Innovative Instructional Designer
September
This Monthly Focus Skill at a Glance:
The monthly focus of ‘Innovative Instructional Designer’ examines the impact that educators have on student ownership of learning through their planning and development of personalized learning experiences.
Examples of this Monthly Focus Skill in GISD:
Elementary:
-Teachers use formative assessment data to personalize student learning in small group station rotations.
Secondary:
-Teachers work with students to set personalized learning goals that align to the content and use feedback to deepen student ownership of their growth.
Standards that Shape this Skill Focus:
STANDARDS FOR EDUCATORS
-Teachers use technology to:
Create and adapt personalized learning experiences
Foster independent learning
Accommodate for learner differences and needs
Cultivate a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings
Planning - Standards and Alignment - Dimension 1.1:
The teacher designs clear, well-organized, sequential lessons that reflect best practice, align with standards and are appropriate for diverse learners.
Planning - Activities - Dimension 1.4:
The teacher plans engaging, flexible lessons that encourage higher-order thinking, persistence and achievement.
Instruction - Content Knowledge and Expertise - Dimension 2.2:
The teacher uses content and pedagogical expertise to design and execute lessons aligned with state standards, related content and student needs.
STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS
-Students take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating learning goals.
Use technology tools to reflect on learning
Personalize learning environments
Apply feedback from practice
Demonstrate high ability in troubleshooting
Students reflect on how to build positive relationships, avoid risky online talk, and understand why some topics and conversations can best lend themselves to certain mediums.