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Lesson Planning • E-Portfolios

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What is Lesson Planning?

• Lesson planning is the intentional design of learning experiences that connect learning goals, instruction, and assessment.

Core Elements of a Lesson Plan

Learning Objectives: aligned with standards/outcomes.

Materials & Technology: Identify tools and resources.

Learning Activities: Sequence (introduction → exploration → application → reflection).

Assessment: Formative and summative checks for understanding.

Reflection: Teacher reflection and student metacognition.

Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction

Gagné’s model provides a systematic framework for designing effective lessons. Each “event” corresponds to a stage in lesson planning:

1️⃣ Gain Attention

Purpose: To capture learners’ interest and prepare them mentally to engage with the content. How to Do It:

• Use a surprising fact, question, short story, or real-world problem.
• Show an image, video clip, or demonstration that sparks curiosity.
• Pose a question that challenges assumptions.

Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction

Gagné’s model provides a systematic framework for designing effective lessons. Each “event” corresponds to a stage in lesson planning:

2️⃣ Inform Learners of Objectives

Purpose: To clarify what learners will gain and set clear expectations. How to Do It:

• State the learning outcomes in simple, measurable terms.
• Explain why the lesson is relevant.
• Use “By the end of this lesson, you will be able to…” statements.

Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction

Gagné’s model provides a systematic framework for designing effective lessons. Each “event” corresponds to a stage in lesson planning:

3️⃣ Stimulate Recall of Prior Learning

Purpose: To connect new learning with what students already know, activating relevant schemas. How to Do It:

• Ask review questions from previous lessons.
• Have learners discuss related experiences.
• Use a short quiz or brainstorming activity.

Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction

Gagné’s model provides a systematic framework for designing effective lessons. Each “event” corresponds to a stage in lesson planning:

4️⃣ Present the Content

Purpose: To deliver the new material in a structured and meaningful way. How to Do It:

• Use multiple modes (text, visuals, demonstrations).
• Organize information logically (from simple to complex).
• Chunk content into manageable parts.

Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction

Gagné’s model provides a systematic framework for designing effective lessons. Each “event” corresponds to a stage in lesson planning:

5️⃣ Provide Learning Guidance

Purpose: To support learners as they process new information and form understanding. How to Do It:

• Offer examples, analogies, and hints.
• Model strategies (“think aloud”).
• Provide guided practice before independent work.

Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction

Gagné’s model provides a systematic framework for designing effective lessons. Each “event” corresponds to a stage in lesson planning:

6️⃣ Elicit Performance

Purpose: To give learners an opportunity to apply or practice the new skill. How to Do It:

• Have students complete an exercise, simulation, or short task.
• Encourage active engagement and participation

Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction

Gagné’s model provides a systematic framework for designing effective lessons. Each “event” corresponds to a stage in lesson planning:

7️⃣ Provide Feedback

Purpose: To inform learners about the quality of their performance and correct errors. How to Do It:

• Give immediate, specific, and constructive feedback.
• Highlight what was done well and how to improve.

Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction

Gagné’s model provides a systematic framework for designing effective lessons. Each “event” corresponds to a stage in lesson planning:

8️⃣ Assess Performance

Purpose: To evaluate whether learners have achieved the lesson objectives. How to Do It:

• Use quizzes, presentations, or performance tasks.
• Align assessment with learning outcomes.

Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction

Gagné’s model provides a systematic framework for designing effective lessons. Each “event” corresponds to a stage in lesson planning:

9️⃣ Enhance Retention and Transfer (Generalization)

Purpose: To help learners retain knowledge and apply it in real-world contexts. How to Do It:

• Summarize key points.
• Provide opportunities to apply learning to new situations.
• Encourage reflection or goal-setting.

Example: lesson- Gagne’s 9 events

• Gaining attention → Lesson introduction / hook: “Did you know that the average person forgets 70% of what they learn within 24 hours? Let’s see how to make learning stick.”
• Informing learners of objectives → Stating lesson goals: “By the end of this session, you will be able to identify and apply Gagné’s nine instructional events when planning a lesson.”
• Stimulating recall → Activating prior knowledge: “Think about a time you learned something new. What did the teacher do that helped you understand it?”

Example: lesson- Gagne’s 9 events

• Presenting content → Core instruction: Present the nine instructional events using a graphic organizer and brief examples for each.
• Providing guidance → Scaffolding and examples: Show a sample lesson plan and guide students to identify where each Gagné event occurs.
• Eliciting performance → Practice or application activities: in pairs, students design a mini-lesson using Gagné’s nine steps.

Example: lesson- Gagne’s 9 events

• Providing feedback: peer, self, or instructor feedback
• Assessing performance → Checking for understanding: A short quiz on identifying Gagné’s events in a lesson plan or applying them in a new context.
• Enhancing retention and transfer: Use Gagné’s model to structure an entire lesson plan

Writing SMART Objectives

• SMART = Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
• Example:
• By the end of this lesson, students will create a digital story using Google Slides to illustrate the water cycle.

ABCD Model for Objectives

Aligning Objectives and Assessment

• Ensure alignment:
• Objective → Activity → Assessment
• Example:
• Objective: Analyze characters
• Activity: Group discussion
• Assessment: Reflection post on Padlet.

Backward Design Framework

1. Identify desired results (objectives)

2. Determine evidence (assessment)

3. Plan learning activities.

Example: For collaboration, plan peer-feedback tasks on Google Docs.

Critical Analysis of a lesson Plan

How could this Lesson plan be improved?

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Building a Website

What is the purpose of a professional site?

• Interactive, living “document” that grows as you grow
• Used for employment and education applications
• Demonstrates your technological skills, learning, reflective abilities, and attention to detail
• Like an extended, interactive resume

• A digital showcase of teaching skills/experience.
• Core Pages:
• • About Me
• • Resume
• • Teaching Philosophy
• • Sample Lesson Plans
• Reflection (growth logs)

Building an E-Portfolio

Professional Materials

• Include Resume, CV, and Professional Photo.
• Resume tips:

• Use action verbs • Highlight achievements • Keep formatting consistent

• Photo tips:

• "Neutral" background • Natural light • Professional attire

What are the features of a resume?

Leadership Roles

Personal Info

Certifications

Speaking opportunities, group leadership, committee membership, etc.

Name, email, phone number, home address

Official certificates, credentials, or licenses

Work Experience

Publications

History of work - including job description & responsibilities

Involvement

Creative work, research, thesis, etc.

Group membership, community service, Greek life, etc.

Special Interests

Hobbies and interests that make you unique

Education

Skills

History of higher ed - including awards, special studies, graduation achievements

Technical, physical, and interpersonal abilities you bring to work and school

Teaching Philosophy

A personal reflection on your beliefs about teaching and learning.

Why do you teach?

How do you create learning environments?

How does technology support your philosophy?

Intro Material

• Why are you a teacher?
• What do you care about?
• What matters in a classroom?
• What kind of classroom do you want to have?

Website Building Platforms

• Adobe
• SimpleSites
• Wordpress (steep learning curve)
• Wix
• Yola
• Google Sites
• Square Space (limited free trial)
• Shopify (limited free trial)
• Weebly (limited free trial)
• Odoo (steep-ish learning curve)

• Most are “drag and drop” style, with limited sophistication
• Typically do not allow custom URLs (or have limited customization)
• Might have some paid / some free features
• When you share your website URL - make sure you have published your site!
• If you share the URL without publishing, it will lead to the back end of the site and deny entry

Design and Accessibility Tips

• • Use clear fonts and high-contrast colors
• • Maintain consistent layout and navigation
• • Limit animations for accessibility
• • Keep content concise and readable

Publishing and Maintaining Your Site

• • Review for typos, permissions, and link accuracy
• • make sure you Publish after editing.
• • Update each semester with new materials
• • Back up work in Google Drive or cloud storage
• • Set visibility to 'Anyone with the link'

- Reflection 9

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