Artifact # 2
Context:
This artifact was constructed at Appalachian State University
in CI 3750 (Integrating Media and Technology into Teaching) in the computer
lab. This is a product that can be used as a resource for other teachers.
I chose an object from an assemblage of objects and decided on its purpose.
Through Netscape Communicator, I made a web page serving as a newspaper
article advertising the product and its usefulness. On my web page,
I made links to different pages: a teacher page, a student page, and an
example page. The teacher page included instructions for teachers
and the Standard Course of Study goals and competencies which the project
meets. On the student page, students were given instructions on how
to perform this task step-by-step. An example for students and teachers
to look at for guidance is placed on the example page. I used Adobe
Photoshop to edit the pictures that were placed on the pages.
Impact:
This web site serves as a great resource for teachers
providing an activity which could used in the classroom to spark creative
ideas. If teachers decide to use this web page, there are explicit instructions
included on the page as well as easy access for themselves and their students.
Students are able to demonstrate their abilities to develop web pages and
use many programs aligned with technology. The activity aligns with
many goals and objectives of the Standard Course of Study (which are listed
on the web site for teacher convenience), so it is a good activity for
students and teachers. Because of my ability to work with web pages,
I will feel more comfortable using them more often. Therefore, web
pages will be a means of communication with my students, parents, and colleagues.
Alignment:
This artifact aligns with competency IIIA
because it enables me to use technological instructions and exercises to
facilitate learning. Because I developed this activity myself, I
am comfortable leading this exercise with my students. This activity
meets many Standard Course of Study goals in Language Arts, Information
Skills, and Computer Skills competencies. Also in alignment with
this artifact standard
IIIC, which
deals with critical thinking and creative work. Students begin by
using their creativity and critical thinking skills to assign their object
a use. Creativity is used when developing their web pages and the
appearance of it. Such high level technology skills require the use
of higher order thinking skills. By including a page in this
artifact for students to go to for instructions and guidance, standard
IIID
is also met. This web page is a great means of communication between
myself and my peers along with students. It sets a precedent for
communication between myself and many groups of people. Because I
am comfortable using this media, I will use it often in my career.
For these reasons, this artifacts also aligns with standard VD.
Also in alignment with this artifact is competency IVC.
As the students make their web page, they are required to use many types
of technology. From their final product and the process they go through
to get to it, I can assess whether or not they can appropriately use the
technology resources.