Reflection about lesson 3.9 ASSURE lesson plan

This module is based mainly on how to prepare an ASSURE lesson plan and how to integrate technology in teaching:

In the ASSURE lesson plan module, I have learned how to Analyze learners;

 And it aligns well with the SAMR and TPACK models for technology integration because it caters for the learners in a constructivist way, as well as integrating technology in teaching.

I have learned that technology integration has several steps and measures. And that each step works at a given level of teaching/learning.

I have understood more of the SAMR model than the TPACK model. The SAMR model has four levels i.e Substitution, Augementation, Modification and Redifinition.

In my operations at school, I have discovered that I have been using Substitution almost only; in case I used technology integration. My focus is going to be on trying the rest of the three steps of the model.

Even though the TPACK model integrates pedagogy, Knowledge content and technology, where a teacher fails out-whether has limited knowledge content or technology deficiency or otherwise, his weakness can easily be observed by anybody inclusive his students, which can be quite embarrassing on his side.

Thanks to CCTI

I am now able to create an online space in which I collected and organized resources which I use in my teaching for example website and URLs which give out vivid subject content.

I was also able to use the basic office soft ware like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point and later Mindmeister to use in the teaching of Geography as a subject as below: https://www.mindmeister.com/554989480 

http://www.baycongroup.com/excel.htm  for Micro soft Excel tutorials.

I learned and used Catherine shroick’s guide lines on how to locate and to use educational software plus its evaluation. And indeed several ways can be used to identify URLs with fake subject content: For example how I used the following Software evaluation tips:

Checklist for Evaluating Web Resources

Is the Web a good research tool? This question is dependent on the researcher's objective. As in traditional print resources one must use a method of critical analysis to determine its value. Here is a checklist for evaluating web resources to help in that determination.

• Is the information reliable? 
• Check the author's credentials and affiliation. Is the author an expert in the field? 
• Does the resource have a reputable organization or expert behind it? 
• Are the sources of information stated? Can you verify the information? 
• Can the author be contacted for clarification? 
• Check for organizational or author biases.

Http://www.lib.vt.edu/instruct/evaluate/

I also learned how to select instructional methods, media and materials in order to design a learning activity that integrates technology resources to support my teaching while involving my learners.

                                    

 In fact I can now use a rubric prepared online and evaluate the performance of my learners professionally. http://rubistar.4teachers.org/

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