Steven Meyers

Key Assessment Part I

General Audience
The audience is composed of certified teachers with varied experiences. Teacher experiences range from first year
teachers to teachers who are retiring this year, and technologically savvy to no technology background.

Problem Identification
Douglas County has purchased a great deal of technology and has recently finished installing it into all schools around the
county. Unfortunately, for some reason, the county has shoved all of this technology into classrooms and not provided a
lot of professional development on how to use it or integrate it into teachers' lessons. In every classroom across the
county you will find a teacher laptop, promethean board, activexpressions, activslate, and ladybug (document camera).
These are all magnificent tools that can be utilized in the classroom, but teachers need to be properly trained on how to
use them or the will simply be dust collectors.

Instructional Goals

Teaches will be able to use and operate the Promethean Board for every day lessons.

Teacher will be able to register and have students use ActivExpressions.

Teacher will be able to register and use ActivSlate while instructing on Promethean Board.

Teacher will be able to utilize the Lady Bug (document camera) for instruction.

Key Assessment Part II

Introduction
The audience is composed of certified teachers with varied experiences. Teacher experiences range from first year
teachers to teachers who are retiring this year, and technologically savvy to no technology background. The ages of my
audience will range from 22 to 62. I am in an elementary school setting, that being the case, the majority of my target
audience will be female, 45 females and 2 males. Last year, this group of teachers was surveyed on their technology use
and ease of use of the technology in their rooms. Teacher range in grade level from Kindergarten to 5th grade in this
course. Almost 50% wanted more training on at least one device in their classroom, whether it be the Promethean Board,
document camera, computer, or any other device.
Attitude Towards Content and Academic Motivation
Douglas County has purchased a great deal of technology and has recently finished installing it into all schools around the
county. Unfortunately, for some reason, the county has shoved all of this technology into classrooms and not provided a
lot of professional development on how to use it or integrate it into teachers' lessons. In every classroom across the
county you will find a teacher laptop, promethean board, activexpressions, activslate, and ladybud (document camera).
These are all magnificent tools that can be utilized in the classroom, but teachers need to be properly trained on how to
use them or the will simply be dust collectors. Teachers have asked for hands-on training, versus a webinar or an email
of how to work their technology devices. This training will give them that hands-on work, along with direct feedback and
interaction. Teachers in the elementary school setting, from my experience, dont want to be told how to use something.
Most of them have 100 things on their plate as it is, and cant afford the time to read an email training them how to use
something. I would offer small group training of these wonderful technological tools and provide hand to hand
instructions. Also, being in the same building as my target group, it is very easy to hold additional trainings if teachers are
still experiencing difficulties.
Entry Skill

Teaches will be able to use and operate the Promethean Board to create instructional lessons.

Teacher will be able to register and have students use ActivExpressions for every day class use, as well as to
collect data.

Teacher will be able to register and use ActivSlate while instructing on Promethean Board to maximize
instuctional time.

Teacher will be able to utilize the Lady Bug (document camera) for instruction.

Teachers will be comfortable enough with technology in classroom to lead team trainings of their own with new
instructional ideas based on the technology in their classroom.
General Learning Preferences

Teachers greatly expressed there be small group face-to-face instruction. Instruction will be given during school hours by
grade level. Teams will meet during their planning times. This information was gathered from a vote at a faculty
meeting. Of those involved, 39 teachers stated they would rather have face-to-face small group training sessions rather
than as a whole school training.
Attitude Towards Training
Many of the older generation teacher (50 years and up) are not excited about the transition to using a lot of technology in
the classroom. However, they are more than willing to learn new teaching techniques and way to keep their students
engaged and learning.
Group Characteristics
Bill Arp Elementary School is located in Douglas County, Georgia. It is a large school of approximately 650 students.
Almost 40% of the students in the school qualify for free and reduced lunch. The teachers are ready and willing to learn
new techniques and ways to teach the children, but training must be provided.

Part III: Task Analysis

Technology in the classroom has vastly improved in the last five years in my county.
Unfortunately, just because the technology has been forced into the classroom, doesnt mean
teachers are being adequately trained on the devices. An example of this is the Promethean
Board. Many teachers do not know how to register the ActivExpressions which are designed to
accompany the board. I still have to visit individual classrooms of co-workers to teach them how
to register them, or simply do it for them. Here is a task analysis on how to register and name
the ActivExpressions to your Promethean Board. (This is assuming ActivInspire is already
installed on computer, which all computers in our county already have.) This task analysis is a
step-by-step run through of each task we will be performing during the course of this training. It
is necessary for teachers to have this so they may look back at it at any point in time.
Task Analysis Outline:
1. Update Activstudio or Activprimary
1.1.

Open ActivInspire

1.2.

On the dashboard, select the Support tab

1.3.

Click Check for Update

1.3.1. If update available, run update
1.3.2. Administrator capabilities might be necessary- Put in help ticket

2. Install Activexpression Software (If not already done)

2.1.

Place CD in the CD-ROM drive

2.2.

If CD-ROM runs automatically, follow instructions on screen

2.2.1. If CD-ROM doesnt run automatically, select Start>Run from desktop
2.2.2. In the Run box, type the drive letter that contains the CD followed by \menu

3. Plug in the Activhub

3.1.

Can be plugged into computer USB port or a port on the side of the Promethean

3.2.

Green light will flash to show the the Activhub is working properly

Board

3.2.1. A 6 foot extension cable can be used to optimize the Activhubs range
4. Register set of Activexpressions (Teacher directions)
4.1.

Open ActivInspire

4.2.

Click the VIEW tab on top or browser

4.3.

Make sure Browsers is checked

4.3.1. If Browsers is not checked, click to until it has a check beside it

4.4.

Click the Registration button in the main toolbox on the left hand side of browser

4.5.

Click the Activhub under the Device heading

4.6.

Click Action>Full Registration

4.6.1. If devices are previously registered, click OK to clear those devices.

4.7.

In Full Registration Box, choose how many devices you would like to register
4.7.1. ONLY register how many devices you will need, not all of them

4.8.

Select the Named checkbox to have students put in their names

4.8.1. Select Numeric checkbox to have students put numbers of device

4.9

Click OK
4.9.1. You can limit text/number style.
4.9.2. Click OK
4.9.3. A PIN number and directions for students displays on the screen

5. Activexpression Devices (Student directions)

5.1.

Turn device on by pressing and holding on/off button

5.2.

Press the Menu button in the top right corner of keypad

5.2.1. Options appear on the devices screen
5.2.2. Select appropriate hot key for the Register option

5.3

Type in the PIN number shown on screen by using devices keypad

5.3.1. Teacher/instructor guide students to the PIN number and scaffold

5.4.

Type a name using devices keypad.

5.4.1. Depending on classroom needs, students can type in a number or name

5.5.

Press the Send hot key to finish registration

5.6.

When all devices are registered, they appear in the device registration box
5.6.1. Devices can be renamed individually if needed

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KA Part 4
Instructional Objectives
Terminal Objective 1: The learner will identify and describe ActivInspire.
Enabling Objectives:
1A. The learner will identify the uses for ActivInspire.
1B. The learner will list the various tools and resources that can be utilized in ActivInspire.
Terminal Objective 2: The learner will summarize the benefits of using ActivInspire.
Enabling Objectives:
2 A. The learner will identify the benefits of using ActivInspire.
2 B. The learner will identify how they can use ActivInspire for collaboration.
2 C. The learner will investigate how ActivInspire provides immediate access.
2 D. The learner will compare ActivInspire to other interactive board resources.
Terminal Objective 3: The learner will show an understanding of how to control and use ActivInspire
Enabling Objectives:
3 A. The learner will perform the procedures to build a flipchart in ActivInspire.
3 B. The learner will construct a flipchart using ActivInspire.
3 C. The learner will demonstrate how to save and share a flipchart in ActivInspire.
Terminal Objective 4: The learner will build an interactive component to the lesson within ActivInspire using
ActivExpressions.
4 A. The learner will demonstrate how to register and assign ActivExpressions.
4 B. The learner will modify task instructions for students.
4 C. The learner will create a task for students to complete using ActivExpression.
4 D. The learner will assign practice questions for students to answer with ActivExpressions.
Terminal Objective 5: The learner will demonstrate how to find and download flipcharts previously created and shared
through Promethean Planet resource.
5 A. The learner will design a variety of lessons using previously prepared flipcharts.
5 B. The learner will classify lessons into categories based on the topic.
Terminal Objective 6: The learner will exhibit how to share flipcharts and lessons with team members.
6 A. The learner will demonstrate how to share an ActivInspire file with others.

6 B. The learner will discuss and debate with the ideas of colleagues.
6 C. The learner will review ideas presented by colleagues.
6 D. The learner will create a flipchart lesson with another colleague.
Classification of Instructional Objectives
Content
Fact
Concept
Principles
Procedures
Interpersonal
Attitude

Performance
Recall
1, 1B, 2, 2A
1A, 2B

Application
3B, 3C, 4C, 6A
4B, 5B
2C, 3, 3A, 4A, 4D, 5, 5A
6, 6B, 6C, 6D
2D

Relationship between Instructional Objectives and Standards

Instructional
Objective
1
1A
1B
2
2A
2B
2C
2D
3
3A
3B
3C
4
4A
4B
4C
4D

ISTE Standards for Teachers

3a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new
technologies and situations.
2a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to
promote student learning and creativity.
3d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze,
evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
3a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new
technologies and situations.
1d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues,
and others in face-to face and virtual environments.
3a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new
technologies and situations.
4b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing
equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
2a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to
promote student learning and creativity.
3a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new
technologies and situations.
1d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues,
and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
2d. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with
content and technology standards, and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.

2b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their
individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals,
managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.
3a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new
technologies and situations.
2a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to
promote student learning and creativity.
2d. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with
content and technology standards, and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.
4d. Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues

5
5A
5B
6
6A
6B

6C
6D

and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools.
2c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students diverse learning styles,
working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
2b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their
individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals,
managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.
2d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze,
evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
5a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of
technology to improve student learning.
5b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared
decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of
others.
5b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared
decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of
others.
5c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make
effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.
5d. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their
school and community

KA Part 5: Design of Instruction

Instructional
Strategies
Lesson 1: will
become familiar
with ActivInspire
and its resources.

Goals
Understand what
ActivInspire is,
what tools are
available through
it, and how to
access and use it.

Objectives
Objective 1A.
Teachers will learn
how to use
ActivBoard
Objective 1B.
Teachers will learn
how to use
ActivExpressions
Objective 1C. The
learner will
demonstrate how to
register and assign
ActivExpressions

UDL
UDL Principle of
Multiple Means of
Engagement because it is
giving the training being
perform a reason as to
WHY this is important
for our classrooms.

UDL Principle of
multiple means of action
and expression by
allowing learners to
respond to the
information being
presented.

Assessments

1. Learners will upload

and complete a survey
questioning their amount
of current use of
ActiveBoards, and where
they would like to be in
the future pertaining to
ActivBoard use.
2. Learns will participate
in an interactive quiz
determining whether they
can turn on, operate, and
register their
ActivExpression?
3. This assessment is
incorporated into
assessment #2

UDL Principle of
multiple means of action
and expression by
allowing learners to have
hands on practice
performing the tasks
being trained.

Lesson 2: The
learners will build
an interactive
lesson within
ActivInspire.

Build a Flipchart
within
ActivInspire that
has interactive
components and
aligns with
CCGPS standards.

Objective 2A.
Learners will
construct a flipchart
using ActivInspire.
Objective 2B. The
learners will
demonstrate how to
save and share a
flipchart in
ActivInspire.

UDL Principle of
Multiple Means of
Engagement because it
getting the learners
actively talking about
how learning can take
place with the use of
ActivInspire
UDL Principle of
multiple means of
representation by
allowing for learners

1. Flipcharts will be
assessed on functionality,
design, creativeness, and
attention to detail.
2. Teachers are required to
respond to at least two
other teachers flipcharts
with a checklist during
their observation.

to interact with the

content using a
visual and/or hands
on representation.

UDL Principle of
multiple means of action
and expression by
allowing learners to have
hands on practice
performing the tasks
being trained.

Lesson 3: Learners
will demonstrate
how to find and
download flipcharts
previously created
and shared through
Promethean Planet
resource.

Integrate your
personal style and
standards into an
already existing
flipchart to
structure it to fit
your standards
and classroom.

Objective 3A. The

learner will design a
variety of lessons
using previously
prepared flipcharts
Objective 3B. The
learner will
classify lessons
into categories
based on the
topic.

UDL Principle of
Multiple Means of
Engagement because it
getting the learners
actively talking about
how learning can take
place with the use of
ActivInspire.
UDL Principle of
multiple means of
representation by
allowing for learners to
interact with the
content using a visual
and/or hands on
representation.

UDL Principle of
multiple means of
action and
expression by
allowing learners
to have hands on
practice
performing the
tasks being
trained.
This is in alignment
with the UDL Principle
of multiple means of
action and expression
by allowing teachers to
choose the standard
they use in presenting

1. Teachers will be
evaluated on their peer
observations.
Two observations are
required and feedback for
both is vital to the
instructor of the training as
well as the classroom
teacher. A glow and
grow response to the two
observations are required.
2. This assessment is
incorporated into
assessment #1. Teachers
will complete 2 of the
required observations and
inform instructor of
completion within deadline.

the information.

Assessments:
Lesson 1: Pre-Assessment and Goals Statement
ActivBoard Use Survey
Directions: Answer the following questions, to the best of your knowledge, honestly. Your
answers and results will be used to drive instruction for this training, and point out the areas of
strength and weakness of our staff pertaining to the Promethean Board.
1. Since our classrooms started using Promethean ActivBoards, do you think your classes have
become?

More interesting
More active
The same

2. Do you feel that since using the Promethean Activboards

To SEE the information helps you remember better

YOU, coming to the board makes you a better learner
The TEACHER using the board makes you a better learner

3. Primarily I use the Promethean Board to project

notes
video/movies
power point presentations
features of the Promethean Activboard

4. Since Promethean ActivBoards have been installed in classrooms, how many times a week
would you say you have come up to the board to use it for activities?

One time
Two times
More than two times
Not at all

5. During your observations of peer teachers, which classrooms have you witnessed the
Promethean Boards being used the most?
(Teachers last name/grade level): ______________________________ / __________________
6. I learn strategies of the Promethean Board best

Visually seeing the lesson

Hearing the lesson (webinar, Q&A)
By doing an activity

By writing notes

7. Would you like teachers to use the Promethean ActivBoard

More
Less
Same

8. Would YOU like to come up to the Promethean ActivBoard

More
Less
Same

What are THREE goals you would like to accomplish from our next Promethean Board training?
1- ______________________________________________________________________________________
2- ______________________________________________________________________________________
3- ______________________________________________________________________________________

ANSWER KEY/EXAMPLE: ActivBoard Use Survey

Directions: Answer the following questions, to the best of your knowledge, honestly. Your
answers and results will be used to drive instruction for this training, and point out the areas of
strength and weakness of our staff pertaining to the Promethean Board.
1. Since our classrooms started using Promethean ActivBoards, do you think your classes have
become?

More interesting
More active
The same

Individual answers will vary

2. Do you feel that since using the Promethean Activboards

To SEE the information helps you remember better

YOU, coming to the board makes you a better learner
The TEACHER using the board makes you a better learner

Individual answers will vary

3. Primarily I use the Promethean Board to project

notes
video/movies
power point presentations
features of the Promethean Activboard

Individual answers will vary

4. Since Promethean ActivBoards have been installed in classrooms, how many times a week
would you say you have come up to the board to use it for activities?

One time
Two times
More than two times
Not at all

Individual answers will vary

5. During your observations of peer teachers, which classrooms have you witnessed the
Promethean Boards being used the most?
(Teachers last name/grade level): ______McAdams______ / _______5th_______
6. I learn strategies of the Promethean Board best

Visually seeing the lesson

Hearing the lesson (webinar, Q&A)
By doing an activity
By writing notes

Individual answers will vary

7. Would you like teachers to use the Promethean ActivBoard

More
Less
Same

Individual answers will vary

8. Would YOU like to come up to the Promethean ActivBoard

More
Less
Same

Individual answers will vary

What are THREE goals you would like to accomplish from our next Promethean Board training?
1- __Learn how to incorporate the ActivBoard into my everyday lessons._______
2- __Learn how to register and use ActivExpressions. ____
3- __Learn how to create, edit, and share Flipcharts to use with my ActivBoard______

Operating ActivExpression Devices

Use the picture of the ActivExpression above to answer questions 1-3

1. Which button would one press and hold to turn on the power to an ActivExpression?
o
o
o
o

A
B
C
D

2. Which button would one press to register the ActivExpression once registration is turned on
from Promethean Board?
o
o
o
o

A
B
C
D

3. What will be required after pressing registration button on ActivExpression to register the
device?
o
o
o

A QR code given by the Promethean website

A letter sequence given by the registration on the Promethean Board
A number sequence made up by the teacher registering the devices

A
B

C
D

Use the window pictured above to answer question 4 & 5

4. Which icon should one press to get to the registration window to register their classs
ActivExpressions?
o
o
o
o

A
B
C
D

5. Which icon should one press to view which devices are already registered to the ActivBoard?
o
o
o
o

A
B
C
D

ANSWER KEY:

Operating ActivExpression Devices

Use the picture of the ActivExpression above to answer questions 1-3

1. Which button would one press and hold to turn on the power to an ActivExpression?
o
o
o
o

A
B
C
D

2. Which button would one press to register the ActivExpression once registration is turned on
from Promethean Board?
o
o
o

A
B
C

3. What will be required after pressing registration button on ActivExpression to register the
device?
o
o
o

A QR code given by the Promethean website

A letter sequence given by the registration on the Promethean Board
A number sequence made up by the teacher registering the devices

A
B

C
Use the window pictured above to answer question 4 & 5

4. Which icon should one press to get to the registration window to register their classs
ActivExpressions?
o
o
o
o

A
B
C
D

5. Which icon should one press to view which devices are already registered to the ActivBoard?
o
o
o
o

A
B
C
D

Lesson 2:
Flipchart functionality, design, creativeness, and attention to detail
Flipchart Instructions: Create a flipchart for your classroom instruction using CCGPS standards. Presentation should
include interactive pieces for students to be able to come up to the ActivBoard and interact with lesson. Presentation
should also include live voting and/or participation using ActivExpressions.
Example: (example of Flipchart is attached with an ActivInspire file)
Teacher Response to Peer Observations
Observation: Yes/No
The ActivInspire software is open.
The teacher is teaching using a flipchart.

The teacher is interacting with the ActivBoard using the ActivPen/ActivSlate.

The students are interacting with the ActivBoard using the ActivPen/ActivWand.
ActivExpressions are being used.
Students are actively engaged in the use of technology.

Check one of the following for each indicator displayed during your observation:
1. Student Engagement:
o
o
o

The teacher actively engages students with a variety of instructional techniques using the ActivBoard
Opportunities for student engagement are limited
Lessons are teacher directed and do not actively engage students

2. ActivBoard:
o
o
o

The ActivBoard is being used for lessons as an interactive teaching tool

The ActivBoard is bring used during lessons
The ActivBoard is not being used

3. ActivExpressions:
o
o
o

The teacher is using ActivExpressions for formative assessment to drive instruction

ActivExpressions are used, but data is not used to drive instruction
The teacher does not use ActivExpressions

4. ActivInspire Software:
o
o
o

Instruction is being improved using ActivInspire software in a variety of ways

There is limited use of ActivInspire software
ActivInspire is not being used during instruction

Example: Teacher Response to Peer Observations

Observation: Yes/No
The ActivInspire software is open.
The teacher is teaching using a flipchart.
The teacher is interacting with the ActivBoard using the ActivPen/ActivSlate.
The students are interacting with the ActivBoard using the ActivPen/ActivWand.
ActivExpressions are being used.
Students are actively engaged in the use of technology.

Check one of the following for each indicator displayed during your observation:
1. Student Engagement:
o
o
o

The teacher actively engages students with a variety of instructional techniques using the ActivBoard
Opportunities for student engagement are limited
Lessons are teacher directed and do not actively engage students

2. ActivBoard:
o

The ActivBoard is being used for lessons as an interactive teaching tool

o
o

The ActivBoard is bring used during lessons

The ActivBoard is not being used

3. ActivExpressions:
o
o
o

The teacher is using ActivExpressions for formative assessment to drive instruction

ActivExpressions are used, but data is not used to drive instruction
The teacher does not use ActivExpressions

4. ActivInspire Software:
o
o
o

Instruction is being improved using ActivInspire software in a variety of ways

There is limited use of ActivInspire software
ActivInspire is not being used during instruction

Lesson 3:
Glow and Grow Peer Observation Sheet
Task: After learners observations, you are required to complete a Glow and Grow document. This document will point
out what you thought the strengths of the teaching strategies were, along with weaknesses that the instructor can improve
upon. This will be confidential. Only the instructor and the observer will have access to the reflection sheet. Please be
honest with your feedback. Remember, this is in efforts to create the best learning environments possible for our students.
Confirmation of the observations will be made through a sign-up sheet created by instructor of ActivInspire training.
Check off your observation as it is done.
Peer Grow and Glow form:
1. How essential was the ActivBoard and/or ActivInspire software to learning activities?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________
2. Was the instructor comfortable using the technology?
(circle one) Yes/No Explain:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Give the instructor 3 positive takeaways that you took from their instruction during the lesson observed:
1.
2.
3.

4. Give the instructor 2 growing points that they can improve upon using the ActivInspire software in the future:
1.
2.
Example:
Glow and Grow Peer Observation Sheet

Task: After learners observations, you are required to complete a Glow and Grow document. This document will point
out what you thought the strengths of the teaching strategies were, along with weaknesses that the instructor can improve
upon. This will be confidential. Only the instructor and the observer will have access to the reflection sheet. Please be
honest with your feedback. Remember, this is in efforts to create the best learning environments possible for our students.
Confirmation of the observations will be made through a sign-up sheet created by instructor of ActivInspire training.
Check off your observation as it is done.
Peer Grow and Glow form:
1. How essential was the ActivBoard and/or ActivInspire software to learning activities?
___The ActivBoard was vital to the lesson. Students were engage in coming up the the Promethean Board and using the
ActivExpressions of almost every slide that the instructor covered._
2. Was the instructor comfortable using the technology?
(circle one) Yes/No Explain: _The instructor knew exactly how to navigate the software, turning Expressions on and
off comfortably. Instructor was also very reliable with the ActivPen and having students use the Board as well.
3. Give the instructor 3 positive takeaways that you took from their instruction during the lesson observed:
1.

Students were actively engaged and using technology to its full potential in lesson observed

2.

Instructor utilized ActivBoard, ActivPen, ActivSlate, and ActivExpressions in lesson

3.

Classroom management was superb and flow of lesson was very concise

4. Give the instructor 2 growing points that they can improve upon using the ActivInspire software in the future:
1.

Have students a little more involved in coming up the ActivBoard to participate in learning activities

2.

Use results from ActivExpressions as formative assessment to drive current instruction

Assessments and UDL

Lesson 1 Assessments:

ActivBoard Use Survey and Operating ActivExpression Device Quiz

o UDL: These assessments appeal to the UDL of Multiple Mean of Representation. All learners are
different. Whether it is a first grade student, or a 15-year teacher. The survey in this assessment requires
teachers to demonstrate their knowledge of ActivInspire, and what they would like to cover in future
trainings. It also requires them the structure in which they would like to have the training delivered.

Lesson 2 Assessments:

Flipchart functionality, design, creativeness, and attention to detail

o UDL: This assessment appeals to the UDL of Multiple Means of Action and Expression. Instructors
have different teaching styles the same way learners have different learning style. The assessment of the
instructors flipchart they created will be based on how they use it to drive instruction in their classroom
for their particular set of learners.

Lesson 3 Assessments:

Teacher Response to Peer Observation

UDL: This assessment appeals to the UDL of Multiple Means of Engagement. As teachers observe and
critique their fellow instructors, they will be looking for different methods of getting students involved in
learning. Their focus for this particular observation is how many different ways can the instructor get
their learners involved using ActivInpire software.

KA Part VI: Content Sequencing & Instructional Strategies

Sequenc
e
1
2

Description
The learner will identify and describe ActivInspire and show an understanding of how to control
and use ActivInspire.
The learner will build an interactive component to the lesson within ActivInspire

Objectiv
e
1
3
2

The learner will demonstrate how to find and download flipcharts previously created and shared
through Promethean Planet resource.

This sequence builds on concepts in a teacher friendly fashion. Teachers will be able to take concepts and ideas taught in
these lessons and apply them directly to their classrooms. The learner will proceed through the instruction just student
would sit through a structured lesson and model the behaviors being taught. This sequence also alternates teacher
interaction, processing, group discussion, and product proof of understanding to maintain high learner expectations.
Finally, this sequence allows the learner to establish understanding upon which to build with content from the previous
step in the sequence, allowing reflection and growth to take place.
Lesson 1: An Introduction to ActivInspire
Objective 1: Teachers will become familiar with ActivInspire and its resources.
Objective 1A.
Objective 1B.
Objective 1C.

Teachers will learn how to use ActivBoard

Teachers will learn how to use ActivExpressions
The learner will demonstrate how to register and assign ActivExpressions.

Motivational Strategy: As a teacher myself, I know how pointless it is to sit through a training that is not practical for
my situation. Maybe my school doesnt have the money to provide the resources, maybe the training is for science, and I
teach math. So many trainings we have to sit through, knowing we will never be able/willing to use the resource being
taught. So my purpose to these lessons is to keep the learners (teachers) engaged and let them drive the instruction so they
can take what they learn right back to their classrooms and put it to good use.
UDL Strategy: This is in alignment with the UDL Principle of Multiple Means of Engagement because it is giving the
training being perform a reason as to WHY this is important for our classrooms.

Initial Presentation: For a warm up/ice breaker exercise, have teachers come up to the ActivBoard one or two at a time
and write things they already know how to do using the ActivBoard. Talk about these things briefly, and get some ideas
rolling about how different teachers use the boards in their classrooms. Second, have the teachers come to the board
again, and this time, have them write down things they want to learn how to do, or dont perform well and would like to
get better at.

UDL Strategy: This is in alignment with the UDL Principle of multiple means of action and expression by allowing
learners to respond to the information being presented.
Generative Strategy: The instructor will go over all of the menu tabs within ActivInspire as well as all of the tools
available within the program. Providing examples of how to use them and what kinds of lessons each tool can be used
for. Teacher will then break off into groups of 4 to 5 to work with the different tools and navigate the different menu tabs
to familiarize themselves with the content. The teachers will them come back to a whole group setting where they will be
presented with a question on the board: How was your experience working through the different menus and tools of
ActivInspire? The teachers will respond using the ActivExpressions. The response can be in word form, a multiple
choice format, or a rating of 1-5. The instructor then demonstrates how to register and use the ActivExpressions to the
whole group by having the class register their own Expressions. Once familiar with the concept and questions are
answers, teachers will break off into their small groups again and practice registering and voting with the Expressions.

UDL Strategy: This is in alignment with the UDL Principle of multiple means of action and expression by allowing
learners to have hands on practice performing the tasks being trained.

Lesson 2: Building a Flipchart

Objective 2: The learner will build an interactive lesson within ActivInspire
Objective 2A.
Objective 2B.

The learner will construct a flipchart using ActivInspire.

The learner will demonstrate how to save and share a flipchart in ActivInspire.

Motivational Strategy: To start lesson two, have a Q & A session with the class about how they think getting the students
up and moving around by coming up to the ActivBoard during lessons and/or using the ActivExpressions during a lesson
can impact a classroom. Are there any negative drawbacks? What are the positives?
UDL Strategy: This is in alignment with the UDL Principle of Multiple Means of Engagement because it getting the
learners actively talking about how learning can take place with the use of ActivInspire.

Initial Presentation: The instructor will conduct a lesson on how to build a flipchart. This will take several different
mini-lessons as there are dozens of applications I would like to show the teachers how to use. After each mini-lesson, the
teachers will break into small groups of 4-5 and build their own flipcharts that can apply to their curriculum.

UDL Strategy: This is in alignment with the UDL Principle of multiple means of representation by allowing for
learners to interact with the content using a visual and/or hands on representation.

Generative Strategy: After each group has created their own flipcharts highlighting the specific applications for that
mini-lesson, the group will come back together and present their flipcharts. The groups will be able to ask questions about
how specific tasks were done or pages were created. This will be a great learning experience because some teachers will
discover more than others, and be able to present their findings.

UDL Strategy: This is in alignment with the UDL Principle of multiple means of action and expression by allowing
learners to have hands on practice performing the tasks being trained.

Lesson 3: Making Flipchart Your Own

Objective 3: The learner will demonstrate how to find and download flipcharts previously created and shared through
Promethean Planet resource.
Objective 3A.

The learner will design a variety of lessons using previously prepared flipcharts.

Objective 3B.

The learner will classify lessons into categories based on the topic.

Motivational Strategy: Have teachers respond, using ActivExpressions, to the question: What have you learned so far
that you will take to your classroom this week? Then allow 5-10 minutes for a class discussion elaborating on those
topics.
UDL Strategy: This is in alignment with the UDL Principle of Multiple Means of Engagement because it getting the
learners actively talking about how learning can take place with the use of ActivInspire.

Initial Presentation: Allow teachers to have laptops during this lesson. Instruct class on how to log on or register to
Promethean Planet. Next, briefly navigate the site and show all features available. Allow teachers to search for flipcharts
that they will be able to use. For the instructors example, take a middle school math flipchart and adjust it an elementary
school grade level. Show class how to edit, add, delete elements of the flipchart to make it fit into their lesson plan and
their style of teaching.

UDL Strategy: This is in alignment with the UDL Principle of multiple means of representation by allowing for
learners to interact with the content using a visual and/or hands on representation.

Generative Strategy: Again as groups, teachers will split off and edit a flipchart that has already been made. Teachers
should find a flipchart that pertains to their lesson. Then they will be assigned to edit it with different vocabulary,
problems, animations, and interactive components. Groups will reconvene and present flipcharts to the rest of the class as
if they were presenting it to their students. Have other classmates come to the board and use ActivExpressions as students
would also.
UDL Strategy: This is in alignment with the UDL Principle of multiple means of action and
expression by allowing learners to have hands on practice performing the tasks being trained.
Generative Strategy #2 (Culminating Activity): Teachers will be required to conduct 2 peer observations of another
teacher delivering a lesson using a Flipchart they either created or edited. There will be a checklist provided for the peer
observations. Check the components you observe and write down any questions or comments for reflection.

UDL Strategy: This is in alignment with the UDL Principle of multiple means of action and expression by allowing
teachers to choose the standard they use in presenting the information.

Reference List

Morrison, G., Ross, S., Kalman, H., & Kemp, J. (n.d.). Message Design for the Text. In Designing effective instruction (Seventh
ed., p. 106-108).

Morrison, G., Ross, S., Kalman, H., & Kemp, J. (n.d.). Message Design for the Text. In Designing effective instruction (Seventh
ed., p. 211-214).

Morrison, G., Ross, S., Kalman, H., & Kemp, J. (n.d.). Message Design for the Text. In Designing effective instruction (Seventh
ed., p. 174-175).

Morrison, G., Ross, S., Kalman, H., & Kemp, J. (n.d.). Message Design for the Text. In Designing effective instruction (Seventh
ed., p. 194-195).

Morrison, G., Ross, S., Kalman, H., & Kemp, J. (n.d.). Message Design for the Text. In Designing effective instruction (Seventh
ed., p. 240).

KA Part 7: Design of Instruction

Instructional
Strategies
Lesson 1: will
become familiar
with ActivInspire
and its resources.

Goals
Understand what
ActivInspire is,
what tools are
available through
it, and how to
access and use it.

Objectives
Objective 1A.
Teachers will learn
how to use
ActivBoard
Objective 1B.
Teachers will learn
how to use
ActivExpressions
Objective 1C. The
learner will
demonstrate how to
register and assign
ActivExpressions

UDL

Assessments

UDL Principle of
Multiple Means of
Engagement because it is
giving the training being
perform a reason as to
WHY this is important for
our classrooms.

1. Class discussions and

interaction

UDL Principle of multiple

means of action and
expression by allowing
learners to respond to the
information being
presented.

2. Can learner turn on,

operate, and register
their ActivExpression?
3. Learners will register
their own
ActivExpressions in
their classrooms.

UDL Principle of multiple

means of action and
expression by allowing
learners to have hands on
practice performing the
tasks being trained.

Lesson 2: The
learners will build
an interactive lesson
within ActivInspire.

Build a Flipchart
within ActivInspire
that has interactive
components and
aligns with
CCGPS standards.

Objective 2A.
Learners will
construct a flipchart
using ActivInspire.
Objective 2B. The
learners will
demonstrate how to
save and share a
flipchart in
ActivInspire.

UDL Principle of
Multiple Means of
Engagement because it
getting the learners
actively talking about
how learning can take
place with the use of
ActivInspire
UDL Principle of
multiple means of
representation by
allowing for learners

1. Flipcharts will be
assessed on functionality,
design, creativeness, and
attention to detail.
2. Teachers are required
to respond to at least two
other teachers flipcharts
with a glow and a
grow. (What they liked
about it, what can
improve)

to interact with the

content using a
visual and/or hands
on representation.

UDL Principle of multiple

means of action and
expression by allowing
learners to have hands on
practice performing the
tasks being trained.

Lesson 3: Learners
will demonstrate
how to find and
download flipcharts
previously created
and shared through
Promethean Planet
resource.

Integrate your
personal style and
standards into an
already existing
flipchart to
structure it to fit
your standards
and classroom.

Objective 3A. The

learner will design a
variety of lessons
using previously
prepared flipcharts
Objective 3B. The
learner will
classify lessons
into categories
based on the
topic.

UDL Principle of
Multiple Means of
Engagement because it
getting the learners
actively talking about
how learning can take
place with the use of
ActivInspire.
UDL Principle of
multiple means of
representation by
allowing for learners to
interact with the
content using a visual
and/or hands on
representation.

UDL Principle of
multiple means of
action and
expression by
allowing learners
to have hands on
practice
performing the
tasks being
trained.
This is in alignment
with the UDL Principle
of multiple means of
action and expression
by allowing teachers to
choose the standard
they use in presenting
the information.

1. Teachers will be
evaluated on their peer
observations.
Two observations are
required and feedback for
both is vital to the
instructor of the training
as well as the classroom
teacher.
2. Instructor will observe
each teacher delivering
flipchart to class and offer
positive feedback as well
as support and tips.

KA Part 8: Formative Evaluation Plan

Formative Evaluation Plan
As an instructor, we dont particularly like to hear any suggestions on the way we can perform differently in our
training or teaching. However, feedback is a vital tool for instruction and can improve it exponentially. For my training
module on ActivInspire and all of its software and hardware, two evaluations will be used. Feedback will come through
the SME (subject matter expert) as well as the participating facultys experience during the module. The SME for this
course is the technology instructor over the county. I will work with him to pin point specific needs in the area of this
training brought up by actual teachers. The SMEs feedback will come in the form of a survey conducted with the
instructor of the module present for any comments and questions/answers. The learners will complete a survey upon
completion of the module.
SME Interview Question:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Do you think the training module was productive to learners?

What will you do differently next time?
Was the content of the module helpful to some/all/none of its participants?
What will you add/take away from the next training?
Was the training successful in your opinion?

Learner Questionnaire :
Date: _______________________
Course Title: Promethean Board Interaction
What grade/subject do you teach? _________________

1. How long has your ActivBoard been installed in you classroom?

o Less than 1 year
o 1-2 years
o 3-5 years
o 5+ years
2. What is your overall perception of the course?
o Extremely helpful
o Somewhat helpful
o A little helpful
o Not helpful
3. Was the instructor easy to understand during instruction and providing feedback?
o Extremely
o Somewhat
o A little
o No
4. Were the assignments and course object easy to understand and clear?
o Extremely
o Somewhat
o A little
o No
5. Would you recommend this course to another colleague/school?
o Yes
o No
6. What part of this course did you find most helpful?
o ______________________________________________________________________
7. What part of this course did you find least helpful?
o ______________________________________________________________________
8. What part of this course would you like to see changed? If anything?
o ______________________________________________________________________
9. Would you like another training on(check all that apply):
o The same content
o The same content, but further in detail
o Web 2.0 tools
o Microsoft Office integrated into the classroom
o ____________________________________

Analyzing Questionnaire:
It is important to keep the survey as short and sweet as possible, while still getting vital information from it.
Teachers these days are bombarded with surveys left and right. So much so that they dont even know what they are
filling the survey out for. For this reason, I will ask very specific question about the training conducted and what the
learners thought was positive and negative about the course. The information will be weighed fairly, and the course will
be adjusted accordingly, while still keeping the fidelity of the information needed within the training.

Devices can be
renamed or
numbered at any
time. Also, teacher

Open ActivInspire and

check for update in
support tab

Install update for

ActivInspire or Activ
Primary, whichever is
your preference

Install ActivExpession
software onto computer
that runs Promethean

Plug in Activhub to
Promethean Board or
preferred USB port

Registering
ActivExpression:
What the teacher needs

Put in help ticket if

administrator is
necessary for install

If CD-ROM doesnt run auto,

select RUN box in START
menu. Type drive letter

Devices that do not

send signal right away
have either low
battery or need to be
replaced

Type in name or number

instructed by teacher

Type in PIN number that

is displayed on
Promethean Board and
select send

Turn device on and

press the menu button
on top right corner of
keypad

You can also register

ActicSlates and ActivVotes in
this manner

Choose whether you

want students to
input a number or
name for their device

Click VIEW tab

Make sure Browsers:
is checked

-Click Registration
button
-Click the Activhub
under device heading

In Full Registration Box

choose how many
Expressions to register