Collaborative Lesson
Candidate as Instructional Partner
Katrina Barnett
Practicum
Identification of Learning Problem
Target audience: Grade 3 students who struggled with the
writing and language section of GMAS (Georgia Milestone
Assessment).
Need for instruction: The reading and language section of the
3rd grade GMAS test is 47% out of 100% of the test. Students at
NMES scored below 50% on this section of the test. This
indicates that the students need more practice with responding
to constructed response items and extended constructed-response
items.
Discrepancies: Teachers are not consistently holding students
accountable for responding to these types of questions.
Students are not prepared for this section of this test, because
some teachers wait until weeks before the test before they
introduce it to students.
Goal: Teachers will create a Prezi presentation based on a
Common Core writing standard. In it, they will model how to
respond to constructed response questions. Afterwards, using a
web 2.0 tool, they will give their students a writing prompt to
respond to.
Needs assessment (Felt needs): Using a questionnaire, data will
be analyzed in order to determine how many teachers improved
their instruction by creating a Prezi presentation that models
how students should respond to constructed response type
questions. In addition, a multiple intelligence assessment will
be given to students in order to assess exactly what types of
learners we are dealing with.
Anticipated needs: More teachers will begin to use Prezi to
deliver instruction in the classroom. In addition, students
will show gains on this years GMAS.
Learner Analysis
Research suggests that there are different types of learners.
The target learners for this assignment encompass many different
characteristics. According to the VARK model, there are four
types of learners: visual, kinesthetic, auditory, and
reading/writing. This task will focus on the visual learners.
All of the learners will be taking GMAS for the second time.
This time they will be taking the test as a 4th grader. The
information presented to them should be engaging and challenging
in order to keep their interest. In addition, the task will be
shared with current 3rd grade teachers in order to help the
students who will be taking the test for the first time.
The age range of the learners range between eight and ten years
of age. There are roughly 300 students total in grades 3-4.
Approximately 70% of the staff members are black, 29% are white,
and 1% other. Most of the adult learners are positive about
their jobs and want to engage their students with technology and
other tools. There are no learners with obvious disabilities
other than vision impairments that are being treated with
prescription eye wear. However, there are some students with
visible disabilities. Several wear glasses, and approximately
10 have IEPs. There are resource classes for these students in
math and reading; however, no services are available for
writing.
With all trainings, a few obstacles are imminent. A few obvious
problems will be that some employees are frustrated with
constant change in instruction and standards. Therefore, giving
them another task to complete will be frustrating. In addition,
a few veteran teachers may want to continue doing things the way
theyve been doing them. Most of them are satisfied with
tradition paper and pencil lessons. Being aware of these
possible issues will affect how the instruction will be
presented to the learners.
Task Analysis
Procedural Analysis is the content structure most appropriate for
presenting information using steps. In order to complete a Prezi
presentation, learners will need to know what actions should occur.
These actions should be clearly stated observable and unobservable
steps.
Katrina Barnett, the SME (subject matter expert,) should walk through
each step with the target learners. The SME has had professional
training using the Prezi program. In addition, she has used the
program in her classroom for four years. Under her guidance, her
fifth grade students have successfully created Prezi presentations to
showcase their learning experiences.
In addition, the SME is an experienced writing teacher who has
researched strategies to help students respond to constructed
response questions.
Audience: Grades 3-4 elementary school teachers
Goal/Purpose: Teachers will create a Prezi presentation based on a
Common Core writing standard. In it, they will model how to respond
to constructed response questions.
Outline:
i. Identify a writing standard to cover in the Prezi presentation
ii. Open browser
a. Type in the URL bar
b. Log onto YouTube and search for a video relevant to the chosen
writing standard.
iii. Copy the link to a writing YouTube video
a. Go to URL bar
b. Right click on the YouTube link and press copy
iv. Log into [Link]
a. c lick on the create Prezi button
b. choose a template
v. Insert text and a YouTube video
a. click on the insert button
b. choose the YouTube option
c. Right click and paste the link to the saved writing YouTube video
in the URL bar
d. using the slides to the left of the screen, add details
(optionally)
vi. Preview your presentation
a. c lick on the preview button found in the right hand corner
b. make adjustments (optional)
vii. Address questions from target learners
Learning Objectives
Description Objective
Procedure/Application After creating a Prezi account,
the target learner will be able
to create a presentation with at
least four slides modeling how
to respond to a constructed
response question.
Procedure/Application Using the insert option on
Prezi, the target learner will
choose a YouTube video related
to the chosen writing standard
and insert it into their
presentation.
Assessments
Below is a compilation of assessments that can be used to assess the
objective of creating a presentation using the web based tool, Prezi.
Prezi is a tool that is very similar to the well known computer based
program, Microsoft Power-point. They share many similarities;
however, there are some benefits to using a web based tool vs.
computer based. Therefore, activity number one requires the target
learners to compare the two.
Secondly, to make sure that the target learners are basing their
presentation on a common core writing standard they have been asked
to analyze a few standards and choose the one most appropriate for
their presentation. After making this choice, they have to explain
their answer and send it to the instructor/subject matter expert
electronically using another online tool, Padlet.
Next, one of my favorite online assessments tools to use in class is
[Link]! This is a web based tool that analyzes student responses
and provides a data analysis. It is a multiple choice question quiz
that analyzes the target learners use of the Prezi tool. If not in
the presence of the instructor/subject matter expert, the target
learner will need two devices with internet service in order to
complete the assessment. The instructor/SME will be able to gather
the data at his/her leisure since this is a web based tool. Using
the data analysis, the instructor will be able to deliver immediate
feedback regarding the subject matter. The correct answer to each
question is provided after the target learner responds. There are
two different [Link]! activities included. The first one is for
intermediate students (students who have very little experience with
Prezi). The second link provided is for those who have more
experience with the tool. Based on the target learners abilities,
they may complete the assessment that best meets their needs.
Lastly, the rubric for the task is provided. This is an online,
effective rubric that can be used to explicitly deliver the
expectations for this task.
Each task was created or gathered in order to meet the different
needs of students. Visual learners will appreciate the use of the
graphic organizer activity. It allows them to analyze the
information in an organized manner. The [Link]! activity is very
engaging. It is a blended learning formative assessment tool that
keeps students wanting more.
1. Directions: Using a Venn Diagram, identify the similarities
and differences between Prezi and power-point. An online Venn
Diagram can be found using the link provided. Save your work
and send it to your instructor.
[Link]
Heres an example:
2. Which of the following standard would be appropriate for
this assignment? Choose the correct answer and send your
response along with a 3-5 sentence explanation to your
instructor via padlet.
A. Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an
opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
B. Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says
explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
C. Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology,
comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas,
concepts, or information in two or more texts.
3. Complete the Kahootit! Online review quiz and send your score to
your instructor. You will need two electronic devices in order to
complete the assessment.
Intermediate:
[Link]
Advanced:
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4. Heres a rubric for your Prezi presentation:
[Link]
Content Sequencing and Instructional Strategies
Sequence Description Objective
1 Demonstrate how to search for videos 2
on YouTube
Strategy: Have the target learners
think, pair, and share the benefits
of effectively using YouTube in the
classroom.
2 Demonstrate how to copy and paste URL 2
address of youtube video.
Strategy: Show the target learners
step by step screenshots of how to
copy and paste URL addresses.
3 Demonstrate how to create a free 1
Prezi account
Initial Presentation: Show the
target learners a YouTube video
highlighting the purpose and benefits
of using Prezi and other web based
tools to engage learners in the
classroom.
4 Differentiate the types of Prezi 1
presentations and the expectations of
the content
Strategy: Have the target learners
work in groups to discuss the results
of the 2015-2016 writing portion of
GMAS.
5 Select a theme/template for 1
presentation
Strategy: Show example of
presentations that contain relevant
themes and discuss the importance of
choosing your theme/ template wisely.
Example: If your content relates to
sports, choose the sports related
template.
6 Describe how to add text to each 1
slide
Strategy: Share prepared screencast
of how to complete this task.
7 Demonstrate how to insert YouTube 2
video using the copied URL address
Strategy: Use prepared screenshots
8 Demonstrate how to view and edit 1
Prezi presentation
9 Explain how Prezi will automatically 1
save presentation
Strategy: Have the learners complete
an exit ticket using the 3,2,1
strategy. Three things youve
learned, two things you still want to
know, one question you have.
This task will be differentiated to meet the needs of the target
learners. The target learners will have the opportunity to choose a
math standard that they are familiar with in order to create their
presentation. The math standard can be based on the grade that the
target learner is currently teaching, or he/she can choose a lower or
higher grade level standard to meet their needs and/or the needs of
their students. In addition, if the target learner is not a classroom
teacher, he/she can choose an appropriate standard based on their
current teaching assignment.
Instructional Design Summary
In order to gain the attention of the target learners, the SME will
have the target learners participate in an online [Link] quiz. It
will allow them to analyze the information in an organized manner.
The [Link]! activity is very engaging. It is a blended learning
formative assessment tool that keeps students wanting more because of
the competitive nature of the assessment. This assessment will be
completed again at the end of the presentation, so target learners
can see how much theyve learned from the presentation. They will
compare their pre-assessment scores to their post assessment scores.
The learning objectives will be delivered to the target learners
using the webtool that the target learners are required to utilize
for this assignment. This will give the learners an opportunity to
see how the tool can be effective in the classroom.
The SME will ignite background knowledge regarding the content.
Target learners will share how they use technology in order to
deliver content in the classroom.
The SME will deliver content using models, screenshots and
screencasts. The s creenshots will help visual learners understand
the concept being delivered. The screencasts will assist visual and
auditory learners.
The sequence of instruction will begin with the SME demonstrating how
to search for and copy paste the URL address of content related
YouTube videos. The target learners will be asked to engage in a
think, pair, activity in order to discuss how theyve previously used
this strategy. This directly relates to objective #2 because that
objective requires the learners to insert a YouTube video into their
Prezi presentations. Screenshots will be used to visually assist the
learners with comprehending the task.
Afterwards, the SME will focus on objective #1 which requires the SME
to create a web based presentation using [Link]. The SME will
demonstrate how to sign up for an account, how to choose a template
for their presentation, and how to insert text into their
presentation.
An informative YouTube video highlighting the benefits of Prezi will
be shown, models of Prezi presentations will be analyzed using think,
pair, and share; and the SME will create a screencast to the target
learners that they can access at any time to assist them with
completing the task. A screencast is a digital recording of ones
computer screen. It will capture all of the all of the steps it
takes to create a Prezi presentation accompanied by narration.
At this time, the SME can distribute the graphic organizer that
requires the target learners to compare the web based tool, Prezi to
the computer based tool, Microsoft PowerPoint. The graphic organizer
will allow them to visually see the benefits of the web based tool.
Next, objective #2 will be covered again as the SME models how to
paste (insert) the YouTube video into their presentations. This will
all be covered using the screenshots and screencast mentioned
earlier.
After this, it would be appropriate to make sure that the target
learners are basing their presentation on a common core standard that
will be covered on the writing portion of GMAS. They will be asked
to analyze a few standards and choose the one most appropriate for
their presentation. After making this choice, they have to explain
their answer and send it to the instructor/subject matter expert
electronically using another online tool.
After reviewing responses to the assessments, the SME will be able to
provide feedback to the target learners before they complete their
task. After the students complete their tasks, the SME will be able
to deliver feedback using the web tool [Link]. This is the tool
that the target learners will used to submit their work. It is a
teacher/student blog platform that allows the SME to provide
individual feedback after reviewing the work sent.
The SME will get rid of barriers by creating and using models of the
task for the students. Options will be offered and the target
learners will be able to choose a writing related topic that they are
interested in.
Each task was created or gathered in order to meet the different
needs of students. Visual learners will appreciate the use of the
graphic organizer activity. It allows them to analyze the
information in an organized manner. The [Link]! activity is very
engaging. It is a blended learning formative assessment tool that
keeps students wanting more.
This task will be differentiated to meet the needs of the target
learners. The target learners will have the opportunity to choose a
standard that they are familiar with in order to create their
presentation. The standard can be based on the grade that the target
learner is currently teaching, or he/she can choose a lower or higher
grade level standard to meet their needs and/or the needs of their
students. In addition, if the target learner is not a classroom
teacher, he/she can choose an appropriate standard based on their
current teaching assignment.
Formative Evaluation Plan
A seasoned technology instructor would be a likely candidate for an
SME who can review the instruction and development of this task.
This expert will be competent and interested in the evaluation task.
He/she is someone who will be an expert with the web tool, Prezi.
Having previously used it to present information to county employees
regarding another subject matter.
[Link]
Having a test audience participate in the task will allow the
presenter to gather feedback before the task is actually carried out
with the actual target learners. The test audience will complete the
task along with the assessments. Afterwards, they will complete the
following survey in order to help the presenter prepare for the
presentation.
[Link]