In this online course the main focus was on instructional applications of technology. This course specifically introduced us to a multitude of web-based tools and resources and asked us to discuss our experiences with each technology in an online blog that helped us build our educational discussion in a professional way. The major progression of this class for each week was to learn, explore, create, and share. Some major assignments in this class included a stand-alone instructional resource from our teaching experience and converting a web quest based on an assignment that had not been done on the internet before.
Lesson Plan Creation
To begin our work in CEP 811, I analyzed my use of technology in the classroom by creating a Universal Design for Learning lesson plan that focused on certain areas of technology implementation. These areas included representation, expression, engagement, and barriers to implementation.
Stand-Alone Instructional Resource Project
In this assignment a stand alone presentation was created to help students understand an assignment outside of the classroom. The focus was to increase class time productivity by allowing students to view instructions outside of class.
STAIR Presentation (PowerPoint Kiosk):
STAIR Presentation (Blog Response):
WebQuest Project
Finally, using the tenants of creating a web quest, each student developed their own related to an assignment they had previously created. I personally focused on early world religions and adapted an assignment that did not contain technological elements previously.