Reflection: Question 3

Designing Instruction: Include a link to your lesson plan and discuss how your instructional design [attach lesson plan (Task Stream)] Is contextually and logically organized:

The lesson plan will be organized from the beginning to end as far as how it is conducted both on the teacher’s and students’ parts. The lesson details how each part will be carried out and what needs to be accomplished in what ways. The class will have been taught prior about how research-group projects are conducted and what responsibilities come with member jobs.

Uses varied instructional methods that meet individual student needs and target higher order thinking skills:

The lesson plan will explain how multiculturalism and diversity needs will be met in the classroom. My students’ needs will be consistently met with individualized attention and depending on what the specific needs are I will modify and accommodate accordingly. I will target higher order thinking skills by challenging the groups to include bonus information outside of what is required in their projects.

Aligns with research based understanding of technology integration:

This lesson integrates technology in a number of ways. The students will be using computers to conduct their research and create their presentations. The assessment is built in Power Point and they will be using various technology applications to learn the necessary knowledge.

Addresses or does not address:

o Safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology: Students will know how to behave with technology in the classroom appropriately and will be aware of the consequences for not adhering to the pre-set rules. (This will be a concrete discussion any time before use of technology in the classroom and/or for an assignment)

o Digital etiquette and responsible social interactions: Students will know how to behave with technology in the classroom appropriately and will be aware of the consequences for not adhering to the pre-set rules. (This will be a concrete discussion any time before use of technology in the classroom and/or for an assignment)

o Meeting diverse needs of learners through learner-centered strategies and equitable access: The lesson does address how I will meet the diverse needs of learners. The lesson is student-centered and is designed to be equally accessible for all learners in the classroom.

o Global awareness and digital-age communication: This lesson does address global awareness and students will be using digital-age communication to communicate with their peers.