Activities

How to Proceed: The activities below are designed to build on each other. They will introduce you to the guidelines and how to apply them to evaluate or develop a Web Enhanced Lesson. We suggest you go through each of the activities below in order from the top down.

Section 1 : Overview to the Site and Introduction to the Guidelines
Estimated Time	Section Objectives	Activities
1 hour	Introduce learners to the Guidelines and components of a well developed online educational module Provide learners with an opportunity to explore examples and resources for the Guidelines	Audio Presentation: (You may need to install the free version of Flash Player to play the following WebLecture) Introduction to the Guidelines for Web Enhanced Lessons Review: Introduction to the Guidelines Guidelines for Evaluating Web Enhanced Lessons Activity: Briefly review some of the resources connected with each of the Guidelines in each of the sections: Pedagogy, Content, and Delivery Methods
Section 2 : The Pedagogy of Web Enhanced Lessons
2 hours	Learners will explore aspects of good instructional design Learners will develop ideas for incorporating elements of good instructional design into their own educational modules	Review: Instructional Theory and Design Resources Guidelines for Evaluating Web Enhanced Lessons: Overview of Instructional Strategies Writing Learning-Centered Objectives The Five E's of Constructivism Learning Styles in an Online Environment California Content Standards for Public Schools Activity: Thinking about Learning using Harvard's ALPS Site
Section 3: Content for Web Enhanced Lessons
2 to 3 hours	Learners will explore and identify web based content appropriate for their own educational modules	Review: Merlot: Teaching Resources and Materials Pacific Bell's Blue Web'n: Outstanding Educational Sites Lesson Plans and Teaching Strategies Distance Education Clearing House TramLine: Virtual Field Trips Exploratorium: Science Material Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning: Lesson Plans Math and Science Lessons and Activities The Digital Dozen - Math and Science Resources updated monthly The Gateway to Educational Materials TEAMS Distance Learning Resources Learning Through Technology Activity: Spend some hours visiting sites relevant to your content area. Identify and bookmark sites that may be useful in development or enhancement of your own lessons.
Section 4: Technology of Web Enhanced Lessons
1.5 hours	Learners will explore examples of tools and technology available for use in online educational modules	Review: The Gradebook Review Math Links and Online Tools Dictionaries, Glossaries, and Other Tools Innovative Teaching Newsletter: Assessment Tools EZBoard: An Online Discussion Board PBS Online Community Online Rubric Maker Worksheet Generators Puzzlemaker DiscoverySchool.com: Teaching Tools Activity: Review some examples of online tools and technologies above. Register and test them out.
Section 5: Using the Guidelines
3 hours	Learners will observe how to apply the Guidelines in evaluating a web enhanced lesson or online educational module Learners will review web enhanced lessons and online educational modules using the Guidelines .	Review: Guidelines Evaluation Sheet Activity: Use the Guidelines Evaluation Sheet to evaluate the following Web Enhanced Lessons Borderlink Projects Dinosaurs How to Find the Area of a Square and a Rectangle Figuring the Mean, Median and the Mode The United States and its Capitals WebEnhanced Lessons A Road Trip through the National Parks of Utah Human Genetics Mathematics Lessons - Fun Fun Fun Use the CLRN Lesson Plan Builder to develop a Web Enhanced Lesson. Evaluate your lesson using the Guidelines Evaluation Sheet California Learning Resource Network: Lesson Plan Builder