Dr. Wes Leggett IT 6740 Final Project

IT 6740 Final Project

Standards-Based Performance Evaluation:

Demonstrating growth in technology knowledge and skills, teachers create instructional materials using word-processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, and web development software [CPBS 4.1, 4.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.5, 8.5] [ISTE I.A, I.B, II.A, II.B, IV.B, V.A ,V.C, V.D]

Assignment:

Develop innovative curriculum (technology-mediated learning materials) by taking a piece of current instruction and modifying it based on the influence of one or more of the learning theories highlighted in class and infuse technology in a new or different way. Present the final project during the final class meeting.

Description:

The innovative curriculum (technology-mediated learning materials) can be student-centered or teacher-centered. More than likely, the final project will be web-based (DreamWeaver created) or presentation-based (PowerPoint created). Other media may be utilized.

Rubric:

Criteria	A Advanced	B Proficient	C Developing	D Basic
50% Instructional Elements (grade-level and content appropriate, purpose, relevance, organization, presentation, pedagogy, learning strategies and methods, application of learning theory or theories)	All elements are demonstrated at a clearly superior level of purpose and relevance. Clearly superior organization and presentation of material. Demonstration of unique creativity in applying instructional methods and/or addressing instructional factors based on learning theory or theories.	All elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance. Appropriate organization and presentation of material. Appropriate application of instructional methods and attention to instructional factors and learning theory or theories.	Most elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance. There are some minor concerns regarding appropriateness, organization, and/or instructional methods and application of learning theory or theories.	Some of the elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance. There are some major concerns regarding appropriateness, organization, and/or instructional methods and application of learning theory or theories.
30% Design Elements (theme, background, colors, layout, white space, continuity, consistency, overall appeal)	All elements are demonstrated at a high level of purpose and relevance.	All elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Most elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Some of the elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.
10% Text Elements (spelling, grammar, readability, emphasis)	All elements are demonstrated at a high level of purpose and relevance.	All elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Most elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Some of the elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.
10% Graphic Elements (visual appeal, relevance, integration)	All elements are demonstrated at a high level of purpose and relevance.	All elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Most elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.	Some of the elements are demonstrated at an appropriate level of purpose and relevance.