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Target Audience
The target audience consists of certified teachers from all backgrounds and experience levels
within the school. The target audience teaches students who are in grades pre-kindergarten
through eight (ages 4-13). All of the certified teachers providing direct instruction to students
will be the first to receive the training.
Problem Identification
The district has started to integrate more individualized technology in the classroom: handheld
devices, Chromebooks, and laptops. The district has a goal for every student to have access to
some form of technology at all times during the school day. Students may even bring their own
form of technology to school to use as part of a new movement, BYOT (Bring Your Own
Technology). The districts plan allows students to have access to information at all times.
As the district continues to roll out their plan, teachers will need to be on the same terms. The
teachers will need to have a uniform approach to the plan that will allow maximum security for
students as they use the technology and maximum outcomes as they learn from the technology.
The teachers will need a place for students to start from when beginning to search for
information. Right now when students use the aforementioned technology, they randomly logon
to a website and begin. This is not safe for students, wastes time, and causes a distraction for
students and teachers.
The training that takes place will allow teachers to learn about Google Education, and more
importantly teachers will be setting up their own Google sites for students to use in their
classrooms. Through Google sites, teachers can share resources for students, create documents
and classwork for students, and keep students and their parents up to date. Students who are
using any form of technology in a classroom will be instructed to first log onto that Google site
for further instructions and resources; therefore, teachers must be trained on how to setup and
maintain these sites.
Instructional Goals
Users will be able to login to Google and signup for a Google site.
Users will be able to customize and edit their Google site for their classroom.
Users will be able to add links to websites, handouts, videos, articles, and other resources
to the Google site.
Users will be able to add surveys, forms, and documents from Google apps to their site.
Assessment Examples
Objective 1 Assessment
You have now heard and seen how Google can be used to help start and maintain a classroom
website. As you think about how Google can be beneficial to you in your classroom, answer the
following question: How can Google Sites be beneficial for use as a classroom website?
You may choose to write a paragraph or record your voice using a Web 2.0 tool. You must clearly
support your statements and cite examples that support your point of view. The examples can be
blog posts, articles, or other classroom websites that you would like to use as model.
1 2 3
Explanation Learners do not Learners provide Learners clearly
provide any points one or two points to provide at least
for their statement. support their three points to
statement. support their
statement.
Point of View No supporting One supporting At least two
examples are given example is cited for supporting and
the learners point clear examples are
of view cited for the
learners point of
view
Objective 2 Assessment
You have read articles on the benefits of a Google Site and how to use the site for
communication. Complete the questions.
1. Name at least two ways that you can include various forms of communication in your
Google Site.
2. What are ways that you can keep families and students up-to-date using the Google Site?
3. How can you ensure that you are maintaining an up-to-date site for your classroom?
2. What are ways that you can keep families and students up-to-date using the Google Site?
Posting updates, linking homework assignments, embedding a calendar
3. How can you ensure that you are maintaining an up-to-date site for your classroom?
Checking the Site on a regular basis
Objective 3 Assessment
You have been given directions and examples on how to create a Google Site. It is now your turn
to build your Google Site. Follow the rubric as you construct the site.
1 2 3
Content Site does not Site is very limited Site contains clear
provide any on information information that is
information clearly applicable
to intended
audience
Functionality Site is very difficult Site can be Site is laid out in a
to navigate navigated, but has way that is easy to
difficult/confusing navigate and find
areas what the viewer is
searching for
Assessment example can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/site/misswestsfirstgradeclassroom/
This sequence builds in a world-related order. The content will be presented in a sequence that is
consistent with the real world, and the learner will proceed in a way that is consistent with a
lesson plan written by a teacher. As the learner goes through the learning sequence it will seem
very natural, as if they are doing a day to day activity. The sequencing is setup so that learners
will start at the beginning of a book and finish at the end of the book, working through a
normal day. The learners will go through a series of alternating group discussions and readings
with hands-on activities to stay engaged and motivated. The goal is for the learners to finish with
a concrete idea of the content.
Lesson 1: An Introduction to Google Sites for Use as a Classroom Website
Objective 1: The student will define Google Sites
Objective 1A: The student will identify Google Sites for use as a classroom website
Objective 1B: The student will identify ways in which Google accounts sync across all
Google apps and devices
Initial Presentation: Have students read a few articles about classroom websites: Using a
Classroom Website to Communicate with Parents and Teachers Guide on the Use of Google
Sites in the Classroom. The teacher will be supporting the background context with requested
helpin addition to these articles as part of differentiated instruction.
Generative Strategy: Have class break into the smaller discussion groups they have been
assigned to. The groups will discuss and create a list of their thoughts using todaysmeet.com
(Morrison et al., 2012, p. 214). The teacher will also be highlighting the critical features that all
learners need to be paying attention to.
Objective 2: The student will explain ways teachers can use classroom websites for
communication
Objective 2A: The student will identify various forms of communication via a classroom
website
Objective 2B: The student will list components of Google site that aids in communication
Motivational Strategy: Have the students to speculate out loud via padlet.com how they would
use a classroom website to communicate with students, parents, and other faculty members
(Morrison et al., 2012, p. 211). The students should also include a few examples of a form of
communication they would use (blogs, calendars, online newsletters, etc.). The teacher will be
providing feedback as the students add to the padlet.
Initial Presentation: Have class use an online discussion board to talk about their experiences
with Google. Students will also be lead in a discussion about their thoughts on what a classroom
website could be used for (Morrison et al., 2012, p. 211). Have class participate in watching a
short video on how Google syncs to all Google apps and devices. As part of UDL, the teacher
will provide feedback for all discussions, as he or she will be monitoring all group discussions.
The students may choose to type their experiences, create a short video, or use Google Voice to
record their experiences to the discussion board. Generative Strategy: Have students look at
examples of Google Sites that have been used for classroom websites. Ask the students to start
brainstorming ideas about what they would like theirs to consist of.
Lesson 2: Designing a Google Classroom Website
Objective 3: The student will set up a Google Site via Google account (ISTE 1a)
Objective 3A: The student will perform procedures to create an account
Objective 3B: The student will perform procedures for creating Google Site
Motivational Strategy: Have the students brainstorm ideas for the name of their classroom
website. Let them post on the discussion board and provide feedback for each other (Morrison et
al., 2012, p. 211). This will get them excited and motivated. The teacher will be providing
opportunities for support as part of differentiated instruction.
Initial Presentation: Show the brief video about how to set up a Google Site. Allow the students
to post their questions and concerns, in case others have the same questions. The teacher will
address all questions and concerns. Also provide the outlined steps for creating a Google Site for
all of the students to see. As part of differentiated instruction, students will have a choice of their
learning context by choosing to read the steps or watch the video while setting up their Google
Site. .
Generative Strategy: Have students begin creating their accounts and Google Sites. Have
students post the URL in a small group discussion board for their site so that others can provide
feedback and offer support (Morrison et al., 2012, p. 214). Instruct students to keep up their
website, and have them complete a timeline for when they plan on updating (Morrison et al.,
2012, p. 208). Make sure they are checking their website for accuracy at least once a week. The
teacher will be providing opportunities for demonstrating the skills in the lesson, and the teacher
will continue to provide feedback.
References
Brown, S. (n.d.). Using a classroom webpage to communicate with parents. Retrieved from
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/689?style=print
Kharback, M. (2013,January). Teachers guide on the use of google sites in the classroom. [Web
blog]. Retrieved from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/01/teachers-guide-on-
use-of-google-sites.html
Morrison, G.R., Ross, S.M., Kalman, H.K. & Kemp, J.E. (2012). Designing effective instruction
(7th edition). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Part VII: Design of Instruction
Lesson 1: An Lesson 1: An Lesson 2: Designing
Introduction to Google Introduction to a Google Classroom
Sites for Use as a Google Sites for Use Website
Classroom Website as a Classroom
Website
Goals Students will define Students will explain Students will set up a
Google Sites. ways teachers use Google Site via a
Students will classroom websites for Google account
differentiate it from communication
other accounts.
Objectives Terminal 1 Objective: Terminal 2 Terminal 3
The student will define Objective: The Objective: The
Google Sites student will explain student will set up a
ways teachers can Google Site via
1A: The student will use classroom Google account
identify Google Sites websites for
for use as a classroom communication 3A: The student will
website perform procedures
2A: The student will to create an account
1B: The student will identify various forms
identify ways in which of communication via 3B: The student will
Google accounts sync a classroom website perform procedures
across all Google apps for creating Google
and devices 2B: The student will Site
list components of
Google site that aids
in communication
Learner evaluation will be collected through a survey at the end of the course. The
learners will complete a survey rating different aspects of the online course. Questions will be
asked about the applicability, resources, and other aspects. In addition to the survey, the learners
completed assessments will be taken into account. My appointed SME, a certified school media
specialist with a strong background in technology, will look over the online module and the
learners completed assessments as she evaluates the online module. She will have her own login
to the module and will be able to see all of the contents.
The data will be collected and put into chart form. Each question will be included in the
chart, which will depict the areas that need improvement. Also, the comments made by the
learners will be taken into account. The survey will play a part in determining future use of the
same course, improvements to the course, and areas that are weak that need to be made stronger.