Module 7

I can facilitate a student-centered classroom by guiding learning through questioning. I will start with the curriculum-framing questions and then other questions will follow through discussions. The questioning will lead to higher order thinking. The teacher will listen to the students and observe them as they work toward their goals.


I can use technology to support my instructional practice by supporting the diverse needs of the learners in my room, by using many different methods of assessment, and by being able to communicate with my students, peers, and parents to help nurture learning in my room.

Module 6

I can help my students become self-directed learners by using formative assessments throughout the project, giving them a picture of what they are going to be learning, giving the students continuous feedback throughout the project to let them know their progress, and allowing the students to assess themselves throughout the project as well.

I can support the diverse needs of my learners by scaffolding throughout the project. I will show different examples for students to use, students will be able to monitor their own progress, limit the choices that students have to choose from, use graphic organizers, checklists, and rubrics throughout the project.

Module 5

I assess student learning informally as well as formally. I assess students with discussions, checklists, rubrics, journals, questioning, and tests.

I involve students with the assessment process by discussing with them, they help design the checklists and rubrics, and they self-assess at the end of the lesson or unit.

Module 4

By creating a student sample it will help me clarify my unit's expectations and will improve the instructional design. A student sample will make sure the student's can complete all of the expectations, that they will be able to complete all of the objectives, that the student's will be able to complete all of the activities in a timely manner, and it will allow me to identify content that needs to be taught.


I can ensure the students will achieve the learning objectives when creating their student projects by assessing them throughout the project informally and formally. I will also use checklists throughout the project so the students will know what to complete next and a rubric at the end of the project so the students can assess themselves.

3rd Class

This module has helped me think about the impact of the Internet on my students’ learning in the following ways….


The internet can have great impact on my student's learning. My students will not only be learning writing skills, oral language skills, but also researching skills as well. The students will also have better communication skills for the 21st century. The internet will help them to be engaged in their learning as well as helping them to become collaborative workers.

This module has helped me think about using standards, CFQ's, or formative assessment in the following ways. I will use standards that will be met in my unit. The standards are the basis for my unit. CFQ's will help the students with their higher order thinking skills, they are important to the student as well as interesting. They help the student understand the concepts and to learn factual information. Formative assessments should be used to monitor progress throughout the unit, to check for understanding, and to encourage self-direction and collaboration within the groups.

Module 1: Teaching with PBL
Module 1 consisted of researching and discussing Problem -Based learning and its place in the 21st Century classroom. Now that you have had time to think about this topic, please reply with your answers to the following questions:•How can projects help my students meet standards and develop 21st century skills?•How can I use projects to enhance student learning?Once you have posted, reply to the post of at least one other participant. You may ask them a question, comment on their good ideas, or even disagree (respectfully), as long as you are saying more then just, "I agree" or "Good job". Before entering your comments, please make sure to start with the person's name you are replying to, such as "@ Dave" or "To Dave".Next, you will create your first post in your own blog. Please begin with the following prompt:This module has made me think about my role as an instructional designer in the following ways...Make sure to check back before our next meeting to read my response to your first post!
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Projects can help my students meet standards and develop 21st century skills by providing real-world context, giving the students ownership of their work, using higher order thinking skills, and is engaging.

I can use projects to enhance student learning by making it engaging, meaningful, and student centered. Students will be able to develop a deeper understanding of the content knowledge and skills by using a project.

As an instructional designer, I need to become more of a facilitator and let the students do the work. I also need to be able to assess them throughout the project not just on the end product. I will need to design a project that engages all students, is based on content standards, and uses higher order thinking skills that connect to the real-world.