Newsela for New and Advanced Users

Tools: Google Slides, Pear Deck Add-on, Screencastify, Voice Recording Software, Snip & Sketch

Development Time: This project began in January of 2021 and will be completed in mid-February of 2021. The entire project took approximately 40 hours to complete.

Summary: This self-paced eLearning course is a professional development training for NEISD. This is a differentiated learning opportunity in which learners can choose their learning path based on their level of knowledge on the subject. I designed and developed this course with a focus on providing learner-centered experiences.

Newsela For New and Advanced Users

My Role

Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer

Client

North East ISD

Collaborators

Maria Garcia-Rios, Instructional Technology Specialist and SME

Challenge

Instructors must learn how to use an educational technology resource that can be utilized in various learning formats. Instructors are at different levels of understanding with this resource.

North East ISD's LMS system works best with Google Suite.

Solution

To create a differentiated learning path that meets the needs of diverse adult learners and will teach learners how to easily navigate and utilize this resource. The course will incorporate adult learning principles and facilitate real-world practice experiences.

The course will be created in Google Slides and utilize the Pear Deck Add-on to incorporate interactivity for learners.

Result

After taking this interactive course focused on learner experiences, instructors are able to independently locate and assign articles, read and utilize data, and implement this resource in multiple modalities. Individual knowledge and usage of this resource will increase.

Exact percentages will be updated after the course has launched and completed. Results will be based on learner surveys throughout the course and post-learning consulting.

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