Reflection #2- Phase II

Instructional Decisions/Teaching (InTask Standard # 9): Discuss the implementation process and describe

• What went well on my lesson was keeping my students engagement. They were very excited to perform the experiment so teaching them about the scientific method was a great first step. What did not go as well was my time management. In RTI we only have 25 minutes so this lesson was split into 2 days already. I was nervous that since we didn't get to where we needed to on day 1 that it would cut their experiment time on day 2.

• Students were able to formulate questions and hypothesis about a the experiment. They were introduced to the scientific method and applied their learning to a step by step scientific experiment. At the end of day 2 student recorded their data but they will wrap up the conclusion with my mentor teacher and she will collect the Science Experiment Form and I will be able to assess their learning.

• Audio/video on the scientific method was implemented in the lesson along with individual handout for students who could not see the board where from where they were sitting in the classroom.

Mechanics:
What technologies did I use (for the teacher and the learner)?

• Smartboard/Over- head Projector

How were the technologies used (by whom and in what manner)?

• Teacher used the Samrtboard/Over-head: Teacher was able to write on the smartboard so any changes students made the teacher would correct it on the smartboard.

My lesson was within the correct time frame

• My lesson was too long because we spend more time in group disscussion introducing the Scientific Method.

Assessment of Learning (InTask Standard # 6): Refer to Assessing Student Learning
Include at least 2 digital artifacts that demonstrate what you or your students (peers) have created as a result of your lesson

•  See artifact post

Describe your students' level of success in achieving the standards and objectives for your lesson based on your assessment

• My students level of success was about 90% based on my assessment. This is a RTI group and they are the enrichment group in reading.  

How do your individual reflections support this?

• My reflections support this because keeping my students engaged with the Scientific Method helped my students be successful learners and apply their knowledge. 

How do the comments from your classmates support this?

•  Emily H. said " The use of technology was so smooth from one to another that students didn't have side conversations during the lesson." Kept the students engaged for the whole lesson.