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= __Mini Course Topic:__ =

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= __Goal__: = The goal for this site is to provide 24/7 guided resources for using Google tools, and other technology resources used at the St Johnsbury School. ==== Through these modules, the learner will Explore key features & functions of Google applications & various District resources, and Apply their skills to create functional items applicable to their position. ====

= __ANALYZE:__ = __How do you know there is a need for your course:__ With Google Apps new to the district, teachers are exploring its use. The librarian and tech teacher are using Apps with students, and staff also need to be able to use the same features with those same students.

__What types of learning you seek to achieve:__ The mini-lessons would serve two purposes. One, to provide direct instruction on to the use of the tool. Two, to provide the learner with samples of use to inspire their own exploration of uses of the tool.

__What prerequisite knowledge will be needed:__ Pre-knowledge using a browser, logging into and accessing their Google account,prior experience with MS Office products would be provide background knowledge that could be applied.

__Who is your learner and what are her needs:__ The focus learners are students in grades 5 and up, and teaching staff. Additional learners could be parents, and students possibly down to grade 3 as that is when student accounts are first created.

= __DESIGN__ = __Performance Objectives Action statements (align with types of learning)__

Learners will demonstrate collaborative uses of two Google tools. - Knowledge how to - Knowledge about - knowledge of -- ( [] )
__Task Analysis - break down your objectives into smaller tasks or steps and consider the best order.__

__Assessment - How will you know if your learner has met your objectives (Formative or summative assessments)__ Assessment

__What big and small theories will you draw from__
 * Behaviorism-
 * Constructivism -
 * Connectivism -

__Strategies - What activities will learners engage in…__ Learners will:
 * Use Google tools, and create their own samples.
 * Access and view YouTube videos demonstrating tool use.

__How will you make it available (wiki, moodle, google docs)__ Google Apps for Education, including Sites, Docs, Spreadsheets and Forms, and Presentation will be the core tools used in this project. Google tools will be used to construct and well as instruct in these lessons. Additional web-based tools may be required. Access will be through a link on the school website. In addition, YouTube video and Camtasia will be used to create and post video for learner use.

__DEVELOP__ __Instructional strategy__ Introduction with samples, reasons for using. Demonstration through video. Guided practice. Challenge (do it yourself)

__Elements to include:__
 * __Table of contents__
 * __Learning Objectives__
 * __Why / Purpose__
 * __Headings and bulleted format__
 * __Video tutorials__
 * __youtube__
 * __self created__
 * __Text description for the non-video learner__
 * __Images as well as text__
 * __Links opening to new window__
 * __Quick “Check LIst”__
 * __Guided practice__
 * __Assessment of learning ??__
 * __Storage for sample,and learner created items__
 * __Connections to Common Core / School Goals__
 * __Opportunity for feedback ??__
 * __Option for tracking my progress - (spreadsheet template)?__

__Gather your media and resources__

__Draft your activities__

__Build out first unit or two__


 * Sharing & Collaborating with Google Docs
 * Managing files in the Google environment
 * Data collecting with Forms
 * Group projects with Sites

__Make frequent adjustments__

__IMPLEMENT__ __Test the first unit or two on us__

__EVALUATE__ __Feedback from classmates__

__Assess the direction you are going and as a result finish course.__

__Self Evaluation__ __Reflection__