Steven HillFRIT 7231

Instructional DesignDr. Hodges

Summer 2015(Revised Oct. 2015)

Identification of Learning Problem

Target Audience:

My target audience will be the second grade teachers at Gould Elementary in Savannah Georgia.

The experience level of these teachers ranges from two to twenty-one years. All six teachers

have earned their bachelor’s degrees in elementary education. Three teachers are currently

working on master’s degrees.

Learning Problem:

Our school principal decided at the end of the 2013-2014 school year to discontinue the

requirement of portfolios. The use of portfolios at our school has been declining for several

years. The reason for his decision was that, even when used most teachers did not properly

maintain portfolios throughout the school year. He also stated that many teachers have

complained about the amount of time portfolios required of them.

The use of Google Docs has been recently being added to the Gould school accountability plan.

The use of use of web 2.0 tools for instruction, collaboration, and assignment submission at

Gould Elementary is sporadic. The ability to teach students how to use these tools as well as their

willingness to incorporate these new strategies into their instruction is the main cause for not

implementing web 2.0 tools. The ability level of teachers using web 2.0 tools is higher among

the teachers with the least amount of years teaching experience.

Instructing teachers and students how to use and implement web 2.0 tools will increase the

proficiency of both groups, in the use of these tools. By requiring the use of web 2.0, students

will be creating their own portfolios. Student created portfolios will reduce the amount of lost

assignments. It will also give them documentation which they can maintain throughout their

educational career. Teachers will have access to student work as they progress through each

assignment, allowing for quicker feedback.

Instructional Goals:

Learners will be able to:

Create a website using Google Sites.

Create documents using Google Drive.

Learners will add content to their website.

Learner Analysis

General Learner Characteristics:

The primary learners are 6 classroom teachers, five are Caucasian and one is Puerto Rican. The

years of teaching experience range from first year teaching through twenty plus years. Two

teachers are currently enrolled in a master's degree program for early childhood and one for

instructional technology.

Entry Characteristics:

All primary learners have at least a basic understanding of how to operate a computer and use

web 2.0 tools. All learners have received in-service training in the use of their teacher page

located on the school website.

Prior Experience:

All but one of the primary learners have used web 2.0 tools in classroom discussions and

occasional assignments. Prior to the 2015 school, primary learners had not utilized a class blog

or Twitter account accessible to students and parents. The primary means of communications

used has been a class newsletter and the school website which. The use of school website

became mandatory with the new teacher evaluation system.

Attitude toward Academics:

Most primary learners are highly motivated to integrate technology into lessons and assignments.

One learner is nearing retirement age and is not motivated to invest the time needed to learn how

to integrate technology into her classroom. For the most part, the use of technology for lessons is

not coordinated as a second grade team. Two teachers have previously co-taught a class together

and coordinate most of their activities. All learners allow each student access to educational

websites which offer games. As a second grade team, we have competitions using academic

websites which feature problems that increase in difficulty as students progress through them.

While these are still games, student concentration grows along with their desire to win.

Task Analysis

A procedural analysis is the most appropriate for my instructional goal of creating a website

using Google sites. A procedural analysis is used to identify what steps are required to

accomplish a task. Utilizing Google Sites, learners will create a website containing a teacher

photo, contact information, class schedule, and into the steps needed for each learner to create

their own website. Learners will allow each learner to customize their site. My previous course

work has provided me with the knowledge needed to act as the subject-matter expert (SME) for

my topic. My procedural analysis outlines the steps needed for the learners to log onto their

Google account and then the step-by-step directions to create their websites.

Each learner has access to Google drive through their school account. The account allows

teachers to access email, documents created or shared, and applications associated with Google

drive.

If needed, learners will Create Google account:

1. Navigate web browser to google.com.

2. Click on the blue Sign in button.

3. Click Create account below sign in box.

4. Fill in requested information.

5. Account has been created.

Learners will Access Google Sites: A video will detail each step with highlighting of each

action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.

1. Log into Google account.

2. Click the Google apps button located in the upper right hand corner of the browser.

3. Select the more option at the bottom of the pop up.

4. Select the even more option at the bottom of the next pop up.

5. Scroll down to the Home and Office section and click on Sites.

Learners will Creating a website with Google Sites: A video will detail each step for creating

a website using Google Sites. Annotated pictures of each action, as well as written instructions

that may be downloaded will accompany each lesson.

1. Choose template for your website by clicking on Blank template.

2. Click in the box to Name your site (ex: ABC123). Google sites will automatically enter

it into the site URL below the name you select. If the URL (which appeared when you

entered the site name in the Name your site box) is not available, you may add additional

characters in the URL box under Site location.

3. Follow directions for verifying website with Google.

4. Click on the red Create button located at the top right side of the page. You have

created your web page using the name you gave your website. The link to your new site

will be on you “Google Sites” page.

Learners will Add Content: Photo A video will detail each step with highlighting of each

action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.

1. Click the More actions button next to the blue “Share” button located at the top right

hand corner of your web page.

2. Click on Edit site layout towards the bottom of the pop up.

3. Click on Meet your teacher, on the sidebar on the left hand side of the page. A

Configure Text Box will popup.

4. Click in the Title box and enter the name for your web page.

5. Click on the picture inside the textbox.

6. Click on the X in the pop up.

7. Click Insert.

8. If you have a picture on your computer, click Upload Image and follow the directions.

9. If a picture that is located elsewhere click Web address (URL) and follow the

directions.

10. Click Ok.

11. Click Close to exit editing.

Learners will Add Content: Contact Information A video will detail each step with

highlighting of each action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.

1. Click on Contact Me the sidebar on the left hand side of the page.

2. Click the Edit page button at the top right of the page next to the blue Share button.

3. Highlight the word Me in the text box, and type in your name.

4. Highlight the default contact information located in the next text box and enter your

contact information.

5. Click the blue Save button, at the top right of the page.

Learners will Add Content: New Page A video will detail each step with highlighting of each

action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.

1. Click on Create Page button, at the top right of the page next to the blue Share button.

2. Click in the Name Your Page box

3. Type in “Class Schedule.”

4. Click on Select a template to use

Learners will Editing Content: Edit a page

1. Click on Announcement in the pop up.

2. Click the red Create button at the top left of the page.

3. Click the Edit page button at the top right of the page.

4. Click in the text box and enter your class schedule.

5. Click on the blue Close button at the top right hand of the page.

Instructional Objectives

Goal 1: Given a computer with internet access, learners will be able to Access/Create a Google

Drive and use the tools to create content.

1A: Create a Google Drive

1B: Create Google Documents

1C: Upload documents from a computer into Google Drive.

Cognitive

-Knowledge: Recall of specific information

-Comprehension: Explain the purpose for using Google Sites

Psychomotor

Manipulation: Performs an action

Affective

-Receiving: Willing to give attention to activity

-Responding: Willing to participate in activity

-Valuing: Willing to accept or reject event through the expression of a positive or negative

attitude

Goal 2: Given a computer with internet access, the learner will create and customize a Google

Sites to create a Google Sites website.

2A: View Joe’s Non-Netbook video

2B: Access Google Sites

2C: Choose a template and name

2C: Customize a Google Sites webpage

Add a welcome message to the Home page

Add the following pages: Syllabus, Daily Work, Daily News, Calendar (insert a

calendar), and Storage

Add a picture to the Home page

Upload a document from computer and Google Drive onto webpage

Upload a YouTube video to Home page

Cognitive

Application: Application of a rule or principle

Synthesis: Putting the parts together to form a new whole

Psychomotor

Precision: Performs an action with accuracy

Affective

Responding: Willing to react to the activity through expression of a positive or negative attitude

Assessment

Instruction Goal Objective Differentiation Assessment

Learners will watch Joe’s Non-Netbook video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkhpmEZWuRQ

Learners will watch a video describing the basics of Google Sites.https://youtu.be/lMP6o8YfIXk

Learners will view step-by-step instructions for each item

Goal 1: Given a computer with internet access, learners will be able to Access/Create a Google Drive account and use the tool to create content.

1A: Access/Create a Google Drive account

1B: Create a Google document

1C: Upload a document from a computer into Google Drive.

Learners will be provided with: video and screenshots for each objective.

Learners will share a link to their Google Drive with instructor provided to demonstrate understanding.

Learners will view video giving instruction on how to create a website using Google Sites.

Learners will view step-by-step instruction for each item

Goal 2: Given a computer with internet access, the learner will create and customize a Google Sites website.

2A: Access Google Sites

2B: Create a website by choosing a blank template and name.

2C: Customize a Google Sites

Learners will be provided with: video and screenshots for each objective.

Using provided videos and screen shots, learners will create and customize a Google Sites webpage.

Learners will share a link to their website with instructor as well as complete

webpage with the following:-A welcome message to the Home page-Add the following pages: Syllabus, Daily work, Daily News, Calendar, and Storage-Add a picture to the Home page-Upload a document from a computer and Google Drive onto webpage.-Upload a YouTube video to the Home page.

the survey.

Learner’s webpage will show a minimum of:-Welcome message,

-Minimum 5 pages (syllabus, daily work, daily news, calendar, and storage)-1 picture-1Document uploaded from computer-1 Document uploaded from Google Drive-1 YouTube video

Website Creation (Google Sites) Rubric

Goal 1: Given a computer with internet access, learners will be able to Access/Create a Google Drive and use the tools to create content

Needs Improvement=1

Did not create a document in Google Drive.Did not upload a document from their computer into Google Drive.

Satisfactory=2 Exceptional=3

Created a document using Google Drive. Uploaded a document from computer to Google Drive

Goal 2: Given a computer with internet access, the learner will create and customize a Google Sites to create a Google

Website missing 1 or more required items

Website contains all required items:

-Welcome message,-Minimum 5 pages (syllabus, daily work, daily news, calendar, and

All website pages displaying items appropriate for their title,Widgets displayed on more than one page.

Additional documents

Sites website. storage)-1 picture-1Document uploaded from computer-1 Document uploaded from Google Drive-1 YouTube video

being displayed on pages or in Storage.

Overall Website Website layout hard to follow. 1 or more pages are blank.

Website shows all basic information required in course goals and objectives

Website is visually appealing, showing creativity in the usage of (color/theme and template usage).

Website items are easy to find and see.

Total Score____/9

Content Sequencing and Instructional Strategies

Sequence Description Objective

1 Describe how to customize a Google Sites website 1A

2 Describe how to use Google Sites website to communicate 1B

3 Describe how to collaborate using a Google Sites website 1C

4 Describe the accessibility feature of a Google Sites website 1D

5 Demonstrate how to add a photo 2A

6 Demonstrate how to add contact information 2B

7 Demonstrate how to add a page 2C

Content

Performance

Recall Application

Fact 1

Concept 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D

Principles and rules

Procedure 2, 2A, 2B, 2C

Interpersonal

Attitude

Instructional Objectives ISTE Standards

1A,B,C 1:D/2:C/3:C/5:A,C

2A,B,C,D 1:A,D/2:A,B/3:A,C,D/4:B/5:A,D

Differentiation Plan:

Learners will be provided with a website link which will provide them with step-by-step written

instructions using screen shots as well as separate videos which highlight each action. Learners

will be encouraged to work in pairs or small groups. The instructor’s email and blog addresses

will be provided for learners requiring additional assistance for these modules.

Instructional Design Summary

Lesson 1: A description of Google Sites features.

Gain Attention Learners will watch 4 Simple Words video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JShsO5PvYG4

Learners will watch a humorous video: Joe’s Non-Netbook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkhpmEZWuRQ

Inform the learners of the objects

A brief video outlining the objectives.

Benefits of a Digital Classroom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M2VICA1zZk

Activate Prior Knowledge

A brief video discussing items previously taught in professional development training.

Go Google: Google Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKJ9KzGQq0w

Sequence of Instruction

1) Step-by-step guidance on how to access or create learners Google account.

2) Step-by-step guidance on how to use Google docs to create documents.

3) Step-by-step guidance on how to upload documents to Google Drive.

4) Step-by-step guidance on how to share documents on Google Drive.

Deliver Instruction

1) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to access/create a Google Drive account.a) Watch Google Drive: Getting startedb) Login/Acces to Google.c) Click Create accountd) Complete informatione) Click on the Google apps Iconf) Click on Google Drive Icon

2) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to create documents on Google Drive.a) Watch Google Docs in Plain English, Google Drive: Creating Filesb) Read Step-by-step directionsc) Login into Googled) Click on the Google apps Icone) Click on Google Drive Iconf) Click the red NEW button

i) Click on Untitled document box and enter name (example: My First Document Using Google Drive!)

ii) Saving is automatic3) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to upload

files from computer to Google Drive.

a) Watch Google Drive: Uploading Filesb) Read step-by-step directionsc) Click the red NEW buttond) Click on file uploade) Select document to be uploaded. OR Click on documents and drag onto

Google Drive page.4) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to share

documents on Google Drive.a) Watch Sharing with others in Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slidesb) Read step-by-step directionsc) Share document

Feedback Learners will receive their results after completing the quiz.

UDL/ Differentiation

Learners will be provided with: links to all websites, video, screenshots, as well as written instructions for each objective.

1c. Provisions for privacy, security, and safety should be equally available to all users.1d. Make the design appealing to all users.2d. Provide adaptability to the user's pace.3a. Eliminate unnecessary complexity.3d. Arrange information consistent with its importance.3e. Provide effective prompting and feedback during and after task completion.4a. Use different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of essential information.4b. Provide adequate contrast between essential information and its surroundings.4c. Maximize "legibility" of essential information.4d. Differentiate elements in ways that can be described (i.e., make it easy to give instructions or directions).

Lesson 2: Create a Google Sites website and customize pages

Gain Attention:

Inform learners of the objectives: Learners will follow instructor provided link and view

instructor narrated video on objectives for lessons.

(http://lesson2creatingawebpageusinggooglesites.weebly.com/) and view video instruction on

how to create a website using Google Sites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=259&v=aXfuuvf2i44

Gain Attention Learners will view examples of teacher created websites.

Inform the learners of the objects

Learners will view goals and objectives for module 2.

Activate Prior Knowledge

Learners will read: Ten reasons every teacher should want a

website

Sequence of Instruction

-Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to

access Google Sites

-Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to

create Google Sites website

-Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to

customize the webpage with the following:

Add a welcome message to the main page

Add the following pages:

• Syllabus

• Daily Work

• Daily News

• Calendar

• Storage

Upload a document from your computer and Google Drive to the website

Upload a YouTube video to your Home page

Deliver Instruction

Learners will Access Google Sites:

1) Login to Google account

2) Click on the Google apps Icon.

3) Navigate to Google Sites

Learners will Create Website:

1) Choose a blank template for your website by clicking on the Blank

template button.

2) Click in the box to Name your site (ex: ABC123) Google sites will

automatically enter it into the site URL below the name you select.

3) Click on the red Create button located at the top right side of the page.

You have created your web page using the name you gave your website.

The link to your new site will be on you “Google Sites” page.

Learners will Customize their website:

1) Add welcome message to the Home page

a) Click the Edit button (picture of a pen)

b) Type in welcome message

c) Click on the blue SAVE button (upper-right hand corner)

Learner will add pages to their website:

1) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)

a) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Syllabus

b) Click the red CREATE button

Learner will add a Daily Work page to their website:

1) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)

c) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Daily Work

Click the red CREATE button

Learner will add a Daily News page to their website:

2) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)

a) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Daily News

Click the red CREATE button

Learner will add a Storage page to their website:

3) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)

a) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Storage

Click the red CREATE button

Learner will add a calendar to their website:

a) Navigate to Calendar page

b) Click on the Edit button (pen)

b) Click insert

c) Click Calendar

d) Select the email you want associated with your website

e) Click on the blue Select button

f) Click on the red SAVE button

g) Click on the blue SAVE button

Learner will add a picture the Home page:

1) Click on the Edit button (picture of a pen)

a) Click on Insert

b) Click on Image

c) Click on upload Image

d) Select the Image

e) Click OK

Learner will upload a document from computer to website:

1) Click Add Files (highlighted blue underneath the page)

a) Select file

b) Click open (Or you can Double click on the file)

c) Click the blue SAVE button

Learner will upload a document from computer to website:

1) Click the Edit button (pen)

a) Click Insert

b) Click Drive

c) Click on Document

d) Click on the file (OR Double click on the file)

e) Click the red SAVE button

f) Click the blue SAVE button on the page

Learner will upload a YouTube video to website:

(note: make sure you are on the page you want the video to go on when

you start this process)

1) Locate the YouTube video you want to upload. Highlight the URL and

Control C or Command C.

a) Go back to website page

b) Click the Edit button (pen)

c) Click the Insert

d) Click the YouTube link

e) Click on the URL box

f) Control C or Command C (paste) URL into box

g) Click the red SAVE button

h) Click the blue SAVE button on the page

Feedback Learners will complete the Learning Module Survey. Learners may also email instructor for support and feedback.

UDL/ Differentiation

Learners will be provided with:A website link which will provide them with step-by-step written instructions using screen shots as well as separate videos which highlight each action.The instructor’s email and blog addresses will be provided for learners requiring additional assistance for these modules.Learners will be encouraged to work in pairs or small groups.1c. Provisions for privacy, security, and safety should be equally available to all users.1d. Make the design appealing to all users.2d. Provide adaptability to the user's pace.3a. Eliminate unnecessary complexity.3d. Arrange information consistent with its importance.3e. Provide effective prompting and feedback during and after task completion.4a. Use different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of essential information.4b. Provide adequate contrast between essential information and its surroundings.

4c. Maximize "legibility" of essential information.4d. Differentiate elements in ways that can be described (i.e., make it easy to give instructions or directions).4e. Provide compatibility with a variety of techniques or devices used by people with sensory limitations.

Formative Evaluation Plan

The purpose of evaluation plan will be to evaluate how well the learning module is at achieving

the objectives as well as the effectiveness of the materials used. The evaluation plan will require

an expert review of organization and flow, accuracy of content, readability, representation of

current best practices, and overall effectiveness. The subject matter expert (SME) will be Mr.

Smith, the computer lab teacher at Gould Elementary. Mr. Smith is the go-to-guy for any

computer problems at my school. Once the SME has reviewed module and completed the survey

I will review his responses and make appropriate changes. At the end of the module learners will

complete an online survey using checklist, rating scales and short answer questions. Once all

evidence has been gathered, the module and materials will be analyzed for possible changes.

SME Review Survey

1. Are goals and objectives clear? If not, what revisions would you suggest?

Goal 1 and objective are clear and concise. Goal 2 has a lot of objectives that are combined,

they need to be separated into their own objective

2. Is the module content accurate? If not, what revisions would you suggest?

Module content is accurate. Content has combined from several different sources which hurts

the flow of the lessons. The lessons would flow more smoothly using content from fewer

sources.

3. Is the module content sequential and chunked to allow learners to follow tutorials? If not,

what revisions would you suggest?

Content is sequenced appropriately, although module 2 should be broken down into more

chunks. I would separate 2C into:

• Welcome page

• Syllabus

• Daily Work

• Daily News

• Calendar

• Storage

4. Is enough information and guidance provided to help with knowledge gaps? If not, what

revisions would you suggest?

The content videos and step instructions are enough guidance for novices to create a Google

Drive account, create a Google Sites website, and to customize the website. Additional links

are a bonus for the learners.

5. Is the module content readable? If not, what revisions would you suggest?

The module and content are clear and easy to read. I would consider adding another color for

the background that compliments the colors you are using.

6. Can learners complete the module without an instructor? If not, what revisions would you

suggest?

Your learning module makes it very easy for adults and students alike to accomplish the

goals and objectives.

7. Do you have any additional feedback not covered in the previous questions?

Do a Google search and find more examples of websites created by other teachers. Make

notes or save the websites so you can use them for references.

Formative Evaluation

Yes/No with follow up questions

1. How helpful were the written instructions in accessing/creating a Google Drive account?

2. How helpful were the videos in accessing/creating a Google Drive account?

3. Were you confused at any point while watching the videos or during practice? If yes,

what cause the confused?

4. Was the instructional sequencing easy to follow? If not, what cause the confusion?

5. Were the videos helpful?

6. Were the instructions helpful/easy to read?

7. Do you think you could have learned this content without the use of this module?

8. Would your students be able to use these directions and create their own Google Drive

and Google Site?

Check the box for any additional instructional videos you would like to use.

_How to further customize your website

_How to Create a blog for classroom discussions

_How to embed a video in your web page

_How to create documents using Google Documents

_How to use Google Documents in your classroom

_ Any not listed above:_________________________

References:

https://www.google.com/edu/training/get-trained/sites/basics.html

Floyd, Scott (2009). Joe’s Non-Netbook Video. Retrived from:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkhpmEZWuRQ

Wellington, Adam (2012). google_sites_education_overview. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=259&v=aXfuuvf2i44