Designing Learning and Instructional Strategies

Syntax of Instruction

Learning Goals	Instructional Strategies	Instructional Actions	Participant Activities
Master accessing and logging onto the Learning.com teacher homepage.	Instructor Demonstration Class Discussion Applying Technology	1. Use computer w/internet access and a digital projector to display teacher homepage 2. Explain navagation and menu icons 1. Discuss areas of homepage that are commonly used 2. Quiz participants on logon process. The lab environment allows teachers to experiment while learning the site as well as giving them the freedom to ask questions.	1. Use teacher screen name and password to logon to Learning.com 2. Use navagation tools and icons to access homepage 1. Teachers will demonstrate logon procedure and ability to navigate through the homepage 1. Teachers are encouraged to work cooperatively to gain confidence in the mastering the site.
Master site navigation and menu fucntions. Accessing and assigning curriculum to students	Instructor Demonstration Class Discussion Instructor Demonstration Class Discussion Applied Technology	1. Navigate from teacher homepage, access class information page 2. Demonstrate class creation process 3. Demonstrate student data input 1. Review Questions - What link is used to access student data form the teacher homepage? - What steps are involved in adding a student to a class roster? 1. Navigate to curriculum page 2. Select grade level of curriculum. 3. Demonstrate process of assigning unit lessons 4. Demonstrate curriculum control options available to teachers 1. Group questions: - How many lessons should be assigned during each grading period? - Which lessons best assess student learning? - What control does the teacher have over the scope and sequence of lessons? The lab environment allows teachers to experiment while learning the site as well as giving them the freedom to ask questions.	1. Identify correct menus and follow links to student area 2. Create a class name for teacher's homeroom 3. Check student lists and input student data of students not in the system. 1. Teachers will participate in review session as they continue to practice on application 1. Observe instructor demonstration and follow steps to assign curriculum 1. Participants will discuss the questions and answer based on shared knowledge.
Access and generate student progress reports.	Demonstration and discussion	1. Demonstrate how to navigate to report page 2. Identify commonly used reports. 3. Demonstrate how to interpret data and possible uses for assesment purposes.	1. Teachers will complete a lesson and use the results of the lesson as the basis for generating a report of their progress. 2. Teachers will demonstrate mastery by explaining the results of the report in a group discussion.
	Professional	Goals
Teacher goals: Develop an effective staff development that will instruct participants in the use of Learning.com.	Mentor/mentee Discussion	1. Formulate an effective questioning strategy that will assess knowledge of Learning.com 2. Engage teachers in an active learning environment that is challenging, 3. Plan activities for diverse learners to maximize the effectiveness of the session
Evaluation and Reflection (building the mentor relationship)	Discussion	1. What areas of growth still need attention? 2. What is your comfort level with the technologies implemented in this lesson? 2. What goals have you achieved personally in preparing this lesson?

Aspect 2 - Social System of Instruction

Teaching teachers is a monumental feat.  However in this setting teachers will be highly motivated to learn the targeted skill because of the importance of Learning.com in meeting the campus technology goals.  There will be a high level of interaction in the staff development which will require a positive, relaxed environment.  Teachers have demonstrated a high willingness to learn cooperatively when dealing with technology.  A very cooperative atmosphere will encourage continuing learning.

Aspect 3 - Role Of Instructor

The instructor will be presenting a staff development on Learning.com.  Her role will be to demonstrate the basics of site navigation, student data input, class creation, curriculum assignment, and report generation.  The instructor will be responsible for ongoing training in Learning.com.

Aspect 4 - Support Systems

A high level of support will be necessary to achieve the goals of the staff development.  The technology lab will need to be 100% functional when teachers are practicing their skills with Learning.com.  Continuing support will need to be provided in various forms (email, written directives, posters, or other media).