March 2, 2022: Module # 1

Thanks for popping by to check out my course shell and first module! Like many of us, this is my first time designing a course with blended learning in mind. I’m looking forward to hearing your feedback to further improve my course!

Listening GIF By SurveySparrow

Course Walk Through & Some Other Details

Since Google Classroom doesn’t allow other visitors, I’ve provided a screencast of what my course shell looks like. In my video, I’ve shown all attachments. However, I’ve also included them below as well to keep everything in one place for easier viewing… Well, hopefully it is easier! In my screencast, I explain how I envision this course working in a flipped classroom setting and its various components.

Course Screencast

As you review my first module, I want to mention a few things…

• I created all of the five instructional videos for the weekly task roles, as I felt it would offer a more comprehensive overview of my course. They are almost like “mini modules.”
• Don’t feel like you need to watch all of the videos in full, as some of them are read alouds and can take up to 20-30 minutes to listen to. My recommendation is to hop around to get a sampling of each video. I used Ed. Puzzle to add comprehension checks to these videos, so you should be able to see how I’ve used this tool.

Module # 1 Links/Attachments

Student Instructions for Module # 1 and video

Assessment: Flipgrid Rubric, Book Clubs Rubric, and Self Assessment (see photos below)

Flipgrid: Introduction Post and Book Club Meeting Reflection # 1

Book Club Rotations and Other Information: Rotation Schedule (see photo below) and What’s a Book Club?

Book Club Rotation Schedule Template

Flat Stanley: Read Aloud (Ed. Puzzle)

Flat Stanley Weekly Roles (adapted): Discussion Director, Connector, Plot Profiler, Illustrator, and Word Wizard

Wonder: Read Aloud (Ed. Puzzle)

Restart: Read Aloud (Ed. Puzzle)

Wonder and Restart Weekly Roles: Discussion Director, Connector, Plot Profiler, Illustrator, and Word Wizard

Instructional Videos for Book Club Roles: Discussion Director, Connector, Plot Profiler, Illustrator, and Word Wizard

References and Teacher Materials: Weekly Task Checklist and References

The link in my references may not work unless you are a Regina Public Schools employee, so I’ve included a screenshot.

Areas of Improvement…

As I worked my way through this assignment, I found myself questioning some parts. That being said, peer feedback is a great opportunity to gain some insight!

• My instruction modules on each book club task… What are some other ways I can “jazz” these up (e.g.: some kind of tool) or (if you have taught these concepts before) how have you done it?
• If you have taught in a flipped classroom environment before, do you think what I’ve set out to do is realistic? I usually bite off more than I can chew!
• Was everything easily accessible? Did any links not work on my blog that you noticed?

Thank you for your feedback… Every bit helps!

Until next time,

Leigh