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Technology- Enhanced Lesson using the Assure as Technology Integration Model
IV. LESSON PROPER
1. Introduction to the ASSURE Model
Discussion Questions:
Q1: "How do you think technology can be integrated effectively into a lesson?"
Q2: "Why do you think we need a model like ASSURE to guide technology integration?"
Key Concepts to Introduce:
The ASSURE Model: A structured model designed to guide teachers in integrating
technology into their lessons in a systematic way. It consists of six steps:
1. A – Analyze Learners: Understanding your students' characteristics, prior
knowledge, learning styles, and needs.
2. S – State Objectives: Defining what you want students to learn and accomplish
(specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound).
3. S – Select Methods, Media, and Materials: Choosing appropriate teaching strategies,
technologies, and materials that will support your lesson goals.
4. U – Utilize Media and Materials: How to effectively use the technology and resources
selected during the lesson.
5. R – Require Learner Participation: Ensuring students are actively engaged in using
the technology tools to participate in the lesson.
6. E – Evaluate and Revise: Assessing the effectiveness of the lesson and the
technology integration, and making necessary adjustments for future lessons.
Relevance:
Explain how the ASSURE model helps teachers thoughtfully integrate technology, ensuring
it enhances learning rather than serving as a distraction.
2. Detailed Explanation of the ASSURE Model (20 minutes)
Provide a more in-depth explanation of each step of the ASSURE model, offering concrete
examples of how it can be applied in elementary education:
1. Analyze Learners:
o Identify your students’ age, developmental level, learning preferences, and prior
experience with technology.
o Example: In a 3rd-grade classroom, you may have students with varied reading
levels and technology familiarity.
2. State Objectives:
o Write clear and measurable learning objectives using action verbs.
o Example: “By the end of this lesson, students will be able to create a basic
PowerPoint presentation summarizing key points from a science unit on plant life.”
3. Select Methods, Media, and Materials:
o Choose technology tools (e.g., interactive whiteboards, tablets, educational
software) and other materials that align with your objectives.
o Example: Using Padlet for brainstorming, YouTube videos for visual
demonstrations, and Google Slides for student presentations.
4. Utilize Media and Materials:
o Plan how you will introduce and guide students in using the technology.
o Example: Demonstrate how to use Google Slides, provide a template, and give
students time to practice before they begin their final projects.
5. Require Learner Participation:
o Ensure the lesson is interactive and engaging. Students should be active
participants, not passive recipients.
o Example: Students will work in pairs to create a slideshow and then present their
findings to the class.
6. Evaluate and Revise:
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Technology- Enhanced Lesson using the Assure as Technology Integration Model
o Evaluate the students’ work and reflect on whether the technology and lesson met
the objectives. Consider student feedback and make necessary revisions.
o Example: Use a rubric to assess students' presentations, and ask for feedback on
their experience using the technology.
Activity:
Create a sample technology-enhanced lesson plan using the ASSURE model. Students can
work in small groups to fill out a template based on a given topic (e.g., a science, social
studies, or language arts unit).