Distance Education Evaluation Tool

Course/Lesson Title:
Reviewer:

What is a main idea?

Tricia Pearce

Date:

3/22/16

URL (if available): http://techthisoutgcu.wix.com/mainideamini-lesson

Course/Lesson Creator :
Course Type:

Nick Trakas

traditional

Highlight the box that corresponds to your evaluation. Write any comments that you feel will be
helpful in explaining your opinion.

Planning and Organization:

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Instructions are presented in a clear, organized manner.

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Comments:
Lesson instructions are well organized for 3rd graders to follow and complete.

2. Lesson is easy to navigate and links are accurate and working.

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Course Content and Design:

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Content is directly related to learning objectives and standards.

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Comments:
Standards and objectives were met with lesson design and content.

4. Content is appropriate to the age of the learners and their level of experience.

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Comments:
Technology experience and skills taken into account for the 3rd graders doing this lesson.

5. Students involved in active learning and activities adapted to meet student needs.

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Learning activities include cooperative learning in addition to independent tasks.

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Comments:
Not applicable. All lessons are individual. No cooperative groups.

Assessment:
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Formative and summative assessments are utilized.

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Comments:

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Grading rubrics are provided to students in advance of assignments and due dates.

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Comments:
Not applicable.

9. Assessments are directly related to material taught in course/lesson.

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Communication and Feedback:

10. Information is provided to students about how to contact/communicate with instructor.

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Comments:
Not applicable. Classroom teacher is present.

11. Instructor builds community by providing a place for student profiles, announcements,
and multiple forms of communication (chat, text, forum, phone calls).

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Comments:
Not applicable.

12. Specific feedback is provided on assignments so students can improve and is provided in
a timely manner.

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Comments:
Teacher is available in classroom to provide timely feedback and suggestions as students work.

13. Students are given opportunity to give constructive feedback to peers and encouraged to
remain positive in doing so.

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Comments:
Peer feedback and positive communication encouraged and given a place to post.

Educational and Technological Support

14. A syllabus is provided which includes objectives, requirements, learning outcomes,
expectations, assignments, grading policy and instructor availability.

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Comments:
Not applicable, but mostl items were included in the lesson design on the Wix website.

15. Technology requirements are clear and appropriate to the level of the students.

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16. Technology assistance is available to the student.

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Overall Comments and Suggestions:

Nick, this Wix website and lesson plan are well organized and easy to navigate. I teach 2nd grade
and we also learn about main idea and details. I think this lesson could be adapted to work for
them, but is also good for 3-5 grades. I like the design of the website being user friendly. I have
never used Wix myself. I like that you emphasize communication and feedback, especially from
peers, to encourage positive interactions with classmates and allow them to view other projects.
The student reflection on their performance is a good way for students to self-improve for future
assignments. Overall, I think your lesson plan and website were excellent and you did a great
job.
Tricia