Instructional+Analysis

= =  **Instructional** **Analysis** **Description:** The instructional module uses a systematic and multimodal approach augmented with a social learning activity. Gagne’s Nine Events of instruction serve as a guide for each lesson within the unit. Three (3) resources from iTunes U are used for presenting content and for learner guidance. Edmodo, a free educational and social networking Web 2.0 tool, is used for delivering the content. See below for more details pertaining to the unit. **Unit Goal:** The 5th grade Math student will be able to compare computational tools and strategies fluently within multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.

**Unit Performance Objective:** Three (3) lesson plans – (A) Audience; (B) Behavior; (C) Condition; (D) Degree //Refer to individual performance objectives for each lesson plan below.//

**Gagne’s Nine Events:** After each lesson, students post a reflection stating how they could use their newly acquired knowledge in a real-life scenario. Students reply to at least 2 other students’ reflection posts.
 * 1) //Gain attention//
 * Edmodo social learning site
 * Invite students to group
 * Post welcome on wall
 * Post introduction for each lesson (includes goal and objective)
 * 1) //Inform learner of goal & objective//
 * Post assignment to Edmodo, using assignment function
 * Give assignment a name
 * Assign due date
 * Post link to iTunes U video (content)
 * Add video from Edmodo library (previously uploaded)
 * Add instructions from Edmodo library (PDF file previously uploaded)
 * Send to group (will post to wall)
 * 1) //Stimulate recall of prior knowledge//
 * Edmodo poll feature
 * Two (2) to three (3) questions
 * 1) //Present the material//
 * iTunes U – Khan Academy Instructional videos
 * Mixed numbers and improper fractions
 * Converting fractions to decimals
 * Percent and decimals
 * 1) //Provide guidance of learning//
 * Expectations and objectives are included in the assignment instructions delivered to students in PDF format and on class Edmodo site.
 * 1) //Elicit performance//
 * Homework assignment
 * Provide incentives and reinforcements by posting assignment completions info.
 * 1) //Provide feedback//
 * Assignment grades
 * Additional comments and guidance when necessary
 * 1) //Assess performance//
 * See rubrics below for assessment criteria (each lesson has a rubric)
 * Short quiz after each lesson
 * Unit quiz after all three (3) lessons are completed
 * 1) //Enhance retention & transfer//
 * Edmodo social learning activity:

**Sequence of Edmodo learning events for each lesson, three (3) lessons for the unit**
 * 1) Read Lesson Introduction
 * 2) Take poll
 * 3) Complete Lesson Activity
 * 4) Take quiz
 * 5) Post Reflection
 * 6) Reply to two (2) friends

**Materials and Resources**
 * Syllabus and Rubric
 * Timeline/schedule
 * iTunes U resources
 * Khan Academy - Arithmetic-link ( [|iTunesU Khan Academy] )
 * Mixed numbers and improper fractions
 * Converting fractions to decimals
 * Percent and decimals
 * Additional/Supporting materials (PDF file for instructions)
 * Memory Aids
 * PDF file of instructions also include a written summary of video content.
 * Transfer of learning activities
 * Students will employ what they have learned by posting a reflection of the lesson applying the skill in a real-life scenario.
 * Social learning activity (for retention and transfer)
 * After each lesson, students post a reflection stating how they could use their newly acquired knowledge in a real-life scenario. Students reply to at least 2 other students reflection posts.
 * Assessment - Rubric, individual lessons quizzes, cumulative unit quiz
 * Formative
 * Edmodo quiz for each lesson (students see results immediately)

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