Keystone implementation report


1.    Outcomes of the implementation: student learning outcomes and technical procedure outcomes
The students were able to understand the lesson of sequencing of events. They also learned how to create a book using the UDL book builder site. Each student worked very nicely together with their group. At first, I had to show and guide the students what is expected of them, and then they got the hang of it.
2.    Adjustments you had made to accommodate students with special needs
There weren’t any special needs students in the class. The weaker students were paired with a stronger student. The teacher assistant helped out the struggling students to create their book.
3.    Adjustments you had made for the effectiveness of classroom management
I had to switch around some groups because they were distracting other students, and some groups were not working out.
4.    Questions asked by the students
The questions that were asked by the students was basically about the technology aspect of the lesson. How to use the UDL book builder?
5.    Problems students had encountered during the implementation process
It was hard for students to figure out to use the internet and the internet was a bit slow.
6.    the decision(s) you had to make on the spot to make the implementation easier and smooth
I saw that students were having a hard time organizing their events, so I told them to organize their ideas that they were going to include on each page in an organizer. When students were working on their books I told them to keep on going back and seeing what they did to see if their story made sense, and check for any spelling mistakes.
7.    Feedback from the student
The students really enjoyed the lesson, and they got to learn so much because of the technology aspect. They were so motivated and engaged in the learning. They felt so accomplished from their book that they told me that they showed it off to their friends and family. They kept asking, and saying that they want to make another book, because it was so much fun!
8.    Time Frame (was there enough time as you planned for)
It did take a bit longer than I expected and planned because of the technology aspect and the internet was a bit slow.
9.    Things you have learned from the implementation including proposed changes for future lessons?
I would give students a chance to learn the technology before they start using it. I would also divide the lesson into 3-4 lessons, sequence of events, creating the book, revise and editing, and presenting the book.
This lesson was a great lesson which increased student’s participation, motivation, and confidence.


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