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 * Welcome to the Wiki for the EDT 574: Computer-Based Instructional Technologies Course!**

Each student will work with their assigned group to develop a __unit plan__ using the template provided as a guide. We will use this wiki to share our finished products. The unit can be for any subject and any grade level the group agrees upon. Each group member will be "teaching" a particular portion of the unit to the students and guiding them in their theme-based activities. All activities must relate across the disciplines so that the entire integrated unit flows well. //In other words, I don't want everyone creating their own individual lessons and just meshing them all together without regard for what everyone else in the group is doing!// I suggest that groups meet virtually at least once each week. There are several elements that must be addressed in this unit plan, including:
 * Alabama course of study standards -- both //content// (language arts, math, science, social studies and/or the arts) and //technology//
 * Measurable learning objectives based on those standards (each action-oriented statement should reflect the audience, behavior, condition and degree of student learning)
 * Curriculum-framing questions to guide teaching and learning activities [[file:Tips_for_Creating_CFQs.doc]]
 * Step-by-step procedures that detail what specific activities will take place in each discipline and when (preparation included) -- it is essential to include ideas, tools and strategies learned during this course to create technology-enhanced, student-centered activities based on relevant learning theories
 * Software and equipment needed to address diverse learner needs
 * Web resources used to prepare, teach, and reinforce learning (include security, copyright, and plagiarism as well as content-specific resources and interactive materials)
 * Assessment plan used to monitor self-direction, collaboration, progress, understanding and application throughout the entire instructional process [[file:Assessment Planning.doc]]
 * Teacher and student support materials (such as templates, worksheets, learning logs, observation forms, etc) that will help make teaching more effective and scaffold learning so that it is more efficient
 * Accommodations and modifications for special needs, ELL and gifted students
 * Implementation plan that describes issues and tasks that need to be addressed in order to make the unit a success, such as scheduling time at the computer, giving instructions for activities, keeping students on task, addressing questions and technical problems, etc.

Along with the information being placed in this unit plan, each group will create their own __website__ (whether its a traditional website, wiki or blog is up to the discretion of the group) that introduce the theme-based unit project to students and parents. The URL for the group website must be included on the group unit plan wiki. **Each group will present their completed unit plan and website to the class on the day of the final exam.**

Please note that there are several features of the wiki site that will be useful in your collaboration. Each member of the group can edit the unit plan page. As you do so, your changes (additions and revisions) will be logged by the wiki under the **History** page. I will utilize this feature to monitor how much and how often each group member is contributing to the overall effort. This will be a part of your final grade. There is also a **Discussion** page, which group members can use to discuss the page without actually making changes to it. I may ask questions to clarify or redirect your work using this feature. You may wish to use it for that purpose as well.


 * Group Assessment Tool:** [[file:Collaborative Assessment.doc]]