Rhonda Elton - FRIT 7231 Key Assessment

Part I: Identification of Learning Problem

General Audience:
My target audience is K 8th grade teachers at Georgetown K-8 School. The
teachers are of various ages and are at various stages in their career. Their
technical abilities, skills and knowledge also vary greatly.
Problem Identification:
A teacher website for use as a communication tool between teachers and
parents is a very important instrument in education. Teacher websites allow parents
access to a variety of data, events, assignments and information. Using a teacher
website to keep parents informed by posting calendars, schedules, sharing photos,
and using class blogs can serve as a powerful asset to keep parents up to date,
informed and involved in their childs education. A great teacher website is always a
positive instrument in connecting with parents. On the other hand, teachers who do
not use a teacher website, or those who create a website but do not use it
effectively, run the risk of creating a negative rapport with parents. Many teachers
at Georgetown School do not use a teacher website as a communication and
information tool for parents. The teachers will learn the steps to create a teacher
website using Weebly. The websites will include the following pages:
*Introduction/About the Teacher Page
*Contact Page/ Link to Email
*Class Schedule Page
*Important Announcements/Dates to Remember Page
*Useful Links Page
Iinstructional Goals:
The goal of my instruction is to teach and guide Georgetown teachers in
creating a teacher website using Weebly so that they can use the website as a tool
to keep parents informed, involved, and engaged in their childs education.

II. Learner Analysis

1. Introduction
The intended group of learners for this project 5 th through 8th grade teachers
at Georgetown K-8 School. Georgetown K-8 School is part of the Savannah-Chatham
County Public School System. There are a total of thirteen 5 th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

teachers. Of these 13 teachers, 8 are female and 5 are male. Racially, the group
consists of 9 white teachers and 4 African American teachers. There are 2 first year
teachers, 1 teacher who has taught between 2 and 5 years, and the other 10 have
taught over 5 years. This information was retrieved by observation, interviews and
surveys.

2. Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge

All of the teachers have at least one computer and they are all comfortable
using the computer. They all understand the basic functions of a computer. They all
also know what an internet site is and most of them understand how to navigate
internet sites. Most of the teachers have viewed other teacher websites and have
some idea of what a teacher website looks like and the function that it serves. They
all have email access, and are comfortable checking, writing and responding to
emails. However, very few of them feel that they are comfortable and ready to host
their own site.
3. Attitudes Toward Content and Academic Motivation
All of the teachers understand the importance of keeping parents informed,
engaged, and involved in their childs education. All of them also understand how
creating their own web site could be used as a means of communication. All of the
teachers can operate a Windows computer. Many are unsure of the difficulty of
creating a website. All of the teachers question how much time it will take to keep
the website current and up to date. With all of their other duties and responsibilities,
as well as their job to plan meaningful lessons, they are all worried about the aspect
of time in creating this website. However, all of the teachers stated that they would
be willing to embark on this endeavor.

4. Educational Ability Levels

These 13 teachers all have bachelors degrees. Five of them have masters
degrees. One has a doctorate.
5. General Learning Preferences
Several of the teachers are hands-on learners and want to learn this process
together by sitting in our computer lab and going through it step by step. Others
feel like their time is too valuable, and they would like to have a set of written
directions that they can follow.
6. Attitude Toward Teachers and School
The teachers are very pro-education. They love teaching and they each enjoy
teaching their specific content area. They support our school, and they see the need
to connect with parents in a positive and helpful way. They see the value in creating

this website, but they get overwhelmed at the thought of having one more thing
to do.
7. Group Characteristics
There is not a lot of time for socialization as a teacher. These teachers
gravitate to and seem to stay with their grade levels. That is where they feel the
most comfortable. This allows them to communicate about their own students,
parents, curriculum, issues, grades, behavior problems, conferences, etc. There is
not very much vertical team interaction.
Part III: Task Analysis
I conducted a procedural analysis in order to walk through the whole process
so that I could publish a website of my own and make sure that the steps would
align with the objectives of the module I was creating. By completing the steps
myself, I found many details that I would have assumed that the students would
have known how to do without any previous instruction. It was important to me to
walk through the steps to see the whole process from start to finish from a
beginners point of view. I developed a procedural outline that details each step from registering for the website to the final product. By physically completing each
step of the process, I hope to have prevented any assumptions on my part as an
instructor.
Procedural Task Analysis
1.0Account Creation
1.1Log on to www.weebly.com and sign up for free
1.2Enter your Full Name
1.3Enter your email address
1.4Create a password
1.4.1 Write it down.
1.5Click the start button.
1.6The Perfect Pricing Page will appear.
1.6.1 Choose Free
1.7. The Focus of Site Page will appear It will ask you Site, Blog, or Store.
1.7.1 Choose Site
2.0 Themes
2.1 Choose Theme
2.1.1 View various themes
2.1.2 Decide on a theme
2.1.3 Click choose
3.0 Domain Selection
3.1 Select First Choice Use a Subdomain of weebly.com
3.1.1 Type in your first and last name
3.1.2 If that is available, click continue

3.1.3 If that domain is taken, alter is slightly until it is available and

accepted
3.1.4 When it is accepted, click continue
4.0 Build Your Site
4.1 Click on Build My Site Tab
5.0 Create Home Page
5.1 Where it Says My Site, Click and name your Site Mr. ________s 3 rd
Grade Website
5.2 Where it Says Click to Add Headline, Add a personal touch (quote,etc)
6.0 Create About the Teacher Page
6.1 Click on the About Tab at the top of the page
6.1.1 Click the text icon on the left side of the page and drag it on to
the page below the photograph.
6.1.2 Type a short introduction about yourself.
7.0 Create Contact Page
7.1 Click on the Contact Tab at the Top of the Page
7.1.1 Click on the text icon on the left side of the page and drag it on
to the page below the photograph.
7.1.2 Type in the school phone number and hit enter.
7.1.3 Type in your school email address.
7.1.4 Type in any other means of communication you would like
parents to have
8.0 Add Class Schedule Page
8.1 Click on the Pages Tab at the top
8.2 Click on the Add Page tab
8.3 Choose Standard Page
8.4 Name the Page Class Schedule
8.5 Select No Header
8.6 Select Save and Edit
9.0 Edit Class Schedule Page
9.1 Click on the Document Icon on the left side of the page. Drag and drop it
on to the page.
9.2 A message will appear saying Upload New File.
9.3 Select your class schedule from its location on your computer and upload
it. It will appear on the screen.
10.0 Add Dates To Remember Page
10.1 Click on the Pages Tab at the top
10.2 Click on the Add Page tab
10.3 Choose Standard Page
10.4 Name the page Dates to Remember
10.5 Select No Header
10.6 Select Save and Edit
11.0 Edit Dates To Remember Page

11.1 Click on the Document Icon on the left side of the page. Drag and drop it
on to the page.
11.2 A message will appear saying Upload New File.
11.3 Select your dates to remember from its location on your computer and
upload it. It will appear on the screen.
12.0 Add Useful Links Page
12.1 Click on the Pages Tab at the top
12.2 Click on the Add Page tab
12.3 Choose Standard Page
12.4 Name the Page Useful Links
12.5 Select No Header
12.6 Select Save and Edit
13.0 Edit Useful Links Page
13.1 Click on the Document Icon on the left side of the page. Drag and drop it
on to the page.
13.2 A message will appear saying Upload New File.
13.3 Select your list of useful links from its location on your computer and
upload it. It will appear on the screen.
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
My name is Rhonda Elton and I will serve as the SME for this instructional
plan. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from Armstrong State College in
Savannah, Georgia. I also have my Masters degree in Early Childhood Education.
Currently, I am pursuing a Masters of Education Instructional Technology/School
Library Media Concentration degree from Georgia Southern University. I currently
work as a media specialist in a K-8 school in the Savannah-Chatham County Public
School District.
My previous work experience as a classroom teacher for the past 20 years
and my current position as a media specialist provide me with the qualifications
needed to assume the role of the SME for this project. As a classroom teacher, I
used Weebly to construct a classroom website in order to communicate with my
parents. Currently, I assist teachers with creating their own websites. Additionally, I
manage the website for our school.

Part IV: Instructional Objectives

Terminal Objective 1: To create own web site using Weebly.
Enabling Objectives:
1A. To log on to the Weebly website.
1B. To complete the registration process for the web repository.
1C. To choose a theme as a background.
1D. To establish a specified name-based domain.
Terminal Objective 2: To create website architecture that includes six pages.
Enabling Objectives:
2A. To create and save a Home page with personal characteristics.
2B. To create and save an About the Teacher page.
2C. To create and save a Contact page which includes contact information.
2D. To create and save a Class Schedule page where a current schedule is posted.
2E. To create and save a Dates to Remember page where important dates are
posted.
2F. To create and save a Useful Links page where links are posted and updated as
needed.
Terminal Objective 3: To Upload documentation to corresponding pages.
Enabling Objectives:
3A. To upload files to Class Schedule page.
3B. To upload files to Dates to Remember page.

3C. To upload files to Useful Links page.

Terminal Objective 4: To publish the completed website.
Enabling Objectives:
4A. To review and revise each page.
4B. To publish completed work.

Classification of Instructional Objectives:

Performance
Content

Recall

Application

Fact
Concept
Principles
Procedure

1,1A,1B,1D,2,2A,2C,2D,2E,2F,3,3A,3B,3C,4A

Interpersonal

1C,2B,4,4B

Attitude

Relationship between Instructional Objectives and Standards:

Instructional
Objectives

ISTE Standards for Teachers

3B Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and

community

1A

members using digital tools and resources to

support student

1B

success and innovation.

1C
1D
2

3A Demonstrate fluency in technology systems

and the transfer

2A

of current knowledge to new technologies and

situations.

2B
2C
2D
2E
2F
3

3A Demonstrate fluency in technology systems

and the transfer

3A

of current knowledge to new technologies and

situations.

3B
3C
4

3C Communicate relevant information and ideas

effectively to

4A

students, parents, and peers using a variety of

digital age media

4B

and formats.

Section V Development of Assessments

Instructional
Strategies

Goals

Objectives

UDL

Assessments

Lesson 1:
What is
Weebly?

Teachers will
be able to
create their
own teacher
website using
weebly.com.

Objective 1: To
create own web
site using
Weebly.

The product
here is
differentiate
d as learners
have the
ability to
make
choices
related to
theme,
background
colors,
headers, and
layout of
their
website.
They also
have choices
related to
the name of
their
website.

Learners will
take a short
quiz about
websites,
webpages, and
webhosting
services.

Learners
have a
choice on
what type of
graphic
organizer
they would
like to turn in
showing the
pros and
cons of the
various

Learners will
use a Web 2.0
tool of their
choice to
create a
graphic
organizer
showing the six
pages of the
website
architecture
they will be

1A: To log on to
the Weebly
website.
1B: To complete
the registration
process for the
web repository.
1C: To choose a
theme as a
background.
1D: To establish
a specified
name-based
domain.

Lesson 2:
Web Design:
Creating Six
Pages

Teachers will
be able to
establish and
create six
pages for their
website that
are easy to
navigate.

Objective 2: To
create website
architecture that
includes six
pages.

2A: To create
and save a
Home page
with personal

UDL
Principle: The
quiz will be
differentiated
to provide for
multiple means
of expression.

characteristics.
2B: To create
and save an
About the
Teacher page.

websites that
they
evaluated.

creating.

UDL
Principle: The
learners will
choose which
Web 2.0 tool
they wish to
use. Multiple
means of
expression.

2C: To create
and save a
Contact page
which includes
contact
information.
2D: To create
and save a
Class Schedule
page where a
current schedule
is posted.
2E: To create
and save a
Dates to
Remember
page where
important dates
are posted.
2F: To create and
save a Useful
Links page
where links are
posted and
updated as
needed.

Lesson 3:
Uploading
and Editing

Teachers will
be able to
upload and
embed

Objective 3: To
upload
documentation
to corresponding

Learners
have a
choice of
what they

Learners will
write a post on
Edmodo
discussing the

appropriate
documentation
to the
corresponding
pages and edit
each page.

pages.

3A: To upload
files to Class
Schedule page.
3B: To upload
files to Dates to
Remember
page.

would like to
upload to
each of their
pages in
order to
make their
website
more
personal.

3C: To upload
files to Useful
Links page

following: how
to upload and
embed
documentation
to web pages;
how to edit
web pages;
what
information
they believe
they will
include on their
web pages to
make them
more personal.
Learners will
respond to one
classmates
post.

UDL
Principle:
Learners will
choose what
they would like
to post to make
their sites more
personal. This
addresses
multiple means
of expression.
Lesson 4:
Publishing
the Final
Product

Teachers will
be able to
publish the
completed
website to the
internet.

Objective 4: To
publish the
completed
website.

4A: To review
and revise each
page.
4B: To publish

Learners will
have a
choice of
what type of
advertiseme
nt they
create to
notify
parents of of
their new

Learners will
complete a
published
website and
provide the
instructor with
a link to the
website via
email.
Learners will

completed work.

website.

create a way to
notify parents
of their new
website.

UDL
Principle:
Learners will
choose how
they would like
to notify
parents of their
new websites.
This addresses
multiple means
of expression.

Assessment Examples:
Objective 1 Assessment
Label the following as a teacher webhosting services as free or a paid.
_____1. teacherweb
_____2. weebly
_____3. teacherpage
_____4.classjump
_____5.iteach
Short answer:
What information is required to create a website?
Discussion Question:
After reflecting on our class discussions, what is the difference between a website, a
webpage, and a webhosting service?
What is the name of your website?

Objective 2 Assessment
Creating Web Pages
Create a graphic organizer showing the 6 pages of the website architecture you will
be creating.
Example:

Rubric:
1

Homepage

Homepage not
shown or indicated
on flowchart.

Homepage shown
but not at the top
of the flowchart.

Homepage shown
at the top of the
flowchart.

Webpages

Not all five pages

are shown.

Five pages are

shown, but no titles
are indicated.

Five pages are

shown in the
correct place under
the homepage and
the titles of the
pages are included.

Objective 3 Assessment
Uploading and Editing
Reflect on the video and text resources that were available in this lesson. Write a
post on Edmodo discussing how to upload and embed documentation to web pages,
how to edit web pages, and what information you plan to include on your webpages.
Also, discuss what you might add to your websites to make them more personal.
Then reply to one classmates post thoughtfully and critically using this as way to
gain ideas from your peers.
Grading Checklist:

Correctly Stated How to Upload and Embed Documentation to a Webpage

_____/20
Correctly Stated How to Edit a Webpage
_____/20
Discussed Plans for Website Information
_____/20
Discussed Plans for Personalization
_____/20
Responded to Classmate Thoughtfully
_____/20
TOTAL:
_____/100

Objective 4 Assessment
Publishing
After completely reviewing and revising each page, publish your website final
product. Submit the final URL to the instructor via email.
Rubric for Final Product:
1

Homepage

Page is not
functional.

Page is functional
but there is no
information
available on the
page.

Page is fully
functional and
includes the
teachers name and
grade level, a
headline, and a
personal touch.

About the Teacher

Page

Page is not
functional.

Page is functional
but there is no
teacher
introduction on the
page.

Page is fully
functional and
includes a short
introduction about
the teacher.

Contact Page

Page is not
functional.

Page is functional
but there is no
contact information

Page is fully
functional and
includes the school

on the page.

phone number and

the teachers email
address.

Class Schedule
Page

Page is not
functional.

Page is functional
but there is no
class schedule
uploaded to the
page.

Page is fully
functional and the
teachers class
schedule has been
uploaded to the
page successfully.

Dates to
Remember Page

Page is not
functional.

Page is functional
but there are no
important dates
uploaded to the
page.

Page is fully
functional and
important dates to
remember have
been uploaded to
the page
successfully.

Useful Links Page

Page is not
functional.

Page is functional
but there are no
useful links visible
on the page.

Page is fully
functional and
useful links have
been added or
uploaded to the
page successfully.

Part VI : Content Sequencing and Instructional Strategies

Instructional Sequence
Sequenc
e

Description

Objectiv
e

Learners will originate and specify their own web repository

using weebly.com.

Learners will discuss and create the six page architecture for
their website.

Learners will discuss and upload documents to corresponding

pages of the website.

Learners will publish the completed website for students and

parents to use via the Internet.

This sequence builds on concepts in a world related order. The learner will proceed
through the instruction of each lesson just as the teacher would proceed through
planning the lesson. The steps the learner takes to complete the lesson are the
steps that are taken when experts create web repositories in the real world. The
learner will follow a set of steps given in a sequence of events.
Lesson 1: What is Weebly?
Objective 1: To create own web site using Weebly.
Objective 1A: To log on to the Weebly website.
Objective 1B: To complete the registration process for the web repository.
Objective 1C: To choose a theme as a background.
Objective 1D: To establish a specified name-based domain.
Initial Presentation: Learners will discuss various teacher created websites that they
have heard of, seen, or used. Sample topics might include pros and cons of each
site, ease of use, and site content.
Generative Strategy: Learners will email the teacher their intended password and
domain name. Then they will complete the registration process. If any changes are
necessary, they will be emailed to the teacher.
Differentiation: The product here is differentiated as learners have the ability to
make choices related to theme, background colors, headers, and layout of their
website. They also have choices related to the name of their website.
Lesson 2: Web Design: Creating Six Pages
Objective 2A: To create and save a Home page with personal
characteristics.
Objective 2B: To create and save an About the Teacher page.
Objective 2C: To create and save a Contact page which includes contact
information.
Objective 2D: To create and save a Class Schedule page where a current
schedule is posted.
Objective 2E: To create and save a Dates to Remember page where
important dates are posted.
Objective 2F: To create and save a Useful Links page where links are posted
and updated as needed.
Initial Presentation: Learners will view various websites that the instructor has
linked in the lesson. The task is to determine the positive and negative aspects of
each site. Learners will determine what they see as the pros and cons of design
content. Each learner will create a graphic organizer or chart displaying their

thoughts. The class will discuss the differences between each page and what
information should be included on each page.
Generative Strategy: Create and save six pages on their website.
Differentiation: Learners have a choice on what type of graphic organizer they
would like to turn in showing the pros and cons of the various websites that they
evaluated.

Lesson 3: Uploading and Editing

Objective 3A: To upload files to Class Schedule page.
Objective 3B: To upload files to Dates to Remember page.
Objective 3C: To upload files to Useful Links page.
Initial Presentation: Learners will watch a linked video and read emailed directions
on how to upload saved files from a computer to a webpage.
Generative Strategy: Learners will find the where they saved the needed files on
their computers to upload to the specific pages. They will upload the files to their
respective pages.
Differentiation: Learners have a choice of what they would like to upload to each of
their pages in order to make their website more personal.

Lesson 4: Publishing the Final Product

Objective 4A: To review and revise each page.
Objective 4B: To publish completed work.
Initial Presentation: Students will reflect on the process of creating the website.
Using the Web 2.0 tool, Padlet, each student will add one comment describing any
plans or ideas for additions or enhancements they have for going forward with their
website in the future. Learners will also develop an advertisement or notice
informing parents of their new website.
Generative Strategy: Students will publish their final product and submit the URL of
their completed, published website to the teacher via email.
Differentiation:
Reference List:

Morrison, G., Steven, R., Kemp, J., & Kolman, H. (2013). Designing effective
instruction. (7thed.). John Wiley & Sons
Section VII: Design of Instruction

Instructional
Strategies

Goals

Objectives

UDL

Lesson 1:
What is
Weebly?

Teachers will be
able to create
their own
teacher
website using
weebly.com.

Objective 1: To
create own web
site using Weebly.

The product
here is
differentiated
as learners
have the
ability to
make
choices
related to
theme,
background
colors,
headers, and
layout of
their
website.
They also
have choices
related to
the name of
their
website.

1A: To log on to
the Weebly
website.
1B: To complete
the registration
process for the
web repository.
1C: To choose a
theme as a
background.
1D: To establish
a specified namebased domain.

Lesson 2:
Web Design:
Creating Six
Pages

Teachers will be
able to
establish and
create six
pages for their
website that
are easy to
navigate.

Objective 2: To
create website
architecture that
includes six
pages.

2A: To create
and save a

Learners
have a
choice on
what type of
graphic
organizer
they would
like to turn in
showing the
pros and

Assessments

Home page
with personal
characteristics.
2B: To create and
save an About
the Teacher
page.

cons of the
various
websites that
they
evaluated.

2C: To create
and save a
Contact page
which includes
contact
information.
2D: To create and
save a Class
Schedule page
where a current
schedule is
posted.
2E: To create and
save a Dates to
Remember page
where important
dates are posted.
2F: To create and
save a Useful
Links page
where links are
posted and
updated as
needed.

Lesson 3:
Uploading
and Editing

Teachers will be
able to upload
and embed
appropriate
documentation
to the
corresponding

Objective 3: To
upload
documentation to
corresponding
pages.

Learners
have a
choice of
what they
would like to
upload to
each of their

pages and edit

each page.

3A: To upload
files to Class
Schedule page.
3B: To upload
files to Dates to
Remember
page.

pages in
order to
make their
website more
personal.

3C: To upload
files to Useful
Links page
Lesson 4:
Publishing
the Final
Product

Teachers will be
able to publish
the completed
website to the
internet.

Objective 4: To
publish the
completed
website.

4A: To review
and revise each
page.
4B: To publish
completed work.

Learners will
have a
choice of
what type of
advertiseme
nt they
create to
notify
parents of
their new
website.

Section VIII : Formative Evaluation Plan

The formative learner evaluation will be collected through the use of a survey
at the end of the course. The survey will give learners the chance to evaluate the
course objectives, materials, content, usefulness, and the instructor.Angela
LaPlante, the instructional technology coach for my school will serve as my SME.
Since she has developed online courses for teachers in our district, I feel she will be
able to give me constructive feedback concerning my course. She will review the
course content and the materials. Then we will meet so that I can get feedback and
make any needed corrections. She will also have access to the completed modules
online in order to review them before I start the courses. Once approved, the
courses will be ready to begin.

Learner Survey:
Male ____

Female _____

Teaching experience: 1-5 years ___

years _____ over 20 years _____

6-10 years ___ 11-15 years____ 16-20

Technical Experience:
I feel that I am a technologically literate teacher. True __________ False____________

The objectives for this course were clear:

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The activities and assignments for the course supported the objectives:
Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The materials used in the course were relevant and supported the goals of the
course:
Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Assessments for the course were aligned to the objectives:

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The instructor was knowledgeable about the course content:

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The instructor gave clear instructions:

Strongly Agree

Agree

The instructor gave feedback in a timely manner:

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The instructor was effective in facilitating this course:

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Overall, I would rate this course as:

Excellent

Good Average

Poor

Very Poor

I would recommend this course to my colleagues:

Yes

No

Maybe

I feel like the course was useful and that I gained practical knowledge that I will be
able to apply in my classroom:
Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Write any recommendations that you would make before offering this course again.
Please consider the following: account creation, creating a home page, adding
pages, populating pages, editing pages, uploading content, publishing the website