Tonight we learned more about the Analysis process in the ADDIE model. We worked through ideas about the types of data we might need to collect before we begin the design process. The mind map to the right is the beginning of my ideas about the types of analyses I might need to consider before constructing curriculum. We also worked through a step-by-step lesson for building a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. My instructions can be found below. Finally, tonight we worked on a presentation that presented information that we shared about ourselves on the first night of class. My video for this is below. |
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Reigeluth's Elaboration Theory Tonight we learned about various Instruction Design theories. The class was divided into 9 groups and we each presented one ID theory to the class. It was great to see all of the creativity and thought that went into the presentations. I was really impressed with not only the content, but the quality of the presentations from this class. I was in a group with Brenda Anderson, Jenny Clyde and Jodi Ide. Our group was assigned to read more about Reigeluth's Elaboration Theory. Our presentation covers the Seven Steps in Elaboration:
What made your experience worthwhile for yourself and for your students. What was most meaningful, most helpful, and/or most useful? The education technology endorsement program helped me to connect with other educators in the district (and throughout the world) to learn more about teaching and learning with technology. I was inspired by the projects and instruction that I was able to see from my peers over the past year.
The most beneficial aspect of the program was the time spent working in class in collaborative groups to create a project or a series of projects. I enjoyed learning alongside my peers and hearing how a concept or tool we were learning in class might impact their classroom. My hope is that I will be able to continue some of these connections so that when I have questions or want to see a good teacher using technology in their classroom, I will be able to visit their classes. I also hope to continue to share what I have learned with my colleagues in the schools where I work. Providing effective leadership is something that I think about often. How to teach without sounding preachy, how to share without being too intrusive, how to help without being condescending. There were a lot of great articles and videos shared for this class, and my favorite was "Motivate the Masses: Experience is Believing" by Michael Fullan. In his opening paragraph, Fullan states, "You can’t make people change, and rewards and punishment either don’t work or are short lived—the only thing that works is people’s intrinsic motivation, and you have to get at this indirectly." (Fullan, 2011).
Fullan goes on to talk about how to help people find their own source of motivation. By modeling effective teaching strategies and technology integration, I can help build interest and energy for other teachers to follow. Next, I need to support, encourage, and celebrate success when teachers begin to find their own successes. Then, when they "actually experience the reality of improvement" (Fullan, 2011) they will be intrinsically motivated to continue the work of implementation. The heart of the article is in Fullan's explanation of a term he calls "Motion Leadership":
Effective leaders put the needs and aspirations of the group above their own. By working together for the common good, trust and accountability to the group are nurtured. I feel that this is the heart of what I want to be as a leader in the schools and communities where I work. I want to help others attain their goals by sharing, encouraging, supporting and possibly inspiring the changes that others see for themselves. Fullan, M. (2011). Motivate the masses: Experience is believing. Motion Leadership. Retrieved from http://www.michaelfullan.ca/articles
Data Dashboard is a pretty impressive tool. I am looking forward to using it more throughout this school year with the teachers and administrators that I work with. I think there is quite a bit of potential for school leaders to analyze and interpret student data to better inform classroom, school and district decisions.
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Ceramics and Sculpture Teacher, Artist, Web Designer, Education Technology Specialist. I am still learning. Archives
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