Friday, January 25, 2013

Journal Entry #2- Gathering Project Specific Contextual Data


Gathering Project Specific Contextual Data

Goal: Create a workshop that helps teachers design lesson that integrate web 2.0 technologies.

Orienting Context- occurs prior to the learning event and includes factors that influence the prospective student’s motivation and preparation to learn.

            Learner- Assigning articles for the teachers to read prior to the workshop that provide research on the benefits of utilizing Web 2.0 technologies in the classroom. Informing teachers they will receive CPE credit for attending the workshop.

            Immediate Environment- The facility being used for the workshop is centrally located and has drinks and snack available for the teachers. There are plenty of parking spaces. Restrooms are near the training room. Technology being used for the training (computers, smart bards, internet, etc) is functional and available.

            Organizational Environment- The campus administrators promote the workshop and create a culture of excitement. The campus administrators provide incentives for attending the training. 

Instructional Context- includes environmental factors that directly impact the delivery of instruction.

Learner- Not having enough of handouts. Student’s computer not working. Delivery method not engaging for the teachers.

            Immediate Environment- Technology/equipment malfunction.

            Organizational Environment-Not being released from campus in a timely manner for training will cause the delivery of the instruction to be delayed.

Transfer Context- the environment in which the learning is applied.

Learner-Computers in the teacher classroom must be working in order to utilize the web 2.0 technologies. Asking for student’s feedback on the different technologies being utilized in the lessons. Planning as a team to promote the continuation of utilizing web 2.0 technologies.

            Immediate Environment- Additional equipment or technology needed for student and teacher success needs to be purchased ahead of implementation.

            Organizational Environment-The campus administrators must support teachers in taking time to plan lessons that incorporate web 2.0 technologies. Campus administration must also set requirements for usage of web 2.0 technologies. Keeping the moral and campus culture about the utilization of web 2.0 technologies in their lesson high by recognizing teachers for their exceptional usages and planning in staff meetings. 

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