Journey Preparation
Unit 1

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Activities

Personalized Framework

Develop a big-picture perspective of how to incorporate personalized and mastery-based learning

Instructional Planning/Practice

Explore 4 models of blended learning that provide a starting point to self-paced learning

Discover the impact of utilizing spaced practice strategies

SneakPeeks from Journey Feedback

Examine the motivational factor of feedback vs grades

Utilize an instructional strategy to minimize the negative impact of grades with instructional feedback

Explore ways to incorporate learner thinking into feedback

SneakPeeks from Journey Agency

Discover the importance of agency skills for successful personalized/customized environments

Explore the balance of teacher-driven vs student-driven work

Motivation

Recognize the predominance of carrot-stick mentality in business and education systems and how it typically impacts intrinsic motivation in negative ways

If traditional methods for motivation are detrimental to intrinsic motivation, what are the three components that positively impact it?

Keeping Current (Digital Literacy)

Explore various resources to find research and resources for enriching your educational practice

Develop the skills to access journal databases for educational resources

Find educational articles that can meet a current need for your professional learning

Assignments

Book paper

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AsgmtBkGS Giving a Say
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Learner Agency Self-Reflection

Spaced Practice
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Blended Learning
Integration

Keep Current EdLead Article Paper

Readings/Viewings Quizzes

Books

Book Alternative 1: (Choose 1)


Giving Students a Say: Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage

Dueck, Myron. Giving Students a Say: Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage. United States, ASCD, 2021.
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ISBN: 9781416629825

Balance With Blended Learning: Partner With Your Students to Reimagine Learning and Reclaim Your Life

Tucker, Catlin R. Balance With Blended Learning: Partner With Your Students to Reimagine Learning and Reclaim Your Life. United States, SAGE Publications, 2020.

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ISBN: 9781544389509


For those who chose the Motivation alternative option:


Self-Determination Theory Basic Psychological Needs in Motivations


Deci, Edward L., and Richard M. Ryan. Self-Determination Theory: Basic Psychological Needs in Motivation, Development, and Wellness. Guilford Publications, 2017.
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Epub Edition ISBN: 9781462528783; Kindle Edition ISBN: 9781462528790; ISBN 9781462528769 (hardcover : alk. paper)

  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2 (only the section on Piagetian Theory)
  • Chapter 3 (only the sections on Perceived Locus of Causality PLOC)
  • Chapter 4 (only the section on Three Basic Psychological Needs)
  • Chapter 6 The Effects of Rewards, Feedback, and Other External Events on Intrinsic Motivation