Sequencing+Description


 * //Sequencing description//**

The overall objective for educational personnel is twofold:


 * **To desire to integrate cloud computing into their classrooms and**
 * **To gain the skills to apply cloud based computing to enhance instruction.**

“Elaboration theory sequencing makes distinctions between the types of expertise the learner will develop (English & Reigeluth, 1996 as cited in Morrison et al., 2011).

Using this theory, the course will be arranged in three sections representing the distinct types of technology participants will learn to integrate during the course.

I. Wiki II. You Tube

The course is also arranged to facilitate the constructivist 5E model of instruction (Bybee et al., 2006). In the 5E model, learners solve problems and create meaning by actively engaging in authentic real world situations.

At the beginning of the sessions, learners will be seated into small groups depending on the subjects that they teach.

Learners will:
 * Concept Introduction:**
 * View a video demonstration (Retrieved from [] or [|http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=pMcfrLYDm2U] ) of the impact of cloud computing on society and how education is reacting to the technological advancements.
 * Discuss the benefits of using Cloud Computing Technology in the classroom


 * 1) **__WIKI__**

This phase of the lesson is intended to promote curiosity and elicit prior knowledge. The learners will:
 * //Engage//**
 * View a video demonstration on how to set up a group wiki, organize it, add pages, navigation bars and links.

This phase of the lesson provides experiences where the learner uses prior knowledge to explore questions and investigate possibilities. The learners will:
 * //Explore//**
 * Plan on setting up a wiki, decide on a name, the number of pages to be included and the various uses for the wiki.
 * Fill the Wiki Plan Chart Handout

In this phase of the lesson, learners report and discuss the findings from their investigation. The learners will:
 * //Explain//**
 * Present group observations and conclusions regarding the different ways of using a wiki and share ideas with other groups

In this phase of the lesson, the learners extend their understanding by applying the concepts in new ways. The learners will:
 * //Elaborate//**
 * Identify at least two barriers related to the integration of this technology and list ways of overcoming it.

This phase of the lesson provides opportunities for learner self-reflection and teacher evaluation. The learners will:
 * //Evaluate//**
 * Set up a group wiki.
 * Add the pages (at least three distinct pages)
 * Add one link to a resources page
 * Send the link of the wiki to their personal emails.


 * 1) **__YouTube__**

This phase of the lesson is intended to promote curiosity and elicit prior knowledge. The learners will:
 * //Engage//**


 * Search the YouTube for a particular topic.
 * Plan and shoot a 3- minute video introducing the group members
 * Upload the video on you tube.

This phase of the lesson provides experiences where the learner uses prior knowledge to explore questions and investigate possibilities. The learners will:
 * //Explore//**
 * Discuss the different ways that YouTube can be used inside the classroom as part of the instruction.

In this phase of the lesson, learners report and discuss the findings from their investigation. The learners will:
 * //Explain//**
 * Present the group ideas and share them with other groups
 * List the advantages of using YouTube over the classical Power point presentation.

In this phase of the lesson, the learners extend their understanding by applying the concepts in new ways. The learners will:
 * //Elaborate//**


 * Explain how YouTube can be used for discussion or homework assignments.
 * Identify any barriers and list ways technology and supervisory personnel that can support the effort.

This phase of the lesson provides opportunities for learner self-reflection and teacher evaluation. The learners will:
 * //Evaluate//**
 * Add the link of the uploaded video on the group Wiki
 * Pose a question related to the uploaded video that can open a discussion.

This is the Final Phase. Learners will:
 * Reflect:**
 * Reflect on what they have learned.
 * Post their reflections on the group Wiki

References: Bybee, R. W., Taylor, J. A., Gardner, A., Van Scotter, P., Powell, J. C., Westbrook, A., & Landes, N., (2006). The BSCS 5E Instructional Model: Origins, Effectiveness, and Applications: Executive Summary. Colorado Springs, CO.: BSCS Morrison, G. R., Ross, S. M., Kalman, H. K., & Kemp, J. E. (2011). Designing effective instruction (6th ed.). (Chapter 6).Hoboken,NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.