| Analyzing the Learner |
| Factors |
Description |
Resource vs. Constraint
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Initial Ideas |
| Age |
20's - 50's |
+ |
Most have had an experience with similar technology (gradebook prgrams) and most are eager to be able to post and communicate grades online in a secure manner |
| Teaching Experience |
rookie - crispy critter |
+ |
The more experienced teachers will realize the potential of the product and the newbies will be much more comfortable with the technology |
| Gender distribution |
overwhelmingly female |
- |
I need to be careful of the car mechanic like image of male 'expert' explaining to female. |
| Prerequisite knowledge |
some are not yet adept at moving files and folders to and from 3.5" media and hdd |
+/- |
A step by step 'manual' with screen shots that can literaly direct the setup click by click will be VERY beneficial |
| related experience |
most use electronic gradebook of some sort already |
+ |
Ue of mouse, menus, reports etc. is not new concepts |
| motivation for learning |
entire staff assigned 1 hour session in groups of approx. 15 at a time by administrator |
+/- |
some will resent the requirement of training. Most will be eager to use as a campus standard |
| attitude toward subject |
mostly positive |
+ |
Positive parent feedback and student expectations can swing many on the dark side of the force over to the good side. |
| expectations from course |
ability to set up, edit and enter data into gradebook program. Additional (optional) training on extended features will be offered later |
+ |
realistic goal that can be put to use immediately. |
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| Analyzing the Environment |
| Design and Production Factors |
| Factors |
Description |
Resource vs. Constraint
|
Initial Ideas |
| Materials |
Computer Lab, 3.5" disk
|
-
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Timed to place training in computer lab while CA courses are in another lab that week. 3.5" disks provided for by principal. |
| Time for design and production |
rush project - in addition to my normal responsibilities.
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-
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care to make the training complete and plan ahead. timing with lab and access to region 10 date at 6week cycle enforces deadlines |
| Dept. Technology Requirements |
keep lab running/internet up. Floppy drives need to function
|
+
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this lab was recently upgraded with new motherboards and re-imaged. Most repairs needed were handled at the same time just a week previous. |
| Implementation Factors |
| Factors |
Description |
Resource vs. Constraint
|
Initial Ideas |
| Class Sizes |
approx 15 |
+
|
allows good mix of PC savy and novice. Not too big and done by team so teachers have good relationships in each group. |
| Period Length |
approx 1 hour |
+
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ample time to cover basic training and answer any individual concerns or needs |
| location |
PC Lab |
+
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central location. Tech needs met 100% |
| Technology Support |
little needed, gradebook installed on ea. PC and shortcuts placed on desktop for ease of use |
+
|
Personally install program and set up shortcuts on ea. machine. |
| Outcome Factors |
| Factors |
Description |
Resource vs. Constraint
|
Initial Ideas |
| Employer Needs |
improved communication with student's parents concerning grades - especially zero's
Copyright issue management with license that allows teachers to use on machine on campus and at home.
|
+
|
webgrade feature allows announcements, grade reports, reminders, and syllabus to be posted and emailed
many teachers use personally purchased program on more than one machine - not always legal
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| Co-Worker Needs |
standardized gradebook program with license to use at home and work |
+
|
free to employees |
| Student Needs |
ease of use and documentation of grades/assignments |
+
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students are growing in an email/web world and expect this kind of access. |
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| Analyzing the Content |
| Main Subject-matter Topics |
Sub topics involved |
Degree of learning difficulty |
Possible instructional strategies |
| accessing Region 10 demographic data and downloading |
saving downloaded files |
medium |
chaining. directed action lecture with step by step manual |
| converting files to usable format in MS Excel |
medium |
chaining. directed action lecture with step by step manual |
| file naming scheme that allows immediate identification of data |
easy |
chaining. directed action lecture with step by step manual |
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| MicroGrade setup |
setting up class preferences |
easy |
chaining. directed action lecture with step by step manual |
| importing student data |
easy |
chaining. directed action lecture with step by step manual |
| menu's and window data |
easy |
chaining. directed action lecture with step by step manual |
| saving class files to 3.5" |
medium |
chaining. directed action lecture with step by step manual |
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