Analyzing the student learners is a means to identify the learner characteristics that will likely impact the process and outcomes of the learning experience.
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Factors
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Description
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Advantage or Constraint
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Initial Ideas for Maximizing Positive
Factors or Minimizing Negative Factors
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| Age / Academic Range |
12-14 |
 |
- |
Plan for collaborative opportunities
to allow group interaction. |
| Sex Distribution |
M/F |
|
-
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Brainstorm with teacher for research
topics that appeal to both sexes. |
| Racial, Ethnic Diversity |
Caucasion,
Hispanic |
|
-
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Include diverse prompts in lesson
description. |
| Educational Level |
7th grade |
+ |
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| Disability or Impairment |
Visual Impairment |
|
- |
Showcase AT for implementation in
classroom. |
| Developmentally Appropriate |
Consistent with age |
|
- |
Careful monitoring of research for
increased time on task. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge |
Word Processing
Internet Research
|
+ |
|
Collect research findings, including
sources, in a Word document. |
| Related Experience |
No prior knowledge of PowerPoint |
|
- |
Develop sample presentation. |
| Perception of Role as Student |
Willing Learner |
+ |
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| Motivation for Learning |
Enjoy technology use |
+ |
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| Attitude Toward Subject |
Eager |
+ |
|
Include appropriate extensions for
eager learners. |
| Expectations from Session |
Learn to use PowerPoint |
+ |
|
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| Competitiveness |
Very competitive |
+ |
|
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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
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| Factors |
Description |
Advantage
or Constraint |
Initial Ideas
for Maximizing Positive Factors or Minimizing Negative Factors
|
Design and Production
Factors:
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Budget Available
|
NA |
+ |
|
No budget is required for the lesson
so instruction will not be limited. |
Materials Required
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Sample PowerPoint
PowerPoint instructional handout
Rubistar instructional handout
|
|
- |
Study skills teacher will create
at least one grading rubric. |
Production Equipment Available
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Windows 98 lab, projection device |
+ |
|
All training will occur in the same
location. |
Time for Design and Production
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2 weeks |
+ |
|
Schedule integration unit class
in close proximity to lesson development. |
Department Technology Requirements
|
none |
|
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| Implementation Factors: |
Class Size
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24 |
|
- |
Students will have assigned seating. |
Class Period Length
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Seven-50 minute sessions for students,
two-50 minute sessions for Study Skills teacher. |
+ |
|
First 5 sessions will be for research,
next 2 sessions for PowerPoint development. |
Location
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Library computer lab |
+ |
|
Research and PowerPoint sessions
will be taught in lab, lesson development may be taught in classroom
to facilitate organization of materials. |
Seating Arrangement
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Computers are along three walls. |
+ |
|
Increased monitoring. |
Lighting
|
NA |
+ |
|
NA |
Temperature
|
NA |
+ |
|
NA |
Noise
|
Lab is attached to library. |
|
- |
Shut connecting door to library. |
Equipment
|
25 Windows 98 machines with Internet
access |
+ |
|
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| Technology Support |
NA |
|
- |
I provide all technical support
for the district. |
| Outcome Factors: |
| State Requirements |
TA TEKS 6-8 |
+ |
|
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Employer Needs
|
Technology integration for increased
learning. |
+ |
|
NA |
Co-worker Needs
|
Technology Instruction |
+ |
|
NA |
Student Needs
|
Learn to use PowerPoint |
+ |
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| Other Factors: |
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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 prequisite 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 |
| Research a topic in Texas History |
- Determine appropriate keyword searches
- Create a Word document to save research notes
|
The learners have mastered the prerequisite
of Internet research but has not copied & pasted to a Word
document. |
The task will be relatively easy. |
Demonstration of copy and paste
to Word document. |
| Create a PowerPoint presentation |
- Plan a linear multimedia project.
- Use font, color, layout to create unity.
- Demonstrate knowledge of copyright law.
|
The learners have mastered the prerequisite
of word-processing. |
Some students may experience difficulty. |
Sample presentation, templates for
student use. |
| Create a technology-rich lesson. |
- Plan an instructional unit.
- Develop guidelines for student collaboration.
- Differentiate the needs of diverse learners.
|
Learner is familiar with the concepts
to be addressed. |
I do not expect the learner to experience
difficulty. |
Guiding questions. |
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