A2 - Critical Digital Literacy Inquiry
There is one major assignment to be developed in five parts throughout the course. Through an inquiry process, you will demonstrate your understanding of the course Learning Outcomes. Students are able to identify, research, track and share their learning on an inquiry question of their choosing that relates to critical digital literacies. Assessment as, for and of tools and criteria will be developed through online discussion, as well as synchronous and asynchronous chats & conversations. Discussions and recordings are captured and available to the students in D2L to inform their work. The Faculty of Education Assessment Rubric informs all the assessment tools.
SAMR Model by R. Puentadura
Part 1: Exploration into Inquiry
In this first part, you will review the inquiry model and develop an inquiry question to guide your work. Effective teachers are reflective practitioners. This portion of the assignment offers you the opportunity to review, reflect on and explore digital literacy experiences from your first practicum and personal experiences. You will reflect on the SAMR and TPACK models as well as the critical digital literacy framework used during this course as you think critically about digital literacies in the classroom.
What questions relevant to digital literacies do you have based on your first placement experience? Develop and submit a question that will capture your burning issue, wondering, or challenges. Along with the question, write a summary (minimum one paragraph to maximum of one page, single spaced) to explain what lead you to this question and why this question is important for you. This can be also be crafted in a text, voiced or media format (e.g. self recorded video as a vialogue).
Your instructor and other course participants will give you ‘assessment of’ feedback when you present your question. This one page submission of your thinking leading to your question development will be posted in D2L.
You are expected to comment and provide feedback on the A2:Part 1 submissions within your assigned group in the group discussion forum in order to provide insights or clarification. This is part of the evaluation for this part.
Due Date: Week 2 Percentage value: 5%
In this first part, you will review the inquiry model and develop an inquiry question to guide your work. Effective teachers are reflective practitioners. This portion of the assignment offers you the opportunity to review, reflect on and explore digital literacy experiences from your first practicum and personal experiences. You will reflect on the SAMR and TPACK models as well as the critical digital literacy framework used during this course as you think critically about digital literacies in the classroom.
What questions relevant to digital literacies do you have based on your first placement experience? Develop and submit a question that will capture your burning issue, wondering, or challenges. Along with the question, write a summary (minimum one paragraph to maximum of one page, single spaced) to explain what lead you to this question and why this question is important for you. This can be also be crafted in a text, voiced or media format (e.g. self recorded video as a vialogue).
Your instructor and other course participants will give you ‘assessment of’ feedback when you present your question. This one page submission of your thinking leading to your question development will be posted in D2L.
You are expected to comment and provide feedback on the A2:Part 1 submissions within your assigned group in the group discussion forum in order to provide insights or clarification. This is part of the evaluation for this part.
Due Date: Week 2 Percentage value: 5%
Part 2: Investigation and planning an Inquiry
In this part you will review information and resources available to you as you establish your inquiry question. It will reveal related issues and topics. Develop an outline of your inquiry question, establish a work plan to inform your inquiry, and indicate how you will share your learning with the class. Your instructor and peers will give you “assessment for” feedback when you present your work plan. A maximum one-page, single spaced summary document will outline your thinking and work plan. Due Date: week 3 Percentage value 5% |
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Part 3: Making Meaning of Inquiry
For this part of the assignment you are to develop and share a concept map using Mindomo to demonstrate your understanding of the inquiry question, how it links to critical digital literacy and build connections to your professional learning during the inquiry. This will include connections between your inquiry question, critical thinking and digital literacy. It will include the relevance of your inquiry to the role of a teacher in the classroom/school. Successful completion of this portion of the assignment will incorporate personal reflection that shows growth over time and comprehensive depth of understanding of critical digital literacy. Connections between current values and beliefs about digital literacy will be evident in the concept map.
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Part 4: Creating and Sharing an Inquiry
In this part of the assignment, you will present your inquiry exploration. Your presentation will share your learning and model how you made connections with course content and classroom digital literacy practices. Your presentation should be a 21st century production that incorporates digital literacies, models digital fluency and that will deepen understanding of critical digital literacy. It will engage your classmates in your inquiry question. (For example: a YouTube video you prepare that the class will access and view, with a follow up activity designed to illustrate your main points and then a consolidation of their and your learning). A half page, single spaced reflection will summarize key points, share insights or highlight challenges. This culminating task will be described in your work plan and meet the success criteria developed for this portion of the assignment. You will be given “assessment of” feedback by a group of your peers and instructor after you post your presentation to the group discussion forum. You are expected to provide a comment or feedback to those in your group. Engage in the presentation, exploring the activities created and respond using the feedback form provided. Due week 7 Percentage value: 25% |
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Part 5: Reflection and self assessment of Inquiry
In this final part of the assignment you will build connections from your inquiry experience to critical digital literacies and reflect on how this learning has changed or influenced your teaching practice. Examining growth and changes of your persona in digital spaces and places will be incorporated. This will be created in a digital format of your choice. It can include graphics, images, text, audio or video components. (e.g. infographic, Flipsnack, Adobe voice, Tellagami, Powtoon etc). A minimum of 2 pages or 2 minutes to a maximum of 5 pages or 5 min will include reflection on the key factors relevant to critical digital literacies. Due week 9 Percentage value 10% |
Assessment Rubric for Inquiry Project
