MIT 514 – Distance Learning
Context and Condition Working under the supervision of Dr. Summerville, I designed, developed and presented a lesson for distance education learners along with Patsy McQuisten another MIT student. The lesson introduced and encouraged 9th grade World History students to discuss cultural issues and the conditions that Afghan women endured while under the control of the Taliban. The students will read an excerpt from The Breadwinner review a perspective of what women endured. They will discuss organizations such as women for afghanistan and other organizations that work toward the women’s movement in Afghanistan. A videoconference with International Relief Development (IRD) Security Advisor in Kabul was pre-recorded to discuss conditions in class. To gain attention for the lesson, a famous photo of Afghan woman’s face was displayed on one of the screens in the distance education classroom. Afghan music was played to set the tone for the lesson along with a guiding question for the learners to think about, “What does this picture mean to you?” Students at the host and remote sites were equally included in the lesson through brainstorming, sharing of prior knowledge and through participation in reading a segment of the book The Breadwinner. A PowerPoint was used to guide the lesson. A pre-recorded video was used as the focal point of the lesson. Scope The 9th grade World History High School class is comprised of 15 students. Enrolled in the class are 6 male students and 9 female students. Seven of the students are African American while 8 are white. The teaching strategy we used was to use real life examples to engage students and help them to build on their intellectual skills and moral conscience attitudes. We reviewed the location of Afghanistan and the Taliban's influence the country. Next, we introduced the objectives for the lesson. Role As an Instructional Designer I designed, developed and implemented a lesson for a distance education Reflection The experience of designing, developing and presenting a lesson using the distance education lab was a wonderful experience. I was exposed to the various resources available in the distance education lab: video conferencing camera, multiple screens to show media and to view the remote site, microphones, document camera as well as work closely with a technician during the planning stages and implementation of the lesson. Patsy and I practiced using all the equipment before the actual lesson. Everything worked fine. However, during the lesson the pre-recorded video did not transmit.
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| Specify and sequence instructional strategies. | MIT 514 Distance Education ~Lesson plan design |
~Designed lesson plan using sequencing of instructional strategies. |
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| Demonstrate knowledge of computer utilization practices and the ability to apply them in instructional settings including: computer literacy, software selection and evaluation, instructional management, hypermedia development and distance learning. | MIT 514 Distance Education |
~Demonstrated using new technological equipment in the distance education lab before and during the lesson. |
| Design and produce mediated instruction. | MIT 514 Distance Education |
~Developed the lesson using the characteristics of the learner. |
| Demonstrate ability to produce audio scripts and audio tapes. | MIT 514 Distance Education ~Storyboard |
~Develop projects with writing of scripts, narratives, and storyboards. |
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| Apply principles of selection and use of materials and techniques relevant to a multicultural society (e.g., non-print, print, mass media, hardware, software, and other audiovisual strategies). | MIT 514 Distance Education MIT 514 Distance Education |
~Technology integration with the Social Studies curriculum. ~Addressed various learning styles during the design and development of the lesson.~Coorespondence with a subject matter expert to make the lesson relevant and real to the learners. |
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| Plan and conduct evaluation of instruction/training | MIT 514 Distance Education ~Evaluation Form |
~Designed an evaluation form for our lesson to gather feedback on the lesson. |
| Plan and conduct summative evaluation of instruction/training | MIT 514 Distance Education ~Evaluation Form |
~Analyzed responses and comments from learners using the evalualtion form. |
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| Communication and Leadership Skills | MIT 514 Distance Education ~Communication with students using an alternative plan for instruction |
~ An example of a reflection and collaboration with peers in online forum. ~It is important to have clear and consise directions for the learner regarding an alternative plan if the lesson can not be transmitted due to technicial difficulties or weather issues. |