Instructional TechnologyGroup 3

Shaila AhmedJackie Byford

Elvin FloresBlanca Valdez

Team members.

Wiki Administrator Researcher

ResearcherResearcher

Instructional Opportunity

Instructional Opportunity

Spicynodes is a versatile web 2.0 tool which is easy and fun to use- especially for middle schoolers. http://www.spicynodes.org/

BRICK 1: Describe the

intended learner.

The intended learner.

Facts:45,000 students.Rated Academically Acceptable.10 Middle Schools.77 languages spoken throughout the district.

http://www.roundrockisd.org/index.aspx?page=1731

Ethnicity:9% African American11.8% Asian/Pacific Islander30% Hispanic0.5% Native American 44.7% White 

Round Rock ISD

Intended learner

Picture retrieved on 11/04/12 from: http://www.spicynodes.org/a/dbb1eb86d1d51fe182fcc86db5a223eb

ReferencesTodd Klassy (2006, March 12). School Bus Top [photograph]. Retrieved on Nov 10, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/latitudes/111908193/in/faves-89902010@N05/

Rfeam (2009, February 21). Pencil[photograph]. Retrieved on Nov 10, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/rfeam/3297647271/in/faves-89902010@N05/

Jose Castillo H (2012, Julio 23). CB101517 [photograph]. Retrieved on Nov 10, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/josecastilloh/7634234836/in/faves-89902010@N05/

Administrador Galeria Uninter (2008, April 4). Concentrating student writing in notebook in school classroom [photograph]. Retrieved on Nov 10, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/josecastilloh/7634234836/in/faves-89902010@N05/

Jose Castillo H (2012, Julio 23). CB101515 [photograph]. Retrieved on Nov 10, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/josecastilloh/7634234836/in/faves-89902010@N05/

Nodes pictures retrieved on Nov. 04, 2012 from:

http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2011/09/28/imaging-study-shows-little-difference-between-poor-readers-with-low-iq-and-poor-readers-with-high-iq/

http://cteaching-affirmingdiversity.blogspot.com/

http://www.rescue.org/us-program/us-san-diego-ca

   Brick 2: The Learning Seat.

  Brick 3: Performance Seat.

 

The Learning Seat

Students will access SpicyNodes at school in a computer lab or on a classroom computer to learn how to use it.

Performance Seat

Students will be able to access SpicyNodes on any computer at home or in a library if one is not available at school form them to work on their writing .

References

• Children at Risk Foundation (2011, April, 21). [photograph]. Retrieved on November6, 2012. http://www.flickr.com/photos/beija-flor/6407909227/

• Schaumburg Township District Library (2009, Feb., 5). [photograph]. Retrieved on November 6, 2012. http://www.flickr.com/photos/stdl/3269081765/

• Sporting Hearts (2007, Dec., 9). [photograph]. Retrieved on November 5, 2012. http://www.flickr.com/photos/30791211@N00/2760140881/

• Valley of the Sun United Way (2008, April , 15). [photograph]. Retrieved on November 5, 2012. http://www.flickr.com/photos/vsuw/3642041181/

• Keeperofthehome (2009, Jan. 13). [photograph]. Retrieved November 6, 2012. http://www.flickr.com/photos/amoena/3195104984/

Performance Objectives

Retrieved from spicynodes.com

Students will be able to apply Spicynodes to their writing across the curriculum.

  Brick 4: Performance

Objectives.

Brick 5: Assessment Component.

Assessment Component

References

• Cybrarian77 (2011, Oct 26). [photograph]. CB101515. Retrieved on Nov 2, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/cybrarian77/6284697322/

• Dkzody (2010, March 4). [photograph]. Student photos. Retrieved on Nov 4, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/26534917@N08/4407160119/

• James Jordan (2012, Jan 22). [photograph]. Online. Retrieved on Nov 4, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesjordan/6754756031/

• Stuartpilbrow (2009, Jan 11). [photograph]. 178/365 One small step for essay kind. Retrieved on Nov 2, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuartpilbrow/3185876967/

Brick 6:The instructional Package

• Pre-instructional Activities

• Training module

• Reflection

Etienne. (Photographer). (2007). Brick 6a. [Print Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/holeymoon/2051057612/

Pre-instructional Activities:

• Anticipation Guide, and

• Pre-requisite entry skills

Schlaefli , J. (Photographer). (2005). Put some clothes on woman. [Print Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/bailinmat/909190010/

The Anticipation Guide

mimo. (Photographer). (2011). Odc anticipation. [Print Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/mimokhair/5959254488/?reg=1&src=sharev3

What to expect

Pre-requisite entry skills

Payan, C. (2008). Already knows how to use a mouse!. [ [Print Photo]]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/payanfamily/2280166413/

Training Module

• YouTube video

• Flowchart• Self

evaluation rubric

Urias, C. (Photographer). (2006). Practice practice practice. [Print Photo].

Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/shoppingdiva/299737710/

YouTube video

neilpomerleau. (Photographer). (2007). Youtube. [Print Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/34818713@N00/1314252223/

Flowchart

Smartdraw. (Photographer). (2008). Flowchart-software testing example. [Print Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/smartdraw/2723944164/

Self evaluation rubric

Cleaver, A. (Photographer). (2010). Checklist. [Print Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/alancleaver/4439276478/

Reflection

• Present the Anticipation Guide again.

Surulikamu, R. (Photographer). (2008). Cute nikitha. explored!. [Print Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/sravi_in/3116809888/