MEDT 7476: Assessing Learning in Technology Enhanced Instruction
Description
This artifact supports SLO #4 by designing a technology-enhanced assessment that addresses an instructional need in 8th grade Georgia Studies. The assessment required students to demonstrate their understanding of Georgia’s executive branch by analyzing a real-world case study, identifying the governor’s powers and responsibilities, explaining interactions with the legislative and judicial branches, and evaluating the effectiveness of executive action using evidence. A structured rubric aligned to Georgia social studies standards was included to assess student knowledge, analysis, organization, and use of supporting details. By incorporating tools such as Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Slides, and interactive platforms like Kahoot or Quizizz, the assessment promotes digital access, timely feedback, student engagement, and meaningful standards-based evaluation.
MEDT 7472: Introduction to Distance Education
Description
This artifact demonstrates SLO #4 by integrating innovative, technology-based tools to support student engagement and mastery of Georgia Studies content in a synchronous online learning environment. The lesson focused on helping 8th grade students identify, compare, and analyze Georgia’s five geographic regions through interactive visuals, collaborative discussion, and real-time digital activities. Tools such as Zoom, breakout rooms, polls, chat features, Google Docs, and Canva were embedded throughout the lesson to promote participation, collaboration, and accessibility. The design also included accessibility supports such as closed captioning, labeled visuals, transcripts, and written response options to meet diverse learner needs. By using technology as a central part of instruction rather than an add-on, this artifact supports meaningful interaction, student-centered learning, and standards-aligned understanding of geographic concepts.
Reflection
These artifacts demonstrate my ability to use technology as a purposeful tool to strengthen instruction, assessment, and student engagement. The Executive Branch assessment plan allowed students to analyze a real-world government scenario, explain the role of Georgia’s executive branch, and justify their thinking through a structured written response. Technology tools such as Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Slides, Kahoot, Quizizz, and Padlet supported digital access, formative feedback, collaboration, and differentiated learning. Similarly, the synchronous session plan used Zoom, breakout rooms, polls, chat features, Google Docs, and Canva to create an interactive online learning experience focused on Georgia’s five geographic regions. Together, these projects shifted my perspective on technology from simply supporting instruction to intentionally driving student participation, accessibility, and mastery. They helped me grow as an educator who designs learning experiences that are engaging, inclusive, standards-aligned, and responsive to learner needs. Moving forward, I will continue applying these skills to create student-centered instructional solutions that use technology with purpose and impact.