Interactive White Board Lesson (State, Nation, World)

In designing my IWB lesson, I invested roughly 8hrs of thought and development over the course of several weeks.  I thought about what type of lesson I could utilize to meet a WDPI standard while at the same time I would be able to adapt to a wide range of grade levels. I believe this will always be one my goals as a teacher. I put much thought into the words I used, interactive elements present in the lesson, repetitive nature of material, and of in-class management.

As an educator, this lesson has helped me to recognize a practical implementation of technology within the classroom. Although I have not conducted an actual lesson with IWB and the material I have prepared, I feel confident in its overall effectiveness. Furthermore, although the lesson is found in what is shared on the screen, as a teacher, I feel it is incredibly important to always ask questions outside of what is directly asked.

This lesson has also helped me prepare for my responsibilities as an educator by challenging me to anticipate situations which may challenge the desired outcome. By putting thought into situations and imagining myself presenting material, I gain confidence. Also, by practicing in my mind I am able to know what points to make and how to address and monitor the effectiveness of my lesson. For instance, if I expect in my mind a certain level of student involvement and engagement with the lesson, it allows the reflection process to be potentially easier because I will monitor and recall factors from during the presentation which are related to my expectations.