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Topic/purpose
The purpose of this course is to display more efficient ways to use iPads as a learning tool in whole-task activities. My goal is to create instructional design that is interactive and meaningful which creates an engaging learning environment.
Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course students(teachers) will:
- Navigate through iPads efficiently
- Select appropriate activities to use on the iPad for a lesson
- Design lessons that use iPads as an interactive tool for learning
- Utilize resources to search for and find apps for the iPad
Needs Assessment
Problem: Insufficient training is given to teachers on how to incorporate iPads effectively when designing instruction.
Ideal: All teachers will be able to use iPads efficiently and would be experts at designing instruction that utilizes iPads in an effective manner.
Reality: All teachers have varying abilities when it comes to iPads. Often teachers are not trained on how to use iPads nor are they trained to design instruction that utilizes the iPad as an effective tool. Many teachers are simply using iPads for “skill and drill” or games. Reflecting on my own training, I attended one workshop on the iPad that lasted about an hour. It was informative and helpful, but not sufficient. I have not had extensive training on the use of the ipad or designing instruction with the iPad. I know I am not the only one based on experience and articles such as:
Fletcher, J. (2011) Teacher Training Should Start Before iPad Deployment. The Journal. Retrieved from: http://thejournal.com/articles/2011/11/08/teacher-training-should-start-before-ipad-deployment.aspx
Daccord, T. (2012) 5 Critical Mistakes Schools Make With iPads (And How to Correct Them). Retrieved from: http://edudemic.com/2012/09/5-critical-mistakes-schools-ipads-and-correct-them/
Goals: It isn’t hard to understand why teachers should receive extensive and on-going training before using iPads in instruction. This course will attempt to start that process. I am assuming that any time this type of course would be offered that there would be both beginner and advanced learners in terms of knowledge of the iPad. Therefore I will also attempt to create both beginner and advanced lessons in order to accommodate all learners’ individual needs. Both basics of use of the iPad as well as how to utilize the iPad when designing instruction will be focused on. An overall goal of this course will be to try to take a whole task approach when designing instruction.
Performance Objectives
- Using the iPad, executes navigating and performing basic functions efficiently.
- Given a topic, generates appropriate apps by searching and selecting them from resources.
- Given a topic to teach, generates a lesson plan that uses the iPad as a tool to aid in learning.
- Given a topic to teach, generates a lesson plan that utilizes a whole task instructional approach.
Task Analysis
Overall task:
Design a whole task instructional approach that utilizes the iPad as an instructional tool
Learning Outcomes:
Understand pedagogical reason for whole task approach
Understand benefits of using iPad
Proficient use of iPad
Understand how to search for apps
Understand what an appropriate app is for learning
Design whole task instruction that utilizes the iPad
Essential Prerequisites:
Basic computer skills
Basic knowledge of iPad
Knowledge of pedagogy
Understand components of a lesson plan
Ability to read and understand text
Supporting Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of App store
Curriculum Map
File:Curriculum map 623-copy.pdf
References and Resources
Fletcher, J. (2011) Teacher Training Should Start Before iPad Deployment. The Journal. Retrieved from: http://thejournal.com/articles/2011/11/08/teacher-training-should-start-before-ipad-deployment.aspx
Daccord, T. (2012) 5 Critical Mistakes Schools Make With iPads (And How to Correct Them). Retrieved from: http://edudemic.com/2012/09/5-critical-mistakes-schools-ipads-and-correct-them/
Gagne, R. M., Wager, W. W., Golas, K. C., & Keller, J. M. (2005). Principles of Instructional Design (5th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadworth/Thomson Learning.