Part 1: Topic

Learners will use Weebly to create a published webpage with content that the learner will present at the history day competition.

Part 1a: Learning Goal Learners will use components of Weebly elements, design, pages and setting to create an individual webpage. Part 1b: Description of the Learning Audience Part 1c: Rationale

Part 2: Front-end Analysis Part 2a: Needs Analysis To determine the need for instruction on how to use the Weebly webdesign software. a survey was conducted on the students that will be participating in the history day competition. This students are the 6h and 7th grade students at Sacred Heart grade school. The results are as follows. Twenty-nine students responded to the questions. Part 2a.1: Needs analysis survey The motivation, preferences, attitude towards technology and existing skills were addressed in the survey. The following results: The survey included a question on whether the students were knowledable about the requirements for web development for the competition. This was asked to establish a background of the learners and their expectations. The students age is mostly 12 year olds 48.3%, 44.8% are 13 years old and 6.9% are 14 years old. The percentage of students who know that Weebly is to be used on the History day competition

No Yes

The use of the software to develop the webpage will require the students to have some experience with using a personal computer and the following questions were asked to determine their comfort and skill level on using a personal computer. The skill and comfort level of the learners for Microsoft Word 96.6%of the students thought is was easy, and 3.4% of the students are learning how, Micosoft Excel 48.3% of the students are learning how and 13,4 % thought it was easy. 93.1% were comfortable using powepoint and 6.9% identified with learning how to use it. 96.6% of the students are comfortable with Internet Explorer and 3.4% have never used the web browser. 41.4 % of the students have never used firefox and 48.3% have used it and are comfortable with it. 6.9% of the students have used Outlook e-mail and 65.5% have never used it and 31% have used it. 55.2% of the students use another e-mail and 27.6% have never tried another e-mail and 34.5% are trying other emails. There are 58.6% that have never used file management on the PC and 27.6% are comfortable with 17.2% are learning file management.

File Management on a PC Other E-Mail Outlook E-Mail Firefox Internet Explorer Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Proficient Learning How Never Tried

From the results of this survey the majority of the students are comfortable with using Internet Explorer and the Microsoft office products, Powerpoint and Word. The comfort and knowledge level is not as profient for the Excel, Firefox. E-mail and file management. Overall the students skill set would not prevent them from training in Weebly software. 62.1% do not experience anxiety with new technology and 37.9% do.

100 80 60 40 20 0 No Yes

Have you ever designed a web page?

Only 7.1 % of the students have used Weebly to create a website and 92.9% have not.. The majority of the students enjoy using computers, 96.6%, 82.2% own computers at home. The

48.3% of students use computers once a day 27.6% use a computer more than once a day and 24.1% use the computer less than once a day. To determine the type of instruction the students prefer the students responded that they prefer hands on activities overall with 72.4% responses, 20.7% prefer to watch a Powerpoint and 6.9% prefer to listen. 64.3% prefer exploratory lessons and 35.7% prefer structured. 64.3% prefer to work in groups and 35.7% prefer to work alone. . 62.1% do not know their content for their history day competition and 37.9% do have their content. 71.4% think a workshop on using the Weebly would be useful and 28.6% do not. 89.7% enjoy using the Sacred Heart Technology lab for learning. 10.3% do not like the Sacred Heart technology lab. 62.1% would not attend an instructor led workshop and 37.9% would. Most of the students would prefer their instruction on the web 71.4% and 28.6% would rather have an instructor led workshop.
28.6% No

Yes No

71.4% Yes

The results from this survey indicate that the students prefer to work in groups with hands on activities. They like the Sacred Heart technology lab. The majority do not have their content for their webpage and the majority would like a workshop on how to use the Weebly software, but they would prefer it on the web to being instructor-led. The small percentage of students that know how to use Weebly 7.1% indicate a need for training.

Part 2b: Description of the Learning Context The training for the Weebly webpage design is in the Sacred Heart technology lab. The lab has 30 computers with Windows XP operating system. The server is running Windows 2003. The instructor has a Smartboard and document camera connected to the instructor workstation. There is also a connection for a laptop. The training will be given by the history teacher that is comfortable with technology and the technology laboratory. She is familiar with the students and is experienced in delivering instruction in the technology laboratory. The school is supportive of the instruction because the history day competition is important to the administrators and school supporters. Also, the administration is supportive of instruction of technology.

Part 2b.1: Learning context Part 2b.2: Transfer context The students will be able to access the webpage that they develop in their workshop at their home computers. They will be able to work on their own at home with the handout from the workshop. Part 2c: Description of the Learners The students are between the ages of 12 and 14 years old. The mix of boys and girls Most of the students are in the 7th grade. They are from families that are mostly Catholic, but also other religious backgrounds. The learners are more alike than different from one another. Most are from two parent families with both parents involved in the students education and extracurricular activities. The students mostly have access to technology and have cellular phones, apple MP3 players and video games such as playstations, and Nintendo, and WIIs. The students are competitive but are supportive of one another. Many of the students have been with the same classmates for their grade school education. The students are comfortable with each other. The history day competition is a requirement of the school and some students have mixed feelings about the competition. The majority of the students are motivated to learn and excel at school. 37.9% experience anxiety with technology. They are receptive to a workshop on Weebly, but prefer it to be web based. Part 3: Planning Part 3a: List of learning objectives 1.0 Learner will Access and locate the Weebly web development site
1.1 When given access to the Internet Explorer Browser the Learner will locate the Weebly web development site 2.0 Learner will Enter the Weebly signon information 2.1 Given the Weebly web signon site the Learner will locate and enter their new Weebly username 2.2 2.2Given the Weebly web sign on site the Learner will locate and enter their new password 2.3 2.3 Given the Weebly web sign on site the Learner will locate and enter their existing email 2.4 Given the Weebly web sign on site the Learner will locate and enter submit 3.0 Learner will Create a Weebly site 3.1 Given the Weebly development site the Learner will locate and enter the create a site tab 3.2 Given the create a site webpage the learner will create a title for their website 3.3 Given the create a site webpage the learner will locate and enter Education in the type of site 3.4 Given the create a site webpage the learner will locate and enter class project as the category 3.5 Given the create a site webpage the learner will locate continue 3.6 Given the choose your domain webpage the learner will choose the subdomain of Weebly as the domain name 3.7 Given the subdomain category the user will create History Day with the learners initials as the domain name 3.8 Given the domain name is entered the learner will locate and enter continue 4.0 Learner selects design a Weebly site

4.1 Given the Weebly editor the learner will choose the design tab and enter 4.2 Given the dropdown design themes the learner will choose a theme 4.3 Given the selected theme the learner will choose Preview theme 4.4 Given the option to select theme or cancel the learner will choose Select theme 5.0 Learner selects elements 5.1 Given the theme the learner will select the Elements tab 6.0 Learner selects the Title Text 6.1 Given the elements options the learner will select the Title text 6.2 Given the Title text the learner will select the title text to edit 6.3 Given the toolbar the learner will design the font or color of the text 7.0 Learner creates a picture in the paragraph 7.1 Given the Weebly editor the learner will create a picture in the paragraph 8.0 Learner creates pages 8.1 Given the Weebly editor the learner will locate the pages tab 8.2 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will create a page 8.3 Given the manage pages web page the learner will design a page by copying a page 8.4 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will design the page through editing a page 8.5 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will choose to delete a page 8.6 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will choose to reorder the pages 8.7 Given the manage pages webpage the learner choose save 9.0 Learner chooses settings 9.1 Given the Weebly editor the learner choose settings 9.2 Given the settings webpage the learner will locate the address and setting categoires and recognize they may be editied 9.3 Given the Weebly editor the learner locates help and notes the information tab 10.0 Learner will publish the website 10.1 Given the Weebly editor the learner will choose Publish

ATTENTION A.1 Perceptual Arousal Learners will be asked to view an example presentation making note of features that caught their attention Learners will be informed about academic situations in which the skills taught will be relevant A2. Inquiry Arousal Learners will be prompted with real-world situations and asked to consider ways in which skills could be used Learners will need to test different application functions to see the affects they make Learners will be asked to think of other features that they would like to be able to use when making presentations A3. Variability

Example project will be revisited to focus on key elements in new topics Learners can work with others to discuss ways to implement new skills
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RELEVANCE R1. Goal orientation The skills that need to be learned will be taught in an online method that will allow learners to access lesson content repeatedly at their discretion A variety of medium will be used including instructional videos, downloadable presentations, and text-based procedures R2. Motive matching Learners will be given options as to the content of the presentation Learners will design their own theme that reflect their originality and creativity Learners will present samples work that is of their own choosing R3. Familiarity Similarities between the functions that are being taught and common visual elements that are found on websites and movies will be pointed out CONFIDENCE C1. Learning requirements Learning objectives will be easily accessible and clearly stated at each stage of the process Students will have a checklist to ensure all are requirements are met C2. Success opportunities Learners will have access to self-assessment tools that will give immediate feedback An example presentations will be provided for learner comparison C3. Personal control Learners will be provided a rubric that explains the judging criteria Learners will be encourage to demonstrate skills learned outside of the course SATISFACTION S1. Natural consequences Learners will have an opportunity to practice new skills built into the lesson Learners will apply their skills immediately by completing the presentation project S2. Positive consequences Learners will present their presentation to friends and family S3. Equity Learners will be guided to a page that contains positive remarks when the lessons are completed Viewers of the presentation will be asked to comment on the presentations

Keller, J. M. (1987). The systematic process of motivational design. Performance & Instruction, 26 (9/10), 1-8.
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Part 4. Instructor Guide

The flowchart below shows the process the students will go though to learn the skills needed and create an interactive PowerPoint presentation. A more detailed flowchart is available in Appendix A.
Read introduction to the course Read instructions on how to use the site Navigate to project page

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1.0 Learner will Locate the Weebly web development site 1.1 When given access to the Internet Explorer Browser the Learner will locate the Weebly web development site 2.0 Learner will locate and enter signon 2.1 Given the Weebly web signon site the Learner will locate and enter their new Weebly username 2.2 Given the Weebly web sign on site the Learner will locate and enter their new password 2.3 Given the Weebly web sign on site the Learner will locate and enter their existing e-mail 2.4 Given the Weebly web sign on site the Learner will locate and enter submit 3.0 Learner will locate and create a site 3.1 Given the Weebly development site the

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Learner will locate and enter the create a site tab 3.2 Given the create a site webpage the learner will create a title for their webiste 3.3 Given the create a site webpage the learner will locate and enter Education in the type of site 3.4 Given the create a site webpage the learner will locate and enter class project as the category 3.5 Given the create a site webpage the learner will locate continue 3.6 Given the choose your domain webpage the learner will choose the subdomain of weebley as the domain name 3.7 Given the subdomain category the user will create History Day with the learners initials as the domain name 3.8 Given the domain name is entered the learner will locate and enter contine 4.0 Learner will design web pages 4.1 Given the weebly editor the learner will choose the design tab and enter 4.2 Given the dropdown design themes the learner will choose a theme 4.3 Given the seleted theme the learner will choose Preview theme 4.4 Given the option to select theme or cancel the learner will choose Select theme 5.0 Learner selects

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elements 5.1 Given the theme the learner will select the Elements tab 6.0 Learner will edit the Title text 6.1 Given the elements options the learner will select the Title text 6.2 Given the Title text the learner will select the title text to edit 6.3 Given the toolbar the learner will design the font or color of the text 7.0 Learner will create paragraph with picture 7.1 Given the weebly editor the learner will create the paragraph with picture 7.2 Given the weebly editor the learner will create a picture in the paragraph 8.0 Learner will create pages 8.1 Given the weebly editor the learner will locate the pages tab 8.2 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will create a page 8.3 Given the manage pages web page the learner will design a page by copying a page 8.4 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will design the page through editing a page 8.5 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will choose to delete a page 8.6 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will choose to reorder the pages

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8.7 Given the manage pages webpage the learner choose save 9.0 Learner chooses settings 9.1 Given the weebly editor the learner choose settings 9.2 Given the settings webpage the learner will locate the address and setting categoires and recognize they may be editied 9.3 Given the weebly editor the learner locates help and notes the information tab 10. Learner Publishes webiste Given the weebly editor the learner will choose Publish

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4.0 Learner will Access and locate the Weebly web development site
4.1 When given access to the Internet Explorer Browser the Learner will locate the Weebly web development site 5.0 Learner will Enter the Weebly signon information 5.1 Given the Weebly web signon site the Learner will locate and enter their new Weebly username 5.2 2.2Given the Weebly web sign on site the Learner will locate and enter their new password 5.3 2.3 Given the Weebly web sign on site the Learner will locate and enter their existing email 5.4 Given the Weebly web sign on site the Learner will locate and enter submit 6.0 Learner will Create a Weebly site 6.1 Given the Weebly development site the Learner will locate and enter the create a site tab 6.2 Given the create a site webpage the learner will create a title for their website 6.3 Given the create a site webpage the learner will locate and enter Education in the type of site 3.4 Given the create a site webpage the learner will locate and enter class project as the category 3.6 Given the create a site webpage the learner will locate continue 3.6 Given the choose your domain webpage the learner will choose the subdomain of Weebly as the domain name 3.7 Given the subdomain category the user will create History Day with the learners initials as the domain name 3.8 Given the domain name is entered the learner will locate and enter continue 4.0 Learner selects design a Weebly site 4.2 Given the Weebly editor the learner will choose the design tab and enter 4.2 Given the dropdown design themes the learner will choose a theme

4.5 Given the selected theme the learner will choose Preview theme 4.6 Given the option to select theme or cancel the learner will choose Select theme 5.0 Learner selects elements 5.1 Given the theme the learner will select the Elements tab 7.0 Learner selects the Title Text 6.1 Given the elements options the learner will select the Title text 6.2 Given the Title text the learner will select the title text to edit 6.3 Given the toolbar the learner will design the font or color of the text 7.0 Learner creates a picture in the paragraph 7.2 Given the Weebly editor the learner will create a picture in the paragraph 8.0 Learner creates pages 8.1 Given the Weebly editor the learner will locate the pages tab 8.2 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will create a page 8.3 Given the manage pages web page the learner will design a page by copying a page 8.4 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will design the page through editing a page 8.5 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will choose to delete a page 8.6 Given the manage pages webpage the learner will choose to reorder the pages 8.8 Given the manage pages webpage the learner choose save 9.0 Learner chooses settings 9.1 Given the Weebly editor the learner choose settings 9.2 Given the settings webpage the learner will locate the address and setting categoires and recognize they may be editied 9.3 Given the Weebly editor the learner locates help and notes the information tab 10.0 Learner will publish the website 10.1 Given the Weebly editor the learner will choose Publish