the standards in that Unit. The standards are that students should be able to describe the relationship between velocity and acceleration, demonstrate the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on objects, and recognize that every object exerts a gravitational force on other objects that depends on the mass and the distance of the objects. I then created the unit and students had to complete the lessons. By the end of the all lessons within the module students were able to describe the relationships between velocity, acceleration, and speed. Student were able to demonstrate, tell the difference between and give examples of balanced and unbalanced forces. Lastly students were able to prove and explain how objects exert gravity on each other and how distance and mass plays an integral part on the gravitational pull between the objects. This module was implemented with 8th Grade Physical Science Students in an inclusion setting.
This artifact shows mastery of standard 2.1 because in the Online Learning Experience I had to model and facilitate the design and implementation of a technology-enhanced learning experience. I had to design and create an online unit to teach to my 8th grade science students. I had to implement and integrate the lesson in their learning and so that they could have an online learning experience. This artifact also shows mastery of the standard because in the implementation if the online unit I had to align the experience with student content standards and student technology standards. In the Online Learning Experience paper I go in depth about the particular content standards that were covered by the experience. These are all aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) that are currently being taught in the science classrooms. These standards have to focus on the Force and Motion Unit. They are GPS S8P3a, S8P3b, and S8P5a. With the Online Learning Experience we had to complete a Field Experience Log. This log shows the student technology standards that are aligned to this artifact.
From this artifact I got to experience all the work that goes into creating and designing an online lesson to be implemented with students. I really got to see the time that it takes in order to create the best experience possible. I had to make sure that I had made accommodations for all my students since I teach inclusion. I had make sure that all students had access to computers in order to complete the lessons and I also had to make sure that there was differentiation in the lessons to meet the needs of all learners. I would like to do this lesson in a total online setting, even though my students completed it mostly online I was still right there looking over their shoulders and problem shooting as they worked. I would like to see how this lessons holds up without my presence in a true online classroom. This to me would give more authenticity and I could see how I would handle things if I was not right there with the kids. I am sure this would change some things and this is an experience I cannot wait to have.
This artifact impacts student learning because it allows students to learn at their own pace in a different environment. Online Learning allows for students to get what they need at a pace that is right for them and hopefully will result in higher learning. They have deadlines to meet, but when and where they complete the work is up to that student. This artifact impacts student learning because it ensures that the online lesson is aligned to the technology and content standards the students should know. This impact can be assessed by looking at the lessons to make sure standards are being addressed and then noting student academic achievements to see if grades are improving.
The Online Learning Experience was created in ITEC 7481. I had to develop an online unit. The unit I chose was on Force and Motion. The students had to focus on 3 of the standards in that Unit. The standards are that students should be able to describe the relationship between velocity and acceleration, demonstrate the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on objects, and recognize that every object exerts a gravitational force on other objects that depends on the mass and the distance of the objects. I then created the unit and students had to complete the lessons. By the end of the all lessons within the module students were able to describe the relationships between velocity, acceleration, and speed. Student were able to demonstrate, tell the difference between and give examples of balanced and unbalanced forces. Lastly students were able to prove and explain how objects exert gravity on each other and how distance and mass plays an integral part on the gravitational pull between the objects. This module was implemented with 8th Grade Physical Science Students in an inclusion setting.
This artifact shows mastery of standard 2.1 because in the Online Learning Experience I had to model and facilitate the design and implementation of a technology-enhanced learning experience. I had to design and create an online unit to teach to my 8th grade science students. I had to implement and integrate the lesson in their learning and so that they could have an online learning experience. This artifact also shows mastery of the standard because in the implementation if the online unit I had to align the experience with student content standards and student technology standards. In the Online Learning Experience paper I go in depth about the particular content standards that were covered by the experience. These are all aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) that are currently being taught in the science classrooms. These standards have to focus on the Force and Motion Unit. They are GPS S8P3a, S8P3b, and S8P5a. With the Online Learning Experience we had to complete a Field Experience Log. This log shows the student technology standards that are aligned to this artifact.
From this artifact I got to experience all the work that goes into creating and designing an online lesson to be implemented with students. I really got to see the time that it takes in order to create the best experience possible. I had to make sure that I had made accommodations for all my students since I teach inclusion. I had make sure that all students had access to computers in order to complete the lessons and I also had to make sure that there was differentiation in the lessons to meet the needs of all learners. I would like to do this lesson in a total online setting, even though my students completed it mostly online I was still right there looking over their shoulders and problem shooting as they worked. I would like to see how this lessons holds up without my presence in a true online classroom. This to me would give more authenticity and I could see how I would handle things if I was not right there with the kids. I am sure this would change some things and this is an experience I cannot wait to have.
This artifact impacts student learning because it allows students to learn at their own pace in a different environment. Online Learning allows for students to get what they need at a pace that is right for them and hopefully will result in higher learning. They have deadlines to meet, but when and where they complete the work is up to that student. This artifact impacts student learning because it ensures that the online lesson is aligned to the technology and content standards the students should know. This impact can be assessed by looking at the lessons to make sure standards are being addressed and then noting student academic achievements to see if grades are improving.