ASSURE Model Lesson Plan Reflection

            Our children today are more technologically advanced especially when it comes to learning new things. Grant (2010) obtained the following opinion during an interview: as NCLB is still a mandate, we need to find ways to make it possible for our diverse learning population fit into the "mold" that has been outlined for us (slide 13).  The ASSURE model helped guide the creation of my lesson plan to teach my diverse learners while including technology. According to Heinich, Molenda, Russell, and Smaldino, (1999), “This model assumes that instruction will not be delivered using lecture/text book only.” I support this idea because many of the textbooks that I have available are outdated. I will use the lesson plan that I have created to introduce figurative language to my third grade students next week.

            To create this DRAFT lesson plan, my group and I diligently communicated through text messaging or through Moodle forums. There, we asked for each other’s opinions on what we envision our lesson to be. If assistance was needed, one or more of us in the group was more than willing to assist. The collaboration that happened during the creation of my DRAFT lesson plan helped make it easier. According to Samuel (2015), “Online collaboration is not a second-best substitute for face-to-face work: It’s a complement with its own perks and benefits.” I did find it more convenient to communicate through means of technology as I am a mother of two and have difficulty focusing during face-to-face meetings while having them around. Online collaboration done at home is beneficial for me because my children can easily stay busy in their playroom.

            I like to find ways to incorporate technology tools in my teaching pedagogy. I often surf the Internet for resources on the topics that need to be taught. Multimedia such as videos and songs are usually used to introduce lessons. Lessons are also extended using online interactive games or presentations. After I implement the ASSURE model lesson plan, I will revise it as needed for future reference.

             

Here is my ASSURE model lesson plan on figurative language. Enjoy!

References

1.     Heinich, Molenda, Russell, Smaldino. (1999).  The ASSURE Model.  Retrieved from http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/mkiva/university.cfm?subpage=1114844

2.     Grant, M. M.  (2010). Comparing Instructional Design Models [Slideshare slides]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/msquareg/comparing-instructional-design-models/41-References_Acknolwedgements_Finch_CR_Crunkilton

3.     Samuel, A. (2015). Collaborating Online Is Sometimes Better than Face-to-Face. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2015/04/collaborating-online-is-sometimes-better-than-face-to-face