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=Development Guide= 
 * Team Member A**

//Instructional materials//

Describe in 250-500 words an overview description of at least two instructional materials that you are going to create or use. Include in the description a justification of why the instructional resource was chosen and if it will be used as part of a group presentation or be self-paced. The instructional materials that will be created for the students in our tutorial blog lesson is a tutorial cd, resource binder and student handouts that will provide the learner with an instructional guide on how to create, share and manage their blogs. The students will be given a resource binder to accompany the tutorial CD, with information that will include support materials such as: articles, sample blog templates, to help students throughout the blog process. The binder will be sectioned off into three topics : introductory to blogs, personalizing your blog page, and the questions to ask yourself when writing a blog. We also will present the students with handouts that have the agenda and outline of the day. The handout will also include exercises with questions that students must answer as they work towards creating there blog. The resouce binder and the handouts were chosen because the content provided can be very kid- friendly and easy to follow. As instructors, we recognize that technology concepts can be very difficult to understand, so it is important to provide visuals and paper aids for learners so that they can take notes and document their thoughts. The instructor will provide a brief overview of the resource binder and tutorial cd in a large group presentation and the handouts will allow for a more individualized self- paced instruction. Students can use these instructional materials as a guide and are free to work in small groups to exchange ideas for their blog pages. It is essential to also provide a brief overview in a lecture format of “ Why Blogs are Important”. The lecture will also include the goals and objectives of the 60 minute module. Students can ask questions and give feedback on their experience with blogs.


 * Team Members D1- Anita Freyer & D2 (Team Member D2: Project Leader)**

=//Developing sample instructional materials// (draft form)=

1) In developing a Blog the students will be given a tutoring CD and a resource binder which they will follow step by step (Blogging for dummies) in class during the 30-60 minute unit. They will keep it to take home and practice daily routine initiatives and given class assignments.

2) The following links contain examples of screen shots that will be included in the tutorial. The screen shots illustrate the steps the student will need to undergo to create their blog and successfully complete the course.




 * Team Member I - Rasheeda Usry**

//**Delivery Methodology** //

Now that the instructional strategies are designed, we are ready to start developing the instruction. Team ADDIE feels that the self-paced instructional method will best meet the established learning objectives for our instructional module.

Self-paced Instruction, also called individualized learning, is when learners are actively involved in learning tasks, and experiences success at his or her own pace. Quality self-paced learning includes activities that are carefully designed to address specific objectives (creating and maintaining a blog), carefully designed activities and resources, sequential mastery of the content, availability to seek help, and immediate feedback.
 * Generalization of Self-Paced Instruction **

In creating personal blogs, the students will be able to complete the instruction in a timely manner that is conducive to their own abilities. Each student will be given a brief overview of what a blog is and how it may be useful. Additionally, each student will receive a tutoring CD with sequential steps to create their blog. The ability to pause and play the CD tutorial when needed will allow the students to work at a self-pace. Likewise, the personal responsibility the students will possess in creating their blogs may become habits that may be valuable to other activities such as school work, extracurricular activities, and their personal lives. A third strength of self-paced instruction is there is less time spent in presenting the material, and more time is spent in addressing and consulting the learners, and managing the learning environment. To complete a task such as creating a blog, the only presentation the students will need is an overview of what a blog is and how it may be useful. Finally, the information presented in this self-paced instructional method, will remain consistent. Each student will receive the same tutorial, therefore, eliminating any inconsistency different lectures may present.
 * Strengths of Self-Paced Instruction **

There are some limitations of self-paced instruction. First, there may be a lack of interaction between the instructor and the learners. When presenting this instructional unit, the instructor must make sure to factor in periodic instructor-learner activities such as sharing time. The learner will have the opportunity to share their blogs throughout the process to ask questions and receive feedback. Next, learning may become uninteresting. Team ADDIE does not see this as a major factor in this instructional unit because the learners will be able to personalize and add pictures, videos, links, etc. that are of interest to them. Another limitation is a lack of self-discipline. This may be addressed through benchmark deadlines. Finally, more presentation is involved in self-paced instruction as compared to lectures.
 * Limitations of Self-Paced Instruction **

Self-paced instruction is the best delivery methodology for teaching middle school students how to create and maintain a blog. This method will best meet the objectives because it affords the students the opportunity to work at a pace that fits their learning abilities through the use of personal CD tutorials. Self-paced instruction will also meet the objectives by requiring the students to be responsible for their own learning as they create their personal blogs. Likewise, self-paced instruction will afford the instructor the opportunities to spend more time as support to provide immediate feedback for the students rather than a lecturer. Finally, self-paced instruction will meet the objectives by providing consistency throughout the process of creating and managing a blog.
 * Meeting the Objectives **

Morrison, G. R., Ross, S. M., & Kemp, J. E. (2007, p.171). //Designing effective instruction// (5th ed.). San Francisco: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.


 * Team Member E - Ebony Weaver**

//Instructional Plan// =// Instructional Plan Table //=


 * Learning Objective **

Create and manage a personal blog.


 * Content Presentation **

// Content: // The students will learn how to locate a blog hosting site, how to create and set up a blog account, how to personalize their blog space, how to customize the settings, how to add blog posts, how to add links, and how to share with and invite others to their blog space.

// Demonstration: // Students will be given a CD tutorial to guide the students through the conceptual tasks of creating and managing a blog. The tutorial will guide the students in: 1) locating a blog hosting site, 2) creating and setting up a blog account, 3) personalizing the blog space, 4) customizing the settings, 5) adding blog posts, 6) adding links, and 7) sharing with and inviting others to their blog space.

// Materials and Media Selection: // Students will be in a large group for the presentation of the instructional module. Materials needed are a projector, a screen, a computer, and a copy of the CD tutorial.


 * Student Participation **

// Student Grouping: // Students will work on individual computers to set up personal blogs. Students will work at a self-pace to complete the tasks required for mastery of each concept. Materials needed are CD tutorials, individual computers, and a checklist for completing the tasks.

// Practice Items and Activities: // 1) Students will preview the CD tutorial on creating and managing a blog. 2) Students will be given a copy of the checklist to preview and ask questions, if necessary. 3) Students will be assigned individual computers. 4) Students will open IE and the computer’s media player. 5) Students will load and play CD tutorial. 6) Students will follow sequential steps of tutorial to complete the instructional unit while checking off completed tasks.


 * Feedback **

Students will ask questions and receive clarification for any questions they may have. The instructor will monitor the students and provide positive feedback and constructive criticism, as needed.