Transforming Learning Objectives: Event Coordinator

Discussion/Reflection: As a person working in adult education, computer literacy courses, there are a wide variety of standardsand the Ohio Department of Education has little to say on standards for the adults in career enhancement courses. A number of years ago, I was researching standards in hopes of developing a fulltime computer courseperhaps incorporating some of the current coursesand was shocked by the lack of consistency. I dont remember how I ran into the website, but it wasnt until a few years later where I was somewhat reassured that the standards outlined by ISTE were, at least, not a bad starting point. (http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students/nets-student-standards-2007.aspx) Having had quite a few instructional design courses, teaching and learning courses and a great deal of support to put into practice what Ive learned, or had reinforced, I am still a bit frustrated with the lack of consistency in adult education with respect to computer literacy and still rely on the ISTE, NET-S, Standards for Advancing Digital Learning while also realizing those standards are aimed at the K-12 category of students. As I've shared in previous posts, when I start a class, it is usually to answer a question or request--so "backward design" is, and will continue to be, my approach. With that said, Ive aligned lesson and curriculum plans with those standards as well as I can to have at least something, not just my opinion informed by my practical experience. This week, Ive selected a lesson planin the format of the NTEQ (Integrating Technology through Inquiry) planto see how the transformation of learning objectives goes. I have attached the entire lesson plan for your reviewthe NET-S standards are on page five. After reviewing Blooms Taxonomy, the WIDA PowerPoint presentation and new PowerPoint on the Standards (Thank YOU, Dr. Bell!), along with my instructional design notes, I still found myself leaning heavily on Table 2.4 to help me start thinking in terms of levels. As to whether I am approaching the right ideanot sure yetand Ill look forward to your feedback. This is the first draft of the learning (procedure) objectives from the Flom-Event Coordinator Lesson Plan. Each objective in the existing plan has been listed separately with possible ELL Learning Objectives, by level, listed below. While the assignment called for just one this week, I worked through all seven of the objectives I have for this lessongood practice for me. Againyour comments/suggestions are welcome! Current Learning Objective 1: When planning an upcoming family event, students will use Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Essentials Photo Gallery, Digital Movie Maker and Web 2.0 services with 100% accuracy to: Gather digital photos from their camera, flash drive, or Internet/E-mail to: Locate/organize at least 20 digital images into folders on the Desktop using Windows Explorer Maintain an original and backup folder in TWO locations (CD, flash drive, folder on hard drives, etc.)

Possible ELL Learning Objectives, By Level: Level 5 Level 4 Justify organizational approach used for 20 digital images Research and discuss alternative approaches for organizing their 20 digital images among classmates Discuss determining factors for how much detail to include with each of the 20 digital images among classmates Produce initial list of digital images with detailed descriptions of people/events Explain processes or procedures used especially if slightly different per device (location) for identifying/organizing/categorizing files, folders or drives Compare/contrast people or events depicted in the digital images Take notes outlining procedures for organizing files and folders in any location (CD, flash, local or network drive) Follow multiple steps for locating were organizing digital images Name or describe the people or events depicted in the digital images Follow multiple steps for locating files, folders or drives Define and categorize as files, folder or drives Identify digital images by pointing or naming them Identify images icons of files, folders or drives in any location (CD, flash, local or network drive)

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Current Learning Objective 2: When planning an upcoming family event, students will use Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Essentials Photo Gallery, Digital Movie Maker and Web 2.0 services with 100% accuracy to: Arrange/prepare digital photos or videos with photo or digital editing software (i.e. Windows Live Essentials Photo Gallery, Digital Movie Maker) to: Edit at least 2 digital images (change background color, remove "red-eye" etc.) Crop at least 2 digital images to focus on a person or people in the photo Possible ELL Learning Objectives, By Level: Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Research and compare alternative approaches, or software, for editing/cropping digital images Debate advantages and disadvantages of cropping and editing images with classmates Discuss pros and cons of determining whether to edit, crop or leave a digital image in its original format Discuss pros and cons regarding the outcome of edited or cropped images Produce a short story, or storyline, based on the people or events depicted in the digital images Take notes detailing decision for cropping or editing photos Compare/contrast advantages of editing or cropping digital images Name or describe the people or event focus for each digital image Sequence the pictures based on applicable timeline Follow multiple steps for cropping a digital image Follow multiple steps for changing the background color of a digital image Identify specific tools or features in the specific photo or digital editing software Identify focal point of a digital image Follow one-step (single event) actions using toolbar buttons

Level 2

Level 1

Current Learning Objective 3: When planning an upcoming family event, students will use Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Essentials Photo Gallery, Digital Movie Maker and Web 2.0 services with 100% accuracy to: Prepare print materials using word processing software (i.e., Microsoft Word 2010) to: Maintain a journal of computer activities, including at least 2 computer software or hardware questions or problems, and to track the time spent, weekly, on the Special Family Event planning activities Complete data entry "rough drafts" of written correspondence for announcement, flyers and thank you notes, MINIMUM 3 drafts Possible ELL Learning Objectives, By Level: Level 5 Level 4 Level 2 Reflect on alternative software applications, as opposed to word processing or presentation software, to complete the print materials for this part of the assignment Debate advantages and disadvantages of using presentation and word processing software for these activities with classmates Discuss pros and cons of word processing and presentation software Discuss pros and cons of completing a journal or data entry efforts at one time or over the course of multiple sessions Produce Journal entries including at least 2 computer software or hardware questions or problems, and to track the time spent, weekly, on the Special Family Event planning activities Take notes on rough drafts to work toward final draft Compare/contrast advantages of word processing or presentation software for creating print materials as assigned Analyze computer activities (software/hardware questions/problems) and track the time spent each week generating data for this project Follow multi-step directions or re-sequence steps as needed Identify specific tools or features in the word processing software to be used for journal activities Identify specific tools or features in the word processing software to be used for announcement, flyers and thank you notes, Identify specific tools or features in the presentation software to be used for journal activities, if not using word processing software

Level 3

Level 1

Current Learning Objective 4: When planning an upcoming family event, students will use Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Essentials Photo Gallery, Digital Movie Maker and Web 2.0 services with 100% accuracy to: Assemble digital images in word processing or presentation software (i.e., Microsoft Word 2010 or Microsoft PowerPoint 2010) to: Create 1 event announcement to e-mail as an attachment, post to Facebook or mail (USPS) to family members. Create 1 seating card template or 1 placemat for family members to take home. Create 2 flyers, or posters, to use for decorations at the Special Family Event and featuring at least 1 photo representing each family (MINIMUM 4 different photos) Create 1 thank you note document/template to send family volunteers Possible ELL Learning Objectives, By Level: Level 5 Level 4 Reflect on alternative software applications, as opposed to word processing or presentation software, to assemble digital images for this part of the assignment Debate advantages and disadvantages of using presentation and word processing software for these activities with classmates Discuss pros and cons of word processing and presentation software Discuss pros and cons of assembling digital images at one time or over the course of multiple sessions Produce email (with attachment) Facebook post or printed letter, seating card template/placemat, decorative flyers and at least one thank-you note Make predictions on whether family members will respond or make requests for revisions Compare/contrast advantages of using word processing or presentation software for creating email (with attachment) Facebook post or printed letter, seating card template/placemat, decorative flyers and thank-you notes Analyze time spent assembling digital images Follow multi-step directions or re-sequence steps as needed Match digital images for use with seating card template and placemat Sort specific digital images to be used for creating announcement, flyers and thank-you notes Identify specific tools or features in the word processing software to be used for creating announcement, flyers and thank-you notes Identify specific tools or features in the presentation software to be used for creating announcement, flyers and thank-you notes

Level 3

Level 2 Level 1

Current Learning Objective 5: When planning an upcoming family event, students will use Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Essentials Photo Gallery, Digital Movie Maker and Web 2.0 services with 100% accuracy to: Organize tasks in time/contact management software (i.e., Microsoft Outlook 2010) to: Create 3-6 calendar entries, or reminders, of activities leading up to Special Family Event Create task list including at least 5 items to be completed for the Special Family Event Add or modify at least 5 Contacts (birthday information, update phone number, etc.) Possible ELL Learning Objectives, By Level: Level 5 Level 4 Reflect on alternative software applications, particularly web-based applications such as Google calendar, to use in place of Microsoft Outlook Debate advantages and disadvantages of using fee-based applications (Microsoft Outlook) with Web 2.0/free applications with classmates Discuss pros and cons using calendar software versus print-based calendars Discuss pros and cons of making calendar entries at one time or over the course of multiple sessions/days Produce printed calendar, complete with reminders, to distribute Produce task list (take notes) for supplies needed for the family event Define and categorize reminders, supplies and individual details to add to contacts in Microsoft Outlook Follow multi-step directions or re-sequence steps as needed Match digital images for use with contacts in Microsoft Outlook Identify specific tools or features in Microsoft Outlook used to create calendar entries, task list or contact updates

Level 3 Level 2

Level 1

Current Learning Objective 6: When planning an upcoming family event, students will use Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Essentials Photo Gallery, Digital Movie Maker and Web 2.0 services with 100% accuracy to: Produce presentation for the Special Family Event (i.e., Microsoft PowerPoint 2010) to: Create 1 presentation with a minimum of 10 slides featuring family photos, description of photos on each slide Include AT LEAST 1 transition between each slide Include AT LEAST 2 animations within the presentation Configure presentation to be "self-running" once started at the Special Family Event Possible ELL Learning Objectives, By Level: Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Reflect on alternative software applications, particularly web-based applications such as Prezi, to use in place of Microsoft PowerPoint Debate advantages and disadvantages of using fee-based applications (Microsoft PowerPoint) with Web 2.0/free applications with classmates Discuss pros and cons using presentation software versus ancient slide carousel, legacy snapshots passed around during a Special Family Event Discuss pros and cons of making presentation slides at one time, based on notes, or over the course of multiple sessions/days Produce 10-slide, self-running Microsoft PowerPoint presentation featuring family photos, description of photos on each slide, AT LEAST 1 transition between each slide and AT LEAST 2 animations within the presentation Take notes from Journal to enter into Notes section as a reminder of why photo was included as well as in preparation for recording narration Sequence images by person, special event or timeline within PowerPoint presentation Name and describe objects, people or events to be included in PowerPoint presentation Follow multi-step directions or re-sequence steps as needed Match digital images to notes/details in journal for use in Microsoft PowerPoint presentation Identify specific tools or features in Microsoft PowerPoint used to create slides containing images, text descriptions, transitions and animations

Level 1

Current Learning Objective 7: When planning an upcoming family event, students will use Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Outlook, Windows Live Essentials Photo Gallery, Digital Movie Maker and Web 2.0 services with 100% accuracy to: Create OPTIONAL items to support the Special Family Event: 1 Map of the area where the event will take place 1 Laminated Family Placemat to use and take home 1 Photo-based decoration (mug, T-shirt, centerpiece, collage blanket, etc.) Possible ELL Learning Objectives, By Level: Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Reflect on alternative software applications, or Web 2.0 services, used to complete placemat or photo-based decorations (mug, T-shirt, centerpiece, collage blanket etc.) with classmates Debate advantages and disadvantages of using fee-based applications (Microsoft PowerPoint) with Web 2.0/free applications with classmates Explain processes used for uploading images to create photo-based decorations (mug, T-shirt, centerpiece, collage blanket, etc.) Discuss pros and cons of Web 2.0 services when creating decorations one time or over the course of multiple sessions/days Produce 1 Map of the area where the event will take place Produce 1 Laminated Family Placemat to use and take home Produce 1 Photo-based decoration (mug, T-shirt, centerpiece, collage blanket, etc.) Make predictions on family reaction to items created Analyze and determine which digital images would be best suited to each decorative item Follow multi-step directions or re-sequence steps as needed Match digital images to notes/details in journal for use in Microsoft PowerPoint presentation Identify specific tools or features in Web 2.0 services used to create placemat or photo-based decorations (mug, T-shirt, centerpiece, collage blanket etc.)

Level 2

Level 1