Factors

Learner factors that may impact learner-centered instruction

Factors	Description	Advantage or Constraint		Initial Ideas for Maximizing Positive Factors or Minimizing Negative Factors
Age / Academic Range	13-14		-	Keep students engaged and on task
Sex Distribution	M/F	₊		Each class will have its own breakdown of male and female students. This assignment does not contain any issues with gender
Racial, Ethnic Diversity	Caucasian, a few minorities		-	Students will have the opportunity to write about issues that are concern to them. If diversity is an issue to that student, they will have an outlet.
Educational Level	8th grade	+
Disability or Impairment	Varies for each class		-	Must be aware of individual student needs and modifications. Allow student that qualify for CM the opportunity to leave the classroom for their CM room.
Developmentally Appropriate	Consistent with age		-	Careful monitoring of students and their progress. Help keep the students on a timeline.
Prerequisite Knowledge	Poetry Unit, notes Webpage design		_	There will be a wide range of skill levels in FrontPage.
Related Experience	Website Design	+		Those student with experience can help assist those with limited knowledge.
Perception of Role as Student	Willing Learner	+
Motivation for Learning	Writing their own original poetry		-	Some students will not enjoy the writing aspect of this assignment. Teacher must intrigue the learner by showing them examples and helping them find their niche.
Attitude Toward Subject	Varies		-	There will be a wide range of learners. The teacher must make sure that all students are engaged.
Expectations from Session	Webpage design in FrontPage Write original poetry	+
Competitiveness	Very competitive	+		Will end the unit with a poetry slam.
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
Factors	Description	Advantage or Constraint		Initial Ideas for Maximizing Positive Factors or Minimizing Negative Factors
Budget Available	NA	+		Will have ample use of computers and FrontPage.
Materials Required	Sample Website Sample Poetry Poetry Unit Notes FrontPage Tutorials	+
Production Equipment Available	Wireless Lab Classroom computers Computer Lab	+		Make sure to sign up for all computer usage in a timely manner
Time for Design and Production	4 weeks	+		Must help the students develop a timeline and stick to it.
Department Technology Requirements	none
Implementation Factors:
Class Size	Varies		-	Students will have assigned seating.
Class Period Length	45 minute class period	+
Location	Teachers Classroom computer lab	+		Students are used to expectations in the classroom. Being able to bring in the computers allows for less distraction.
Seating Arrangement	varies	+		There will be a seating chart in the computer lab. Students will sign out a lap top and return to their desk
Lighting	NA	+		NA
Temperature	NA	+		NA
Noise	more then usually due to the nature of the activity		-	Keep kids engaged and on task.
Equipment	Wireless lab Computer Lab FrontPage	+
Technology Support	help when needed		-	Notify Pam when issues arise, have a daily list of things that need to be fixed or corrected.
Outcome Factors:
State Requirements	TA TEKS 6-8	+
Employer Needs	Technology integration for increased learning.	+		NA
Co-worker Needs	Technology Instruction	+		NA
Student Needs	Learn to use FrontPage Write original Poetry	+

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
Write 7 original poems	Understand different types of poetry Follow directions to compose own poetry Understand theme	The learners have mastered the different kinds of poetry. They have completed activities using and understanding theme in a set of poems.	Those learners that are strong writers will find this activity easy, whereas those that struggle to write, may have more difficulty.	Learners will have the freedom to choose their own theme. This can make writing easier for those that do not enjoy writing.
Design a website to showcase poems	Develop a home page with 7 linked pages Use font, color, layout to create unity.	Most learners are very familiar with FrontPage has a web design tool.	Some students may experience difficulty.	Sample website, templates for student use.
analyze and/or critique your 7 original poems	Understand key points in an analysis and critique. Learner has composed 7 original poems.	Learner is familiar with the process of analyzing poetry. Learner is familiar with key points in a critique of literature.	Some learners will struggle with critiquing their own work.	Guide the learner through the critique process. Discuss positive points that can come from a critique.