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Reflections
As part of two course project assignments (EDTE 282 and EDTE 283), our group was tasked with developing a research-based staff development training plan that includes application of web 2.0 tools to encourage collaboration and problem solving. Our team created an instructional unit called WordPress for Educators or simply, wp4edu.
The instructional unit that our group presented took into consideration the relevance of technology to curriculum. Providing a professional development experience which helps teachers to engage in real and relevant learning for themselves is necessary if they are going to be able to provide their own students with learning opportunities.
Our tool of choice is free and easy to use, platform neutral and completely web-based; our training is hands-on. All the essential information for instant deployment is self-contained on our website for use during the training and also once it’s completed. Content is provided in a variety of modalities which considers multiple learning styles.
Participants that successfully complete our training can become future resources for colleagues. Our training website included pages and links to our research and standards covered.
Group members:
Camellia Sahm, Tom Cappelletti, Pat Crandley, and David Cunkelman.
Peer Feedback
From Ana McNulty:
As usual, the website you created not only showcases your web design skills, but is incredibly user-friendly. It is organized in a way that is easy for viewers to follow, with step-by-step visual, video, and text explanations on how to use WordPress. In fact, I found your website so helpful that I referenced it when creating one of my own projects. I really appreciate having a reliable, thorough resource available to use. I believe the most important aspect of the website is how it demonstrates information through a variety of learning styles. The videos, podcasts, images, and text all work together to make using WordPress fun and easy.
From Danny Lulla:
I really enjoyed exploring this project. I found it easy to navigate. The tabs on top were in a logical order. The link to more info on the home page was placed just right; my eyes flowed right to it, at the appropriate time.
The color choices were pleasing and appropriate. The look and navigation was consistent throughout the site. I feel that the site will facilitate users with wide ranging skill levels.
This will benefit busy teachers who need help creating a blog, but don't want to spend a lot of time figuring it out. The navigation design will allow more experienced users to skip over information they already know, while allowing users newer to blogging to get an in-depth tutorial experience. Well done!
From Sarah Reed:
I am in so much awe of your web pages and design. It seems flawless. I used your website for one of my mentoring sessions with my co-worker. We went through each page which was very easily located and navigational. I think the the idea for your project was excellent and I hope that it remains a resource for me and other teachers in the future! Great job.
Faculty Feedback
From Vickie Carr:
I thought your group put together an excellent resource for teachers interested in Word Press and blogging. Your tutorials were short and straightforward. Your research page was exceptionally well done. One note: Tom, please put a copy of this and all other iMet sites that you have done while in the program on the iMet server. Thanks.
From Joyce Dibble:
Outstanding presentation was given by all team members. The project’s attractive and well designed website is clear and easy to navigate. Staff development handouts complete and well researched. Good use of ‘tasks’ to organize audience into ‘teams’. Original materials combined with a free existing software program to create a useful project that can be used by anyone to create their own website. Excellent training assessment tool is provided in the handouts. Great job!
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Reflections
As part of two course project assignments (EDTE 282 and EDTE 283), our group was tasked with developing a research-based staff development training plan that includes application of web 2.0 tools to encourage collaboration and problem solving. Our team created an instructional unit called WordPress for Educators or simply, wp4edu.
The instructional unit that our group presented took into consideration the relevance of technology to curriculum. Providing a professional development experience which helps teachers to engage in real and relevant learning for themselves is necessary if they are going to be able to provide their own students with learning opportunities.
Our tool of choice is free and easy to use, platform neutral and completely web-based; our training is hands-on. All the essential information for instant deployment is self-contained on our website for use during the training and also once it’s completed. Content is provided in a variety of modalities which considers multiple learning styles.
Participants that successfully complete our training can become future resources for colleagues. Our training website included pages and links to our research and standards covered.
Group members:
Camellia Sahm, Tom Cappelletti, Pat Crandley, and David Cunkelman.
Peer Feedback
From Ana McNulty:
As usual, the website you created not only showcases your web design skills, but is incredibly user-friendly. It is organized in a way that is easy for viewers to follow, with step-by-step visual, video, and text explanations on how to use WordPress. In fact, I found your website so helpful that I referenced it when creating one of my own projects. I really appreciate having a reliable, thorough resource available to use. I believe the most important aspect of the website is how it demonstrates information through a variety of learning styles. The videos, podcasts, images, and text all work together to make using WordPress fun and easy.
From Danny Lulla:
I really enjoyed exploring this project. I found it easy to navigate. The tabs on top were in a logical order. The link to more info on the home page was placed just right; my eyes flowed right to it, at the appropriate time.
The color choices were pleasing and appropriate. The look and navigation was consistent throughout the site. I feel that the site will facilitate users with wide ranging skill levels.
This will benefit busy teachers who need help creating a blog, but don't want to spend a lot of time figuring it out. The navigation design will allow more experienced users to skip over information they already know, while allowing users newer to blogging to get an in-depth tutorial experience. Well done!
From Sarah Reed:
I am in so much awe of your web pages and design. It seems flawless. I used your website for one of my mentoring sessions with my co-worker. We went through each page which was very easily located and navigational. I think the the idea for your project was excellent and I hope that it remains a resource for me and other teachers in the future! Great job.
Faculty Feedback
From Vickie Carr:
I thought your group put together an excellent resource for teachers interested in Word Press and blogging. Your tutorials were short and straightforward. Your research page was exceptionally well done. One note: Tom, please put a copy of this and all other iMet sites that you have done while in the program on the iMet server. Thanks.
From Joyce Dibble:
Outstanding presentation was given by all team members. The project’s attractive and well designed website is clear and easy to navigate. Staff development handouts complete and well researched. Good use of ‘tasks’ to organize audience into ‘teams’. Original materials combined with a free existing software program to create a useful project that can be used by anyone to create their own website. Excellent training assessment tool is provided in the handouts. Great job!
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