Keystone Assignment: Implementation Report

                                                                                        

1. The outcomes of the implementation: student learning outcomes and technical procedure outcomes.

All of the students were able to work cohesively in their group to contribute both in person and on the computers at school and at home to fulfill their part of the assignment. Two students required extra help from the TA with the technical details of Google Slides.

2. The adjustments you had made to accommodate students with special needs.

I broke the students up strategically based on their academic, presentation and technological skills. These groups were picked so the students with slightly stronger abilities were able to help any students with special needs.

3. The adjustments you had made for the effectiveness of classroom management.

Splitting the students into groups and giving them free reign on their projects was a decision that I made that I was a little nervous about, but myself, the teacher and the TA were walking around the room throughout the whole time period that the students were working in groups to ensure each group member was working and the groups were staying on task.

4. The questions asked by the students.

The students seemed to be asking questions regarding their requirements for the oral presentation. They asked about time length and the outline.

5. The problems students had encountered during the implementation process.

One group had a problem with a group member’s google slides not connecting with the rest of the group when they tried working on at independently at home. Fortunately, that student did not have too much to edit and was able to use class time the next day to make any last-minute adjustments.

6. The decision(s) you had to make on the spot to make the implementation easier and smooth.

One of the groups had a pair of students that did not get along too well. They ended up getting in small arguments before even beginning to work on the slides. After talking with the teacher, I made the decision to switch their groups to make things run more smoothly and avoid and conflicts. Next time I will be sure to rule this sort of stuff out before picking the groups.

7. The feedback from the students.

The feedback that I got from the students was over all positive. The students seemed to enjoy using google slides and enjoyed the time they got to work with their peers without too much teacher guidance. My goal was to go for a student-centered engaging activity because that is what is most beneficial to both the students and teachers.

8. The timeframe (was there enough time as you planned for).

In the future, I would give the class more time for a lesson like this one. Although it was 2 periods and every group finished in time, I felt there was rushing going on and the students would have benefited from more time.

9. What you learned from the implementation including proposed changes for future lessons?

This lesson taught me that giving students some of their own independent time to be creative with as assignment is a plus. Collaborative learning is extremely important and engages each student. Next time I think I would add some sort of project outline draft to be handed in before the final assignment is due so I am able to ensure every group has the lesson down and is on task.