Individualized instruction and mastery learning
Assigned online readings:
Read the sections on mastery learning in Grabe and Grabe
Mastery learning - theory and practice.
We need to discuss the Kahn Academy and related issues (and misconceptions). Review all content within the online resources that concern the Kahn Academy.
Guskey mastery learning reading
This short article from NPR includes the criticisms of those who oppose mastery systems such as the Kahn Anademy.
Task: Become familiar with a web authoring suite available to you - https://sites.google.com/view/toolstactics/home. We will test access in class. A simple tutorial has been provided linked from the home page of this site. This should be enough to get your started. Create a simple page with your last name as the page name (do not connect it to the any other pages). We will remove this page after you have explored the capabilities of Sites. Include an image and text as content. This task is intended to make certain you are prepared to contribute your tutorial.