Instructional Materials

Implementing Personalized Learning in Elementary Grades Rubric (1).pdf

Collaborative Authentic Assessment and Evaluation Rubric for Course Design

This project showcases my ability to design a comprehensive assessment strategy for a course, with a focus on authentic, collaborative evaluations. I developed an authentic performance assessment that engages students in meaningful, real-world tasks, and an accompanying evaluation rubric to measure student performance accurately and fairly.

Project Components:

Collaborative Authentic Assessment: The assessment was designed to mirror real-world applications of course content, encouraging students to work together in a meaningful and practical way. It allows students to demonstrate their understanding through performance-based activities.
Evaluation Rubric: Created using RubiStar, the rubric consists of six categories and four levels of mastery. The rubric provides clear and measurable criteria aligned with course objectives, ensuring that student learning is evaluated comprehensively.

Tools & Methodology:

RubiStar was used to develop the rubric, ensuring an evidence-based approach to evaluating learning.
The assessment and rubric are designed to provide a performance-based evaluation that fosters critical thinking and collaboration.

Mastering the Digital Classroom Infographic.pdf

Infographic: The Multifaceted Role of an Online Instructor

This infographic provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse roles an online instructor must navigate, including instructor, course manager, technology assistant, and mediator for social interactions. It highlights the key skills required to excel in each role, such as effective communication, technology proficiency, instructional practices, time management, and social approachability.

Key Features:

Instructor: Focuses on delivering engaging, learner-centered content and guiding students through course materials.
Course Manager: Highlights the organizational tasks involved in managing an online course, including scheduling, grading, and resource management.
Technology Assistant: Emphasizes the technical skills required to support students in using digital tools and platforms.
Mediator for Social Interactions: Demonstrates the importance of fostering a collaborative and inclusive online learning environment, promoting healthy student interactions.

Designed with clear visuals, appropriate color schemes, and engaging symbols, the infographic is a practical tool for understanding the comprehensive responsibilities of an online educator. It is visually optimized for online delivery and serves as a quick-reference guide for educators or instructional designers.

Blue Modern Professional Company Newsletter.pdf

Tech Support Handout: Digital Badging & Micro-Credentials

This tech support handout provides a detailed overview of digital badging and micro-credentialing, explaining how educators and organizations can use these tools to recognize and verify specific skills or achievements. The handout guides users through the process of creating and managing digital badges, as well as establishing criteria for earning them.

Key Features:

Introduction to Digital Badging: An explanation of digital badging and micro-credentials, including their purpose and how they are used to recognize achievement.
Benefits of Digital Badging: Suggested reasons for integrating digital badging tools, such as enhancing learner motivation and providing verifiable evidence of skill mastery.
Step-by-Step Guide: A clear, easy-to-follow process for creating digital badges using a selected badging tool, broken down into 5-10 steps.
Best Practices: Final recommendations for successfully implementing a digital badging system, along with suggestions for maximizing its impact on learners.
References: A list of resources and citations used in the development of the handout.

This project showcases my ability to create user-friendly, instructional materials that simplify complex technologies for educators and instructional designers, while offering practical steps for implementation.