Professional Documents
Culture Documents
for the Instructional Design Unit. The site URL is: http://sciencesocialscienceisd.weebly.com
Need Identification
This professional development unit is directed to teachers at the secondary education
level to allow teachers to better incorporate technology in the core curriculum classroom. This
fulfills a normative need in which teachers are expected to incorporate more technology in the
21st Century classroom. Teachers will be asked to design a unit of instruction that uses five
different types of technology to enhance student learning: a WebQuest, Powtoon , a Prezi
presentation, EdPuzzle
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V.
Procedural analysis. Each topic/scientist has a specifically assigned technology that the students
will use to complete each lesson. This instructional unit will require teachers to apply
technologies for research. The necessary technology skills for each of the individual lessons are
indicated.
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IV.
V.
Technology:
Technology:
Technology:
Technology:
Technology:
Critical analysis. The skills necessary to perform each of the tasks are categorized. (These skills,
currently given in parentheses, will be defined).
I. Powtoon
A. Students will create animated videos on the art and inventions of Leonardo
Da Vinci using the online program PowToon .
B. Animations in the classroom help students understand complex topics more easily,
and they also help students retain information at a higher rate (Kuchimanchi,
2013). By using animations, the art and inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci can be
presented in a way that students will enjoy. A sample animation is provided.
C. (Skill assessment)
II. WebQuest
to create quizzes within the video to assess student learning about the subject.
objects beside basic functionalities like the use of dictionaries and tagging tools
such as 3D pictures, text, posting to websites such as Twitter, Facebook or Google
and other interactive objects which can be incorporated into an interactive book.
presentation
able to create animated videos about Leonardo Da Vinci and his art and inventions.
Assessments
Diagnostic: Once the tutorial is completed, students will be given a 10-question quiz on the steps
needed to create an animated video. (See Appendix B for assessment.)
Formative Assessment: Students will attend a tutorial and work through a step-by-step process
of creating animated videos with the teacher.
Summative Assessment: Students will be required to create the animated video. This will then
be uploaded to YouTube
Media Selection
PowToon
Requirements
o Internet access
o Flash-enabled browser
Bandwidth requirements
o There are no specific bandwidth requirements
Students will create their own videos
The instructor will need to have a firm understanding of how to use the software themselves to
be able to help the students use it. Training will be provided for the instructor on the use of the
website. Tutorial videos are available for any perceived gaps in the training.
Students will need to be trained in using the website. A practice assignment would be
appropriate, as would requiring them to watch the tutorial videos.
Lesson 2: Nicolaus Copernicus
Media Selection
Another media selection used as a part of this instructional design unit is WebQuest. The
training module for WebQuest will be conducted in a physical classroom. Each learner will be
required to have a computer with Internet access. The training session will consist of two parts.
First, the instructor will explain how to compose parts of a modeled WebQuest, based on the
scientific contributions of Nicholaus Copernicus. Further, the instructor will address related
standards of learning associated with each part. Next, the learners will be asked to create an
additional WebQuest for a topic related to their field of expertise. The WebQuests use the
website, zunal.com, for both the modeled and newly created one.
In order to create a WebQuest, learners must have either a PC or a Mac with at least a
version of Windows 2000 or higher. Learners must have knowledge in using a Web browser such
as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari. In addition, learners must have
an active email account in order to register to use the free software (Teaching with WebQuests
Online, n.d.).
create three to five questions from the video, and use EdPuzzle
learning.
Skill: Students will use EdPuzzle
tutorial. Materials needed for this project is a computer with online Internet access to YouTube
and the EdPuzzle
website.
Assessments
and will independently create a quiz consisting of three to five questions on EdPuzzle
assess student learning. (See Appendix D for assessment.)
Lesson 4: Galileo Galilei
that will
application of pre-
formatted templates, widgets and images, along with using the Internet to research for content on
the scientist Galileo Galilei.
Skill: Students will learn how to sequence information in chronological order, import/export
objects, images, editing content into documents, and build on critical thinking skills.
1. Performance: Students will create an interactive eBook using iBook Author .
2. Conditions: Students will acquire skills in researching and organizing knowledge,
gaining insight, drawing conclusions and designing.
3. Criterion: Students will be assessed on design, appearance of pages to include text,
picture selection, embedded hyperlinks and sequence order of events.
Objective: Students will collaborate on the various processes, working together in using the
Internet to research for content, images, and pictures to construct the eBook. Fostering
engagement in critical thinking, as well as learning to work together, use of technology and
ownership and pride for the finished product (Halderspm, 2006, p. 18).
Assessments
Diagnostic: Student will be given an online posttest of 10 matching question on Galileo
Galileis life and scientific achievements.
Formative Assessment: Student will use the embedded tutorial as guide to create the pages of
the iBook . A questionnaire will be given as a guideline for the creation of their iBook . (See
Appendix E for assessment.)
Summative Assessment: Students will be required to chronological list Galileo Galilei life and
scientific achievement in an iBook .
designed for Apple Mac, iPads, iPhone and other Apple products compatible with the MAC
iOS
system. Students will use the tutorials and help menu to construct the pages of the eBook.
Basic computer skills in accessing the internet to research content are required knowledge
needed to be successful in creating the eBooks. Students will be instructed to use various text
styles along with importing, copying and pasting images and content into the templates selected
for designing the eBook. Teacher and students will walk through the tutorial of how to embed a
link to external websites via a provided URL. Students will construct a glossary list of 10 words
with definitions (preselected by the teacher) where they will be assessed on ten words selected
presentation. Students will follow along on their own computers and construct the
same Prezi
presentation using their own account. Students will be given access to a shared
Google Doc that will be used to house information for the presentation being constructed.
Summative Assessment: Students will be required to create a sample Prezi
presentation based
on a list of topics given to the students to choose from. A rubric outlining the details necessary
for a successful presentation will also be provided.
Instructional Strategy
1.
Pre-instructional/Orientation Activities:
i.
Learner Groupings:
Students will work individually.
presentation.
Practice Activities:
i.
Students will follow along with the instructor and create a new Prezi
presentation.
Post Assessment:
i.
chosen from a list that will be provided. (See Appendix G for assessment.)
Media Selection
Testmoz.com will be used to create the pre-instructional test to assess the students
understanding of how to perform proper research on their own. Testmoz is free and does not
require registration by either the instructor or students participating in the test. The remainder of
the training module will be done through Prezi .
The training module may be delivered in a physical or online classroom setting. For
individuals who would like to participate in a physical classroom setting, it will be necessary for
the instructor to have access to an LCD Projector and for each student to bring their mobile
computer. A computer lab with an LCD Projector could also be used. For the online classroom,
students will be able to access the training module through their own connected device. Training
will be done through a video recording of the completed sample Prezi
presentation
(presentation on Zacharias Janssen) and a second recording following along as the instructor
creates a new presentation.
Testmoz
Mac
Mac OS X 10.6, Mac OS X 10.7, Mac OS X 10.8, Mac OS X 10.9, Mac OS X 10.10,
Mac OS X 10.11
Prezi
References
Anonymous (n.d.), Teaching with webquests online. Teacher Education Institute.
https://teachereducation.com/courses/online/teaching-with-webquests.html
Cotugno, M. (2014). Using google drive to prepare students for workplace writing and to
encourage student responsibility, collaboration, and revision. Teaching English in the Two
Appendix A
Technology Fluency Survey and Questionnaire
Circle the number that most applies
0 = Not at all
1 = Hardly ever
2 = Every so often
3 = Frequently
How many time a week do you use a SMART Board in your classroom?
0
How often do you make use of the mobile Computer Labs throughout each grading period?
0
How often do you assign computer based homework throughout each grading period?
0
On average, how often do you contact your student's parents via email?
0
How many times a week do you use the projector in your classroom to show videos/images?
0
How many times a week do you use the projector in your classroom to present lecture notes?
0
In what ways do you currently use the SMART Board in your classroom?
In what ways do you use the Computer Lab to help your students learn?
What are your current thoughts about this e-learning program? (i.e. apprehensive, excited, etc.)
Appendix B
Powtoon Quiz
Directions: Circle the correct answer
1.
2.
True or False: It is a good idea to create a script so you know how you want your
presentation to flow.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
True or False: You can only use the pictures that are in Powtoon s library on your slides.
9.
10. After your presentation is completed, where can you save it?
a. On the website
b. On your computer
c. In an email
d. All of the above
Appendix C
WebQuest Quiz
Directions: Provide short answers for each of the following questions.
1. In order to create a WebQuest, you should use the website location: ____________
2. The cost for creating an account on Zunal is __________________.
3. How is information included in the Welcome helpful to educators when choosing lessons
for their classes?
Appendix D
Scoring Rubric for Creating an EdPuzzle
Name:
Date:
10
Class:
6
Score:
2
Title
Title for
Video
Given
No Title
Given
Cropping
Original
Video
Cropped
Original
Video Not
Cropped
Student
Questions
_____/30
Appendix E
iBook Author Questionnaire-Assessment
Directions: (Provide yes or no answer, with comments to no answers). This questionnaire can
be taken online.
1. After viewing tutorial did it help you understand and plan on how you would create your
eBook?
3. Did student choose appropriate template design (portrait or landscape) for book size?
libraries,
photo library?
9. Did the student show evidence of using the microphone to narrate the book or music
added music to the eBook?
Appendix F
iBook Author - Glossary
Astronomy: The branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical
universe as a whole.
Gravity: The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other
physical body having mass. For most purposes Newton's laws of gravity apply, with minor
modifications to take the general theory of relativity into account.
Telescope: an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an
arrangement of lenses, or of curved mirrors and lenses, by which rays of light are collected and
focused and the resulting image magnified.
Sun: The star around which the earth orbits.
Mercury: The chemical element of atomic number 80, a heavy silvery-white metal that is liquid
at ordinary temperatures.
Galaxy: A system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by
gravitational attraction.
20-16 Points
15-11 Points
10-6 Points
5-0 Points
Creativity
Content is
original
and in the
students
own words
Most content is
original. All
content is in the
students own
words.
Some content is
original. All
content is in the
students own
words.
Content is not in
the students own
words.
No spelling or
grammatical
mistakes.
Minor spelling
or grammatical
mistakes.
Some serious
spelling or
grammatical
mistakes.
Spelling or
grammar hinders
clear
communication
of ideas.
More visual
elements would
add to the
presentation.
There is no path
Spelling and
Grammar
Multimedia
Effective use of
Prezi includes
images/videos/lin adequate photos,
ks to enhance and videos and/or
support content. links to support
content.
The path moves
Organization
Clarity of Ideas
Oral
Presentation
Content
logically from
one idea to the
next; ideas build
on each other.
Ideas are grouped
in a way that
makes sense.
logically from
one to the next.
Ideas are
grouped
logically.
in a seemingly
arbitrary way.
Ideas are not
grouped or are
grouped
arbitrarily.
and/or grouping.
Prezi is easy to
read; text guides
audience and
serves as an aid.
Prezi is
readable; text
guides the
audience/
presenter.
Prezi is
sometimes
difficult to
follow; zooming
effect is
excessive.
Prezi is difficult
to understand.
Presenter
demonstrates
thorough
understanding of
content and
speaks
knowledgeably
about content.
Presenter
Presenter
Presenter
demonstrates
demonstrates
demonstrates
good
limited
little or no
understanding
understanding
understanding of
of content and is of content and content and reads
able to speak
relies upon Prezi text directly from
knowledgeably text for most of
Prezi to
about most
the presentation.
audience.
talking points.
Ideas are
interesting and
thought
provoking. Ideas
demonstrate
depth of
knowledge.
Ideas are
interesting.
Some ideas are
thought
provoking.
Ideas do not
demonstrate
depth of
knowledge.
Ideas are not
particularly
interesting or
thought
provoking.
Ideas are
illogical or
unclear.