Form: "Ed Tech Growth Assessment"

Created with: Taskstream

Author: Ryan Lucchesi

MA in Educational Technology Growth

Assessment
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the form below and submit it. Please
indicate in the assignment area in your Sakai class that you
completed this. You will use all of these at the end of your program
for your final growth assessment.

Section 1: Course Information

(REQUIRED) Course Number:

EDTC 524

(REQUIRED) Instructor:
Kathryn Price

(REQUIRED) Term:

Fall I

(REQUIRED) Year:

2015

(REQUIRED) Cadre Number:

26

Section 2: Course Reflection

(REQUIRED) List 1-3 key learnings/outcomes for this course:
1. Learned the importance of visual design and proper construction to create
appearling visuals.
2. Learned the design concept of the Backwards Design Model and how to
properly construct for learning purposes.

(REQUIRED) List 1-3 strengths of this course:

1. The materials do a great job building an understanding on what is being done

and proper replication of the necessary assignments.
2. The class meetings were well organized and very informative. We were
provided with ample opportunity for clarification and assistance when needed.
3. The assignments were adapted well for someone such as myself who is taking
the program but is not a teacher.

List 1-3 weaknesses and/or recommendations for this course, if applicable:

1. I appreciated the creation of the GLP flyer however, I felt that it was too early in
the process to create a flyer when most of us were still feeling out the overall
concept of our project.

Section 3: Personal Growth

Reflect on your growth in each of the 3 specific learner areas.
(REQUIRED) Learner Goal #1: Ethical professionals who are able to
understand and articulate the integration of a Christian worldview with their
discipline in their communities of practice.
Note: N/A - Not aware/applicable
1

Growth as an Ethical Professional

Not Applicable

Response Legend: 1 = Very minimal 2 = To some extent 3 = Very significant N/A = Not
Applicable

(REQUIRED) Give descriptive evidence of growth in goals through

activities, projects, experiences, and/or discussions.
The creation of the Backwards Design Model really showed the importance of
providing full effort in constructing curriculum to give our students the best
opportunity to learn. The ability to observe others in their backwards design plans
also provided a different perspective on what others educators are engaging in.

(REQUIRED) Learner Goal #2: Responsive professionals who practice

reflective critical thinking in their engagements with diverse communities
of learners.
Note: N/A - Not aware/applicable
1
Growth as a Responsive Professional

Not Applicable

Response Legend: 1 = Very minimal 2 = To some extent 3 = Very significant N/A = Not
Applicable

(REQUIRED) Give descriptive evidence of growth in goals through

activities, projects, experiences, and/or discussions.
The creation of the backwards design really has provided me with a new way of
thinking. Whenever I find myself engaging in any kind of training situation, I try to

look at it through the eyes of the backwards design to provide the best learning
experience.

(REQUIRED) Learner Goal #3: Informed scholarly professionals who are

dedicated to collaboration and lifelong learning.
Note: N/A - Not aware/applicable
1
Growth as a Scholarly Professional

Not Applicable

Response Legend: 1 = Very minimal 2 = To some extent 3 = Very significant N/A = Not
Applicable

(REQUIRED) Give descriptive evidence of growth in goals through

activities, projects, experiences, and/or discussions.
Being fully submerged in the creation of the Backwards Design really showed what is
involved in creating proper curriculum and an effective lesson. It has really shaped
my ability to provide effective teaching and training to my students.