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This product, created for MIT512-Computer Applications in Education, is a
WebQuest designed to integrate physical education with geography. Being a
physical education teacher, In addition, I incorporate technology and presentation skills using
PowerPoint, as well as collaborative problem solving. I designed this
WebQuest along a constructivist model, incorporating learning in a realistic and
motivating context, integrating several content areas, and providing scaffolding
by presenting links not only to information sites but also to tutorials to help
improve presentation skills.
I chose this project because so many attempts at integrating physical education with other subjects end up taking away valuable physical exercise. The exercise is sacrificed to learn math or language during physical education time, which is already in short supply. In this WebQuest I am able to encourage exercise and teach exercise and health skills and knowledge while also teaching social studies, particularly geography. Not only do students research the geography of our country, but they also research running form, how to take their pulse and how to determine their target heart rate. I have not had the opportunity to implement it, but hope to do so one day.
This project was done independently. My plan for the future of this product is to team with a classroom social studies teacher to implement the WebQuest. I would also like to team with a teacher with graphic design skills to create a more attractive and unique interface to increase engagement of the learner.
Reflecting on this artifact, I am pleased with the content and instructional design of the WebQuest. I can see from this WebQuest that a better product can be created with the expertise of multiple individuals with diverse talents. I believe I have a good eye for attractive presentation, but I don't have the visual creativity that would provide uniqueness to the product. Since I don't want my product to be limited by my own talents, in the future I will try to enlist others to aid in producing unique illustrations and interface design to augment my instructional design talent.
This artifact exhibits my ability to design instruction for the Web, as well as to create Web pages using sound design principles. It also shows my ability to creatively synthesize information from different domains into an interdisciplinary learning unit following principles of constructivist learning.
| Domain of Instructional Design | ||
| Competency | Artifacts | Rationale |
| Analyze
characteristics of setting (learning environment) |
Web site evaluation form [.doc] | This artifact demonstrates knowledge of the Web environment and necessity of finding resource sites that create the proper environment for learning. |
| Sequence learner outcome | Objectives | Demonstrates writing objectives and sequencing instruction to meet them. |
| Specify instructional strategies and sequence the instructional strategies | WebQuest | Demonstrates
use of proper instructional strategies and their sequence.
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| Determine instructional resources (media/computer technology) appropriate to instructional activities. | Web site evaluation form [.doc] | This artifact determines appropriate Web resources for instruction. |
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Domain of Instructional Development |
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| Competency | Artifacts | Rationale |
| 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. |
WebQuest |
This
artifact demonstrates instructional development as applied to hypermedia
and distance learning. |
| Design and produce computer-based instruction, including drill-and-practice and tutorial programs. | Web page development | This
artifact demonstrates Web-based design in a constructivist learning
environment. |
| Develop curriculum and apply instructional technology to the curriculum at the systems level, the macro level, and the micro level. | WebQuest | This WebQuest demonstrates the application of integrative curriculum at the micro level. |
| Design and produce mediated instruction. | WebQuest | This product is an example of online learning. |
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Domain of Utilization |
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| Competency | Artifacts | Artifacts |
| Demonstrate a knowledge of the laws and regulations which govern the selection and utilization of media/emerging technology, including copyright, censorship, State Board Regulations, Local Board Policies, etc. |
Web site evaluation form
[.doc] |
This artifact examines resource Web sites to ensure they adhere to fair use copyright laws and meet the acceptable use guidelines. |
| Domain of Evaluation | ||
| Competency | Job Description | Artifacts |
| Plan and conduct evaluation of instruction/training. |
Fitness
Assessment rubric Presentation assessment rubric |
An
assessment
rubric guides evaluation of the instruction. |