Assignment 1
Assignment # 1: Action Plan for Integrating Technology into the Language Arts Classroom, 20 points, Due week 4
Design a plan for integrating technology into an elementary language arts program. This plan should include a format for utilizing computer hardware, computer software, databases, as well as electronic networks for gathering and sharing information with other elementary educators and students. Select and read reference articles on integrating technology into the elementary language arts classroom with ESOL/LEP. Citations from electronic journal articles would be particularly appropriate. Also, national, state, or local school district documents outlining goals and objectives for technology integration should be reviewed and cited as references. This assignment may be done in Word, PPT, Keynote, or any other presentation software.
The action plan for integrating technology into an elementary language arts program should be in proposal form. The components of the proposal should include the following:
· Needs or problem statement, i.e. a description of whether the proposal is addressing a need or solving a problem and a description of the target student population ( grade or age levels, ability levels, learning styles, developmental needs, ESOL/LEP) that the proposal addresses;
· Project description, i.e. a narrative description of goals, objectives, activities, timeline, and materials and a summary table;
· Role description, i.e. a statement of role and responsibilities of the proposal instructor and developer;
· Support needs statement, i.e. based on school data (e.g. School Improvement Plan), a description of what school support is needed (equipment, software, training, teacher and staff collaboration) as well as community support that is needed (parental involvement and community mentors);
· Evaluation design, i.e. a narrative describing the method used to determine if learning goals and objectives have been achieved; narrative describing method used to determine if the state’s curriculum standards and the state’s Elementary Education Competencies and Skills in Language Arts and Reading have been met.
· Budget, i.e. a narrative explaining item costs and a budget outline listing instructional materials and equipment needed for proposal implementation;
· References, a listing of journal articles or other documents that support the proposed ideas. (Minimum of 3 references, one of which can be the course textbook.
· Save with the filename in this format: YourSurname-ELE0601-A1
Rubric
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Element |
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Exceeded |
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Understanding on how to write an introduction
(2 points) |
Introduction does not describes the purpose of the assignment. |
Introduction is not very clear when describes the purpose of the assignment. |
Introduction clearly describes the purpose of the assignment. |
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Understanding and completing the Proposal with all its parts (abstract, problem statement, project description, role description, support needs, evaluation design, budget and references) (6 points) |
Major sections of pertinent content have been omitted or greatly run-on. The topic is of little significance to the course. |
All major sections of the pertinent content are included. Sources are cited and significance to the course is evident. |
The appropriate content in consideration is covered in depth without being redundant. Sources are cited when specific statements are made. Significance to the course is unquestionable. |
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Understanding and appropriateness of goals, objectives, activities, timeline, evaluation design (5 points) |
The depth of understanding is underdeveloped by a lack of goals, objectives, activities, timeline and evaluation design. |
The depth of understanding was developed as demonstrated when describing the goals, objectives, activities, timeline and evaluation design. |
The depth of understanding was exemplary as demonstrated when describing the goals, objectives, activities, timeline and evaluation design. |
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Understanding of the technology tool that is proposing to integrate in Language Arts by supporting the proposal with references. (2 points) |
The depth of understanding is underdeveloped by a lack of citations from resources. |
The depth of understanding was developed as demonstrated through the citation of a substantial number of resources available for the topic. |
The depth of understanding was exemplary as demonstrated through the exhaustive citation of resources available for the topic. |
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Understanding and apply the ESOL standard, the state’s curriculum standards and the state’s elementary education Competencies and Skills in Language Arts and Reading (3 points) |
There is no indication the student tried to apply any standards and competencies and in language arts and reading in the proposal. |
The student was able to demonstrate understanding and apply some of the standards and competencies and in language arts and reading in the proposal. |
The student was able to demonstrate understanding and apply the ESOL standard, the state’s curriculum standards and the state’s elementary education competencies and skills in language arts and reading in the proposal. Student used them to support the proposal. |
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Citations/References:Proper APA format of 3 references (2 points) |
Citation for the action plan did not follow APA format and was missing essential information or only 2 references |
Citation for the action plan did follow APA format; however a few (2) errors in essential information were evident. |
Citation for the action plan did follow APA format. Essential information was accurate and complete. |
