My instructional design is contextually and logically organized because I begin the lesson by recapping the first portion of the lesson from the previous day (this lesson plan takes place over two days-I wrote a lesson plan for the second day) by asking students if they have any helpful ways to remember the names of the first 25 states and to share their ideas. Then, I show a Youtube video called "Fifty Nifty States" to help the students remember the state names; I figured it was important to know all of the state names before trying to place them on a map. Afterwards, I show the students a United States map with the state locations and teach them one fact about each state. Then, students have time to try and fill in a blank map on their own, which we will all go over after the students have completed their map. Finally, students will be given time to research their favorite state and display their research in a brochure.
This design uses varied instructional methods that meet individual student needs by lessening the amount of states students with special needs need to learn about and by focusing on states that surround Arizona in order to make the lesson more meaningful. By learning about states in the southwestern region, students with disabilities may be able to successfully relate to this region, while also feeling less anxious and frustrated when it comes to labeling a map. This is because the states in the southwestern region tend to have more distinct shapes that are larger and easier to see. Students with disabilities will also only have to remember one fact about five to ten states so that they will not feel overwhelmed. However, if the student feels that they can remember facts about more states, they are encouraged to do so. Finally, students with disabilities will create a flyer about their favorite state rather than a brochure so that they do not need to worry about time constraints or the anxiety of searching for many different facts about a state.
This design also targets higher-order thinking skills by having students create helpful ways to remember the names and locations of states, such as in a song. Students will also have to determine sources that are reliable, which information flows well together, how to restate information in their own words, and how to creatively design a useful and interesting brochure while researching on the Internet and using Microsoft Publisher.
My design aligns with research-based understanding of technology integration because the Youtube video helps support student learning in a fun and catchy way that may help many students remember the information more effectively. Microsoft Publisher also assists students in making their brochure in a fun and simple way. The program is not overly-complicated to use and can help students with organization and creativity. This program is also something that students can use in the future and contains templates of things that students see in everyday life, which makes the lesson more meaningful.
Finally, my lesson addresses the diverse needs of learners through learner-centered strategies and equitable access since Microsoft Publisher is available on all of the school computers throughout the school day and gives students the opportunity to apply the information they have learned through a very useful program that allows creativity and contains an organized layout to help students effectively apply their knowledge. The safe, legal, and ethical use of technology is also addressed because Microsoft Publisher supports the students' learning and gives them a personal responsibility for learning since they are in charge of completing the assignment. This lesson does not address digital etiquette and responsible social interactions or global awareness and digital-age communication because students will only be researching information on the Internet, rather than communicating with other people or posting information. However, students will need to learn how to find reliable sources and how to avoid plagiarism. Lastly, this lesson is independent, so students will not be communicating with one another, and since it is a licensed computer program, students do not need to worry about respecting other people's opinions or thoughts on blogs (or other communication devices).
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