**SUBSTITUTION NOTE: Approval from advisor was given to substitute EDTC 6325 with EDTC 6351.**
Below are the project summary tables for the six key assessments that will be showcased and evaluated:
Project 1 – EDTC 6320: Cooperative Project
Project 2 – EDTC 6321: Instructional Unit (IU’s 1-5)
Project 3 – EDTC 6323: Interactive Multimedia Object
Project 4 – EDTC 6351: Web-based Multimedia in Instruction
Project 5 – EDTC 6332: Educational Technology Practicum
Project 6 – E-Portfolio
Project 1 Description:
The InstraTechs team collaborated to create an engaging multimedia presentation using GoogleSlides and iMovie to showcase the Educational Technology Graduate Program at The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. The multimedia presentation’s purpose is to inform prospective students and employers about the opportunities available through UTRGV’s EdTech program. The presentation included questions like What is Educational Technology? What does an Educational Technologist Do? What career options does an Educational Technologist have? and it showcased how Educational Technology is a multifaceted and evolving field in nature.
Project 1 Link | Artifact Report
AECT Standards Met: This project meets the following standards:
Standard 1: Content Knowledge
1.2, 1.5
Standard 2: Content Pedagogy
2.5
Standard 3: Learning Environments
3.1, 3.5
Standard 4: Professional Knowledge and Skills
4.1, 4.5
Standard 5: Research
5.1
Project 2 Description:
The purpose of this instructional unit is to provide asynchronous training for Google Slides lessons to teachers in Pre K3 through Kinder. This instructional unit will allow teachers to create their own weekly lessons on Google Slides with easy access to content and video via a Google Slide Presentation. Early childhood teachers will showcase their ability to create a recyclable weekly agenda on Google Slides to present during a live conference and as a resource on Google Classroom. Once the learner is proficient and comfortable creating lessons on Google Slides, they will be able to duplicate and custom their instruction on a weekly basis.
Project 2 Link | Artifact Report
AECT Standards Met: This project meets the following standards:
Standard 1: Content Knowledge
1.1, 1.2
Standard 2: Content Pedagogy
2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5
Standard 3: Learning Environments
3.1, 3.2, 3.6
Standard 4: Professional Knowledge and Skills
4.4, 4.5
Standard 5: Research
5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Project 3 Description:
The purpose of the multimedia/hypermedia learning object is to create a recyclable instructional unit that can be used repeatedly. The web-based multimedia learning object designed and developed targets teachers that have little or no knowledge of Google Docs' real-time collaborative components. Upon completion of this multimedia/hypermedia learning module, the learner will be able to create, edit, and share a Google Doc from anywhere and at any time.
Project 3 Link | Artifact Report
AECT Standards Met: This project meets the following standards:
Standard 1: Content Knowledge
1.1, 1.2
Standard 2: Content Pedagogy
2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5
Standard 3: Learning Environments
3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6
Project 4 Description:
This microlearning object addresses a real-world instructional training for a specific audience. With this PowToon video, the learner will be able to list and explain 5 tips of multimedia principles to create a multimedia lesson. These practical tips can be used to help individuals learn multimedia principles in a short effective manner.
Project 4 Link | Artifact Report
AECT Standards Met: This project meets the following standards:
Standard 1: Content Knowledge
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
Standard 2: Content Pedagogy
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
Standard 3: Learning Environments
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5,
Standard 4: Professional Knowledge and Skills
4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
Project 5 Description:
This instructional training module will be a web-based training module that teachers can access when needed. At the end of this module, the teachers will be able to use a small group approach using a choice menu for blended learning in their classroom. The learner will be able to identify and define the blended learning approach. Teachers will also be able to share ideas and examples of applications that can be utilized during blended learning. At the end of this web-based instructional training, teachers will be able to create their own choice menu to provide students with an opportunity to blend and extend their learning at their own choice and pace.
Project 5 Link | Artifact Report
AECT Standards Met: This project meets the following standards:
Standard 1: Content Knowledge
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
Standard 2: Content Pedagogy
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
Standard 3: Learning Environments
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Standard 4: Professional Knowledge and Skills
4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
Standard 5: Research
5.3, 5.4