Reflections on Lessons Implementation

1. Instructional Decisions/Teaching (InTask Standard # 9): Discuss the implementation process and describe
• What went well and what didn't go well during the implementation of your lesson? The overall lesson went very well. I had enough time to show the video for my lesson, read the handout with the students, and have the students complete the activity. What didn't go well is that I was not clear enough on the assignment and one of my students misunderstood what was expected of them.
• How well was the alignment to objectives and standards maintained? The alignment to the objectives and standards in my lesson were well maintained. My students identifed components of narrative writing and created their own narrative using technology. This aligned to my ELA and ISTE standards.
• Describe any modifications made during the implementation of the lesson. I did not make any modifications during the lesson.
2. Mechanics:
• What technologies did I use (for the teacher and the learner)? I (the teacher) used youtube and computers. My learners used computers and microsoft word to complete their assignments.
• How were the technologies used (by whom and in what manner)? Youtube was used  by me to introduce the topic of my lesson. Microsoft word was used by the students to complete the writing of their narrative stories.
• My lesson was within the correct time frame
• It was short because…
• It was too long because…
• The lesson was within the correct time frame because... My lesson was within the correct time frame. I had enough time to show the video, read the handout with my students, and give enough time for the students to complete their assignment.
3. Assessment of Learning (InTask Standard # 6): Refer to Assessing Student Learning; attached in Blog Phase I
4. Include at least 2 digital artifacts that demonstrate what you or your students (peers) have created as a result of your lesson




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• Describe your students' level of success in achieving the standards and objectives for your lesson based on your assessment. Based on my assessment checklist (which you can see on the blog below), my students met the standards and objectives for this lesson. They identified the components during discussion and reading the handout. They implemented the components. One of my students misunderstood the assignment (her artifact is not posted here). Other than that, my students were successful. 
• Describe the level of success you had in teaching the lesson. I had a high level of success in teaching this lesson, but there were a few things I wish I did differently. Mostly, I wish I was more detailed with my lesson plan because at times I almost forgot what I was planning on doing with certain parts of the lesson. I would also like to have made it more interesting.
• How do your individual reflections support this? My reflections support this because I recognize what I need to do differently and I can also take advice from my classmates involved in the lesson.
• How do the comments from your classmates support this? My classmates gave me good feedback, and they enjoyed my lesson. They believed I made good use of technology in this lesson, which I appreciated. One classmate believes I should have made it a little more interesting, which I understand.
5. What did you learn from designing and teaching this lesson and how will you use this in the creation of future lessons/learning activities. 

I learned from designing this lesson that it can be a little difficult to find ways to integrate technology with certain lessons. I found a writing activity to be a simple way to incorporate this technology and also using youtube to introduce the lesson. In my future lessons, I will look for more interesting ways to incorporate technology into my lesson. I would like to use more websites that offer cool features for students that can be used for activities. Mostly, I will strive to make future activities or lessons more interesting.