This week I created an Instructional Design Lesson Plan for my first grade classroom. It was difficult for me to ensure I had all of the pieces to the puzzle. I wanted to feel confident that my lesson target was not only grade level appropriate but also connected to my standard. For this lesson, I chose to incorporate the innovative technology called Squishy Circuits. Squishy Circuits are great because they teach students the basis of creating circuits, new vocabulary, and align with Michigan's Common Core standards. Students will not only learn new content and how to become a "maker". While creating this lesson I wanted to keep in mind the instructional design components (Yelon, 2001):
I also explored the idea of media consumption. Media consumption is the amount of media and information that an individual reads and consumes. This can influence their beliefs and lifestyle. Using twitter, it was was tricky to find articles and people who were against technology use. I focused on "screen time" and found some advocates who expressed the importance of limiting technology. I discovered a large amount of information on how schools are boradening the types of technology inside the classroom (virtual reality, augmented technology tools). There were more resources in favor of technology than not. I was able to think about both sides of the argument and reflect on my own opinions and thoughts. Below I have included both resources with two different view points on technology! Images created by author. Yelon, S. L. (2001). Goal-Directed Instructional Design: A Practical Guide to Instructional Planning for Teachers and Trainers. Michigan State University: Self-published.
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