FRIT7231 Instructional Design Document
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Steven Hill
FRIT 7231
Instructional Design
Dr. Hodges
Summer 2015
(Revised Oct. 2015)
Identification of Learning Problem
Target Audience:
My target audience will be the second grade teachers at Gould Elementary in Savannah Georgia.
The experience level of these teachers ranges from two to twenty-one years. All six teachers have
earned their bachelor’s degrees in elementary education. Three teachers are currently working on
master’s degrees.
Learning Problem:
Our school principal decided at the end of the 2013-2014 school year to discontinue the
requirement of portfolios. The use of portfolios at our school has been declining for several
years. The reason for his decision was that, even when used most teachers did not properly
maintain portfolios throughout the school year. He also stated that many teachers have
complained about the amount of time portfolios required of them.
The use of Google Docs has been recently being added to the Gould school accountability plan.
The use of use of web 2.0 tools for instruction, collaboration, and assignment submission at
Gould Elementary is sporadic. The ability to teach students how to use these tools as well as their
willingness to incorporate these new strategies into their instruction is the main cause for not
implementing web 2.0 tools. The ability level of teachers using web 2.0 tools is higher among the
teachers with the least amount of years teaching experience.
Instructing teachers and students how to use and implement web 2.0 tools will increase the
proficiency of both groups, in the use of these tools. By requiring the use of web 2.0, students
will be creating their own portfolios. Student created portfolios will reduce the amount of lost
assignments. It will also give them documentation which they can maintain throughout their
educational career. Teachers will have access to student work as they progress through each
assignment, allowing for quicker feedback.
Instructional Goals:
Learners will be able to:
Create a website using Google Sites.
Create documents using Google Drive.
Learners will add content to their website.
Learner Analysis
General Learner Characteristics:
The primary learners are 6 classroom teachers, five are Caucasian and one is Puerto Rican. The
years of teaching experience range from first year teaching through twenty plus years. Two
teachers are currently enrolled in a master's degree program for early childhood and one for
instructional technology.
Entry Characteristics:
All primary learners have at least a basic understanding of how to operate a computer and use
web 2.0 tools. All learners have received in-service training in the use of their teacher page
located on the school website.
Prior Experience:
All but one of the primary learners have used web 2.0 tools in classroom discussions and
occasional assignments. Prior to the 2015 school, primary learners had not utilized a class blog
or Twitter account accessible to students and parents. The primary means of communications
used has been a class newsletter and the school website which. The use of school website became
mandatory with the new teacher evaluation system.
Attitude toward Academics:
Most primary learners are highly motivated to integrate technology into lessons and assignments.
One learner is nearing retirement age and is not motivated to invest the time needed to learn how
to integrate technology into her classroom. For the most part, the use of technology for lessons is
not coordinated as a second grade team. Two teachers have previously co-taught a class together
and coordinate most of their activities. All learners allow each student access to educational
websites which offer games. As a second grade team, we have competitions using academic
websites which feature problems that increase in difficulty as students progress through them.
While these are still games, student concentration grows along with their desire to win.
Task Analysis
A procedural analysis is the most appropriate for my instructional goal of creating a website
using Google sites. A procedural analysis is used to identify what steps are required to
accomplish a task. Utilizing Google Sites, learners will create a website containing a teacher
photo, contact information, class schedule, and into the steps needed for each learner to create
their own website. Learners will allow each learner to customize their site. My previous course
work has provided me with the knowledge needed to act as the subject-matter expert (SME) for
my topic. My procedural analysis outlines the steps needed for the learners to log onto their
Google account and then the step-by-step directions to create their websites.
Each learner has access to Google drive through their school account. The account allows
teachers to access email, documents created or shared, and applications associated with Google
drive.
If needed, learners will Create Google account:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Navigate web browser to google.com.
Click on the blue Sign in button.
Click Create account below sign in box.
Fill in requested information.
Account has been created.
Learners will Access Google Sites: A video will detail each step with highlighting of each
action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.
1. Log into Google account.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Click the Google apps button
located in the upper right hand corner of the browser.
Select the more option at the bottom of the pop up.
Select the even more option at the bottom of the next pop up.
Scroll down to the Home and Office section and click on Sites.
Learners will Creating a website with Google Sites: A video will detail each step for creating
a website using Google Sites. Annotated pictures of each action, as well as written instructions
that may be downloaded will accompany each lesson.
1. Choose template for your website by clicking on Blank template.
2. Click in the box to Name your site (ex: ABC123). Google sites will automatically enter it into
the site URL below the name you select. If the URL (which appeared when you entered the site
name in the Name your site box) is not available, you may add additional characters in the URL
box under Site location.
3. Follow directions for verifying website with Google.
4. Click on the red Create button located at the top right side of the page. You have created your
web page using the name you gave your website. The link to your new site will be on you
“Google Sites” page.
Learners will Add Content: Photo A video will detail each step with highlighting of each
action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.
1. Click the More actions button next to the blue “Share” button located at the top right hand
corner of your web page.
2. Click on Edit site layout towards the bottom of the pop up.
3. Click on Meet your teacher, on the sidebar on the left hand side of the page. A Configure Text
Box will popup.
4. Click in the Title box and enter the name for your web page.
5. Click on the picture inside the textbox.
6. Click on the X in the pop up.
7. Click Insert.
8. If you have a picture on your computer, click Upload Image and follow the directions.
9. If a picture that is located elsewhere click Web address (URL) and follow the directions.
10. Click Ok.
11. Click Close to exit editing.
Learners will Add Content: Contact Information A video will detail each step with
highlighting of each action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Click on Contact Me the sidebar on the left hand side of the page.
Click the Edit page button at the top right of the page next to the blue Share button.
Highlight the word Me in the text box, and type in your name.
Highlight the default contact information located in the next text box and enter your contact
information.
5. Click the blue Save button, at the top right of the page.
Learners will Add Content: New Page A video will detail each step with highlighting of each
action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Click on Create Page button, at the top right of the page next to the blue Share button.
Click in the Name Your Page box
Type in “Class Schedule.”
Click on Select a template to use
Learners will Editing Content: Edit a page
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Click on Announcement in the pop up.
Click the red Create button at the top left of the page.
Click the Edit page button at the top right of the page.
Click in the text box and enter your class schedule.
Click on the blue Close button at the top right hand of the page.
Instructional Objectives
Goal 1: Given a computer with internet access, learners will be able to Access/Create a Google
Drive and use the tools to create content.
1A: Create a Google Drive
1B: Create Google Documents
1C: Upload documents from a computer into Google Drive.
Cognitive
-Knowledge: Recall of specific information
-Comprehension: Explain the purpose for using Google Sites
Psychomotor
Manipulation: Performs an action
Affective
-Receiving: Willing to give attention to activity
-Responding: Willing to participate in activity
-Valuing: Willing to accept or reject event through the expression of a positive or negative
attitude
Goal 2: Given a computer with internet access, the learner will create and customize a Google
Sites to create a Google Sites website.
2A: View Joe’s Non-Netbook video
2B: Access Google Sites
2C: Choose a template and name
2C: Customize a Google Sites webpage
Add a welcome message to the Home page
Add the following pages: Syllabus, Daily Work, Daily News, Calendar (insert a
calendar), and Storage
Add a picture to the Home page
Upload a document from computer and Google Drive onto webpage
Upload a YouTube video to Home page
Cognitive
Application: Application of a rule or principle
Synthesis: Putting the parts together to form a new whole
Psychomotor
Precision: Performs an action with accuracy
Affective
Responding: Willing to react to the activity through expression of a positive or negative attitude
Assessment
Instruction
Goal
Objective
Differentiation
Assessment
Learners will
watch Joe’s
Non-Netbook
video:
https://www.yout
ube.com/watch?
v=SkhpmEZWu
RQ
Goal 1:
Given a
computer with
internet access,
learners will be
able to
Access/Create a
Google Drive
account and use
the tool to create
content.
1A:
Access/Create a
Google Drive
account
Learners will be
provided with:
video and
screenshots for
each objective.
Learners will
share a link to
their Google
Drive with
instructor
provided to
demonstrate
understanding.
Goal 2:
Given a
computer with
internet access,
the learner will
create and
customize a
Google Sites
website.
2A:
Access Google
Sites
Learners will be
provided with:
video and
screenshots for
each objective.
Using provided
videos and
screen shots,
learners will
create and
customize a
Google Sites
webpage.
Learners will
watch a video
describing the
basics of Google
Sites.
https://youtu.be/l
MP6o8YfIXk
1B:
Create a Google
document
1C: Upload a
document from a
computer into
Google Drive.
Learners will
view step-bystep instructions
for each item
Learners will
view video giving
instruction on
how to create a
website using
Google Sites.
Learners will
view step-bystep instruction
for each item
2B: Create a
website by
choosing a blank
template and
name.
2C:
Customize a
Google Sites
webpage with
the following:
-A welcome
Learners will
share a link to
their website
with instructor as
well as complete
the survey.
Learner’s
message to the
Home page
-Add the
following pages:
Syllabus, Daily
work, Daily
News, Calendar,
and Storage
-Add a picture to
the Home page
-Upload a
document from a
computer and
Google Drive
onto webpage.
-Upload a
YouTube video
to the Home
page.
webpage will
show a minimum
of:
-Welcome
message,
-Minimum 5
pages (syllabus,
daily work, daily
news, calendar,
and storage)
-1 picture
-1Document
uploaded from
computer
-1 Document
uploaded from
Google Drive
-1 YouTube
video
Website Creation (Google Sites) Rubric
Goal 1: Given a
computer with
internet access,
learners will be able
to Access/Create a
Google Drive and
use the tools to
create content
Needs Improvement=1
Goal 2: Given a
computer with
internet access, the
learner will create
and customize a
Google Sites to
create a Google
Sites website.
Website missing 1 or
more required items
Satisfactory=2
Did not create a
document in Google
Drive.
Did not upload a
document from their
computer into Google
Drive.
Exceptional=3
Created a document
using Google Drive.
Uploaded a document
from computer to
Google Drive
Website contains all
required items:
All website pages
displaying items
appropriate for their
-Welcome message, title,
-Minimum 5 pages
Widgets displayed on
(syllabus, daily work, more than one page.
daily news,
calendar, and
Additional documents
storage)
being displayed on
-1 picture
pages or in Storage.
-1Document
uploaded from
computer
-1 Document
uploaded from
Google Drive
-1 YouTube video
Overall Website
Website layout hard to
follow. 1 or more pages
are blank.
Website shows all
basic information
required in course
goals and objectives
Website is visually
appealing, showing
creativity in the usage
of (color/theme and
template usage).
Website items are
easy to find and see.
Total Score____/9
Content Sequencing and Instructional Strategies
Sequence
Description
Objective
1
Describe how to customize a Google Sites website
1A
2
Describe how to use Google Sites website to communicate
1B
3
Describe how to collaborate using a Google Sites website
1C
4
Describe the accessibility feature of a Google Sites website
1D
5
Demonstrate how to add a photo
2A
6
Demonstrate how to add contact information
2B
7
Demonstrate how to add a page
2C
Performance
Recall
Content
Fact
1
Concept
1A, 1B, 1C, 1D
Application
Principles and rules
Procedure
2, 2A, 2B, 2C
Interpersonal
Attitude
Instructional Objectives
ISTE Standards
1A,B,C
1:D/2:C/3:C/5:A,C
2A,B,C,D
1:A,D/2:A,B/3:A,C,
D/4:B/5:A,D
Differentiation Plan:
Learners will be provided with a website link which will provide them with step-by-step written
instructions using screen shots as well as separate videos which highlight each action. Learners
will be encouraged to work in pairs or small groups. The instructor’s email and blog addresses
will be provided for learners requiring additional assistance for these modules.
Instructional Design Summary
Lesson 1: A description of Google Sites features.
Gain Attention
Learners will watch 4 Simple Words video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JShsO5PvYG4
Learners will watch a humorous video: Joe’s Non-Netbook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkhpmEZWuRQ
Inform the
learners of the
objects
A brief video outlining the objectives.
Benefits of a Digital Classroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M2VICA1zZk
Activate Prior
Knowledge
A brief video discussing items previously taught in professional development training.
Go Google: Google Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKJ9KzGQq0w
Sequence of 1) Step-by-step guidance on how to access or create learners Google account.
Instruction 2) Step-by-step guidance on how to use Google docs to create documents.
3) Step-by-step guidance on how to upload documents to Google Drive.
4) Step-by-step guidance on how to share documents on Google Drive.
Deliver
Instruction
1) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to
access/create a Google Drive account.
a) Watch Google Drive: Getting started
b) Login/Acces to Google.
c) Click Create account
d) Complete information
e) Click on the Google apps Icon
f) Click on Google Drive Icon
2) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to create
documents on Google Drive.
a) Watch Google Docs in Plain English, Google Drive: Creating Files
b) Read Step-by-step directions
c) Login into Google
d) Click on the Google apps Icon
e) Click on Google Drive Icon
f) Click the red NEW button
i) Click on Untitled document box and enter name (example: My First
Document Using Google Drive!)
ii) Saving is automatic
3) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to upload
files from computer to Google Drive.
a) Watch Google Drive: Uploading Files
b) Read step-by-step directions
c) Click the red NEW button
d) Click on file upload
e) Select document to be uploaded. OR Click on documents and drag onto
Google Drive page.
4) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to share
documents on Google Drive.
a) Watch Sharing with others in Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides
b) Read step-by-step directions
c) Share document
Feedback
Learners will receive their results after completing the quiz.
UDL/
Differentiation
Learners will be provided with: links to all websites, video, screenshots, as well as
written instructions for each objective.
1c. Provisions for privacy, security, and safety should be equally available to all users.
1d. Make the design appealing to all users.
2d. Provide adaptability to the user's pace.
3a. Eliminate unnecessary complexity.
3d. Arrange information consistent with its importance.
3e. Provide effective prompting and feedback during and after task completion.
4a. Use different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of
essential information.
4b. Provide adequate contrast between essential information and its surroundings.
4c. Maximize "legibility" of essential information.
4d. Differentiate elements in ways that can be described (i.e., make it easy to give
instructions or directions).
Lesson 2: Create a Google Sites website and customize pages
Gain Attention:
Inform learners of the objectives: Learners will follow instructor provided link and view
instructor narrated video on objectives for lessons.
(http://lesson2creatingawebpageusinggooglesites.weebly.com/) and view video instruction on
how to create a website using Google Sites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=259&v=aXfuuvf2i44
Gain Attention
Learners will view examples of teacher created websites.
Inform the
learners of the
objects
Learners will view goals and objectives for module 2.
Activate Prior
Knowledge
Learners will read: Ten reasons every teacher should want a
website
Sequence of
Instruction
-Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to
access Google Sites
-Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to
create Google Sites website
-Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to
customize the webpage with the following:
Add a welcome message to the main page
Add the following pages:
•
•
•
•
•
Syllabus
Daily Work
Daily News
Calendar
Storage
Upload a document from your computer and Google Drive to the website
Upload a YouTube video to your Home page
Deliver
Instruction
Learners will Access Google Sites:
1) Login to Google account
2) Click on the Google apps Icon.
3) Navigate to Google Sites
Learners will Create Website:
1) Choose a blank template for your website by clicking on the Blank
template button.
2) Click in the box to Name your site (ex: ABC123) Google sites will
automatically enter it into the site URL below the name you select.
3) Click on the red Create button located at the top right side of the page.
You have created your web page using the name you gave your website.
The link to your new site will be on you “Google Sites” page.
Learners will Customize their website:
1) Add welcome message to the Home page
a) Click the Edit button (picture of a pen)
b) Type in welcome message
c) Click on the blue SAVE button (upper-right hand corner)
Learner will add pages to their website:
1) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)
a) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Syllabus
b) Click the red CREATE button
Learner will add a Daily Work page to their website:
1) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)
c) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Daily Work
Click the red CREATE button
Learner will add a Daily News page to their website:
2) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)
a) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Daily News
Click the red CREATE button
Learner will add a Storage page to their website:
3) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)
a) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Storage
Click the red CREATE button
Learner will add a calendar to their website:
a) Navigate to Calendar page
b) Click on the Edit button (pen)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Click insert
Click Calendar
Select the email you want associated with your website
Click on the blue Select button
Click on the red SAVE button
Click on the blue SAVE button
Learner will add a picture the Home page:
1) Click on the Edit button (picture of a pen)
a) Click on Insert
b) Click on Image
c) Click on upload Image
d) Select the Image
e) Click OK
Learner will upload a document from computer to website:
1) Click Add Files (highlighted blue underneath the page)
a) Select file
b) Click open (Or you can Double click on the file)
c) Click the blue SAVE button
Learner will upload a document from computer to website:
1) Click the Edit button (pen)
a) Click Insert
b) Click Drive
c) Click on Document
d) Click on the file (OR Double click on the file)
e) Click the red SAVE button
f) Click the blue SAVE button on the page
Learner will upload a YouTube video to website:
(note: make sure you are on the page you want the video to go on when
you start this process)
1) Locate the YouTube video you want to upload. Highlight the URL and
Control C or Command C.
a) Go back to website page
b) Click the Edit button (pen)
c) Click the Insert
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Click the YouTube link
Click on the URL box
Control C or Command C (paste) URL into box
Click the red SAVE button
Click the blue SAVE button on the page
Feedback
Learners will complete the Learning Module Survey. Learners may also
email instructor for support and feedback.
UDL/
Differentiation
Learners will be provided with:
A website link which will provide them with step-by-step written
instructions using screen shots as well as separate videos which highlight
each action.
The instructor’s email and blog addresses will be provided for learners
requiring additional assistance for these modules.
Learners will be encouraged to work in pairs or small groups.
1c. Provisions for privacy, security, and safety should be equally available
to all users.
1d. Make the design appealing to all users.
2d. Provide adaptability to the user's pace.
3a. Eliminate unnecessary complexity.
3d. Arrange information consistent with its importance.
3e. Provide effective prompting and feedback during and after task
completion.
4a. Use different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation
of essential information.
4b. Provide adequate contrast between essential information and its
surroundings.
4c. Maximize "legibility" of essential information.
4d. Differentiate elements in ways that can be described (i.e., make it easy
to give instructions or directions).
4e. Provide compatibility with a variety of techniques or devices used by
people with sensory limitations.
Formative Evaluation Plan
The purpose of evaluation plan will be to evaluate how well the learning module is at achieving
the objectives as well as the effectiveness of the materials used. The evaluation plan will require
an expert review of organization and flow, accuracy of content, readability, representation of
current best practices, and overall effectiveness. The subject matter expert (SME) will be Mr.
Smith, the computer lab teacher at Gould Elementary. Mr. Smith is the go-to-guy for any
computer problems at my school. Once the SME has reviewed module and completed the survey
I will review his responses and make appropriate changes. At the end of the module learners will
complete an online survey using checklist, rating scales and short answer questions. Once all
evidence has been gathered, the module and materials will be analyzed for possible changes.
SME Review Survey
1. Are goals and objectives clear? If not, what revisions would you suggest?
Goal 1 and objective are clear and concise. Goal 2 has a lot of objectives that are combined,
they need to be separated into their own objective
2. Is the module content accurate? If not, what revisions would you suggest?
Module content is accurate. Content has combined from several different sources which hurts
the flow of the lessons. The lessons would flow more smoothly using content from fewer
sources.
3. Is the module content sequential and chunked to allow learners to follow tutorials? If not, what
revisions would you suggest?
Content is sequenced appropriately, although module 2 should be broken down into more
chunks. I would separate 2C into:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Welcome page
Syllabus
Daily Work
Daily News
Calendar
Storage
4. Is enough information and guidance provided to help with knowledge gaps? If not, what
revisions would you suggest?
The content videos and step instructions are enough guidance for novices to create a Google
Drive account, create a Google Sites website, and to customize the website. Additional links
are a bonus for the learners.
5. Is the module content readable? If not, what revisions would you suggest?
The module and content are clear and easy to read. I would consider adding another color for
the background that compliments the colors you are using.
6. Can learners complete the module without an instructor? If not, what revisions would you
suggest?
Your learning module makes it very easy for adults and students alike to accomplish the
goals and objectives.
7. Do you have any additional feedback not covered in the previous questions?
Do a Google search and find more examples of websites created by other teachers. Make
notes or save the websites so you can use them for references.
Formative Evaluation
Yes/No with follow up questions
1. How helpful were the written instructions in accessing/creating a Google Drive account?
2. How helpful were the videos in accessing/creating a Google Drive account?
3. Were you confused at any point while watching the videos or during practice? If yes, what cause
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
the confused?
Was the instructional sequencing easy to follow? If not, what cause the confusion?
Were the videos helpful?
Were the instructions helpful/easy to read?
Do you think you could have learned this content without the use of this module?
Would your students be able to use these directions and create their own Google Drive and
Google Site?
Check the box for any additional instructional videos you would like to use.
_How to further customize your website
_How to Create a blog for classroom discussions
_How to embed a video in your web page
_How to create documents using Google Documents
_How to use Google Documents in your classroom
_ Any not listed above:_________________________
References:
https://www.google.com/edu/training/get-trained/sites/basics.html
Floyd, Scott (2009). Joe’s Non-Netbook Video. Retrived from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkhpmEZWuRQ
Wellington, Adam (2012). google_sites_education_overview. Retrieved from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=259&v=aXfuuvf2i44
FRIT 7231
Instructional Design
Dr. Hodges
Summer 2015
(Revised Oct. 2015)
Identification of Learning Problem
Target Audience:
My target audience will be the second grade teachers at Gould Elementary in Savannah Georgia.
The experience level of these teachers ranges from two to twenty-one years. All six teachers have
earned their bachelor’s degrees in elementary education. Three teachers are currently working on
master’s degrees.
Learning Problem:
Our school principal decided at the end of the 2013-2014 school year to discontinue the
requirement of portfolios. The use of portfolios at our school has been declining for several
years. The reason for his decision was that, even when used most teachers did not properly
maintain portfolios throughout the school year. He also stated that many teachers have
complained about the amount of time portfolios required of them.
The use of Google Docs has been recently being added to the Gould school accountability plan.
The use of use of web 2.0 tools for instruction, collaboration, and assignment submission at
Gould Elementary is sporadic. The ability to teach students how to use these tools as well as their
willingness to incorporate these new strategies into their instruction is the main cause for not
implementing web 2.0 tools. The ability level of teachers using web 2.0 tools is higher among the
teachers with the least amount of years teaching experience.
Instructing teachers and students how to use and implement web 2.0 tools will increase the
proficiency of both groups, in the use of these tools. By requiring the use of web 2.0, students
will be creating their own portfolios. Student created portfolios will reduce the amount of lost
assignments. It will also give them documentation which they can maintain throughout their
educational career. Teachers will have access to student work as they progress through each
assignment, allowing for quicker feedback.
Instructional Goals:
Learners will be able to:
Create a website using Google Sites.
Create documents using Google Drive.
Learners will add content to their website.
Learner Analysis
General Learner Characteristics:
The primary learners are 6 classroom teachers, five are Caucasian and one is Puerto Rican. The
years of teaching experience range from first year teaching through twenty plus years. Two
teachers are currently enrolled in a master's degree program for early childhood and one for
instructional technology.
Entry Characteristics:
All primary learners have at least a basic understanding of how to operate a computer and use
web 2.0 tools. All learners have received in-service training in the use of their teacher page
located on the school website.
Prior Experience:
All but one of the primary learners have used web 2.0 tools in classroom discussions and
occasional assignments. Prior to the 2015 school, primary learners had not utilized a class blog
or Twitter account accessible to students and parents. The primary means of communications
used has been a class newsletter and the school website which. The use of school website became
mandatory with the new teacher evaluation system.
Attitude toward Academics:
Most primary learners are highly motivated to integrate technology into lessons and assignments.
One learner is nearing retirement age and is not motivated to invest the time needed to learn how
to integrate technology into her classroom. For the most part, the use of technology for lessons is
not coordinated as a second grade team. Two teachers have previously co-taught a class together
and coordinate most of their activities. All learners allow each student access to educational
websites which offer games. As a second grade team, we have competitions using academic
websites which feature problems that increase in difficulty as students progress through them.
While these are still games, student concentration grows along with their desire to win.
Task Analysis
A procedural analysis is the most appropriate for my instructional goal of creating a website
using Google sites. A procedural analysis is used to identify what steps are required to
accomplish a task. Utilizing Google Sites, learners will create a website containing a teacher
photo, contact information, class schedule, and into the steps needed for each learner to create
their own website. Learners will allow each learner to customize their site. My previous course
work has provided me with the knowledge needed to act as the subject-matter expert (SME) for
my topic. My procedural analysis outlines the steps needed for the learners to log onto their
Google account and then the step-by-step directions to create their websites.
Each learner has access to Google drive through their school account. The account allows
teachers to access email, documents created or shared, and applications associated with Google
drive.
If needed, learners will Create Google account:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Navigate web browser to google.com.
Click on the blue Sign in button.
Click Create account below sign in box.
Fill in requested information.
Account has been created.
Learners will Access Google Sites: A video will detail each step with highlighting of each
action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.
1. Log into Google account.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Click the Google apps button
located in the upper right hand corner of the browser.
Select the more option at the bottom of the pop up.
Select the even more option at the bottom of the next pop up.
Scroll down to the Home and Office section and click on Sites.
Learners will Creating a website with Google Sites: A video will detail each step for creating
a website using Google Sites. Annotated pictures of each action, as well as written instructions
that may be downloaded will accompany each lesson.
1. Choose template for your website by clicking on Blank template.
2. Click in the box to Name your site (ex: ABC123). Google sites will automatically enter it into
the site URL below the name you select. If the URL (which appeared when you entered the site
name in the Name your site box) is not available, you may add additional characters in the URL
box under Site location.
3. Follow directions for verifying website with Google.
4. Click on the red Create button located at the top right side of the page. You have created your
web page using the name you gave your website. The link to your new site will be on you
“Google Sites” page.
Learners will Add Content: Photo A video will detail each step with highlighting of each
action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.
1. Click the More actions button next to the blue “Share” button located at the top right hand
corner of your web page.
2. Click on Edit site layout towards the bottom of the pop up.
3. Click on Meet your teacher, on the sidebar on the left hand side of the page. A Configure Text
Box will popup.
4. Click in the Title box and enter the name for your web page.
5. Click on the picture inside the textbox.
6. Click on the X in the pop up.
7. Click Insert.
8. If you have a picture on your computer, click Upload Image and follow the directions.
9. If a picture that is located elsewhere click Web address (URL) and follow the directions.
10. Click Ok.
11. Click Close to exit editing.
Learners will Add Content: Contact Information A video will detail each step with
highlighting of each action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Click on Contact Me the sidebar on the left hand side of the page.
Click the Edit page button at the top right of the page next to the blue Share button.
Highlight the word Me in the text box, and type in your name.
Highlight the default contact information located in the next text box and enter your contact
information.
5. Click the blue Save button, at the top right of the page.
Learners will Add Content: New Page A video will detail each step with highlighting of each
action, as well as written instructions that may be downloaded.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Click on Create Page button, at the top right of the page next to the blue Share button.
Click in the Name Your Page box
Type in “Class Schedule.”
Click on Select a template to use
Learners will Editing Content: Edit a page
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Click on Announcement in the pop up.
Click the red Create button at the top left of the page.
Click the Edit page button at the top right of the page.
Click in the text box and enter your class schedule.
Click on the blue Close button at the top right hand of the page.
Instructional Objectives
Goal 1: Given a computer with internet access, learners will be able to Access/Create a Google
Drive and use the tools to create content.
1A: Create a Google Drive
1B: Create Google Documents
1C: Upload documents from a computer into Google Drive.
Cognitive
-Knowledge: Recall of specific information
-Comprehension: Explain the purpose for using Google Sites
Psychomotor
Manipulation: Performs an action
Affective
-Receiving: Willing to give attention to activity
-Responding: Willing to participate in activity
-Valuing: Willing to accept or reject event through the expression of a positive or negative
attitude
Goal 2: Given a computer with internet access, the learner will create and customize a Google
Sites to create a Google Sites website.
2A: View Joe’s Non-Netbook video
2B: Access Google Sites
2C: Choose a template and name
2C: Customize a Google Sites webpage
Add a welcome message to the Home page
Add the following pages: Syllabus, Daily Work, Daily News, Calendar (insert a
calendar), and Storage
Add a picture to the Home page
Upload a document from computer and Google Drive onto webpage
Upload a YouTube video to Home page
Cognitive
Application: Application of a rule or principle
Synthesis: Putting the parts together to form a new whole
Psychomotor
Precision: Performs an action with accuracy
Affective
Responding: Willing to react to the activity through expression of a positive or negative attitude
Assessment
Instruction
Goal
Objective
Differentiation
Assessment
Learners will
watch Joe’s
Non-Netbook
video:
https://www.yout
ube.com/watch?
v=SkhpmEZWu
RQ
Goal 1:
Given a
computer with
internet access,
learners will be
able to
Access/Create a
Google Drive
account and use
the tool to create
content.
1A:
Access/Create a
Google Drive
account
Learners will be
provided with:
video and
screenshots for
each objective.
Learners will
share a link to
their Google
Drive with
instructor
provided to
demonstrate
understanding.
Goal 2:
Given a
computer with
internet access,
the learner will
create and
customize a
Google Sites
website.
2A:
Access Google
Sites
Learners will be
provided with:
video and
screenshots for
each objective.
Using provided
videos and
screen shots,
learners will
create and
customize a
Google Sites
webpage.
Learners will
watch a video
describing the
basics of Google
Sites.
https://youtu.be/l
MP6o8YfIXk
1B:
Create a Google
document
1C: Upload a
document from a
computer into
Google Drive.
Learners will
view step-bystep instructions
for each item
Learners will
view video giving
instruction on
how to create a
website using
Google Sites.
Learners will
view step-bystep instruction
for each item
2B: Create a
website by
choosing a blank
template and
name.
2C:
Customize a
Google Sites
webpage with
the following:
-A welcome
Learners will
share a link to
their website
with instructor as
well as complete
the survey.
Learner’s
message to the
Home page
-Add the
following pages:
Syllabus, Daily
work, Daily
News, Calendar,
and Storage
-Add a picture to
the Home page
-Upload a
document from a
computer and
Google Drive
onto webpage.
-Upload a
YouTube video
to the Home
page.
webpage will
show a minimum
of:
-Welcome
message,
-Minimum 5
pages (syllabus,
daily work, daily
news, calendar,
and storage)
-1 picture
-1Document
uploaded from
computer
-1 Document
uploaded from
Google Drive
-1 YouTube
video
Website Creation (Google Sites) Rubric
Goal 1: Given a
computer with
internet access,
learners will be able
to Access/Create a
Google Drive and
use the tools to
create content
Needs Improvement=1
Goal 2: Given a
computer with
internet access, the
learner will create
and customize a
Google Sites to
create a Google
Sites website.
Website missing 1 or
more required items
Satisfactory=2
Did not create a
document in Google
Drive.
Did not upload a
document from their
computer into Google
Drive.
Exceptional=3
Created a document
using Google Drive.
Uploaded a document
from computer to
Google Drive
Website contains all
required items:
All website pages
displaying items
appropriate for their
-Welcome message, title,
-Minimum 5 pages
Widgets displayed on
(syllabus, daily work, more than one page.
daily news,
calendar, and
Additional documents
storage)
being displayed on
-1 picture
pages or in Storage.
-1Document
uploaded from
computer
-1 Document
uploaded from
Google Drive
-1 YouTube video
Overall Website
Website layout hard to
follow. 1 or more pages
are blank.
Website shows all
basic information
required in course
goals and objectives
Website is visually
appealing, showing
creativity in the usage
of (color/theme and
template usage).
Website items are
easy to find and see.
Total Score____/9
Content Sequencing and Instructional Strategies
Sequence
Description
Objective
1
Describe how to customize a Google Sites website
1A
2
Describe how to use Google Sites website to communicate
1B
3
Describe how to collaborate using a Google Sites website
1C
4
Describe the accessibility feature of a Google Sites website
1D
5
Demonstrate how to add a photo
2A
6
Demonstrate how to add contact information
2B
7
Demonstrate how to add a page
2C
Performance
Recall
Content
Fact
1
Concept
1A, 1B, 1C, 1D
Application
Principles and rules
Procedure
2, 2A, 2B, 2C
Interpersonal
Attitude
Instructional Objectives
ISTE Standards
1A,B,C
1:D/2:C/3:C/5:A,C
2A,B,C,D
1:A,D/2:A,B/3:A,C,
D/4:B/5:A,D
Differentiation Plan:
Learners will be provided with a website link which will provide them with step-by-step written
instructions using screen shots as well as separate videos which highlight each action. Learners
will be encouraged to work in pairs or small groups. The instructor’s email and blog addresses
will be provided for learners requiring additional assistance for these modules.
Instructional Design Summary
Lesson 1: A description of Google Sites features.
Gain Attention
Learners will watch 4 Simple Words video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JShsO5PvYG4
Learners will watch a humorous video: Joe’s Non-Netbook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkhpmEZWuRQ
Inform the
learners of the
objects
A brief video outlining the objectives.
Benefits of a Digital Classroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M2VICA1zZk
Activate Prior
Knowledge
A brief video discussing items previously taught in professional development training.
Go Google: Google Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKJ9KzGQq0w
Sequence of 1) Step-by-step guidance on how to access or create learners Google account.
Instruction 2) Step-by-step guidance on how to use Google docs to create documents.
3) Step-by-step guidance on how to upload documents to Google Drive.
4) Step-by-step guidance on how to share documents on Google Drive.
Deliver
Instruction
1) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to
access/create a Google Drive account.
a) Watch Google Drive: Getting started
b) Login/Acces to Google.
c) Click Create account
d) Complete information
e) Click on the Google apps Icon
f) Click on Google Drive Icon
2) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to create
documents on Google Drive.
a) Watch Google Docs in Plain English, Google Drive: Creating Files
b) Read Step-by-step directions
c) Login into Google
d) Click on the Google apps Icon
e) Click on Google Drive Icon
f) Click the red NEW button
i) Click on Untitled document box and enter name (example: My First
Document Using Google Drive!)
ii) Saving is automatic
3) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to upload
files from computer to Google Drive.
a) Watch Google Drive: Uploading Files
b) Read step-by-step directions
c) Click the red NEW button
d) Click on file upload
e) Select document to be uploaded. OR Click on documents and drag onto
Google Drive page.
4) Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to share
documents on Google Drive.
a) Watch Sharing with others in Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides
b) Read step-by-step directions
c) Share document
Feedback
Learners will receive their results after completing the quiz.
UDL/
Differentiation
Learners will be provided with: links to all websites, video, screenshots, as well as
written instructions for each objective.
1c. Provisions for privacy, security, and safety should be equally available to all users.
1d. Make the design appealing to all users.
2d. Provide adaptability to the user's pace.
3a. Eliminate unnecessary complexity.
3d. Arrange information consistent with its importance.
3e. Provide effective prompting and feedback during and after task completion.
4a. Use different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation of
essential information.
4b. Provide adequate contrast between essential information and its surroundings.
4c. Maximize "legibility" of essential information.
4d. Differentiate elements in ways that can be described (i.e., make it easy to give
instructions or directions).
Lesson 2: Create a Google Sites website and customize pages
Gain Attention:
Inform learners of the objectives: Learners will follow instructor provided link and view
instructor narrated video on objectives for lessons.
(http://lesson2creatingawebpageusinggooglesites.weebly.com/) and view video instruction on
how to create a website using Google Sites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=259&v=aXfuuvf2i44
Gain Attention
Learners will view examples of teacher created websites.
Inform the
learners of the
objects
Learners will view goals and objectives for module 2.
Activate Prior
Knowledge
Learners will read: Ten reasons every teacher should want a
website
Sequence of
Instruction
-Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to
access Google Sites
-Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to
create Google Sites website
-Learners will watch a video/view step-by-step directions explaining how to
customize the webpage with the following:
Add a welcome message to the main page
Add the following pages:
•
•
•
•
•
Syllabus
Daily Work
Daily News
Calendar
Storage
Upload a document from your computer and Google Drive to the website
Upload a YouTube video to your Home page
Deliver
Instruction
Learners will Access Google Sites:
1) Login to Google account
2) Click on the Google apps Icon.
3) Navigate to Google Sites
Learners will Create Website:
1) Choose a blank template for your website by clicking on the Blank
template button.
2) Click in the box to Name your site (ex: ABC123) Google sites will
automatically enter it into the site URL below the name you select.
3) Click on the red Create button located at the top right side of the page.
You have created your web page using the name you gave your website.
The link to your new site will be on you “Google Sites” page.
Learners will Customize their website:
1) Add welcome message to the Home page
a) Click the Edit button (picture of a pen)
b) Type in welcome message
c) Click on the blue SAVE button (upper-right hand corner)
Learner will add pages to their website:
1) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)
a) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Syllabus
b) Click the red CREATE button
Learner will add a Daily Work page to their website:
1) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)
c) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Daily Work
Click the red CREATE button
Learner will add a Daily News page to their website:
2) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)
a) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Daily News
Click the red CREATE button
Learner will add a Storage page to their website:
3) Click on the add pages’ button (upper-right hand corner with a + sign)
a) Click in the box that says Name your page and enter Storage
Click the red CREATE button
Learner will add a calendar to their website:
a) Navigate to Calendar page
b) Click on the Edit button (pen)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Click insert
Click Calendar
Select the email you want associated with your website
Click on the blue Select button
Click on the red SAVE button
Click on the blue SAVE button
Learner will add a picture the Home page:
1) Click on the Edit button (picture of a pen)
a) Click on Insert
b) Click on Image
c) Click on upload Image
d) Select the Image
e) Click OK
Learner will upload a document from computer to website:
1) Click Add Files (highlighted blue underneath the page)
a) Select file
b) Click open (Or you can Double click on the file)
c) Click the blue SAVE button
Learner will upload a document from computer to website:
1) Click the Edit button (pen)
a) Click Insert
b) Click Drive
c) Click on Document
d) Click on the file (OR Double click on the file)
e) Click the red SAVE button
f) Click the blue SAVE button on the page
Learner will upload a YouTube video to website:
(note: make sure you are on the page you want the video to go on when
you start this process)
1) Locate the YouTube video you want to upload. Highlight the URL and
Control C or Command C.
a) Go back to website page
b) Click the Edit button (pen)
c) Click the Insert
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Click the YouTube link
Click on the URL box
Control C or Command C (paste) URL into box
Click the red SAVE button
Click the blue SAVE button on the page
Feedback
Learners will complete the Learning Module Survey. Learners may also
email instructor for support and feedback.
UDL/
Differentiation
Learners will be provided with:
A website link which will provide them with step-by-step written
instructions using screen shots as well as separate videos which highlight
each action.
The instructor’s email and blog addresses will be provided for learners
requiring additional assistance for these modules.
Learners will be encouraged to work in pairs or small groups.
1c. Provisions for privacy, security, and safety should be equally available
to all users.
1d. Make the design appealing to all users.
2d. Provide adaptability to the user's pace.
3a. Eliminate unnecessary complexity.
3d. Arrange information consistent with its importance.
3e. Provide effective prompting and feedback during and after task
completion.
4a. Use different modes (pictorial, verbal, tactile) for redundant presentation
of essential information.
4b. Provide adequate contrast between essential information and its
surroundings.
4c. Maximize "legibility" of essential information.
4d. Differentiate elements in ways that can be described (i.e., make it easy
to give instructions or directions).
4e. Provide compatibility with a variety of techniques or devices used by
people with sensory limitations.
Formative Evaluation Plan
The purpose of evaluation plan will be to evaluate how well the learning module is at achieving
the objectives as well as the effectiveness of the materials used. The evaluation plan will require
an expert review of organization and flow, accuracy of content, readability, representation of
current best practices, and overall effectiveness. The subject matter expert (SME) will be Mr.
Smith, the computer lab teacher at Gould Elementary. Mr. Smith is the go-to-guy for any
computer problems at my school. Once the SME has reviewed module and completed the survey
I will review his responses and make appropriate changes. At the end of the module learners will
complete an online survey using checklist, rating scales and short answer questions. Once all
evidence has been gathered, the module and materials will be analyzed for possible changes.
SME Review Survey
1. Are goals and objectives clear? If not, what revisions would you suggest?
Goal 1 and objective are clear and concise. Goal 2 has a lot of objectives that are combined,
they need to be separated into their own objective
2. Is the module content accurate? If not, what revisions would you suggest?
Module content is accurate. Content has combined from several different sources which hurts
the flow of the lessons. The lessons would flow more smoothly using content from fewer
sources.
3. Is the module content sequential and chunked to allow learners to follow tutorials? If not, what
revisions would you suggest?
Content is sequenced appropriately, although module 2 should be broken down into more
chunks. I would separate 2C into:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Welcome page
Syllabus
Daily Work
Daily News
Calendar
Storage
4. Is enough information and guidance provided to help with knowledge gaps? If not, what
revisions would you suggest?
The content videos and step instructions are enough guidance for novices to create a Google
Drive account, create a Google Sites website, and to customize the website. Additional links
are a bonus for the learners.
5. Is the module content readable? If not, what revisions would you suggest?
The module and content are clear and easy to read. I would consider adding another color for
the background that compliments the colors you are using.
6. Can learners complete the module without an instructor? If not, what revisions would you
suggest?
Your learning module makes it very easy for adults and students alike to accomplish the
goals and objectives.
7. Do you have any additional feedback not covered in the previous questions?
Do a Google search and find more examples of websites created by other teachers. Make
notes or save the websites so you can use them for references.
Formative Evaluation
Yes/No with follow up questions
1. How helpful were the written instructions in accessing/creating a Google Drive account?
2. How helpful were the videos in accessing/creating a Google Drive account?
3. Were you confused at any point while watching the videos or during practice? If yes, what cause
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
the confused?
Was the instructional sequencing easy to follow? If not, what cause the confusion?
Were the videos helpful?
Were the instructions helpful/easy to read?
Do you think you could have learned this content without the use of this module?
Would your students be able to use these directions and create their own Google Drive and
Google Site?
Check the box for any additional instructional videos you would like to use.
_How to further customize your website
_How to Create a blog for classroom discussions
_How to embed a video in your web page
_How to create documents using Google Documents
_How to use Google Documents in your classroom
_ Any not listed above:_________________________
References:
https://www.google.com/edu/training/get-trained/sites/basics.html
Floyd, Scott (2009). Joe’s Non-Netbook Video. Retrived from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkhpmEZWuRQ
Wellington, Adam (2012). google_sites_education_overview. Retrieved from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=259&v=aXfuuvf2i44
