Web-Based tutorial and summary
E-learning
Design Technologies has been a highlight in my graduate studies. This course was one of the most challenging and rewarding of them all. I spent many hours working on the many projects that led up to a completed tutorial.
Because I enjoy working with children, I chose to Early Childhood Observations as the topic for my tutorial. I currently work at an Early Childhood Center so I just kept my company name just that, located in Tulsa, Ok. The Early Childhood Center services children from ages 6 weeks to 4 years of age. The site director Latoya Smitten (fictitious), has a growing concern that her first year teachers are having trouble writing clear and concise observations for children in their classroom. She requested that I research the possibility of using e-learning as a means of educating her teachers on writing observation for early childhood children.
In a memo, I proposed three forms of multimedia that could be used to help fill the need: videos, games, and simulations. She requested that I conduct a needs analysis and present a proposal to the board of directors. I surveyed each first year teacher, and discovered that 70% had one year or less experience working with early childhood children. I proposed that it was in the Early Childhood Center best interest to educate their teachers via an online tutorial. The tutorial would provide a foundation for Instructional Coaches and first year teachers to build upon. Next the primary goal and objectives were identified.
For the purpose of this course, I designed one lesson: How to write clear and concise observations in the early childhood classroom.
The design process consisted of building a storyboard complete with graphics, instructional text. It included a copy of the assessment, and expounded through this one lesson. The storyboard was presented to my learning team for review, before being presented to the board. Changes were made after considering the team's review. Once I received
approval from the board of directors I began developing the tutorial.
I developed the tutorial following the storyboard as an outline. I made a few necessary additions that were not in the storyboard. My learning team, along with an independent person, evaluated the tutorial. Errors were found and corrected before presenting to the board for approval.
An assessment was given at the end of the lesson to see if the teachers have been prepared enough to go in the classroom and right observations and to evaluate
the overall success of the tutorial. Weaknesses will be identified and improved upon. I discovered that I enjoy designing online learning environments. It gives me an opportunity to utilize my creativity. This is the first of many tutorials I plan to create.
Here is a copy of the link to my tutorial: Observations in the Early Childhood Classroom
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=E44C835D427DD484!115&authkey=!AGu3s6fwiYhEzoA
Design Technologies has been a highlight in my graduate studies. This course was one of the most challenging and rewarding of them all. I spent many hours working on the many projects that led up to a completed tutorial.
Because I enjoy working with children, I chose to Early Childhood Observations as the topic for my tutorial. I currently work at an Early Childhood Center so I just kept my company name just that, located in Tulsa, Ok. The Early Childhood Center services children from ages 6 weeks to 4 years of age. The site director Latoya Smitten (fictitious), has a growing concern that her first year teachers are having trouble writing clear and concise observations for children in their classroom. She requested that I research the possibility of using e-learning as a means of educating her teachers on writing observation for early childhood children.
In a memo, I proposed three forms of multimedia that could be used to help fill the need: videos, games, and simulations. She requested that I conduct a needs analysis and present a proposal to the board of directors. I surveyed each first year teacher, and discovered that 70% had one year or less experience working with early childhood children. I proposed that it was in the Early Childhood Center best interest to educate their teachers via an online tutorial. The tutorial would provide a foundation for Instructional Coaches and first year teachers to build upon. Next the primary goal and objectives were identified.
For the purpose of this course, I designed one lesson: How to write clear and concise observations in the early childhood classroom.
The design process consisted of building a storyboard complete with graphics, instructional text. It included a copy of the assessment, and expounded through this one lesson. The storyboard was presented to my learning team for review, before being presented to the board. Changes were made after considering the team's review. Once I received
approval from the board of directors I began developing the tutorial.
I developed the tutorial following the storyboard as an outline. I made a few necessary additions that were not in the storyboard. My learning team, along with an independent person, evaluated the tutorial. Errors were found and corrected before presenting to the board for approval.
An assessment was given at the end of the lesson to see if the teachers have been prepared enough to go in the classroom and right observations and to evaluate
the overall success of the tutorial. Weaknesses will be identified and improved upon. I discovered that I enjoy designing online learning environments. It gives me an opportunity to utilize my creativity. This is the first of many tutorials I plan to create.
Here is a copy of the link to my tutorial: Observations in the Early Childhood Classroom
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=E44C835D427DD484!115&authkey=!AGu3s6fwiYhEzoA