Factors that may impact learner-

Sandra Phillips
Learner Factors Analyzing the student learners in a means to identify the learner characteristics that will likely impact the process and outcomes of the learning experience.
Factors	Description	Advantages or Constraint		Initial Ideas for Maximizing Positive Factors or Minimizing Negative Factors
Age/Academic Range	13-14	+		Create a movie using clips from past service learning projects.
Sex Distribution	8 girls 7 boys	+
Racial, Ethnic Diversity	Caucasian Hispanic	+		Different cultures allow for varied ideas and levels of creativity.
Educational Level	8th grade	+		8th graders are still impressionable and will be able to practice skills of problem solving and communication.
Disability or Impairment	2 students with ADHD	+		Consult special ed department as to modifications. Example: seating close to front, check for understanding, re-state, re-phrase instructions.
Developmentally Appropriate	above average	+		G/T students allowed to work at their own pace/ allows students to explore
Prerequisite Knowledge	basic computer skills needed		_	Students need to know how to work the mouse and keyboard. All other skills will be taught.
Related Experience	none needed	+		Student technology skills vary. Use peer tutoring working in groups.
Perception of Role as Student	Eager	+
Motivation for Learning	Final project	+		Student allowed to create own project.
Attitude toward Subject	Eager	+		Animation project is motivating.
Expectations from Course	self management/ creativity problem solving	+		Students will be expected to know how to manage and manipulate files, save a project, insert text, transitions, photos, movie clips, and sound.
Competitiveness	yes	+		8th graders are usually competitive when using their own ideas and working in groups.
Environment Factors Analyzing the environment as a means to identify the issues that will impact the (a) process of the design and production, (b) implementation, and (c) outcomes of the learning experience
Factors	Description	Advantages or Constraint		Initial Ideas for Maximizing Positive Factors or Minimizing Negative Factors
Design and Production Factors
Budget Available	none		-	All supplies and equipment needed for the project are available in the computer lab.
Materials Required	none	+
Production Equipment Available	computers, software programs, printers	+		Students have access to all equipment in the lab.
Time for Design and Production	49 min each day-5 days		-	Students will manage time according to number of classes designated to complete the project.
Department Technology Requirements	Computer lab, internet, software installed	+		No scheduling needed. Will be using a classroom with 20 computers
Implementation Factors
Class Size	15 students	+		Class is small. Teacher will work one on one with students as needed.
Class Period	49 min		+	some students work at a faster pace than others.
Location	Room 12	+		Computer lab available/ resources
Seating Arrangement	assigned seating	+		Students will be grouped for the main work of the project and assigned computers
Lighting	fluorescent lighting	+
Temperature	comfortable			Will be adjusted according to outside temperature.
Noise	none	+		Regular room noises. Air conditioner or heater, no music or other distractions.
Equipment	computers, scanners, printers, software	+		Equipment is available. Teacher guides students to procedures when using equipment.
Technology Support	Network specialist available for problems	+		If we have network problems or computer problems I can't fix, there are plenty of computers to move students to.
Outcome Factors:
State Requirements	Reading TEKS, TA TEKS			Follow state guidelines for technology applications.
Employer Needs	Technology Skills	+		Preparation for high school computer courses
Co-Worker Needs	none
Student Needs	graduation			Students are required to pass computer class to graduate

Contact factors that may impact learner-center instruction: Analyzing the content is a means to identify in general terms the topic to be addressed in your course and to analyze these topics and sub-topics in terms of the pre-requisite in terms of topics, and degree of learning difficulty.

Main Topics	Sub-Topics ( What is Involved in Each Main Topic	Readiness to Learn	Degree of Learning difficulty	Possible Instructional Strategies
Create an animated summary of past Service Learning Projects.	Students will be able to research how past service learning projects derived and were completed.	Students interest should escalate when learning about and researching past projects.	Higher thinking skills.	Teach students to search network files to gather needed information, photos, and clips.
Students will be able to provide a concise summarization of research material.	Use gathered information and summarize.	Confidence will build as material is selected for use.	Higher thinking skills	Students will be guided as to how to select information needed.
Produce an animation video	Develop a storyboard to begin the project. Show examples of a detailed storyboard.	Motivation should high be when students are in control of their own learning.	Higher thinking skills	Show examples and give guideline as to creating the video. Teach needed skills of the software program. Teach how to take short clips using digital camcorder.

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