Week 4 (Nov 15 - Nov 21)
Apply It!
Activity
Due Date
Format
Grading Percent
How to Learn from Mistakes
Day 3
Discussion
5
21st Century Learning Activity
Day 7
Assignment
7
Note: The online classroom is designed to time students out after 90 minutes of inactivity. Because of this, we strongly suggest that you compose your work in a word processing program and copy and paste it into the discussion post when you are ready to submit it.
Learning Outcomes
This week students will:
1. Construct a 21st century inquiry-based learning activity that includes differentiated instructional strategies and learning styles as part of the instructional methods.
2. Design a content-based activity that includes self-reflection and shared feedback opportunities for students.
Introduction
In Week Four, you build upon your learning from the first three weeks by considering elements of capacity building for educators. You look through a variety of lenses, supporting Course Learning Outcome 2: Use a variety of content-based instructional materials and strategies supporting inquiry-based learning, student reflection, and technology. You get an inspiring glimpse into the world of an engaging classroom teacher and learn of the powerful impact your practice as an educator can have on student learning. This week, you apply the principles from Framework for 21st Century Learning to create an engaging, inquiry-based student activity to implement with students and share with other educators. You have the opportunity to get creative and apply what you’ve learned in a way that follows best practices and potentially transfers to your own practice in the future.
Required Resources
1. Ash, P. B., & D’Auria, J. (2013). School systems that learn: Improving professional practice, overcoming limitations, and diffusing innovation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.
· Chapter 5: Capacity Building for All Educators.
2. Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (n.d.). Framework for 21st century learning. Retrieved from http://www.p21.org/about-us/p21-framework
· This website is the home page for the Partnership for 21st Century Skills organization, an organization promoting learning in what it calls the “The 3Rs and the 4Cs” for the 21st century. The website has numerous links to resources and information about the organization at work, news about the Partnership for 21st Century Skills organization, as well as a link page devoted to “Exemplar Schools.”
3. TED.com. (2010, November 10). Diana Laufenberg: How to learn? From mistakes [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/diana_laufenberg_3_ways_to_teach
· Diane Laufenberg, an 11th grade history teacher in Philadelphia’s Science Leadership Academy, offers 3 ideas about learning in this 10 minute TED video. One surprising idea is that failure can lead to learning and eventual success. One way that others have expressed this idea is to “fail forward,” taking lessons from failure to lay the foundation for future success.
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For this assignment, you need to assume the role of a classroom educ.docxevonnehoggarth79783
For this assignment, you need to assume the role of a classroom educator. This can be based on a class that you are currently teaching, one that you have previously taught, or one that you hope to teach in the future. Suppose you are participating in a department team meeting with the other teachers in your grade level discussing an upcoming unit.. One of the teachers indicates that she plans to distribute the same packets she used last year and schedule five days of independent seat work for her students to complete the packets by locating answers in the course textbook. This would be followed by a written exam covering the material in the packets.
You have been aware for some time that the students in this teacher’s class are frustrated, bored, and worst of all, not really learning anything important about the content as shown through the student data. This could be your opportunity to get her to try something new and more valuable to students. You explain to this teacher that you plan to implement a week-long problem-based learning experience for your students, involving group projects, computer time, and class presentations; you would like to share this plan with her and to partner together on the project.
In this assignment, you will apply principles of project and problem based learning (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcGOe_JsXUY) to the design of a specific learning experience within a culturally relevant and collaborative learning experience that facilitates the 21st century skills of creativity and innovation. Review the Week Five Instructor Guidance for detailed assistance on preparing for and completing this assignment, including access to resources that will help you identify the characteristics of problem-based learning environments. Next, create your assignment to meet the content and written communication expectations below.
View the video,
problem-based and project-based learning (PBL2) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
, Create a general plan that includes the following six components:
Overview of the general problem you will establish related to the topic, including the following:
A brief description of the grade, subject, and demographics of the class.
An overview of how student groups will be assigned and monitored.
A description of the project that will need to be developed by the group and presented to the class.
Common characteristics of problem-based learning, addressing an open-ended problem posed to each learning group (see guidance).
An explanation of how the creativity and innovation with 21st century skills are learned and/or specifically applied within the project.
An explanation of how culturally relevant strategies are included/applied within the project.
(9 points)
**
Feel free to use this opportunity to design/revise a plan that you will be teaching in the future.**
If you are enrolled in the MAED Program, it is imperative that you keep copies of all assignment.
Project-Based Learning in Classroom: 5 Best Steps To Start | Future Education...Future Education Magazine
5 Steps to Get Started With Project-based Learning: 1. What is the goal? 2. Choose a specific problem or question 3. Plan and facilitate the process 4. Demo time! 5. Reflection
Assessment is a common aspect of each and every classroom. In tVinaOconner450
Assessment is a common aspect of each and every classroom. In the twenty-first century classroom, assessment for learning is essential to ensure that students are mastering key skills. The video,
Assessment for Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
, points out key strategies that can be employed in the classroom in order to ensure student success. After watching the video, share your thoughts on the structures and strategies a teacher needs to put into place in order to ensure that an effective classroom environment is created to foster twenty first century learning.
Choose one of the following digital tools to enhance your written response (
Smore (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
,
Prezi (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
,
PowToon (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
,
Sliderocket (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
,
Screencast-O-matic (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
, or other presentation software). Utilizing technology in this discussion will further prepare you for the Final Project in Week 6.
Address and include the following:
Key strategies from the video
Your own ideas about both formative and summative assessments
How both sets of ideas could be implemented to create an effective classroom environment
Be sure to include examples to illustrate and support your ideas.
Professor: We speak a great deal about assessment and accountability and how each has an integral role in student achievement. Yet, many are still left with the feeling our current level of testing is too rigid, too demanding, not differentiated.........basically a whole bunch of phrases which leaves many with the feeling the current assessments used in schools do not provide the "whole picture". The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2007) suggests, "While the current assessment landscape is replete with assessments that measure knowledge of core content areas such as language arts, mathematics, science and social studies, there are a comparative lack of assessments and analyses focused on 21st century skills" (p. 1).
Using either the article or your own thoughts and reflections, how should teachers assess 21st Century Learning Skills?
21st Century Skills Assessment (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Reference:
Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (2007). 21st century skills assessment. Retrieved by http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/21st_Century_Skills_Assessment_e-paper.pdf
Designing effective lessons
Without question, one of the key points that make a class successful is having lessons that are engaging and effective. Creating these types of lessons does not happen overnight; planning requires time, focus and a careful eye to ensuring that the needs of each student are met. So, how does a teacher create a rigorous curriculum plan that leads to improved student perfo ...
For this assignment, you need to assume the role of a classroom educ.docxevonnehoggarth79783
For this assignment, you need to assume the role of a classroom educator. This can be based on a class that you are currently teaching, one that you have previously taught, or one that you hope to teach in the future. Suppose you are participating in a department team meeting with the other teachers in your grade level discussing an upcoming unit.. One of the teachers indicates that she plans to distribute the same packets she used last year and schedule five days of independent seat work for her students to complete the packets by locating answers in the course textbook. This would be followed by a written exam covering the material in the packets.
You have been aware for some time that the students in this teacher’s class are frustrated, bored, and worst of all, not really learning anything important about the content as shown through the student data. This could be your opportunity to get her to try something new and more valuable to students. You explain to this teacher that you plan to implement a week-long problem-based learning experience for your students, involving group projects, computer time, and class presentations; you would like to share this plan with her and to partner together on the project.
In this assignment, you will apply principles of project and problem based learning (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcGOe_JsXUY) to the design of a specific learning experience within a culturally relevant and collaborative learning experience that facilitates the 21st century skills of creativity and innovation. Review the Week Five Instructor Guidance for detailed assistance on preparing for and completing this assignment, including access to resources that will help you identify the characteristics of problem-based learning environments. Next, create your assignment to meet the content and written communication expectations below.
View the video,
problem-based and project-based learning (PBL2) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
, Create a general plan that includes the following six components:
Overview of the general problem you will establish related to the topic, including the following:
A brief description of the grade, subject, and demographics of the class.
An overview of how student groups will be assigned and monitored.
A description of the project that will need to be developed by the group and presented to the class.
Common characteristics of problem-based learning, addressing an open-ended problem posed to each learning group (see guidance).
An explanation of how the creativity and innovation with 21st century skills are learned and/or specifically applied within the project.
An explanation of how culturally relevant strategies are included/applied within the project.
(9 points)
**
Feel free to use this opportunity to design/revise a plan that you will be teaching in the future.**
If you are enrolled in the MAED Program, it is imperative that you keep copies of all assignment.
Project-Based Learning in Classroom: 5 Best Steps To Start | Future Education...Future Education Magazine
5 Steps to Get Started With Project-based Learning: 1. What is the goal? 2. Choose a specific problem or question 3. Plan and facilitate the process 4. Demo time! 5. Reflection
Assessment is a common aspect of each and every classroom. In tVinaOconner450
Assessment is a common aspect of each and every classroom. In the twenty-first century classroom, assessment for learning is essential to ensure that students are mastering key skills. The video,
Assessment for Learning (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
, points out key strategies that can be employed in the classroom in order to ensure student success. After watching the video, share your thoughts on the structures and strategies a teacher needs to put into place in order to ensure that an effective classroom environment is created to foster twenty first century learning.
Choose one of the following digital tools to enhance your written response (
Smore (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
,
Prezi (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
,
PowToon (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
,
Sliderocket (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
,
Screencast-O-matic (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
, or other presentation software). Utilizing technology in this discussion will further prepare you for the Final Project in Week 6.
Address and include the following:
Key strategies from the video
Your own ideas about both formative and summative assessments
How both sets of ideas could be implemented to create an effective classroom environment
Be sure to include examples to illustrate and support your ideas.
Professor: We speak a great deal about assessment and accountability and how each has an integral role in student achievement. Yet, many are still left with the feeling our current level of testing is too rigid, too demanding, not differentiated.........basically a whole bunch of phrases which leaves many with the feeling the current assessments used in schools do not provide the "whole picture". The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2007) suggests, "While the current assessment landscape is replete with assessments that measure knowledge of core content areas such as language arts, mathematics, science and social studies, there are a comparative lack of assessments and analyses focused on 21st century skills" (p. 1).
Using either the article or your own thoughts and reflections, how should teachers assess 21st Century Learning Skills?
21st Century Skills Assessment (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Reference:
Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (2007). 21st century skills assessment. Retrieved by http://www.p21.org/storage/documents/21st_Century_Skills_Assessment_e-paper.pdf
Designing effective lessons
Without question, one of the key points that make a class successful is having lessons that are engaging and effective. Creating these types of lessons does not happen overnight; planning requires time, focus and a careful eye to ensuring that the needs of each student are met. So, how does a teacher create a rigorous curriculum plan that leads to improved student perfo ...
Discussion 2Professional Learning Communities One co.docxfelipaser7p
Discussion 2
Professional Learning Communities
One component of the
21st Century Professional Development
framework encourages sharing knowledge with fellow faculty, using face-to-face, virtual and blended communications. When we think of sharing knowledge, we often think of using professional learning communities. In several of your courses, the concept of a professional learning community (PLC) is presented and elaborated on. A professional learning community consists of individuals with an interest in eduction. The focus of a professional learning community can be taking measures to ensure students learn, creating a culture of collaboration in the school, for school improvement and more (DuFour, 2004). In this discussion, you will deliberate about the use of professional learning communities as they relate to the 21st Century Professional Development
framework with an emphasis on technology
.
Initial Post:
Think about the 21st Century Professional Development framework and technology when working in your mock professional learning community. Next, imagine your state legislatures have asked the non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office to advise them regarding the creation of a blended professional learning community across the districts within the state. As an educator who is well versed in employing critical thinking, problem solving and 21st-century skills in the classroom, you have been selected to participate with a group of other teachers to inform and persuade the Analyst’s Office of why the incorporation of technology to work collaboratively with other teachers in the state is important.
Work with your mock PLC group to come up with a supported argument based on personal experiences and scholarly literature in which you:
Discuss how you could incorporate and implement the use of technology to create a blended professional learning community across districts within your state to share knowledge with fellow faculty on how a deeper understanding of subject matter can actually enhance problem solving, critical thinking, and other
21st-century skills
.
Discuss how creating a professional learning community can increase the ways teachers seize opportunities for integrating 21st-century skills, tools and teaching strategies into their classroom practice — and help them identify what activities they can replace or de-emphasize.
Discussion 3
Link Your ePortfolio
In this discussion, you will attach a link to your ePortfolio and reflect on your redesign activity from the Week Four Assignment. Your instructor will not post individual replies to all learners. Instead, the instructor will post a synthesis of the redesign activity on Day 7 (Monday). The instructor will find common themes and challenges associated with the assignment from Week Four to provide feedback to the class as a whole. Although your instructor will not provide individual feedback, you will be graded on whether or not you attached the link to your
ePor.
Assignment 2: Fink Step 3
Due Week 7 and worth 200 points
For this assignment, you will look at the technology you have integrated into your unit/training and develop ways to assess student performance when they use those technologies.
Often, educators find a great new technology or app to use with their students but then have no idea how to evaluate if it is actually helping students learn. Or, educators find that grading student performance using the new technology is cumbersome and doesn’t actually save any time or provide any value.
For example, if students have an assignment to create a PowerPoint presentation, how will they submit it to you? How will you check to make sure they didn’t just copy it from someplace on the Internet? If students are working on a group project, how can you assess student contributions? These are some issues you will need to think about when you apply technology to your lessons.
First, provide a brief (1-2 pages) description of the specific education technology you intend to incorporate into your unit/training. Include links to the product or app and describe how the students will use it. You do not need to provide specific lesson plans, but need to demonstrate that you have a clear idea of what you want the students to use and how they will use it.
For example, if you were to start using MS Office in the classroom, you could describe how you would allow students to type their papers using MS Word and create presentations using MS PowerPoint instead of hand-writing papers and doing traditional poster projects.
Next, complete the questions for Step 3 of page 15 of Fink’s guide. Include the following information when you answer each question in the worksheet. You will have to copy each question to a new Word document in order to answer it.
1. Forward-looking Assessment: The key is that you have students work on real-world problems. Think about how they will apply the knowledge you are teaching as well as how they will use the technology in the future. How can you create assessments such as a class project, portfolio assignment, a case-study, or other activity where they apply their knowledge?
2. Criteria & Standards: Think about what qualifies as poor work that does not meet your standards, satisfactory work that does meet your standards, and excellent work that exceeds your standards. Be specific. Look at your assignment rubrics for examples of this.
3. Self-Assessment: Students should have some idea of how they are doing without having to ask the teacher or instructor. How will you help them evaluate their own work and learning as they work on their assignments?
4. “FIDeLity” Feedback: This will be the formal feedback that you will give to students as well as informal feedback you will give them as they work on their assignments and assessments.
It would be a good idea to use the information that you provided for the discussion questions in the following weeks. (Note: you are not expected to use all of it if ...
First AssignmentUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) can be def.docxhoundsomeminda
First Assignment
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can be defined as “a set of principles for curriculum development that gives all individuals equal opportunities to learn” (CAST, 2012).
Differentiation can be defined as meeting students at their current level of readiness and then planning instruction around individual needs. When combining these two theories, classroom instruction becomes engaging, dynamic, and inclusive.
Using one of the following free online presentation tools listed below, create an interactive presentation that:
a) Compares and contrasts the two concepts
b) Explains how you envision blending the concepts in your current or future classroom.
In your presentation be sure to include:
How you will present new information
How students will demonstrate their prior background knowledge
Your strategies to engage and motivate students
At least two scholarly resources from Ashford’s Online Library or Google scholar relating to the theoretical foundation of UDL and/or differentiation.
All in-text citations included must be cited in APA format at the conclusion of your post.
Post your link along with a brief introduction in your initial post.
Free Online Presentation Tools
Glogster
Pearltrees
Prezi
VoiceThread
Present.Me.
Guided Response:
Review at least two of your peers’ presentations and address the following questions:
Do you think that each concept has been fully explained? Why or why not? Using the information provide, do you feel children will be engaged and motivated in this classroom?
What additional suggestions that are supported by your textbook or research-based articles to improve each concept’s explanation and to keep students engaged in learning?
Online Tutorials:
Creating a VoiceThread
Glogster - Learning the Basics
How to create a narrated PowerPoint using Present.me
How to create a Voki
Get started with Prezi.
Getting started with Pearltrees
Second Assignment
Creating a Unit Plan
Once you’ve gotten to know your students through learning profile inventories that identify individual areas of strength and learning styles, you can design multimodal lessons that incorporate instructional technology that engage the 21st Century learner. This week you will create a three-day unit plan outline that addresses students’ diverse learning styles and multiple intelligences, acknowledges cultural and language differences, and integrates digital tools and technology.
Using the textbook as guidance, create a Unit Plan outline, using the
provided template
that includes:
Introduction:
Provide a brief introduction (this can be copied from your Week Two assignment)
A brief description of your current (or fictional classroom)
Grade Level and Content Area
Total number of students – ability levels, gender, students with special needs, English language learners (ELLs)
Other relevant information (such as socioeconomic status, family background, recurring behavior issues, etc.)
Stage 1:
The first stage is to deter.
Ways to use online courses & the web in education and communication; an overview by O'Connor in 2006 (to Moscow State University via a virtual conference)
at least 2 references in each peer responses! I noticed .docxcockekeshia
at least 2 references in each peer responses!
I noticed that there are many proposed policies on the agenda that are related to healthcare. Some of them are specific to the nursing practice. This creates the opportunity for the nurse to advocate for policies that impact nursing and healthcare directly by providing first-hand accounts and professional opinions supported by research. Nurses have insight on issues, such as patient safety and satisfaction, health disparities, access to care, and promoting positive outcomes (Abood, 2016).
The problem is that some nurses are unable to navigate through the politics of regulation and policy (Abood, 2016). This can create a challenge and become discouraging for nurses looking to make an impact or promote an agenda (Abood, 2016). Nurses can overcome this difficulty by participating in internships and workshops that provide the opportunity for a nurse to learn about the legislative process and the current issues being discussed (Abood, 2016). Understanding the political process is an essential method for effectively advocate for an issue. Nurses have to learn to play the game to promote change or obtain the scarcely rationed funding available.
According to Milstead and Short (2019), key opportunities to advocate for policy lies in knowledge and perception. Being knowledgeable on an issue can increase your influence as an advocate. Perception is a significant key in politics. Being perceived as a valuable collaborator or obtaining the support of a mentor that is respected can help push your agenda (Milstead & Short, 2019). Networking plays a significant role in politics. being introduced respected mentor or partner can help a nurse gain influence with rallying for support of a proposed agenda (Milstead & Short, 2019).
Probably the most significant opportunity for a nurse to advocate for a policy comes with becoming a member of a nursing association. Nurses associations like the American Nurses Association (ANA) are set up with the mission of influencing policy and advocating for the nurses and patients (ANA, 2019). The strength lies in numbers with the nursing association. Many of these organizations have built relationships with politicians and political parties to gain influence to support their agendas. For example, the ANA tends to favor and support democratic candidates (Milstead & Short, 2019). Nurses associations have enough members to get the attention of lawmakers. However, the nurse still has to task of advocating within the association to gain support from its members.
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At least 2 pages longMarilyn Lysohir, an internationally celebra.docxcockekeshia
At least 2 pages long
Marilyn Lysohir, an internationally celebrated ceramic artist, started Cowgirl Chocolates to provide some funding support for a yearly published arts magazine, High Ground, that she and her husband, Ross Coates, started in 1995. Her love of chocolates and hot and spicy foods spurred the idea of making hot and spicy chocolates to be sold in creative, artistic tins and packaging, which she labeled Cowgirl Chocolates. Her small business, begun in 1997, had won a number of awards in fiery food competitions. While Cowgirl Chocolates had grown steadily over its four years in business, it still had only generated $30,000 in sales revenue in 2000, which was not enough to cover expenses. Marilyn had drained much of her personal savings to keep Cowgirl Chocolates in business. Her cash accounting methods and record keeping were not very sophisticated although she seemed to have a good sense of her costs in production and raw materials and the packaging. However, Marilyn had taken a shotgun approach to most of her marketing efforts and had tried a number of activities to increase product demand. She allowed herself to make one risky financial move each year in her pursuit of profitability and increased sales. She had just made her one risky move for year 2001: She had taken out a full-page ad in Chile Pepper magazine for $3,000.
Questions
1. The suggested retail price and wholesale prices of Cowgirl Chocolates products are displayed in Exhibit 2 (p. 491) along with the product and packaging costs. Based on this information, discuss the relative merits of using a cost-based, demand-based, and competition-based pricing method. (50 points)
2. What are four (4) options that Cowgirl Chocolates may consider as far as pricing? What would you recommend? (50 points)
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21st-century skills
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In this discussion, you will attach a link to your ePortfolio and reflect on your redesign activity from the Week Four Assignment. Your instructor will not post individual replies to all learners. Instead, the instructor will post a synthesis of the redesign activity on Day 7 (Monday). The instructor will find common themes and challenges associated with the assignment from Week Four to provide feedback to the class as a whole. Although your instructor will not provide individual feedback, you will be graded on whether or not you attached the link to your
ePor.
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Due Week 7 and worth 200 points
For this assignment, you will look at the technology you have integrated into your unit/training and develop ways to assess student performance when they use those technologies.
Often, educators find a great new technology or app to use with their students but then have no idea how to evaluate if it is actually helping students learn. Or, educators find that grading student performance using the new technology is cumbersome and doesn’t actually save any time or provide any value.
For example, if students have an assignment to create a PowerPoint presentation, how will they submit it to you? How will you check to make sure they didn’t just copy it from someplace on the Internet? If students are working on a group project, how can you assess student contributions? These are some issues you will need to think about when you apply technology to your lessons.
First, provide a brief (1-2 pages) description of the specific education technology you intend to incorporate into your unit/training. Include links to the product or app and describe how the students will use it. You do not need to provide specific lesson plans, but need to demonstrate that you have a clear idea of what you want the students to use and how they will use it.
For example, if you were to start using MS Office in the classroom, you could describe how you would allow students to type their papers using MS Word and create presentations using MS PowerPoint instead of hand-writing papers and doing traditional poster projects.
Next, complete the questions for Step 3 of page 15 of Fink’s guide. Include the following information when you answer each question in the worksheet. You will have to copy each question to a new Word document in order to answer it.
1. Forward-looking Assessment: The key is that you have students work on real-world problems. Think about how they will apply the knowledge you are teaching as well as how they will use the technology in the future. How can you create assessments such as a class project, portfolio assignment, a case-study, or other activity where they apply their knowledge?
2. Criteria & Standards: Think about what qualifies as poor work that does not meet your standards, satisfactory work that does meet your standards, and excellent work that exceeds your standards. Be specific. Look at your assignment rubrics for examples of this.
3. Self-Assessment: Students should have some idea of how they are doing without having to ask the teacher or instructor. How will you help them evaluate their own work and learning as they work on their assignments?
4. “FIDeLity” Feedback: This will be the formal feedback that you will give to students as well as informal feedback you will give them as they work on their assignments and assessments.
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First AssignmentUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) can be def.docxhoundsomeminda
First Assignment
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can be defined as “a set of principles for curriculum development that gives all individuals equal opportunities to learn” (CAST, 2012).
Differentiation can be defined as meeting students at their current level of readiness and then planning instruction around individual needs. When combining these two theories, classroom instruction becomes engaging, dynamic, and inclusive.
Using one of the following free online presentation tools listed below, create an interactive presentation that:
a) Compares and contrasts the two concepts
b) Explains how you envision blending the concepts in your current or future classroom.
In your presentation be sure to include:
How you will present new information
How students will demonstrate their prior background knowledge
Your strategies to engage and motivate students
At least two scholarly resources from Ashford’s Online Library or Google scholar relating to the theoretical foundation of UDL and/or differentiation.
All in-text citations included must be cited in APA format at the conclusion of your post.
Post your link along with a brief introduction in your initial post.
Free Online Presentation Tools
Glogster
Pearltrees
Prezi
VoiceThread
Present.Me.
Guided Response:
Review at least two of your peers’ presentations and address the following questions:
Do you think that each concept has been fully explained? Why or why not? Using the information provide, do you feel children will be engaged and motivated in this classroom?
What additional suggestions that are supported by your textbook or research-based articles to improve each concept’s explanation and to keep students engaged in learning?
Online Tutorials:
Creating a VoiceThread
Glogster - Learning the Basics
How to create a narrated PowerPoint using Present.me
How to create a Voki
Get started with Prezi.
Getting started with Pearltrees
Second Assignment
Creating a Unit Plan
Once you’ve gotten to know your students through learning profile inventories that identify individual areas of strength and learning styles, you can design multimodal lessons that incorporate instructional technology that engage the 21st Century learner. This week you will create a three-day unit plan outline that addresses students’ diverse learning styles and multiple intelligences, acknowledges cultural and language differences, and integrates digital tools and technology.
Using the textbook as guidance, create a Unit Plan outline, using the
provided template
that includes:
Introduction:
Provide a brief introduction (this can be copied from your Week Two assignment)
A brief description of your current (or fictional classroom)
Grade Level and Content Area
Total number of students – ability levels, gender, students with special needs, English language learners (ELLs)
Other relevant information (such as socioeconomic status, family background, recurring behavior issues, etc.)
Stage 1:
The first stage is to deter.
Ways to use online courses & the web in education and communication; an overview by O'Connor in 2006 (to Moscow State University via a virtual conference)
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at least 2 references in each peer responses!
I noticed that there are many proposed policies on the agenda that are related to healthcare. Some of them are specific to the nursing practice. This creates the opportunity for the nurse to advocate for policies that impact nursing and healthcare directly by providing first-hand accounts and professional opinions supported by research. Nurses have insight on issues, such as patient safety and satisfaction, health disparities, access to care, and promoting positive outcomes (Abood, 2016).
The problem is that some nurses are unable to navigate through the politics of regulation and policy (Abood, 2016). This can create a challenge and become discouraging for nurses looking to make an impact or promote an agenda (Abood, 2016). Nurses can overcome this difficulty by participating in internships and workshops that provide the opportunity for a nurse to learn about the legislative process and the current issues being discussed (Abood, 2016). Understanding the political process is an essential method for effectively advocate for an issue. Nurses have to learn to play the game to promote change or obtain the scarcely rationed funding available.
According to Milstead and Short (2019), key opportunities to advocate for policy lies in knowledge and perception. Being knowledgeable on an issue can increase your influence as an advocate. Perception is a significant key in politics. Being perceived as a valuable collaborator or obtaining the support of a mentor that is respected can help push your agenda (Milstead & Short, 2019). Networking plays a significant role in politics. being introduced respected mentor or partner can help a nurse gain influence with rallying for support of a proposed agenda (Milstead & Short, 2019).
Probably the most significant opportunity for a nurse to advocate for a policy comes with becoming a member of a nursing association. Nurses associations like the American Nurses Association (ANA) are set up with the mission of influencing policy and advocating for the nurses and patients (ANA, 2019). The strength lies in numbers with the nursing association. Many of these organizations have built relationships with politicians and political parties to gain influence to support their agendas. For example, the ANA tends to favor and support democratic candidates (Milstead & Short, 2019). Nurses associations have enough members to get the attention of lawmakers. However, the nurse still has to task of advocating within the association to gain support from its members.
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At least 2 pages longMarilyn Lysohir, an internationally celebra.docxcockekeshia
At least 2 pages long
Marilyn Lysohir, an internationally celebrated ceramic artist, started Cowgirl Chocolates to provide some funding support for a yearly published arts magazine, High Ground, that she and her husband, Ross Coates, started in 1995. Her love of chocolates and hot and spicy foods spurred the idea of making hot and spicy chocolates to be sold in creative, artistic tins and packaging, which she labeled Cowgirl Chocolates. Her small business, begun in 1997, had won a number of awards in fiery food competitions. While Cowgirl Chocolates had grown steadily over its four years in business, it still had only generated $30,000 in sales revenue in 2000, which was not enough to cover expenses. Marilyn had drained much of her personal savings to keep Cowgirl Chocolates in business. Her cash accounting methods and record keeping were not very sophisticated although she seemed to have a good sense of her costs in production and raw materials and the packaging. However, Marilyn had taken a shotgun approach to most of her marketing efforts and had tried a number of activities to increase product demand. She allowed herself to make one risky financial move each year in her pursuit of profitability and increased sales. She had just made her one risky move for year 2001: She had taken out a full-page ad in Chile Pepper magazine for $3,000.
Questions
1. The suggested retail price and wholesale prices of Cowgirl Chocolates products are displayed in Exhibit 2 (p. 491) along with the product and packaging costs. Based on this information, discuss the relative merits of using a cost-based, demand-based, and competition-based pricing method. (50 points)
2. What are four (4) options that Cowgirl Chocolates may consider as far as pricing? What would you recommend? (50 points)
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At least 2 citations. APA 7TH Edition
Response 1. TI
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Dr. Joubert and colleagues, the study of leadership has developed, giving forth new theories and structures that explore the description of what it means to be a leader, and how to carry out the same effect. It would be pragmatic to note that one is not made a leader by a job title but through practical impact in. The situational theory is one such theory that can be effective in the medical field. This theory, often referred to as the Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership theory, suggests that no single leadership theory style is the best. However, Researchers and developers of leadership theories have not agreed on the leadership theories (Duggan et al., 2015)
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Nursing leadership is a multidimensional concept. The nursing profession involves role model leaders that can transform their environment and leading their teams to succeed by overcoming obstacles. Situational leadership requires the leader to transform their leadership style to meet the followers' leadership needs (Marshall & Broome, 2017). Developing a single satisfying leadership theory has become problematic due to these phenomena. Leadership style has a direct impact on the quality of care administered by the nurse team. The leadership style defines the quality of the relationship between the leader and the followers and sets the tone and mood of the work environment (Laureate Education, 2018).
Our director of nursing practice a contingency leadership style. Aware of the different dispositions on our team, she treats each nurse based on their abilities and needs. At times, she exercises Laissez-fair leadership, dictatorial, transformational, democratic, and other transformational styles. I was amazed by the approach. It helped to manage the team. For instance, the recalcitrant nurse received warnings, punishment for mistakes, and reward for an excellent performance. These restrained her actions and caused her to develop positive behaviors and care towards patients.
In Addition to the application of situational leadership style, she had leadership characteristics such as charisma, honesty, communication skills, creativity, innovativeness, decision-making, and integrity. Combination of the style and the qualities facilitated leading our team initiatives. to create a leader that we were all revered. According to Calderon-Mafud and Pando-Moreno (2018), organizations experience cultures of flexibility, social support, innovation, an also increased personal confidence, and openness to change. Furthermore, the implementation of an authentic leadership style mostly behaved as a middleman in the organization as it increased work productivity, helped implement staff engagement, and improving job satisfaction.
References
Calderon-Mafud, J. L., & Pando-Moreno, M. (2018). Role of authentic leadership in
organizational socialization and work engagement among workers.
Psychology
, 9, 46-62. doi:10.4236/psych.2018.91.
At each decision point, you should evaluate all options before selec.docxcockekeshia
At each decision point, you should evaluate all options before selecting your decision and moving throughout the exercise. Before you make your decision, make sure that you have researched each option and that you evaluate the decision that you will select. Be sure to research each option using the primary literature.
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t an elevation of nearly four thousand metres above sea
level, Comitancillo, a province in northwestern Guate
mala, was a formidable place to farm. The air was thin
and cold. I followed Rosa towards her home along a
well-trodden path on the side of the mountain. My lungs were
crying for oxygen, overworking like moth wings. Maya-Mam
communities had lived on these barren slopes in northwestern
Guatemala for nearly five hundred years. Before the arrival
of the Spanish in the 1500s, the Mam splintered off from the
Mayan Empire, which had chased them off the lush green flats
and up into the Sierra Madre. Looking down the mountainside,
I witnessed how the Mam adapted to live on their mountain
fortress: they'd carved steps into the mountainside, thousands
of terraces that cascaded down to the bottom of the valley. I
was awestruck by such architecture. "We've been cultivating la
milpa for hundreds of years," said Rosa. Milpa was a Spanish
word that summed up the three crops that had sustained the
Mam for centuries: maize, beans, and squash. Planting all three
crops together formed a sacrosanct principle of Mam farming.
The Mam were one of twenty-four indigenous cultures in
Guatemala, a country where nearly 50 per cent of the popu
lation were indigenous people, most of whom dwelled in rural
areas and depended on subsistence and small-scale agricul
ture for survival. Despite having a near majority of indigenous
people comprising its population, the country had never elected
an indigenous president. The mestizo elite owned politics and
power in Guatemala, while the Mam formed only a minus
cule fraction of the country's population. Marginalized to the
mountains in the northwest, they survived on growing food and
grazing livestock. Traditionally, men played a larger role in farm
management while women were responsible for grazing sheep,
grinding maize, cooking, cleaning, and nurturing the family.
The dusty husks of the harvest and the season past dried in
the slanted fields on the mountainsides. The bright sun caught
and illuminated their yellow leftovers into gold. Nothing
would be wasted on the mountains. Rosa would harvest the
dried crops for pig and sheep feed.
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"Our seeds are hardy and meant for these mountains. The
seeds people try to sell us don't do well in Comitancillo. They
grow and the wind breaks them."
Years of living on the mountains had also ground Rosa into a
hardy woman. The fifty-year-old woman barely reached five feet.
She wore a striking turquoise blue huipil, a traditional blouse,
embroidered with magenta flowers. She parted her long black
hair in the middle and braided it down her back in a single
rope. Rosa was a widow. Her husband had died twelve years
earlier after falling from the rickety scaffolding on a construc
tion site and quickly dying of his injuries. He'd been working
as a migrant labourer in Xela, a city situated in one of the valley
flats, nearly th.
At a minimum, your outline should include the followingIntroducti.docxcockekeshia
At a minimum, your outline should include the following:
Introduction
Identify the topic
What makes this a global ethical dilemma
Why we should care about this
Thesis statement
Rationale for one side of dilemma
Evidence based support #1 (reason and resource)
Evidence based support #2 (reason and resource)
Evidence based support #3 (reason and resource)
Rationale for the OTHER side of the dilemma (at least three points)
Evidence based support #1 (reason and resource)
Evidence based support #2 (reason and resource)
Evidence based support #3 (reason and resource)
Compare this issue in different countries
Identify country #1 and how they view/experience this issue
Identify country #2 and how they view/experience this issue
Identify country #3 and how they view/experience this issue
Conclusion
References
Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file
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At least 500 wordsPay attention to the required length of these.docxcockekeshia
At least 500 words
Pay attention to the required length of these assignments. These assignments consist of reading a newspaper article about a designated region of the world--specific for each assignment--and writing an essay about it.
Primary sources are documents or other materials such as photographs, art work, coins, tapestries, etc. produced at the time period under consideration. https://library.uncw.edu/guides/finding_primary_sources is a website that gives information on what a primary source is and how historians [or anyone writing about history] use them. Look at the attached file for questions to ask of any source that you would consider a primary source.
For these newspaper article and extra credit assignments you are to find a substantive newspaper article [most newspapers are available online--it must be from a newspaper, not a website only or cablenews organization--NOT yahoonews, not cnn.com, not foxnews, not msnbc--only a published newspaper.] about the region designated for that assignment. If the article you choose is too short you will have trouble doing the assignment. Also, note that if an article is about birds, or insects or any non-human source that is not connected to humanity, it is not appropriate for this assignment. Any good newspaper article is based on sources, which historians would designate as primary sources. So an important part of these assignments is to identify the primary sources used by the author of the article you choose. Primary sources are the building blocks of history. You can think of them like eyewitness accounts or physical evidence produced at the time of an incident or crime being considered in a courtroom proceeding or trial. Without evidence a jury couldn’t make a fair decision in a case. In the same way, without primary sources, history cannot be written--and good newspaper articles cannot be written. So part of this assignment is asking you to decide if the reporter writing the article you select has actually used good primary sources. Does he or she have real evidence and enough of it to write the article? Does the reporter have a particular viewpoint or bias? Could you imagine the article being used as a primary source by a historian in the future for writing history about this time period? How useful would the document be and does it have any weaknesses or drawbacks as a piece of evidence? What else might a historian need, besides the article you are analyzing, to give a more complete or balanced discussion of the topic?
Your assignments will be graded on:
Formatting: 1 inch margins; your name, course number & assignment number [first, second or third] on top of first page. No other information is needed for a heading, and no repeat headers allowed. Following this formatting, cite the author(s) of the article, the title of the article, the name of the newspaper in which it appears [the title of the newspaper should be underlined] and the date of its publi.
At a generic level, innovation is a core business process concerned .docxcockekeshia
At a generic level, innovation is a core business process concerned with renewing what the
organization offers the world and the ways in which it creates and delivers that offering. And
to do this they all need to carry out these activities:
• Searching – scanning the environment (internal and external) for, and processing relevant signals about, threats and opportunities for change.
• Selecting – deciding (on the basis of a strategic view of how the enterprise can best
• develop) which of these signals to respond to
• Implementing – translating the potential in the trigger idea into something new and launching it in an internal or external market. Making this happen is not a single event but requires attention to:
Acquiring the knowledge resources to enable the innovation (for example, by creating something new through R&D, market research, etc., acquiring knowledge from elsewhere via technology transfer, strategic alliance, etc.).
Executing the project under conditions of uncertainty which require extensive problem-solving.
Launching the innovation and managing the process of initial adoption
Sustaining adoption and use in the long-term – or revisiting the original idea and modifying it – reinnovation.
Learning – enterprises have (but may not always take) the opportunity to learn from progressing through this cycle so that they can build their knowledge base and can improve the ways in which the process is managed.
But they differ widely in the ways in which this is done and the importance of different elements.
In this exercise pick a sector – e.g. food retailing, airlines, chemicals, public administration – and draw a map of their particular version of this process. How does it work out in practice? Where are they likely to need or to place most emphasis?
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Asymmetric Cryptography•Description of each algorithm•Types:•Encryption•Digital Signature•Hashing Function•Key Distribution•Strengths/weaknesses of each algorithm•Relevant examples of modern applications/industry that utilize each algorithm•Public Key Infrastructure•Define•Discuss the components•How is it used with asymmetric cryptography
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Astronomy HWIn 250-300 words,What was Aristarchus idea of the.docxcockekeshia
Astronomy HW/
In 250-300 words,
What was Aristarchus idea of the phases of Venus, and at that time when he presented his information was it rejected/ was it a big issue/ or did the issue never come up?
This has to be 100% original. I will check for plagirium. Furthermore, when after answering you can put your own input on why was it a big issue, or why do you think the issue never came up when Aristarchus present the idea of the phases of Venus.
If you cite something/someone, you have to make a reference page. And do the cited in MLA format.
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Astronomy ASTA01:
The Sun and Planets
Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences,
UTSC
Fall 2018
Problem Set 3
DUE: Tuesday November 13, 2018
Where: Hand in your solutions in the mailbox marked for your tutorial,
on the 5th floor corridor of the Science Wing, near office SW506C in the
Physics & Astrophysics section.
Reminder: Write your name on your solutions. Also make sure you
carefully read the entire problem set policy that was distributed on
Quercus. It will help you avoid standard mistakes and score higher. We will
assume that you have read this policy document by the time you return your
solution.
How to write your solutions: Be precise and clear. Explain what you
are calculating. The method of calculation you adopt and your reasoning are
the most important. In case of a computational mistake, you will still get
credits if your method is right, so explain it clearly.
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1. If the Solar System had formed right after the Big Bang, it would
have lacked oxygen (O), and therefore water (H2O). Using the solar
nebula theory, describe what would have been most different about
the planet formation process and the planets formed in this alternative
Solar System. [NO MORE than 15 sentences].
2. Halley’s comet is the only-naked eye comet that might appear twice in
a human lifetime (since it comes back every 76 years).
(a) Based on this comet’s orbital period, would you say that it is more
likely to have originated from the Kuiper belt or from the Oort
cloud? [A quantitative answer is expected to justify your choice]
(b) What other orbital feature, besides the comet’s orbital period,
could be used to distinguish its origin [NO MORE than 5 sen-
tences]
3. (a) Collect data on the mass and radius of Earth (made of rock) &
Jupiter (made of gas) and calculate the overall average density of
each planet, expressed in g/cm3.
(b) The density of water that we drink is about 1 g/cm3. Use your
everyday experience to describe the difference in density between
rock, air, and water. [State your answers in terms of “much
more/much less” or “a little more/a little less”].
(c) Is the mean density of Earth consistent with our everyday experi-
ence of similar composition material? What about Jupiter (same
question)?
(d) Propose a physical mechanism that might explain the discrepancy
between the mean density of a planet and the density of similar
composition material as we experience it in our everyday life.
4. Mean-motion resonances with Jupiter shape the Kirkwood gaps in the
main asteroid belt. A resonance written as “5:2” refers to the inner
body completing exactly 5 orbital revolutions when the outer body
completes exactly 2.
(a) Using Kepler law, find the orbital radius in AU of the following
important resonances for the Kirkwood gaps: 2:1, 3:1 and 5:2.
Compare your values to those shown in the diagram on Kirkwood
gaps in the class lectures (see lecture 12 slides).
(b) High-value mean-motion resonances, such as 2001:1000, are usu-
ally co.
Astronomers have been reflecting laser beams off the Moon since refl.docxcockekeshia
Astronomers have been reflecting laser beams off the Moon since reflectors were left there by Apollo astronauts. This has resulted in the conclusion that the Moon is moving away from the Earth at a rate of 3.8 cm per year. Discuss the specific cause of what is making the Moon recede, the likely end result for the Earth-Moon system, and what you think this might mean for life on Earth.
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A strategic plan to inform emerging fashion retailers
about social media research and best practices.
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Proposal Overview
Social media can take the form of various outlets, including, but not limited to: Instagram,
Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, etc. Each social media platform has its specific use and
benefits, with a wide range of active users. It is important to note that successful retailers are
using these online strategies to penetrate new markets, to champion for social media
movements, and to effectively develop connections with consumers.
In this social media blueprint, we suggest using Instagram as our company’s main social media
platform. Our primary research examines H&M, Topshop, and Uniqlo’s Instagram accounts and
revealed the importance of using models, creating effective hashtags, and providing customer
service. The secondary research presents the best practices of social media and how the public
and specific individuals view social media. To conclude the proposal, we will provide a
comprehensive strategy that includes a detailed plan with suggestions for a stellar social media
presence.
Primary Research Summary & Key Takeaways
We have compiled the following key takeaways using Instagram. Our primary research includes
a variety of retailers who specialize in different products and promote to diverse markets.
These three key findings will provide an all-encompassing approach which will ultimately tie
into our strategic recommendations going forward.
#1: Using models to showcase the retailer's products increases follower satisfactions. Each one
of our retailers uses this form of posting. The following three pictures are example images used
by retailers to promote their products through outfit modeling. Our retailers provide
consumers with the option to directly purchase clothing, accessories, and shoes via online
portals. These types of posts provide followers with a visualization of how the products will look
once worn, which is part of the purchasing decision many consumers take into account. In
addition, these types of images also provide outfit inspirations when consumers are in need of
assistance with outfit coordination.
(Uniqlo) (H&M) (Topshop)
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#2: The use of hashtags connects posts to a broader conversation and trend. Our retailers use
various hashtags that either connected their post to an on-going product line, style, event, or
motto and “catchphrase”. For example, Uniqlo wants to be known for their fashionable, yet
simple clothing. Their hashtag, #simplemadebetter, allows Uniqlo to actively promote the
company’s business strategy of revamping basic clothing to make it ‘better’ quality and more
fashion forward. London Fashion Week is one of the most prominent events in the fashion
industry, known to set the latest fashion trends. The #LFW (London Fashion Week) establishes
Topshop as a brand that is compatible against the haute couture f.
Asthma, Sleep, and Sun-SafetyPercentage of High School S.docxcockekeshia
Asthma, Sleep, and Sun-Safety
Percentage of High School Students Who Had Ever Been Told by a Doctor or Nurse That They Had Asthma, by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity,* 2017
*B > H, B > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)
All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.
Note: This graph contains weighted results.
National Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2017
Data for this slide are from the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey. This slide shows percentages of high school students who had ever been told by a doctor or nurse that they had asthma.
The percentage for all students is 22.5. The percentage for Male students is 22.4. The percentage for Female students is 22.5. The percentage for 9th grade students is 22.9. The percentage for 10th grade students is 22.9. The percentage for 11th grade students is 21.2. The percentage for 12th grade students is 23.0. The percentage for Black students is 29.8. The percentage for Hispanic students is 21.1. The percentage for White students is 20.9. All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic. Note: This graph contains weighted results.
For this behavior, the prevalence for Black students is higher than for Hispanic students. The prevalence for Black students is higher than for White students. (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)
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Total Male Female 9th 10th 11th 12th Black Hispanic White 22.5 22.4 22.5 22.9 22.9 21.2 23 29.8 21.1 20.9
Percent
Range and Median Percentage of High School Students Who Had Ever Been Told by a Doctor or Nurse That They Had Asthma, Across 29 States and 20 Cities, 2017
State and Local Youth Risk Behavior Surveys, 2017
These are results from the state and local Youth Risk Behavior Surveys, 2017. This slide shows the range and median percentages of 29 states and 20 cities for high school students who had ever been told by a doctor or nurse that they had asthma.
The range across states was 19.3% to 33.4%. The median across states was 24.3%. The range across cites was 17.4% to 33.4%. The median across cities was 23.9%.
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States Cities 19.3 17.399999999999999 Max
States Cities 33.4 33.4 Med
States Cities 24.3 23.9
Percent
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19.3% - 21.6%
21.7% - 24.2%
24.3% - 25.9%
26.0% - 33.4%
Percentage of High School Students Who Had Ever Been Told by a Doctor or Nurse That They Had Asthma
State Youth Risk Behavior Surveys, 2017
This slide shows the percentage of students who had ever been told by a doctor or nurse that they had asthma, 2017. The values range from 19.3% to 33.4%. Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Virginia, Wisconsin, range from 19.3% to 21.6%. California, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, range from 21.7% to 24.2%. Delaware, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, range from 24.3%.
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Assumption-Busting
1. What assumption do you have that is in some way limiting? Please be specific.
2. What is the exact opposite of that assumption?
3. How can you start acting differently, based on the fact that the opposite of your assumption is true? Be specific.
Idea Presentation Form
1. Describe the idea in two-three sentences or bullets.
2. What need or desire does your idea address?
3. For whom is the idea intended (men age 45-50, punk rock fans in Philadelphia…)?
4. How is your idea better than other solutions that exist to address this need or desire?
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Assuming you have the results of the Business Impact Analysis and ri.docxcockekeshia
Assuming you have the results of the Business Impact Analysis and risk assessment in hand, discuss in detail steps in selecting a strategy. Reference one additional article, in addition to the textbook itself.
Format: Times 12, 1 inch margin, minimum of 2.5 pages double spaced (not counting references and other information such as your name, etc.)
The attached content supports to navigate towards the core objectives of completing this paper
Text book :
Title:
The Disaster Recovery Handbook
Subtitle: **PLEASE SEE BOOKSTORE LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE REQUIRED MATERIALS
Authors: Michael WALLACE, Lawrence WEBBER
Publisher: AMACOM
Publication Date: 2017-12-28
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Assuming you are hired by a corporation to assess the market potenti.docxcockekeshia
Assuming you are hired by a corporation to assess the market potential of a foreign country for their products.
Demographic Environment
1)
Population
2)
Gender Breakdown
3)
Life Expectancy
4)
Language
5)
Education
Cultural Environment
1)
Religion
2)
Lifestyle (segments by age)
3)
Values
4)
Customs
5)
Holidays
6)
Colors and Music (National Flag and Anthem)
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Assuming that you are in your chosen criminal justice professi.docxcockekeshia
Assuming that you are in your chosen criminal justice profession, e.g. law enforcement officer, probation officer, or criminal investigator, examine the Fourth and Fifth Amendments and discuss the steps you would take to ensure that actions do not violate the citizen’s Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights.
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assuming that Nietzsche is correct that conventional morality is aga.docxcockekeshia
assuming that Nietzsche is correct that conventional morality is against our natural expression of passions, argue a case that suggests that while he is correct, the truth is that people must be restricted in their natural expression,
which moral statements clearly recognize dangerous natural inclinations and restrict them?
what benefits do these restrictions provide to the individual as well as to society as a whole?
how might Nietzsche react to your argument?
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
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The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
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Week 4 (Nov 15 - Nov 21)Apply It! ActivityDue DateFo.docx
1. Week 4 (Nov 15 - Nov 21)
Apply It!
Activity
Due Date
Format
Grading Percent
How to Learn from Mistakes
Day 3
Discussion
5
21st Century Learning Activity
Day 7
Assignment
7
Note: The online classroom is designed to time students out
after 90 minutes of inactivity. Because of this, we strongly
suggest that you compose your work in a word processing
program and copy and paste it into the discussion post when you
are ready to submit it.
Learning Outcomes
This week students will:
1. Construct a 21st century inquiry-based learning activity that
includes differentiated instructional strategies and learning
2. styles as part of the instructional methods.
2. Design a content-based activity that includes self-reflection
and shared feedback opportunities for students.
Introduction
In Week Four, you build upon your learning from the first three
weeks by considering elements of capacity building for
educators. You look through a variety of lenses,
supporting Course Learning Outcome 2: Use a variety of
content-based instructional materials and strategies supporting
inquiry-based learning, student reflection, and technology. You
get an inspiring glimpse into the world of an engaging
classroom teacher and learn of the powerful impact your
practice as an educator can have on student learning. This week,
you apply the principles from Framework for 21st Century
Learning to create an engaging, inquiry-based student activity
to implement with students and share with other educators. You
have the opportunity to get creative and apply what you’ve
learned in a way that follows best practices and potentially
transfers to your own practice in the future.
Required Resources
1. Ash, P. B., & D’Auria, J. (2013). School systems that learn:
Improving professional practice, overcoming limitations, and
diffusing innovation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.
· Chapter 5: Capacity Building for All Educators.
2. Partnership for 21st Century Skills. (n.d.). Framework for
21st century learning. Retrieved from
http://www.p21.org/about-us/p21-framework
· This website is the home page for the Partnership for 21st
Century Skills organization, an organization promoting learning
in what it calls the “The 3Rs and the 4Cs” for the 21st century.
The website has numerous links to resources and information
3. about the organization at work, news about the Partnership for
21st Century Skills organization, as well as a link page devoted
to “Exemplar Schools.”
3. TED.com. (2010, November 10). Diana Laufenberg: How to
learn? From mistakes [Video file]. Retrieved from
http://www.ted.com/talks/diana_laufenberg_3_ways_to_teach
· Diane Laufenberg, an 11th grade history teacher in
Philadelphia’s Science Leadership Academy, offers 3 ideas
about learning in this 10 minute TED video. One surprising idea
is that failure can lead to learning and eventual success. One
way that others have expressed this idea is to “fail forward,”
taking lessons from failure to lay the foundation for future
success.
Discussion
To participate in the following discussions, go to this
week's Discussion link in the left navigation.
1. How to Learn from Mistakes
This discussion is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability
with the objective Construct a 21st century inquiry-based
learning activity that includes differentiated instructional
strategies and learning styles as part of the instructional
methods and Design a content-based activity that includes self-
reflection and shared feedback opportunities for students.
Additionally, this discussion is your opportunity to demonstrate
mastery of the Course Learning Outcome 2 while reinforcing
MAED Program Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 9.
This discussion serves as a source of inspiration as you prepare
for the assignment this week involving the creation of an
inquiry-based lesson! The speaker in this 10 minute TedTalk
you will view emphasizes the power of listening to and
considering students’ perspectives, allowing them to take risks
and be comfortable making mistakes, and how experiential
4. learning promotes thinking, problem-solving, and genuine
student interest. You will consider yourself lucky to learn of the
“... most awesome moment of revelation” as shared by this
dynamic teacher.
Initial Post
View Diana Laufenberg’s TedTalk: How to Learn? From
Mistakes and read the transcript.
Part I
Reflect upon each quote below. How were your eyes opened,
either for the first time or maybe reopened?
· “The things that kids will say when you ask them and take the
time to listen is extraordinary” (Laufenberg, 2010).
· “. . . And here's the thing that you need to get comfortable
with when you've given the tool to acquire information to
students, is that you have to be comfortable with this idea of
allowing kids to fail as part of the learning process. We deal
right now in the educational landscape with an infatuation with
the culture of one right answer that can be properly bubbled on
the average multiple choice test, and I am here to share with
you: it is not learning. That is the absolute wrong thing to ask,
to tell kids to never be wrong. To ask them to always have the
right answer doesn't allow them to learn” (Laufenberg, 2010).
Part II
Next, share one other remark, quote, or point of discussion from
Mr. Laufenberg that impacted your thinking as a teacher and
learner. What connections can be made from Ms. Laufenberg’s
talk with what is expressed in chapter 5: Capacity Building for
All Educators (Ash & D’Auria, 2013) involving the quality of
teaching? Explain its impact and how you might apply it to your
assignment for this week.
Guided Response: Post replies to at least two peers. In your
replies, consider asking questions of peers about their responses
5. to encourage further conversation. Consider their impressions of
each quote. How did their perceptions differ or agree with your
own? Share how their perception may have altered or added to
your own. Remark upon their added remark, quote, or point of
discussion from the TED Talk. Provide specific feedback
regarding their ideas for implementing it in this week’s
assignment.
Though two replies is the basic expectation, for deeper
engagement and learning, you are encouraged to provide
responses to any comments or questions others have given to
you (including the instructor) before the last day of the
discussion; this will further the conversation while also giving
you opportunities to demonstrate your content expertise, critical
thinking, and real world experiences with this topic.
Assignment
To complete the following assignment, go to this
week's Assignment link in the left navigation.
21st Century Learning Activity
This assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability
with the learning outcomes Construct a 21st century inquiry-
based learning activity that includes differentiated instructional
strategies and learning styles as part of the instructional
methods and Design a content-based activity that includes self-
reflection and shared feedback opportunities for students.
Additionally, this discussion is your opportunity to demonstrate
mastery of the Course Learning Outcome 2 while reinforcing
MAED Program Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 9.
Your principal has directed your attention to the Framework for
21st century learning and has asked you develop a learning
activity centered around a core subject for students
incorporating Learning and Innovation Skills, Information,
6. Media, and Technology Skills, and Life and Career Skills, while
exhibiting differentiated instructional strategies and
consideration for a variety of learning styles. Additionally, you
use your time during your school wide professional learning to
plan this lesson for a two-fold purpose: (a) to implement it in
your own classroom and (b) to potentially share it during
subsequent professional learning time. Someone from your
school’s leadership team if not the principal will observe your
lesson as a guest in your classroom (you are not being
evaluated) as you implement it with students.
Instructions
Prepare a 7-10 slide presentation with the goal of implementing
it and sharing it with others per your principal’s request. Your
presentation will include what a high quality instructional plan
would have and follow what your principal has asked you to
design during professional development, though it will be
represented in presentation format only for this assignment.
Create a multi-media/digital presentation of your lesson in a
teacher-friendly (easily understood by teacher participants),
engaging, presentation format including your choice of
presentation software such as Prezi, Slideshare, PowerPoint,
Thinglink, Present.me or another source
from educatorstechnology.
Note: You are not creating two separate products. What would
be constructed as an instructional (lesson) plan will be
formatted as a presentation instead.
Create your assignment to meet the content and written
communication expectations below.
Content Expectations
a. Presentation—Digital/multi-media (2 points): Plan utilizes
presentation software for communication/sharing of ideas.
7. b. Presentation—Lesson Plan (4 points): The following
components of a high-quality lesson plan should be included in
your presentation with each appropriate label. It is imperative
you do not include a separate, formal lesson plan document
within your presentation as it is not readable by viewers.
· Grade level content standard—Includes one to two reading,
writing, math, or science standards from your state or Common
Core State Standard.
· Learning objective/outcome--Aligns with selected standard(s),
is specific, observable, measurable, and in student-terms.
· Grade level content standard—Includes one to two reading,
writing, math, or science standards from your state or Common
Core State Standard.
· Learning objective/outcome--Aligns with selected standard(s),
is specific, observable, measurable, and in student-terms.
· ISTE-S--Include at least one technology standard that
integrates student use of technology in a meaningful way to
support your plan.
· Skills—Lesson addresses at least one Learning and Innovation
skill, one Information, Media, and Technology skill, and one
Life and Career Skill from the Partnership for 21st Century
Learning framework.
· Inquiry—Includes an inquiry-based approach and at least two
purposeful questions ranging in levels of cognition (Bloom’s or
Webb’s DOK) to promote critical thinking.
· Differentiation—At least two different suggestions for
differentiating instructions and/or materials so as to reach ALL
8. learners.
· Student self-reflection & Feedback—Suggests at least one way
students can receive and give feedback as well as reflect upon
their learning.
· Formative Assessment—Include three different ways to assess
FOR learning such as student work samples (what kinds of
student artifacts would you bring to share with the participants
of your presentation?)
Written Communication Expectations
a. Syntax and Mechanics (0.5 points): Display meticulous
comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such
as spelling and grammar.
b. Source Requirement (0.5 points): Provide at least 5 resources
for your participants that cover at least three of the components
of a high-quality lesson plan as demonstrated in your
presentation (i.e. resources pertaining to writing objectives,
State, CCSSI, and/or ISTE standards, 21st century
learning/skills, inquiry-based teaching and learning,
differentiated instruction, student self-reflection, provision of
feedback, and formative assessment).
Review and Submit the Assignment
Review your assignment with the Grading Rubric to be sure you
have achieved the distinguished levels of performance for each
criterion. Next, submit the assignment to the courseroom for
evaluation no later than Day 7.
Recommendation
Save your work! You may wish to incorporate this project into
your learning in another course (e.g., EDU689 or the Capstone
course, EDU 695). Since eCollege does not grant students
access to previously completed courses for long, it is strongly
recommended that you save your key assignments on a flash
9. drive or store them though cloud-based software such
as Dropbox, Google Drive, or something similar.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be
used to evaluate your assignment.
Week 4 - Instructor Guidance
As we enter the last half of the course and continue our school-
based scenario, you are gradually moving from teacher to
teacher-leader. This week sets you up for that role by allowing
you to create an activity that will ultimately support what the
summative project.
Week Overview
In Week Four, you practice what you’ve learned thus far to
create an activity benefitting both students and teachers as you
continue your role as teacher in our school scenario.
Partnership for 21st Century Skills: Apply it to your practice!
As learners in this course and previous courses in your program
at Ashford, you have been exposed to the Partnership for 21st
Century Skills (p21.org) and know that it emphasizes:
“. . . a framework for a holistic view of 21st century teaching
and learning combining a discrete focus on 21st century student
outcomes (a blending of specific skills, content knowledge,
10. expertise and literacies) with innovative support systems to help
students master to multi-dimensional abilities required of them
in the 21st century and beyond” (p21.org).
As teachers, it is critical these student outcomes are part of our
repertoire so as to build relevant lessons requiring critical
thinking for students to practice and build upon. The student
outcomes as represented in the framework for 21st century
learning are;
· Core subjects and 21st century themes
· Learning & innovation skills
· Information, media, & technology skills
· Life & career skills
Core Subjects (the 3 Rs) & 21st Century Themes
In addition to mastering the core subjects and 21st century
themes of
· English, reading or language arts
· World languages
· Arts
· Mathematics
· Economics
· Science
· Geography
· History and
· Government & civics
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills asserts that schools
must promote understanding of academic content at a higher
level by weaving in 21st century interdisciplinary themes such
as global awareness, financial, economic, business &
entrepreneurial literacy, civic literacy, health literacy, and
environmental literacy (p21.org). For the purpose of the
assignment this week, you will select a single core
subject listed above.
11. Learning & Innovation Skills
According to The Partnership for 21st Century Learning,
“Learning & innovation skills increasingly are being recognized
as the skills that separate students who are prepared for
increasingly complex life and work environments in the 21st
century, and those who are not” (p21.org). A focus on the
following skills is essential to prepare students for the future:
Creativity and innovation - Students will:
· Think creatively using a wide range of idea creation
techniques; create new and worthwhile ideas, and elaborate,
refine, & evaluate their own ideas in order to improve and
maximize creative efforts.
· Work creatively with others to develop, implement, and
communicate new ideas effectively; be open and responsive to
new and diverse perspectives; demonstrate originality and
inventiveness, and view failure as an opportunity to learn.
· Implement innovations by acting on creative ideas to make
tangible, useful contributions to the field where the innovation
will occur
Critical thinking and problem solving - Students will:
· Reason effectively: use inductive, deductive reasoning.
· Use systems thinking: analyze how parts of a whole interact
with each other to produce outcomes in complex systems.
· Make judgments & decisions: analyze/evaluate evidence,
arguments, claims & beliefs; analyze/evaluate alternative
viewpoints; synthesize and find relationships between
information & arguments; interpret information & draw
conclusions; reflect critically on learning experiences &
processes.
· Solve problems: solve a variety of non-familiar problems in
both conventional & innovative ways; identify & ask significant
12. questions to clarify various viewpoints leading to better
solutions.
Communication and collaboration: - Students will:
Communicate clearly:
· Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written
and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and
contexts.
· Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge,
values, attitudes and intentions.
· Use communication for a range of purposes (e.g., to inform,
instruct, motivate and persuade).
· Utilize multiple media and technologies, and know how to
judge their effectiveness a priori as well as assess their impact
· Communicate effectively in diverse environments (including
multi-lingual).
Collaborate with Others
· Demonstrate ability to work effectively and respectfully with
diverse teams.
· Exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making
necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal.
· Assume shared responsibility for collaborative work, and
value the individual contributions made by each team member.
Establishing supportive structural and relational conditions
The principal must firmly establish consistent times and
locations for the PLCs to collaborate and accomplish what they
are tasked to do. Finding and making time is always a
challenge. Nevertheless, sticking to these times and determining
them as sacred emphasizes the importance for all stakeholders.
Moreover, the principal has the power to provide structures to
build relationships so that PLCs operate with administrators,
teachers, parents, and students respect and trust each other.
Intentional, collegial learning means that the community begins
13. with the determination of what they will learn together. They
must consider student and staff data to determine where to
celebrate and where to concentrate efforts for improvement.
Last, a shared practice must be established through follow up
and coaching. Staff should be able to observe each other in
practice and spend time collaborating over plans, student work,
and data.
Discussion 1 Guidance: The How to Learn from
Mistakes discussion will inspire you as you listen to a dynamic
classroom teacher share the rich experiences she’s had with
students over the course of her career. This TedTalk capitalizes
on the relational aspects of teaching and the profound impact it
can and does have on student learning as well as teacher
growth.
The subject matter of this TedTalk truly exemplifies the power
of relationships and their impact on growth and progress. While
this particular resource, discussion, and week has you looking
through the lens of a teacher, it weaves beautifully into Weeks
Five and Six as you change perspectives to include that of a
leader. Relational and behavioral traits between each level of
authority are clearly evidenced as being instrumental to student
outcomes and teacher efficacy.
As you ponder what you view and hear in the video, think about
your own experiences as a learner, whether during your K-12
experience, or through your time in post-secondary education.
Even if you have little or none instructional experience, think
about how this information and experience shared through this
video lends itself to leadership and instigating change.
Assignment Guidance: In the 21st Century Learning
Activity assignment you will apply your learning in a creative,
14. practical way to construct a high-quality instructional plan
utilizing all the essential components from 21st century learning
and best practices. Approach this assignment as an exciting
opportunity for you to stretch beyond the traditional lesson plan
and delivery to a more creative, relevant way to engage students
AND to provide a professional growth opportunity for your
colleagues.
Tip: Note that while the framework of this assignment is that of
an instructional plan, you are formatting your work in that of a
professional presentation. The goal of this assignment is two-
fold: a) to design an all-encompassing, relevant, and rigorous
lesson for students and b) to share it with colleagues so they can
see an exemplary model of instruction and apply it to their own
practice. This assignment supports the intention of the PLC—to
support each other school-wide in an effort to improve student
outcomes.
Also, think about how your presentation would be received by
an audience of educators. Your slides should be easy to read,
free of excessive graphics, and keep the attention of audience
members. If you use PowerPoint, use the notes section for
speaker’s notes or additional information.
Week 4 - Assignment
21st Century Learning Activity
This assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability
with the learning outcomes Construct a 21st century inquiry-
based learning activity that includes differentiated instructional
strategies and learning styles as part of the instructional
methods and Design a content-based activity that includes self-
reflection and shared feedback opportunities for students.
Additionally, this discussion is your opportunity to demonstrate
mastery of the Course Learning Outcome 2 while reinforcing
15. MAED Program Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 9.
Your principal has directed your attention to the Framework for
21st century learning (http://www.p21.org/about-us/p21-
framework) and has asked you develop a learning activity
centered around a core subject for students
incorporating Learning and Innovation Skills, Information,
Media, and Technology Skills, and Life and Career Skills
(http://www.p21.org/our-work/p21-framework), while
exhibiting differentiated instructional strategies and
consideration for a variety of learning styles. Additionally, you
use your time during your school wide professional learning to
plan this lesson for a two-fold purpose: (a) to implement it in
your own classroom and (b) to potentially share it during
subsequent professional learning time. Someone from your
school’s leadership team if not the principal will observe your
lesson as a guest in your classroom (you are not being
evaluated) as you implement it with students.
Instructions
Prepare a 7-10 slide presentation with the goal of implementing
it and sharing it with others per your principal’s request. Your
presentation will include what a high quality instructional plan
would have and follow what your principal has asked you to
design during professional development, though it will be
represented in presentation format only for this assignment.
Create a multi-media/digital presentation of your lesson in a
teacher-friendly (easily understood by teacher participants),
engaging, presentation format including your choice of
presentation software such as Prezi, Slideshare, PowerPoint,
Thinglink, Present.me or another source
from educatorstechnology.
Note: You are not creating two separate products. What would
be constructed as an instructional (lesson) plan will be
formatted as a presentation instead. YOU DO NOT NEED TO
16. CREATED THE PRESENTATION, PROVIDE CONTENT
ONLY.
Create your assignment to meet the content and written
communication expectations below.
Content Expectations
a. Presentation—Digital/multi-media (2 points): Plan utilizes
presentation software for communication/sharing of ideas.
b. Presentation—Lesson Plan (4 points): The following
components of a high-quality lesson plan should be included in
your presentation with each appropriate label. It is imperative
you do not include a separate, formal lesson plan document
within your presentation as it is not readable by viewers.
· Grade level content standard—Includes one to two reading,
writing, math, or science standards from your state or Common
Core State Standard. My state is Georgia -
https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-
Standards/Pages/default.aspx
· Learning objective/outcome--Aligns with selected standard(s),
is specific, observable, measurable, and in student-terms.
· Grade level content standard—Includes one to two reading,
writing, math, or science standards from your state or Common
Core State Standard.
· Learning objective/outcome--Aligns with selected standard(s),
is specific, observable, measurable, and in student-terms.
· ISTE-S--Include at least one technology standard that
integrates student use of technology in a meaningful way to
support your plan. Link to standards -
17. https://www.iste.org/standards/standards/standards-for-teachers
· Skills—Lesson addresses at least one Learning and Innovation
skill, one Information, Media, and Technology skill, and one
Life and Career Skill from the Partnership for 21st Century
Learning framework. (Link listed above)
· Inquiry—Includes an inquiry-based approach and at least two
purposeful questions ranging in levels of cognition (Bloom’s -
https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/or
Webb’s DOK - https://www.edutopia.org/blog/webbs-depth-
knowledge-increase-rigor-gerald-aungst) to promote critical
thinking.
· Differentiation http://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/teaching-
strategies/examples-of-differentiated-instruction/ - At least two
different suggestions for differentiating instructions and/or
materials so as to reach ALL learners.
· Student self-reflection & Feedback—Suggests at least one way
students can receive and give feedback as well as reflect upon
their learning.
· Formative Assessment
https://facultyinnovate.utexas.edu/teaching/check-
learning/methods -Include three different ways to assess FOR
learning such as student work samples (what kinds of student
artifacts would you bring to share with the participants of your
presentation?)
Written Communication Expectations
a. Syntax and Mechanics (0.5 points): Display meticulous
comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such
as spelling and grammar.
b. Source Requirement (0.5 points): Provide at least 5 resources
for your participants that cover at least three of the components
18. of a high-quality lesson plan as demonstrated in your
presentation (i.e. resources pertaining to writing objectives,
State, CCSSI, and/or ISTE standards, 21st century
learning/skills, inquiry-based teaching and learning,
differentiated instruction, student self-reflection, provision of
feedback, and formative assessment).
