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MASTER TECHNOLOGY TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Education Service Center
Region XI

Giving them the tools that will stay with them for a life time

Thelia A. Lisle


Theory and Factors that Affect Student Learning
Thelia A. Lisle
Technology Mentoring experience with Kelly Martin, Spanish II teacher
Lesson: Sharing the Celebration: Dia de los Muertas
 
Factors
Description
Advantage or Constraint
Initial Ideas for Maximizing Negative Factors
Advantage Constraint
Age/Academic Range
14-17 year-olds
Sex Distribution
10 male, 5 female
Assure that the females are given equal responsibilities in the project.
Racial, Ethnic Diversity
6 Hispanic,
9 Caucasian
 
Educational Level
9th - 12 grade
 
Disability or Impairment
None
 
Developmentally Appropriate
Age Consistent
 
Prerequisite Knowledge
Spanish I
 
Related Experience
Computer Applications Class
Student technology skills vary. Use peer tutoring.
Perception of Role as Student
Curious, Interested
 
Motivation for Learning
Course Requirement
Attitude Toward Subject
Unsure
Have students evaluate each other's work to encourage each other
Expectations from Session
Opportunity to impress peers
Students will naturally compare each others' work and will want to impress each other.
Competitiveness
Yes
.See above

Environment factors that may impact learner-centered instruction
Analyzing the environment is 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

Design and Production Factors
Budget Available
None
Students will supply their own artifacts.
Materials Required
On-line research
 
Production Equipment Available

Computers
ITV Equipment
Digital Camera

Students are already familiar with the ITV equipment
Time for Design and Production
7 class periods
Must budget time and set deadlines for completion
Department Technology Requirements
Computer lab w/ Internet access and MS Office installed
Digital Camera
Must schedule time for students to use the computer lab
Teacher may need help downloading and saving images and then preparing them to print.
Implementation Factors
Class Size
15
This is quite a diverse class and organization will be key.
Class Period Length
45 min
Need to maximize time each class period.
Location
Room 124
 
Seating Arrangement
Traditional
 
Lighting
Adequate
 
Temperature
Adequate
 
Noise
Remote site ITV
Mute remote site microphone when students are doing group work
Equipment
ITV Equipment
Digital Camera
Students are used to the DL setting and the equipment.
Technology Support
Campus Tech Support
Help is readily available
Outcome Factors
State Requirements
Spanish II TEKS
Activity covers several state-mandated TEKS
Employer Needs
Technology skills
Communication skills
Good practice for real-world events
Co-worker Needs
Cooperative learning
Assigned tasks to equitably distribute work load
Student Needs
Will have to carefully plan for shoot.
Digital cameras are so common, everyone needs to be able to use one.
Other Factors
none
 
 
 
Content factors that may impact learner-centered instruction.
Analyzing the content is a means to identify in general terms the topics to be addressed in your course and to analyze these topics in terms of the prerequisite sub-topics, and degree of learning difficulty
Main Topics
Sub-Topics (What is Involved in Learning Each Main Topic?)
Readiness to Learn
(Prerequisites Mastered)
Degree of Learning Difficulty
(Real/Imagined)
Possible Instructional Strategies to Reduce or Manage Learning Difficulty
Recognize uncommon celebrations from other cultures.

1. Keyword searches
2. Locate and save data & images

Knowledge of search techniques and data storage Should be relatively easy for this level student Demonstrate search/retrieval/storage techniques. Assign specific tasks to individual students.
Create digital images of alters. 1. Take digital pictures
Listening and directional skills Should be relatively easy Demonstrate the skill
Make presentation using document camera via ITV Equipment
1. Make oral presentation using digital images to illustrate and explain each alter. Presentation skills
Presentation in front of peers may be difficult for some. Practice, practice, practice
Education Service Center
Region XI
3001 N. Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76106

ESC 11

Last Modified: December 11, 2006
 
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