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Whitney Gaddis
Spring 2017
Dexter Elementary. The learning problem that I have identified is that teachers have access to
Google Sites, but very few are actually using it. This problem was identified by reviewing the
most recent needs assessment as well as discussing possible professional development options
with the educational technologist. The objective is for educators to use Google Sites to open up
their classrooms and make them more collaborative learning environments. The goal is for
teachers to be able to create and manage Google Sites for their classes that include course
materials and rich content. My goal is to design instruction that helps learners to use Google
Sites to house rich content such as, videos, images, slides, and audio recordings. The goal of this
professional development is for teachers to understand the value of creating a Google Site where
parents and students can upload and share files, share announcements as well as share other
valuable information. The goal is that the teachers will create a webpage for their classes that are
used for discussions, posting announcements, class events, reading materials, classroom rules
and much more. Once teachers have participated in the professional development session, the
goal is that they will then teach their students to create digital portfolios to feature their work and
achievements as well as create and manage assignments and classroom activities and collaborate
on group projects.
Learner Analysis
The primary audience would be educators at Dexter Elementary School. This professional
development session will be beneficial to all educators at Dexter Elementary. The secondary
audience would be any other educators and administrators who are interested in participating in
the professional development session voluntarily. The general characteristics of the learners
present would be educators of students from kindergarten to fifth grade. The learners will be both
male and female. The only education requirement is that all participants are signed in to Google.
All learners will need only basic computer skills before the professional development session.
For this session to be successful the learners must be interested in learning how to create their
own classroom Google Sites. The learners must also understand and be able to discuss how to
A learner analysis survey will be provided at the beginning of the session. The following data
How many years have you 1-2 3-5 6-10 11-15 15+
taught at this school?
Task Analysis
By the end of this professional development session, teachers will understand the benefits of
creating a classroom Google Site. This can be accomplished by providing learners with an
effective tutorial that allows teachers to easily create their own personal websites as well as
The goal is for teachers to understand how to create a classroom Google Site.
The learners will understand the importance and benefits of creating a Google
Site.
The teachers will be able to then teach their students how to create Google Sites.
Learners will learn how to create and manage effective classroom Google Sites.
Assess What Resources the Task Will Require
The following resources will be needed for this professional development session:
Computer/Laptops
Access to Internet
Access to Google Drive
creation
2. Introduction
3. Warm Up exercise
a. Video
4. Presentation:
a. Google Sites tutorial
5. Hands-On exercise
a. Create an example site
6. Brief discussion:
a. Benefits of creating classroom Google sites
7. Summarize key points
8. Plan next steps
a. What are the different ways you can use Google Sites?
b. How can you teach your students to use Google Sites?
9. Closing
a. Post-assessment evaluation
Learning Objectives
1. Apply knowledge and be able to take advantage of the powerful web design tools
in Google Sites.
2. Exhibit effective techniques to be able to use different course tools in Google
Sites.
3. Manage the content that is stored in Google Sites.
Pre-Assessment:
The purpose of the pre-assessment is to gain knowledge and understanding of where the learners
are in terms of previous experience creating and managing websites and more specifically,
Google Sites. This pre-assessment will also help the instructor understand the strengths and
Post-Assessment:
The purpose of the post-assessment is to ensure that all learners have gained the learning
outcomes designed for this professional development. This post-assessment will gage the overall
learning outcomes of the learners. The learners will have the opportunity to use this post-
Expert Survey:
The expert reviewer I have chosen to evaluate the development of this instructional course is
Paula Baca. Paula is my technology resource center supervisor for my practicum. Paula is an
educational technologist. I chose her as the subject matter expert that will review this
professional development session because she is a very knowledgeable and honest educator. She
will give very direct and honest feedback that will help evaluate the overall content
appropriateness, accuracy, and completeness of this session as well as the usability and the
The professional
development is laid out in
an appropriate sequence.
This professional
development is effectively
organized.
This professional
development is developed
to interact with diverse
types of learners.
This professional
development is developed
to allow students to attain
a deeper understanding of
the topic.
Is all professional
development content
appropriate?
Learner Survey:
The goal of this evaluation plan is to develop a useful assessment that can support the success of
this professional development session. The purpose of the learner assessment and evaluation is to
support and strengthen the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and practices of the me, the session
instructor. The goal is to promote student growth and learning. This evaluation plan will be used
to monitor learner progress, and measure learner attainment of knowledge and skills throughout
this course.
The professional
development session
requirements were clearly
stated.
This professional
development was
enjoyable.