EDTC670: Integrative Capstone Project
Submitted by Vincent P. Techo
MEd Instructional Technology, UMGC.
PHASE 3
Developing an Implementation Plan
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Introduction.
In this phase, instructional strategies and methods that will be used in the project are described. This will include a plan to adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of the student body.
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Instructional Strategies and Methods
The learning issue identified in Phase 1 entails that an instructional strategy that gives students the chance to communicate in English be applied. To meet this need, therefore, communication will be essential. Whilst students will have to watch instructional videos outside of class, they will also be required to write a post each week to (a) express their thoughts about the videos, (b) answer (by explaining) a question that is related to the content of the video, or (c) give an application of the content of the video outside of mathematics. The discussion requirements will be to submit one major discussion post and to comment on at least two classmates’ posts.
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Meeting Diverse Needs
In order to be successful with the project, the diverse needs of students must be accounted for. Although there are no students with special needs (such as students with disabilities) in the class, students are at different levels in terms of their English language skills and their learning pace. In order to support students with various learning needs, the strategies and methods will be adapted to meet their individual learning needs. First, additional support will be provided to less able students and slow learners. This support will be in the form of 1-1 guidance inside and outside of the classroom. Second, the online and classroom lessons are designed to meet UDL (Universal Design for Learning) standards. This means that both environments will be flexible for all students. In addition, students will be given ample time to complete the online phase before coming for classroom instruction. This will provide slow learners the opportunity to catch up with the pace of the lessons.
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Technology Resources
The following technology resources will be needed to complete the project:
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Computer (or tablet) with internet connection
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Web browser
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Access to the online classroom www.techocademy.com
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Access and logistics Plan
Students will be able to access their assignments both in the online classroom (www.techoacademy.com) and on the Edmodo learning management system (www.edmodo.com). Discussions will take place on www.techoacademy.com while handwritten work (solved problems) will be submitted on Edmodo. The handwritten work will either be submitted as photos or PDFs. Students who use iPads are able to submit PDFs directly from their Notes app.
In terms of logistics, the highest concern is students having access to technology devices. However, there are options for students to use computers and the internet at designated areas in the school. The library also has extended hours for students to use library computers. Superpower stations are areas within the school premises where students can use super high-speed internet. These stations will be booked for the students during the entire implementation stage of the project.
Timelines and Deadlines
Th project will be implemented over a period of three weeks; however, the instructional approach will continue throughout the school year if the post-project evaluation proves that it is effective at resolving the learning issue. The timetable of two groups (Mechanics and Statistics) of students with whom the project will be implemented show that the first group (Mechanics) will meet the instructor two times a week on Tuesdays and Fridays while the second group (Statistics) meets the instructor three times a week on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays
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Instructional Materials
The courses in which the project will be implemented are Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) courses in math mechanics and math statistics 1. Both courses are pretty structured with textbooks that must be used strictly to prepare students for the exams. Instructional materials have been prepared from these textbooks and past examination papers. Instructional videos, worksheets and links for further practice have been curated and organized in the form of courses on Techo Academy. The following links lead to the archive of materials for each of these courses.
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Statistics 1 archive: https://techoacademy.com/course-category/maths-courses/cie-math/9709-s1/
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More materials are constantly being added and tweaked to meet students’ requirements. Feedback from students during the first few weeks of implementation will determine how the materials can be altered to better meet their needs.
