Talk:Whole Task Learning Utilizing iPad Technology

well done -- Claire Miller (talk) 14:29, 25 April 2013 (EDT)

Hi Matt, I really like your topic - it's unique and super current. That alone will attract learners to your course. I'm using Jane's evaluation criteria to do all my reviews this week, so here goes:

Learning outcomes: Outcomes are present and clearly stated in portfolio. One suggestion is to put each outcome in each lesson, to ensure continued consistency. The reading in the first lesson will be helpful to learners as they work to achieve the identified learning outcomes.

Content-goal consistency: The goal is stated to be "take a whole task approach when designing instruction." Content matches the learning goal set out in portfolio.

Instructional sequencing: so far so good!

Engagement and interaction: Use of clear headings and prompts ahead of readings and activities. Very current topic that encourages learner involvement and engagement. No interactivity noted yet, but might be in progress.

Technical quality: Text is well written and easy to read. No images yet, but lots of good spots for them to be placed when the time comes.

Extended resources: Present - Great use of quality resources - I did almost miss one link, which is the blog post link in the Intro section. If there is a way to make that stand out a bit more, I'd do it.

Re: well done -- Matthew Talbot (talk) 22:51, 25 April 2013 (EDT)

Thanks for the tips Claire, I appreciate it very much. It's a work in progress, but it seems to be coming along. I will definitely take your thoughts into consideration as I move forward. Thanks again!

-- Michael Griggs (talk) 19:39, 26 April 2013 (EDT)

Overall, I think you have a very unique and important lesson. Utilizing ipad and other types of technologies can help foster 21st century skills in the classroom. By allowing teachers to become efficient in its use, I think students will benefit! Also, a whole task instructional approach is extremely beneficial for students and I think your lesson does a nice job of mixing the use of ipads by using a whole task learning approach.

Learning Outcomes: I think your outcomes are consistent with the course material; I just think you should add a section to your lesson page as an easy reminder for studens (or me) so they don’t have to jump back and forth from different pages. Besides that, I think you are doing great in this regard.

Content-Goal Consistency: I think having an overarching goal of having students design a lesson is a great think. Being able to build upon knowledge is a great way to come to a finished product that is thorough. Your content, in the end, is very consistent with the goals you set. Good job.

Instructional Sequencing: Your instructional sequencing is set on solid foundations, in my opinion. You have students read relevant articles/watch relevant videos, have a nice discussion set up, and allow for students to use what they learn to begin a sample lesson. Great job.

Engagement and Interaction: I like how you have a discussion section which is very engaging and interactive. Being able to bounce ideas off other students is important and I think you nailed it here. Maybe you could add some pictures or other media to the page to make it “pop.” Besides that, great job.

Technical Quality: No technical problems as far as I can see.

Extended Resources: You have no dead links and all of your resources are rock solid. I think it would be a good idea to add a bibliography of your resources so we all know where you are getting your sources. Besides that, you did a great job and I love your lesson.