Reflections on Lesson Plan #2

Creating a lesson plan was very difficult especially since I had to use the ASSURE model but since this is my second one, it was somewhat easier. However, this time around, I had to research more and view other people’s example of the ASSURE model in order to get mine to run as sooth as other ASSURE samples. Also, when I look back on my previous ASSURE lesson plan, it does not look as accurate as I want it to be. So, with the second lesson plan I had tried be more accurate as possible to the criteria within each part of the ASSURE model. Basically, it took many hours, days and weeks just to get the right words, appropriate material and objectives that fits with the actual outcome that I expect. There is some much effort and time put into this especially to make the website for this lesson plan. Not only did I make the lesson plan according the ASSURE Model but is also fits the National Educational Technology Standards either wise know as NETS•T Standards. According to these standards “Effective teachers model and apply the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS•S) as they design, implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning; enrich professional practice; and provide positive models for students, colleagues, and the community. All teachers should meet the following standards and performance indicators.”1(ISTE National Educational Technology Standards, 2008)
With that said, the NETS•T Standards that I have incorporated in my lesson is a combinations of the 5 standards. Within my lesson the activities used are aligned with these NETS•T standards 1A, 1C, 2A, 2C, 4A, 4B, and 4C. According to the NETS•T Standards, 1A is to “promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.”1 1C is to “promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning.”1 2A is to “design or adapt relevant learning experience that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.”1 2C is to “customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.”1 4A is to “advocate, model and teach safe, legal and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.”1 4B is to “address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.”1 4C is to “promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.”1
Basically, I with this Food Safety lesson plan, I wanted to enhance students knowledge on food safety by stating information, facts, simple steps to prevent it and mostly to apply and link it to their previous knowledge. An example of food safety information that the students gain can be applied here on Guam at the barbecues, family gatherings or fiestas. So in actuality, I am glad I was exposed to the ASSURE model and NETS•S standards. Even though it was a difficult and long journey to reach the finish line I am proud to say I know how to align my objectives with my standards and effectively use the ASSURE model lesson plan. I am more confident in making more lesson plans in the future even though they are time consuming.

Reference:
1 ISTE National Educational Technology Standards. Retrieved September 2008, from National Educational Technology Standards Web site: http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS