2.2 Research-Based Learner-Centered Strategies
Candidates model and facilitate the use of research-based, learner-centered strategies addressing the diversity of all students. (PSC 2.2/ISTE 2b)
Artifact: lockhartushistory.com, Internet Lesson Plan Project
Reflection:
1. Briefly describe the artifact and the context in which it was created. What was/were your individual contribution(s)?
This standard is addressed with two different artifacts: The Internet Tools Lesson Plan and lockhartushistory.com. All of the artifacts were things that I made as part of my work as a teacher. Lockhartushistory.com is my old class website, and the Internet Lesson Plan is based off of my previous work with the site. The Internet Tools Lesson Plan basically takes a unit from the site and transitions it into a written plan
2. Explain how this artifact demonstrates mastery of the standard/element under which it is placed. See the portfolio rubric and watch the videos for more details on what to include in your reflection for this question. You must respond to each of the items on the rubric in this question! It is VERY IMPORTANT that you address ALL of the criteria on the rubric. This one question may need to be several paragraphs long in order to address all of the items on the rubric.
Both of these artifacts meet the standard by putting a focus on student creation. Within the site, and the lessons students get the opportunity to write dbqs, create with video, create with social media, and more. The creation is also based on choice, which makes the activities truly student centered.
Research has proven the viability of student choice and student creation in establishing deeper understanding and meaning. These lessons are also the result of several years of activity iteration and observation, which could be considered research
3. What did you learn from completing this artifact? What would you do differently to improve the quality of the artifact or the process involved in creating the artifact? Not changing anything is NOT an acceptable response.
I think it’s truly hard to assess what I would do differently with these artifacts. They are they result of several years of improvement and iteration, and I was truly happy with them before I left the classroom. I have learned over the years that moving to creation and choice improves student engagement, and it even improves student test scores. If I had to improve anything, I think more choices and drilling down to a personal level would be the way I would go.
4. How did the work that went into creating the artifact impact school improvement, faculty development, or student learning? How can the impact be assessed?
All of these artifacts improve instruction within the classroom. The idea is to move students to a different level of critical thinking about content as we give them opportunities to create. Its impact can be assessed through observation, student engagement, and future assessment scores
1. Briefly describe the artifact and the context in which it was created. What was/were your individual contribution(s)?
This standard is addressed with two different artifacts: The Internet Tools Lesson Plan and lockhartushistory.com. All of the artifacts were things that I made as part of my work as a teacher. Lockhartushistory.com is my old class website, and the Internet Lesson Plan is based off of my previous work with the site. The Internet Tools Lesson Plan basically takes a unit from the site and transitions it into a written plan
2. Explain how this artifact demonstrates mastery of the standard/element under which it is placed. See the portfolio rubric and watch the videos for more details on what to include in your reflection for this question. You must respond to each of the items on the rubric in this question! It is VERY IMPORTANT that you address ALL of the criteria on the rubric. This one question may need to be several paragraphs long in order to address all of the items on the rubric.
Both of these artifacts meet the standard by putting a focus on student creation. Within the site, and the lessons students get the opportunity to write dbqs, create with video, create with social media, and more. The creation is also based on choice, which makes the activities truly student centered.
Research has proven the viability of student choice and student creation in establishing deeper understanding and meaning. These lessons are also the result of several years of activity iteration and observation, which could be considered research
3. What did you learn from completing this artifact? What would you do differently to improve the quality of the artifact or the process involved in creating the artifact? Not changing anything is NOT an acceptable response.
I think it’s truly hard to assess what I would do differently with these artifacts. They are they result of several years of improvement and iteration, and I was truly happy with them before I left the classroom. I have learned over the years that moving to creation and choice improves student engagement, and it even improves student test scores. If I had to improve anything, I think more choices and drilling down to a personal level would be the way I would go.
4. How did the work that went into creating the artifact impact school improvement, faculty development, or student learning? How can the impact be assessed?
All of these artifacts improve instruction within the classroom. The idea is to move students to a different level of critical thinking about content as we give them opportunities to create. Its impact can be assessed through observation, student engagement, and future assessment scores