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MASTER TECHNOLOGY TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Education Service Center
Region XI
 

 

Ellen L. Zimmerman

 

    

Theories and Factors That Affect Adult Learning

Regarding Teacher Learner Characteristics
Factors Pertinant Characteristics Resource/Constraint Initial Ideas to Address the Pertinent Characteristics
Age / Academic Range 23 - 55 Resource Various experience levels and abilities.
Sex Distribution Approx. 78% female. Resource Different viewpoints and experiences.
Racial, Ethnic Diversity Primarily caucasion. Constraint Less variety of opinions and ideas.
Disability or Impairment ADHD, limited mobility, hearing and vision problems. Constraint possibly The lesson will include visual, audio and kinesthetic aspects to assist all learners.
Related Experience Some teachers have used PowerPoint for lesson plans before . Resource There should be a variety of PPT aspects that teachers, as a whole, are familiar with.
Attitude Toward Subject

The majority of the teachers have a desire to learn more about PPT but some are not as enthisiastic.

 Resource Encourage teachers that have used PPT to share what they like about it with the others.
Competitiveness Teachers can be grouped by subject as they tend to have a certain competitiveness between subject areas. Resource Will fuel participation.
 
Regarding Environment Factors
Factors Pertinant Characteristics Resource/Constraint Initial Ideas to Address the Pertinent Characteristics
Budget Available
 Minimal Constraint not likely Inexpensive project that will not be affected by no budget.
Materials Required
Computer, PPT notes copies, projector and ideas. Constraint not likely Materials are all available. Ideas will be prepared ahead of time for each subject in case the teachers need help with ideas.
Production Equipment Available
Computer, software and paper. Resource Minimal equipment needed.
Time for Design and Production
 Two weeks. Resource Allows for adequate time to complete the presentation.
Department Technology Requirements Computers with PowerPoint. Resource Standard available equipment.
  
Regarding Implementation Factors
Factors Pertinant Characteristics Resource/Constraint Initial Ideas to Address the Pertinent Characteristics
Class Size
25 Constraint depending on experience levels Ask for experienced teachers to assist peers as needed or work in groups.
Class Period Length
1 hour and 45 minutes Resource Adequate time to complete the training.
Location
Lab and classroom. Resource Computer lab has enough seats, appropriate software and a projector.
Seating Arrangement
Screen visible everywhere. Resource Non-issue.
Lighting
 Adequate Resource Non-issue.
Temperature
Adequate, sometimes cold. Resource Temperature can be controlled in the lab.
Noise
 Somewhat loud as teachers talk and work among themselves. Constraint Redirection to the information on the screen periodically and walk around the room.
Equipment
Enough computers for the whole class are available in the lab. Resource Non-issue.
Technology Support Instructional Technologist Resource Minimal need likely for support.
  
Regarding Outcome Factors
Factors Pertinant Characteristics Resource/Constraint Initial Ideas to Address the Pertinent Characteristics
State Requirements Technology requirements per NCLB. Resource Clearly identified teacher requirements and expectations.
Employer Needs
Helps to meet education and technology use requirements. Resource Verify administrations technology requirements for the teachers.
Co-worker Needs
 Assistance for each other on a regular basis and cooperative teaching of skills the students need by setting the example. Resource Create a resource location on the website for teachers to post examples and use .
Student Needs
Better lessons that are well prepared and easy to follow and seeing technology use in action. Resource Provide a questionnaire for students after the teacher has prepared a lesson using the process.

Regarding Other Factors
Main Topic Sub-Topic Involved Readiness to Learn Degree of Learning Difficulty Possible Instructional Strategies
1. Teachers will be able to create PowerPoint presentations for their lessons that are easy to understand.

1. Teachers will be able to create slides in various layouts.

2. Teachers will be able to rearrange slides as necessary.		 Previous knowledge of lesson plan preparation and how PowerPoint can be used to improve lessons. Material is not difficult to learn. Previous e-mail including an example PPT attached.
2. Teachers will be able to create a lesson that utilizes audio, visual and kinesthetic learning methods.

1. Students will be able to insert clip art and images.
2. Students will be able to insert sounds.3. Participants will be able to utilize their notes for self guided instruction.

Partially basic teaching techniques that teachers will already be familiar with.

 

Simple commands in PPT that are not difficult for most people.

Demonstrate the steps and/or have other teachers demonstrate the commands.
3. Teacher will create an instructional slide show for their classroom use.

1. Participants will fill in the blanks on their instructions.

2. Students will create a slideshow of step by step instructions telling how to use PowerPoint for createing lesson plans.		 Basic computer skills. Step by step instructions will be used to introduce the software. Students will be allowed to work independently and ask questions as needed while the instructor walks around the room. Group teachers with a mix of those who have and have not used PPT. Ask for advanced teachers to help with walking around to assist.
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Region XI
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Fort Worth, TX 76106

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