Dr. Wes Leggett IT 6740 Final Project Abstract

IT 6740 Final Project Abstract

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:

Prepare an abstract in written narrative that describes:

A brief overview of the current instruction you selected to modify and why
The influence of the learning theory or theories you chose to apply and why
The infusion of technology you chose to implement and why
The new instructional materials you created (see Description below)
A reflection on the process you undertook and how it unfolded to completion

Description:

Include the following elements regarding the new instructional materials (see bullet #4 above) in the written narrative (your choice of either first-person or third-person voice with either formal or informal language - whatever your most comfortable writing style is):

Grade-level
Content (Information Presented and/or Activity)
Purpose (Goals or Objectives)
Relevance (Tie to Curriculum)
Organization (Structure and/or Sequence of Content)
Presentation (Visual, Auditory, and/or Kinesthetic Elements)
Pedagogy (Whole Group, Small Group, or Individual - or a combination)
Learning Strategies and Methods (Engagement, Environment, and Steps, Procedures, or Process)

Rubric:

Criteria

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Basic

90% Content

Clearly superior organization and detailed presentation of content demonstrating unique insight and understanding.

Well organized and presented content demonstrating clarity and completeness.

Minimal content.

Incomplete content.

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.