Helping Students Improve Literacy Skills

Reading Readiness
Tina Burns
Instructional Design
FRIT 72!
Dr" Su#a Tamim
Decem$er 2% 2&!
Burns

Identi'ication o' Learning (ro$lem
Target )udience
The primary audience is composed of a group of first grade students (boys and girls)
between the ages of 6-7 years old who attend Bartow Elementary School in Savannah
!eorgia" #n a daily basis the primary audience is taught instruction by highly-$ualified
teachers"
(ro$lem Identi'ication
% first grade teacher has identified a group of students who are struggling with their
reading s&ills" These students re$uire additional assistance in the areas of phonemic
awareness" This refers to letter recognition and letter sounds" The students are unable to
&eep up with the content and reading rate as their fellow classmates" %t this grade level it
is e'tremely important for these students to develop information literacy s&ills in reading
and writing"
The problem was identified through an assessment that the Savannah (hatham (ounty
)ublic School System (S(()SS) district implements in their schools that need assistance"
The *ynamic +ndicatory of Basic Early ,iteracy S&ills also &nown as (*+BE,S) is a set
of assessments used for universal screening and progress monitoring in grades - - 6"
Bartow uses *+BE,S for grade - . /" The grade level teachers use the results from
*+BE,S periodical assessments three times per year in the areas of reading as a means of
evaluation as well as grade level common assessments"
The teacher identified students who are reading below grade level" 012 of the students
are reading below grade level (6 out of 03)" +t is desired that all students are able to read
at the grade level" The students with needs will be monitored in wee&ly professional
learning communities using these assessments"
Instructional *oals+
The student will be able to log in independently on the computer
The student will be able to locate information on the website
The student will be able to practice letter recognition and letter sound on the
educational website
The student will be able to practice letter naming of all 06 letters of the alphabet
using the educational website
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Learner )nalysis
Introduction
The targeted learners are a group of /
st
grade students at Bartow Elementary School in
Savannah !eorgia" The class is comprised of 03 %frican-%merican students //boys and
/4 girls between the ages of 6 and 7 years old" There are 6 out of the 03 students (3 boys
and 0 girls who need one-on-one instruction with the classroom teacher" %ll 03 students
are divided into 6 groups and wor& on whole group focus s&ills in literacy station centers
(05 minutes per center)" There are no students that are served by S)E* (special education
teacher)" Eighty percent of the students in this group are economically disadvantaged"
The demographic information was collected by two methods" #ne method was by using
the )ublic School --/0 Elementary Schools in !eorgia website" This site provides the
latest demographics for the schools in !eorgia" The other method was by interviewing
the classroom teacher information specialist testing coordinator and school
administrator to obtain this information"
,ntry Skills and (rior -no.ledge
6ost learners shows independent interest in reading-related activities
6ost learners recogni7es all the letters of the alphabet in order
6ost learners associates letters and sounds
6ost learners identifies basic sight words
,earners participates in group activities
6ost learners identifies words and constructs meaning from picture clues in te't
6ost learners sorts common words into categories
)ttitudes To.ard /ontent 0 )cademic 1otivation
The learners who are wea& in phonemic awareness (6 out of 03) e'perience difficulties
figuring out written language" They also rely on too much guessing" %ll other students
have a basic understanding of the content" 852 of the learners are motivated to learn
more about the content" 052 of the learners need e'tra help in understanding the content"
,ducational )$ility Levels
6 out of 03 learners scored below level (red-intensive instruction needed) on the
*+BE,S benchmar&" These students will needed additional help during small
group time" These students would be monitored on their s&ill deficiency every /5
days to progress monitor"
/0 out of the 03 learners were on level (yellow-core) on the *+BE,S" These
students are not below level but they need some e'tra assistance on certain s&ills"
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These students would have e'tra help on certain s&ills during small group time"
These students would be monitored on their s&ill deficiency every month to
progress monitor"
6 out of the 03 learners were above level (green- strategic) on the *+BE,S" These
students scored passed the re$uired score on the assessment" These students could
have more advance wor& during small group time" These students would be
monitored on their s&ill deficiency every beginning of the nine wee&s to progress
monitor"
*eneral Learning (re'erences
The learners are engaged in lessons through the use of hands-on group instruction and
interactive activities through the advancement of technology (laptops computers ipads
promethean boards)" %ll of the students en9oy learning on educational sites using the
classroom computers the reading lab the library computers and the new ipads" They also
en9oy learning through small group instruction"
)ttitude To.ard Teac#ers and Sc#ool
The ma9ority of students respect and en9oy learning from their teacher" They come to
school ready to learn" There a few students (0-4) who e'perience trouble staying on tas&"
The teacher provides these students with reinforcements which helps them stay on trac&"
%ll of the students en9oy the school" Because it is a close-&nit community school the first
graders interact with other grade levels" 6any have younger and older siblings who
attend the school"
*roup /#aracteristics
Bartow Elementary School is a Title + elementary school located in the :est Savannah
(ommunity" %ppro'imately 772 of the 65/ students here are classified as ;economically
disadvantaged; and 882 get reduced lunch prices" The ratio of students to teachers at
Bartow Elementary School is //</" %ll of the learners in this class are %frican-%merican
students and they all spea& English" %ll of the learners are eligible for free or reduced
lunch" %ll of the learners are offered free brea&fast" +nformation regarding free-reduced
lunch was obtained from administrative records within the school district" %ll of the
students are adorned in the school uniform"
Task )nalysis
Task )nalysis Description
+ conducted the tas& analysis using a procedural analysis" +n the following procedural
analysis + met with the first grade teacher in her classroom and as&ed her a variety of
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$uestions to identify the steps &nowledge and cues" + wanted to ma&e sure that we
covered three main areas of the analysis< /":hat does the learner do= +dentify the action
in each step that the learner must perform" + emphasi7ed to the teacher that these actions
are either physical or mental" 0" :hat does the learner need to &now to do this step= :hat
&nowledge is necessary= 4" :hat cues inform the learner that there is a problem the step
is done correctly or a different step is needed= + emphasi7ed that these cues may be
tactile or visual"
The teacher performed a *+BE,S assessment with her students to help me target the
students who needed e'tra practice with letter recognition and sound fluency" Based on
the results of the assessment + used this data to create a small group instruction for these
learners" + created an outline of the steps re$uired to use the Starfall educational website
to practice with letter recognition and sounds using the classroom des&top computer and
the website" 6y tas& analysis produced the following steps<
Task )nalysis 2utline+
/" ,ogin to the computer
/"/ Type in username< student1
/"/"/ (hec& spelling
/"/"0 (lic& tab
/"/"4 Type in password< bartow1
/"/"4"/ (hec& spelling
/"/"4"0 (lic& enter
0" ,ocate the +nternet Tab
0"/ ,oo& for the +nternet E'plorer +con on the *es&top or Start up 6enu
0"/"/ (lic& on icon
0"/"0 Type in the >?,< http<@@www"starfall"com@
4" ,ocate the A/ %B( !reen %rrow
4"/ *ouble clic& on tab
4"/"/ % screen with the 06 alphabets will appear
4"/"0 Bou will be directed to clic& on each letter at a time
4"/"4 Bou will be cued to say each upper case and lower letter and the sound
they ma&e
4"/"3 Bou will repeat the sound and follow the directions on the screen
4"/"1 Bou can also clic& the arrow at the bottom of the page to move
forward or view the previous screen
4"/"6 Bou will repeat these steps until the end of the session
4"/"7 To end the session clic& on the C on the top right corner in the
program
4"/"8 ,og out of Starfall by clic&ing on the ' on the top right corner on the
computer
Su$3ect 1atter ,4pert 5S1,6
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6rs" Brittany BoumanDs will serve as the S6E for this instructional plan" 6rs" Boumans
is a first grade teacher at Bartow Elementary School in Savannah !eorgia" 6rs"
Boumans graduated with a Bachelors of Education degree in Early (hildhood from The
%rmstrong %tlantic State >niversity in Savannah !eorgia in 05/5" Beginning her third
year of teaching (all at the first grade level) 6rs" Boumans is &nowledgeable about the
reading readiness . phonemic awareness content of this assignment as well as the other
sub9ects that she teaches as it relates to the first grade curriculum" Eer class is structured
and organi7ed for the learning environment of a room full of e'cited energetic first
graders" The S6E and + decided that interactive technology activities would help the
students be more engaged in learning phonemic awareness"
c" % well .organi7ed flow chart<
#n the following page
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Instructional 2$3ectives
Terminal 2$3ective !+ To demonstrate the ability to log into the computer using input
and output devices" (Cognitive/Application)
,na$ling 2$3ectives+
!)" Type in username
!B" Type in password
!/" (lic& enter
Terminal 2$3ective 2+ To access the website to practice letter recognition and sound of
the letters of the alphabet" (Cognitive/Application)
,na$ling 2$3ectives+
2)" ,ocate +nternet Tab on computer screen
2B" (lic& on +con
2/" Type in Starfall website >?,
Terminal 2$3ective + To utili7e the website to practice letter recognition and sound of
the letters of the alphabet" (Cognitive/Application)
,na$ling 2$3ectives+
)" ,ocate the %B( tab
B" *ouble clic& on tab
/" (lic& on each letter to identify and hear phonetic sound
Terminal 2$3ective 7+ To identify all 06 letters of the alphabet using the educational
website" (Cognitive/Comprehension)
,na$ling 2$3ectives+
7)" ,ocate the letters that need review
7B" (lic& on ,etter
7/" ?epeat learning session
/lassi'ication o' Instructional 2$3ectives+
/ontent (er'ormance (er'ormance
Recall )pplication
Fact
/oncept
(rinciples
(rocedure / /% /B /( 0 0% 0B
0( 4 4% 4B 4( 3 3%
3B 3(
Interpersonal
)ttitude
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Relations#ip $et.een Instructional 2$3ectives and Standards+
Instructional 2$3ectives *eorgia (er'ormance Standards8 or IST, 9ational
,ducational Tec#nology Standards 'or Students
/ /% /B /( S/"+/" use input devices (e"g" mouse and &eyboard) and
output devices (e"g" monitor and printer) to successfully
operate computers and other technologies"
0 0% 0B 0( S/"+0" use a variety of media and technology resources for
directed and independent learning activities"
4 4% 4B 4( S4"+0" use a variety of media and technology resources for
directed and independent learning activities"
3 3% 3B 3( S4"+0" use a variety of media and technology resources for
directed and independent learning activities"
Development o' )ssessments Ta$le

Instructional
Strategies *oals 2$3ectives :DL )ssessments
Lesson !+
)n Introduction to
t#e /omputer
Fideo Tutorial
Computer Basics
with audio" Summary
to e'plain Ghow toH
s&ills"
*emonstrate
the ability to
log into the
computer
independently"
2$3ective !+ The
student will
demonstrate the
ability to log into
the computer
!)+ The student
will type in
username"
!B+ The student
will type in
password"
!/+ The student
will clic& enter"
6ultiple
means of
action and
e'pression
,earners will
ta&e a
matching
$ui7 about
computer
basic s&ills
created with
Edmodo or
other :eb
0"5 tool"
Lesson !+
)n Introduction to
t#e /omputer
)owerpoint
)resentation Intro
to Starfall :ritten
summary to e'plain
Ghow toH s&ills"
%ccess
Starfall
website for
independent
learning"
2$3ec 2$3ective 2+ The
student will
access
Starfall"com for
independent
learning activities"
2)< The student
will locate the
internet icon on
the computer
screen
6ultiple
means of
action and
e'pression
,earners will
ta&e a
multiple
choice and
matching
$ui7 about
how to use
Starfall
created with
Edmodo or
other :eb
0"5 tool"
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2B< The student
will clic& on the
icon"
2/+ The student
will type in
Starfall website in
the >?,"
Lesson 2+
Ready"""Set"""Star'all
Sing G%B(H song
(omplete Starfall
interactive game
session followed by
interactive
application self-
assessment to
identify letter and
sound recognition"
>tili7e the
Starfall
website to
practice letter
recognition
and sounds of
the alphabet"
2$3ective + The
student will
utili7e
Starfall"com to
practice letter
recognition and
sound of letters of
the alphabet"
)+ The student
will locate the
%B( tab"
B+ The student
will double clic&
on %B( tab"
/+ The student
will clic& on each
letter to identify
and hear phonetic
sound"
6ultiple
means of
action and
e'pression"
,earners will
ta&e an
online
interactive
)honemic
%wareness
%ssessment"
,earners will
type their
name in the
studentDs
name bo'
and answer
$uestions
from each
section until
the session is
complete"
Lesson 2+
Ready"""Set"""Star'all
Sing G%B(H Song"
(omplete Starfall
interactive game
session followed by
self-assessment to
identify letters of the
alphabet (omplete
activity wor&sheets"
+dentifies all
06 letters of
the alphabet
using Starfall
website"
2$3ective 7+ The
student will
identify all
twenty-si' letters
of the alphabet
using the
educational
website"
7)+ The student
will locate the
letters that need
review
7B+ The student
will clic& on the
letter
7/+ The student
will repeat the
learning session"
6ultiple
means of
action and
e'pression
,earners will
complete the
performance
tas&
assessment
list for
identification
of the letters
of the
alphabet"
,earners will
use the
symbols
(terrific o&
needs wor&)
to answer the
$uestions"
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Development o' )ssessments
Jor this instruction the criterion-referenced assessment is being used to compare the
student performance on a specific tas& against an established benchmar& . *+BE,S" This
benchmar& defines the level of achievement for the learner" By using this assessment it
will show what the student &now and can do in a given domain"

Lesson +! )n Introduction to t#e /omputer in t#e ,lementary /lassroom
2$3ective ! . The student will demonstrate the ability to log into the computer
/%" The student will type in username
/B" The student will type in password
/(" The student will clic& enter
%ssessment< ,earners will ta&e a multiple choice $ui7 about computer basic s&ills
created with Edmodo or other :eb 0"5 tool"
>*, )rinciples< The $ui7 will be differentiated to provide multiple means of action and
e'pression" Some learners will receive a more ob9ective $ui7 with matching and multiple
choice" Some learners will use &id-friendly picture icons to help identify the features"
%dd option< Some learners may have the option to hear the options for a multiple choice
$uestion (+nstructor may record $ui7 $uestions and play by podcast)"
Lesson +! )n Introduction to t#e /omputer in t#e ,lementary /lassroom
2$3ective 2 The student will access the Starfall for independent learning activities
0%" The student will locate the internet icon on the computer screen
0B" The student will clic& on the icon
0(" The student will type in Starfall website in the >?,
%ssessment< ,earners will ta&e a multiple choice and matching $ui7 about how to use
Starfall created with Edmodo or other :eb 0"5 tool"
>*, )rinciples< The $ui7 will be differentiated to provide multiple means of action and
e'pression" Some learners will receive a more ob9ective $ui7 with matching and multiple
choice" Some learners will use &id-friendly picture icons to help identify the features
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Lesson 2+ Ready " " " Set " " " Star'all;
2$3ective The student will utili7e Starfall to practice letter recognition and sound
of letters of the alphabet"
4%" The student will locate the %B( tab
4B" The student will double clic& on %B( tab
4(" The student will clic& on each letter to identify and hear phonetic sound
%ssessment< ,earners will ta&e the online interactive )honemic %wareness %ssessment"
,earners will type their name in the studentDs name bo' and answer $uestions from each
section until the session is complete" The learner must clic& yes after each $uestion to
move to the ne't $uestion" %fter the session is complete the learner will be able to his@her
score" The learner has the option to print his@her score"
>*, )rinciples< *ifferentiated to provide multiple means of action and e'pression"
Some learners will use &id-friendly picture icons to help identify the feature re$uested
and navigate within the site"
Lesson 2+ Ready " " " Set " " " Star'all;
2$3ective 7 The student will identify all twenty-si' letters of the alphabet using Starfall
website
3%" The student will locate the letters that need review
3B" The student will clic& on the letter
3(" The student will repeat the learning session
%ssessment< ,earners will clic& on the letters in any order to see hear and manipulate
the sounds and letters of the alphabet in Starfall" ,earners will complete the performance
tas& assessment list for identification of the letters of the alphabet" ,earners will use the
symbols (terrific o& needs wor&) to answer the $uestions" Some learners who
need more practice will download the printable activity wor&sheets in Starfall and
complete"
>*, )rinciples< *ifferentiated to provide multiple means of action and e'pression"
Some learners will use -inesthetic learners will use the %merican Sign ,anguage version
of the same activities to demonstrate their letter &nowledge" ,earners are able to
download printable wor&sheets of online interactive activities to complete in their own
environment"
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)ssessment ,4amples 0 )ns.er -ey
2$3ective ! )ssessment
The student will demonstrate the ability to log into the computer
/omputer Basic Skills )ssessment
*efine the following terms<
6ouse<
-eyboard<
6onitor<
6atch the word with the picture @ draw a line to the correct picture
/" -eyboard
0" 6onitor
4" 6ouse
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/omputer Basic Skills )ssessment )ns.er -ey
6ouse<
% small device that is connected to a computer and that you move with your hand
to control the movement of a pointer on the computer screen"
-eyboard<
The set of &eys that are used for a computer"
6onitor<
% device that displays signals on a computer screen"
6atch the word with the picture @ draw a line to the correct picture
/" -eyboard
0" 6onitor
4" 6ouse
/omputer Basic Skills :DL < )ssessment
The instructor may record $ui7 $uestions and play by podcast for auditory learners"
Students will be able to hear the options for a multiple choice $uestion"
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2$3ective 2 )ssessment
The student will access the Starfall for independent learning activities
Star'all Tutorial )ssessment
%nswer the following multiple choice $uestions from the Starfall Tutorial<
/" :hat tab do you clic& on=
a" %B(Ds Bloc&s
b" ,earn to ?ead
c" +tDs Jun to ?ead
d" +Dm ?eading
0" (lic& the KKKKKKKKKKKKK on the homescreen"
a" :ord icon
b" Start icon
c" +nternet +con
4" +n the browser bo' type www"KKKKKKKKKK"com
a" www"star"com
b" www"moon"com
c" www"starfall"com
3" (lic& on the specific topic and KKKKKK"
a" learn
b" write
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c" draw
6atch the word with the picture or draw a line to the correct picture
/" Topics
0" +nternet +con INCLUDEPICTURE
"http://media.smashingmagazine.com/wp-content/p!oads/"#$"/#%/ie-!ogo.&pg" '(
)ER*E+,R)-TINET
4" %B( Bloc&s
Star'all Tutorial )ssessment )ns.er -ey
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%nswer the following multiple choice $uestions from the Starfall Tutorial<
/" :hat tab do you clic& on=
a" )B/=s Blocks
b" ,earn to ?ead
c" +tDs Jun to ?ead
d" +Dm ?eading
0" (lic& the KKKKKKKKKKKKK on the homescreen"
a" :ord icon
b" Start icon
c" Internet Icon
4" +n the browser bo' type www"KKKKKKKKKK"com
a" star
b" moon
c" star'all
3" (lic& on the specific topic and KKKKKK"
a" learn
b" write
c" draw
6atch the word with the picture or draw a line to the correct picture
/" Topics
0" +nternet +con INCLUDEPICTURE
"http://media.smashingmagazine.com/wp-content/p!oads/"#$"/#%/ie-!ogo.&pg" '(
)ER*E+,R)-TINET
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4" %B( Bloc&s
Star'all Tutorial < :DL )ssessment
%nswer the following multiple choice $uestions from the Starfall Tutorial<
/" :hat tab do you clic& on=
0" (lic& the KKKKKKKKKKKKK internet icon"
a" +L(,>*E)+(T>?E
;http<@@files"softicons"com@download@application-icons@office-0557-icons-by-
s&ing@png@016@wd"png; MN 6E?!EJ#?6%T+LET
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b" +L(,>*E)+(T>?E
;http<@@www"freestoc&photos"bi7@pictures@I@I0I7@computer"9pg; MN
6E?!EJ#?6%T+LET
c" INCLUDEPICTURE "http://media.smashingmagazine.com/wp-
content/p!oads/"#$"/#%/ie-!ogo.&pg" '( )ER*E+,R)-TINET
4" Type KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK"
a" www.star.com
b" www.moon.com
c" www.starfall.com
3" (lic& on the specific topic and KKKKKKKKKKKKK"
a" +L(,>*E)+(T>?E
;http<@@www"merriamcc"org@,ibraries@Site+mages@learn"sflb"ash'; MN
6E?!EJ#?6%T+LET
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b" +L(,>*E)+(T>?E ;http<@@3"bp"blogspot"com@-
4)LpI(ww,JB@TOva9as-Br+@%%%%%%%%%-5@06h8InL-)o%@s/655@:rite"9pg; MN
6E?!EJ#?6%T+LET
c" +L(,>*E)+(T>?E ;http<@@www"stmichaelschurch"co"u&@wp-
content@uploads@05//@51@)ewshot-(hild-*rawing"9pg; MN 6E?!EJ#?6%T+LET
Star'all Tutorial < :DL )ssessment )ns.er -ey
%nswer the following multiple choice $uestions from the Starfall Tutorial<
/" :hat tab do you clic& on=
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)ns.er+ !
0" (lic& the KKKKKKKKKKKKK internet icon"
a" +L(,>*E)+(T>?E
;http<@@files"softicons"com@download@application-icons@office-0557-icons-by-
s&ing@png@016@wd"png; MN 6E?!EJ#?6%T+LET
b" +L(,>*E)+(T>?E
;http<@@www"freestoc&photos"bi7@pictures@I@I0I7@computer"9pg; MN
6E?!EJ#?6%T+LET
c" INCLUDEPICTURE "http://media.smashingmagazine.com/wp-
content/p!oads/"#$"/#%/ie-!ogo.&pg" '( )ER*E+,R)-TINET
)ns.er+ c
4" Type KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK"
a" www.star.com
b" www.moon.com
c" www.starfall.com
)ns.er+ c
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3" (lic& on the specific topic and KKKKKKKKKKKKK"
a" +L(,>*E)+(T>?E
;http<@@www"merriamcc"org@,ibraries@Site+mages@learn"sflb"ash'; MN
6E?!EJ#?6%T+LET
b" +L(,>*E)+(T>?E ;http<@@3"bp"blogspot"com@-
4)LpI(ww,JB@TOva9as-Br+@%%%%%%%%%-5@06h8InL-)o%@s/655@:rite"9pg; MN
6E?!EJ#?6%T+LET
c" +L(,>*E)+(T>?E ;http<@@www"stmichaelschurch"co"u&@wp-
content@uploads@05//@51@)ewshot-(hild-*rawing"9pg; MN 6E?!EJ#?6%T+LET
)ns.er+ a
2$3ective )ssessment
The student will utilize Starfall to practice letter recognition and
sound of letters of the alphabet.
Star'all )ssessment 5Letter Recognition 0 Sound6
)honemic %wareness %ssessment #nline
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http<@@athome"readinghori7ons"com@assessments@phom-swf"asp'
*irections< Type your name in the Student Lame< bo' and clic& start" ,isten to the
auditory commands and select the best answer" (lic& (yes) to continue to the ne't
$uestion"
Sample >uestion+ (lic& the two words that rhyme< tan&@ ball broom wall
)ns.er+ ball @ wall
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The learner will be able to complete the online assessment and view@print the score"
Star'all )ssessment 5Letter Recognition 0 Sound6 /#ecklist
)lease answer to the $uestions"
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+ included my name on the assessment BES L#
+ repeated the letter and sound on the assessment BES L#
+ answered all $uestions on the assessment= BES L#


2$3ective 7 )ssessment
The student will identify all twenty-six letters of the alphabet using Starfall website
Star'all )lp#a$et )ssessment
*irections< >sing the mouse clic& on the letters in any order to see hear and manipulate
the sounds and letters of the alphabet" (omplete the interactive online activities for each
letter at your own pace"
INCLUDEPICTURE
"http://www.emsisd.com/cms/!i./T/"$###011/Cent2icit3/Domain/"#$4/5ta26a!!--7C.gi6" '(
)ER*E+,R)-TINET
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Jor more practice clic& on the letters in any order to download and print the activity
wor&sheets"
Star'all )lp#a$et < :DL )ssessment
*irections<
-inesthetic learners clic& on the sign language tab on the main page to use the %merican
Sign ,anguage version of the same activities to demonstrate your letter &nowledge"
? INCLUDEPICTURE
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Star'all )lp#a$et )ssessment
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(er'ormance Task )ssessment List 'or )lp#a$et )B/ < Star'all"com
$. Did I use the mouse to click on each letter (A-Z)?
". Did I use the mouse to click on the arrow/hand on each letter activity?
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1. Did I say/repeat the beginning sound or each letter (A-Z)?
8. Did I say the word(s) or each letter (A-Z)?
0. Did I identiy all !" letters o the alphabet?
(er'ormance Task )ssessment List /#ecklist+
)lease circle your answer to the $uestion"
+ included my first name on the assessment BES L#
+ included my last name on the assessment BES L#
+ answered all $uestions on the list BES L#

End of %ssessment E'amples
/ontent SeAuencing and Instructional Strategies
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Instructional SeAuence+
S,>:,9/, D,S/RI(TI29 2BB,/TIC,
/ The student will demonstrate the ability to log into the
computer
/
0 The student will access the Starfall for independent
learning activities
0
4 The student will utili7e Starfall to practice letter
recognition and sound of letters of the alphabet
4
3 The student will identify all twenty-si' letters of the
alphabet using Starfall website
3
This se$uence builds on concepts in a learning<related order" The learner will proceed
through the instruction 9ust as a teacher would proceed through planning a lesson" This
se$uence involves interactive online activities to maintain higher learner motivation and
involvement" This se$uence allows the learner to learn a s&ill re$uired to perform another
s&ill first (identifiable prere$uisite)"
Lesson !+ )n Introduction to t#e /omputer in t#e ,lementary /lassroom
2$3ective !+ The student will demonstrate the ability to log into the computer
#b9ective /%< The student will type in username
#b9ective /B< The student will type in password
#b9ective /(< The student will clic& enter
+nitial )resentation< + will present a video tutorial G(omputer BasicsH that tal&s about
basic computer s&ills and how to use the mouse and &eyboard for first grade students" +t
is found on this site< http<@@www"livebinders"com@play@play=idP01I665 "
!enerative Strategy< Students will practice basic mouse and &eyboarding s&ills on the
computer using the interactive website tutorial< G,esson 0 . The 6ouse ,esson 4 . >se
the 6ouse and ,esson 3 . >se the 6ouse Q -eyboard"
:DL - 6ultiple means of action and e'pression" )rovide alternate &eyboard commands
for mouse action" )rovide access to alternative &eyboards which are also called *vora&
layouts" +t is available for learners who type with one hand or finger or who have
difficulty using the standard &eyboard and mouse"
2$3ective 2+ The student will access the Starfall for independent learning activities"
#b9ective 0%< The student will locate the internet icon on the computer screen
#b9ective 0B< The student will clic& on the icon
#b9ective 0(< The student will type in Starfall website in the >?,"
+nitial )resentation< + will present a )re7i powerpoint tutorial G+ntroduction to Starfall"H
This presentation shows the students how to locate and open the Starfall program"
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!enerative Strategy< Each student will perform the basic steps from the powerpoint
tutorial on the computer" The basic steps include< locating icons tabs and typing the
website in the >?,"
:DL - 6ultiple means of action and e'pression" )rovide alternate &eyboard commands
for mouse action" )rovide access to alternative &eyboards which are also called *vora&
layouts" +t is available for learners who type with one hand or finger or who have
difficulty using the standard &eyboard and mouse" >ses &id-friendly picture icons to help
identify the feature re$uested and navigate within site"
Lesson 2+ Ready " " " Set " " " Star'all
2$3ective + The student will utili7e Starfall to practice letter recognition and sound
of letters of the alphabet"
#b9ective 4%< The student will locate the %B( tab
#b9ective 4B< The student will double clic& on %B( tab
#b9ective 4(< The student will clic& on each letter to identify and hear
phonetic sound
+nitial )resentation< %s an Gice brea&erH + will present students with the G%B(H
interactive sing-along on Starfall"com to prepare them to begin letter recognition and
sound practice"
!enerative Strategy< Each student will locate a letter in the G%lphabet SectionH and
perform the activities" Students clic& on the letters in any order to see hear and
manipulate the sounds and letters of the alphabet" Students listen for the sound and repeat
the action"
:DL - 6ultiple means of action and e'pression" -inesthetic learners will love using
%merican Sign ,anguage to demonstrate their letter &nowledge" This tab is located on the
lower left side of the screen"
2$3ective 7+ The student will identify all twenty-si' letters of the alphabet using
Starfall website"
#b9ective 3%< The student will locate the letters that need review
#b9ective 3B< The student will clic& on the letter
#b9ective 3(< The student will repeat the learning session"
+nitial )resentation< +nitial )resentation< %s an Gice brea&erH + will present students with
the G%B(H interactive sing-along on Starfall"com to prepare them to begin practice" + will
present students with the activity wor&sheets related to the alphabets from the Starfall
website"
!enerative Strategy< Each student will perform the activities in the G%lphabet SectionH
and the G,earn to ?eadH Section" Students clic& on the letters in any order to see hear
and manipulate the sounds and letters of the alphabet" The student completes the
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activities at his@her own pace" %t end of session student may repeat (if need more
practice)" Students will download and complete the activity wor&sheets related to the
alphabets from the Starfall website"
:DL < 6ultiple means of action and e'pression" -inesthetic learners will love using
%merican Sign ,anguage to demonstrate their letter &nowledge" This tab is located on the
lower left side of the screen"
Design o' Instruction
(This component has been compiled into the *evelopment of %ssessments)
(lan 'or Formative ,valuation
+ plan to collect learner evaluation of my online module through a formative evaluation to
collect feedbac& from the learner" The #b9ective .Based Studies which is the third
category of formative evaluation approaches may be an appropriate choice for this
pro9ect" + plan to use the comments from them to help improve the course content and
clarify any misconceptions while the course is in progress" + plan to set up a ?ubric that
the S6E will use to provide feedbac& to update the course content or consider in the
redesign of specific components of my online course" %s a part of the category approach +
have created a )retest@)osttest Jormat for the learner to complete"
First *rade (#onemic ).areness < )lp#a$et )B/
5(re<Test6
Name: _____________________________ Date:____________________________
:e have been learning how to recogni7e and sound letters of the %lphabet" (ircle the
letters that you are able to sound and words you are able say" *o not guess.
Aa apple Dd duck
Hh hop Gg girl
Eg egg Nn nap
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Mm mop Kk kite
Ss sun B o!
(orrectly (hosen (() <KKKKKKKKK
+ncorrectly (hosen (+) <KKKKKKKK
Score< ( KKK@05) correct (KKK@05) incorrect
First *rade (#onemic ).areness < )lp#a$et )B/
5(ost<Test6
Name: _____________________________ Date:____________________________
:e have been learning how to recogni7e and sound letters of the %lphabet" (ircle the
letters that you are able to sound and words you are able say" *o not guess.
Aa alligator Dd drum
Hh hop Gg girl
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Eg e"it Nn night
Mm mop Kk kitten
Ss star B o!
(orrectly (hosen (() <KKKKKKKKK
+ncorrectly (hosen (+) <KKKKKKKK
Score< ( KKK@05) correct (KKK@05) incorrect
Intervie. (rotocol
This +nterview )rotocol will be used by the learner in evaluating the effectiveness of the
Starfall"com to increase reading readiness for struggling learners" )re --indergarten
through Jirst !rade classes have access to the Starfall"com educational website"
Intervie. (rotocol 'or t#e Learner
Brainstormed >uestions 'or Star'all"com Intervie.s
/" Eow often do you use Starfall G%lphabet SectionH= Eow many times per wee&=
0" :hen you use Starfall G%lphabet SectionH how much time do you spend on an
average session=
4" +s Starfall G%lphabet SectionH easy to use= :hy or why not=
3" Eow long did it ta&e you to feel comfortable with using Starfall G%lphabet
SectionH=
1" *o you use Starfall G%lphabet SectionH to record and trac& all of your progress=
:hy or why not=
6" Eow helpful is the feedbac& you get from Starfall G%lphabet SectionH=
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7" *o you ever try the e'tra practice wor&sheets on Starfall G%lphabet SectionH=
:hy or why not=
8" Eow much e'perience did you have with using computers prior to using Starfall=
I" (ompared with your practice session the first nine wee&s was Starfall G%lphabet
SectionH an overall improvement= :hy or why not=
/5" *o you have suggestions for how Starfall G%lphabet SectionH could be improved=
Intervie. (rotocol
Intervie. (rotocol 'or t#e S1,
This +nterview )rotocol will be used by the S6E (Sub9ect 6atter E'pert) in evaluating
the online module and its effectiveness of the Starfall"com to increase reading readiness
for struggling learners"
Intervie. (rotocol 'or t#e S1,
Speci'ic Formative ,valuation (rotocols
,valuator< KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Date< KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Tec#niAue+ Survey@+nterview
(urpose+ The S6E completes the survey form and add any narrative comments in the
appropriate places as it relates to the #nline 6odule"
"
>uestions+
+s the goal statement representing an accurate outcome of this instruction= +f not
what is missing and what could be changed=
o Bes
o Lo
o (omment (optional)
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KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
%re the instructional ob9ectives clustered and se$uenced properly and achievable
for the audience described in the goal statement=
o Bes
o Lo
o (omment (optional)
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*oes the course content effectively cover the instructional ob9ectives= +f not
why=
o Bes
o Lo
o (omment (optional)
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KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
*o the resources provided with the instruction add value to the instruction=
o Bes
o Lo
o (omment (optional)
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2ral Intervie.
*o you have any additional comments $uestions or recommendations regarding
any of the $uestions you have 9ust answered=
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+ plan to review and analy7e the data that + collect using the interview protocol by
(oding" Lumbers will be assigned to the responses which will range from Strongly %gree
to Strongly *isagree" >sing this method it will provide me feedbac& on how the learners
used the online module and if any changes need to be made to present a successful online
module"
Development o' )ssessments < :DL (rinciples
Re'erence
!ibson ," (artledge !" Q -eyes S" E" (05//)" % )reliminary +nvestigation of
Supplemental (omputer-%ssisted ?eading +nstruction on the #ral ?eading Jluency and
(omprehension of Jirst-!rade %frican %merican >rban Students" Journal Of Behavioral
Eucation !"(3) 065-080"
%u7ar" (05/4)" The >se of (omputers in Teaching %pproach to +mprove ?eading S&ills
among )rimary School )upils" Asian Social Science #(/0) 033-01/"
doi</5"114I@ass"vIn/0p033"
Segers E" Q Ferhoeven ," (0551)" ,ong-term effects of computer training of
phonological awareness in &indergarten" Journal Of Computer Assiste $earning !%(/)
/7-07" doi</5"////@9"/461-070I"0551"55/57"'
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practice" Australian Journal Of $anguage & $iterac' ()(4) /41"
+Rm ?eadingS" (0556)" $i*rar' +eia Connection !,(0) I/"
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Jra7el 6" (0557)" Tech for Tinies< Eow Boung is Too Boung to >se (omputers= $i*rar'
+eia Connection !)(4) 16-18"
Eamilton B" (055I)" 6a&ing the 6ost of a Teaching )artner" .eaing /eacher )((4)
031-038"
Lational (enter #n >niversal *esign for ,earning %t (%ST website<
http<@@www"udlcenter"org@aboutudl@udlguidelines@udlguidelinesKgraphicorgani7er
?ao -" Q Tanners %" (05//)" (urb (uts in (yberspace< >niversal +nstructional *esign
for #nline (ourses" Journal of 0ostseconar' Eucation an 1isa*ilit'2 !3(4) 0//-00I"
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