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Learner Analysis

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Learner Analysis

 

Entry behaviors

All of these teachers are computer literate; they have the ability to operate a computer and to understand the language used in working with a specific program.  This includes at least the basic abilities of:

  • ·         Use a computer
  • ·         Use the mouse and know their functionality
  • ·         Navigate the internet
  • ·         Download and upload files
  • ·         Open and saving documents
  • ·         Use searching engines successfully
  • ·         Search and play videos on YouTube

 

Prior knowledge of topic area

Edmodo is a social learning platform for teachers, students and parents.  It is known as “the Facebook for schools” (Boyd, 2013). The majority of the teachers in Myra Green Middle School owns a Facebook account and knows the function of it.  Edmodo is not Facebook, but it is very similar in regards to webpage template design and sharing information and documents through a social networking site.   

 

Attitudes toward Content and Potential Delivery System

Teachers have expressed their enthusiasm in learning this Web 2.0 tool, especially because they are willing to incorporate innovative educational tools. They have heard about Edmodo before in other school conferences, but have not had the chance to explore it.  Teachers have expressed optimism towards this educational tool for they know teenagers love to interact through social networking sites. Myra Green Middle School teachers have successfully completed in the past other online instructional units. They are confident using web-based tutorials since they are designed to be self-paced instructions with a user-friendly environment.  

 

Academic Motivation (ARCS)

Teachers are interested in learning this educational technology tool because they have read about nearby schools using this tool and have seen positive results as regards to student engagement, student participation, student collaboration, and student/parent communication. One of Myra Green Middle School goal is to improve student engagement in the class. They strongly believe this Web 2.0 tool will help close this gap.  

 

Educational and Ability Levels

Teachers participating in this training have a minimal of a Bachelor’s degree in education in their content area and hold a valid Texas teacher certificate.  Some of these teachers hold a Master’s degree.  

 

General Learning Preferences

Half of teachers prefer face to face trainings because they can obtain immediate help and feedback from the instructor. They have taken online tutorials before and appreciate them only if they are self-paced trainings with a user friendly environment.    

 

Attitudes toward the Training Organization

The majority of the teachers seem very positive towards the training organization.  They are looking forward to completing this instructional unit and are planning to incorporate this technology tool in their classes.  They have expressed they feel more comfortable when a colleague conducts trainings rather than out of campus coaches.   

 

Group Characteristics

The target audience for this instructional training will be 35-40 Texas certified secondary teachers. All of these educators are currently teaching at Myra Green Middle School which is located in Raymondville, TX. The group consists of males and females ranging from the age of 25 to 55. The majority of these teachers are computer literate; they have the ability to operate a computer and to understand the language used in working with a specific program.

 

 

Learner Analysis Summary

Myra Green Middle School Teachers have attended online based trainings in the past.  All teachers are Texas certified with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.  They have basic computer skills and are capable of learning to use computer programs.  Most of the teachers are enthusiastic to gain the knowledge and skills needed to incorporate new innovative tools in the classroom anticipating student engagement. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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