Alignment Template
Alignment Template
Clarissa Barnes Problem Identification_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Online Universities will continue to change over time especially with the emergence of new technology and communication tools. By focusing on student retention utilizing new age technology will help to lead the way. Herzing University will need to tap into new methods and ways of implementing new technology tools which will help to add value to our online learning environment. This solution involves providing faculty the training and assistance needed in order to apply the knowledge learned to their online classroom environment. As a result of increase technology tools the number of student success, retention, graduation and latest technology trends will boost the economic growth of the University. Delivery Options____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Method of instruction delivery will be blended: online web conferencing on introducing new technology tools and then face to face instruction on how to use and implement new technology tools. The web conferencing will be conducted via go meeting and will provide training documents, visuals and PowerPoint. The face to face instruction will provide faculty the opportunity to analyze new technology tools and address any questions.
Terminal Objective: Identify the potential successes and student increase when implementing new technology tools Enabling Objectives Assessment Idea Absorb Do Activity Connect Activity Activity Based on research and real world Presentation In small groups, learners will use scenarios Instructional designer information gathered from the will present a list of 4-5 articles to articles presented as an learners. The articles will be based opportunity to engage in an open on various Universities and discuss Class discussion dialogue with one another. potential successes. and web based Learners will discuss advantages, quiz (see quiz disadvantages, and future details below) triumphs. Learners will discuss ways to Story In small groups, learners will Reflection: What implement new technology tools to discuss their top three technology are the benefits accommodate various student tool choices and the steps needed of implementing learning styles. in order to implement these tools new technology in online class environment. tools in online Learners will also take a short learning quiz to test their knowledge environment? learned.
Terminal Objective: Analyze four different technology tools to use via Blackboard Enabling Objectives Assessment Idea Absorb Activity Do Activity Learners will examine Presentation Have learners come up positive traits with list of positive associated with outcomes that can implementing new happen as a result of technology tools. Self-assessment: implementing new faculty will have the technology tools. opportunity to conduct a self-directed activity identifying growth Take a short written opportunities through assessment reflecting a reflective written on ways effective assignment activity. technology tools can increase student learning/engagement. Instructional designer Video Review video on will present various effective technology technology tools to tools implemented in help determine the various online learning steps faculty will begin environments. to take in order to understand features of new technology tools.
Connect Activity Learners will share stories about their own positive experiences working with and or creating a new technology tool.
In a group setting, learners will analyze the video, share stories among each other. Address technology tools successes as well as technology tools failures and any other unforeseen road blocks.
Terminal Objective: Coach the faculty on how to use and or implement new technology tools Enabling Objectives Assessment Idea Absorb Activity Do Activity Explain to the faculty In class activity faculty Video/Presentation Review video on how how to create new will discuss the steps to create interacted technology tools within on how to create any quizzing, games, the blackboard technology tool of their stimulates, etc. environment choice. Learners will select a technology tool of their choice, then map out the steps required to build. Describe steps to Presentation As a group, discuss faculty on how to Adapt a lesson to integration plan. implement new integrate technology technology tools tools ( see rubric below)
Connect Activity Conducted question and answer session. Learners will have the opportunity to address any concerns and technical issues.
Reflection: Share stories and reflect on integration plan and roll out.