This assignment was a challenging one. Not only due to the situations going on with the fires and being displaced but also with creating a rubric for something that I am not as familiar with in my day-to-day practice. Our group decided to try to create a rubric that would be applicable in helping a wide arrange of Non-Profit organizations. We were able to work together and learn from one another’s experiences and I found this to be one of the most beneficial pieces of this project.

Our rubric was inspired by Puentedura’s (2010) SAMR model. The rubric we created ascended from 1, 2, 3, 4, from lowest to highest. We discussed this as a group and believed this was the best way to layout the rubric for NGOs and Public Organizations. We also found the SECTIONS model helpful in establishing relevant criteria that came directly from the Bates literature, such as Cost, Ease of Use, and Security. We also references Stoffregen, et al., (2015) to aid us in understanding the administrative and technical barriers that challenge the public sector in their efforts to implement e-learning. Finally, we were really lucky to have someone who works for a public organization and were able to learn from them and their personal knowledge.

While building this rubric we were overly conscious to the fact that cost would be a huge deciding factor for these types of organizations. We hope that through the use and implementation of a rubric such as ours, organizations would be able to collect and compile data on LMS that are able to be used easily, with low to no maintenance costs and also provide information of where the LMS may be failing the users.

This was one of the most useful assignments I have had this semester and even in this MET program. I was able to use this assignment to explore the new curriculum I will be using this coming school year and start to think about how I would like to not only begin my year, but also structure my entire course in whole. I was able to explore and learn about what I need to build, what I should plan to include, and things that I can provide students and parents in order to provide a comprehensive Core French Program to my grade 7 & 8 students. I also found this assignment helpful as it asked me questions I wouldn't have normally contemplated when building an elementary platform. As a kindergarten-two teacher the last 6 years this assignment aided me in explore what rubrics, assignments and information are important to have available to the older students (Junior High) I will be working with. I look forward to continuing to build these two platforms as the 23/24 school year approaches and use the skills and activities already created to build a well rounded classroom accessible to all. 

Designing the "Je me présente" unit for Grade 7 Core French was an exciting and challenging assignment. The initial goal was just to begin the process of looking at what I will be teaching next year and became an excitement about the year ahead and the content I can create for my students. 

To start this part of the assignment I decided to pair back what I began in the first half and focused on grade 7 to start. Although I will be teaching both grade 7 & 8 I found it more beneficial to tackle one at a time. I carefully analyzed the curriculum guidelines and learning objectives for Grade 7 Core French. I then identified the key components of self-introduction, such as vocabulary related to personal information, greetings, hobbies, and school-related topics. These elements formed the foundation of the unit's content. I incorporated a variety of instructional design elements to enhance the learning experience. Interactive media, such as infographics, audio dialogues, and videos, were incorporated to engage students and make the learning process enjoyable. Vocabulary games and quizzes provided opportunities for students to practice and reinforce their understanding. Assessment was a crucial aspect of the unit design and something I really had to reach out to mentors for guidance on as well as doing some reading on the differences between elementary and junior high expectations. 

This assignment has been an invaluable learning experience for me, not only in this semester but throughout my entire journey in the MET program. It provided me with the opportunity to dive into the new curriculum I will be implementing in the upcoming school year and allowed me to envision how I want to structure my entire course for Grade 7 and 8 Core French students. This assignment enabled me to identify what elements I need to build and what should be included to create a comprehensive Core French Program.

I am excited to continue refining and building these two platforms as the new school year approaches. The skills and activities I have already created will serve as a strong foundation for my classroom. I feel confident that I can offer a well-rounded and accessible learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of my students.

Overall, this assignment has empowered me to take charge of my teaching journey and provided me with the confidence to embrace this new teaching opportunity. I am eager to see how my students will respond to the thoughtfully crafted curriculum and instructional materials, and I am determined to create a positive and enriching experience for them throughout the school year.