This page outlines how the course is structured, facilitated, and aligned to instructional design models and learner needs.

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The Overview/Start Here module is the first section in Google Classroom and serves as an essential onboarding space for participants. It includes a welcome video, instructor introduction, course syllabus, course outcomes, and an introductory discussion. This module establishes expectations, sets course norms, and introduces learners to the tools, platforms, and support available throughout the course.

 

The course is grounded in three key instructional design frameworks: Fink’s Taxonomy for Significant Learning (Fink, 2003), the ADDIE model (Reilley, 2023), and the COVA approach (Harapnuik, 2021a). Each module is intentionally crafted to incorporate foundational knowledge, application, integration, and reflection. Participants engage in authentic, real-world tasks such as lesson planning, app evaluation, and coaching design. This scaffolding supports the purposeful integration of iPads into Pre-K learning environments while encouraging both creativity and practicality (Ahmad et al., 2024; Liu et al., 2024).

 

Course outcomes are presented clearly in the Start Here module and revisited within each weekly module. These outcomes align with Fink’s Six Dimensions of Learning (Fink, 2003) and the ISTE Standards for Educators and Students (Crompton, 2017), ensuring that instruction remains both student-centered and technology-rich.

 

The course design follows the COVA model, empowering participants to:

• Choose their own lesson focus,

• Express their voice through discussions, reflections, and project creation,

• Take ownership of their work through self-paced modules,

• Engage in authentic learning that directly supports their classroom practice (Harapnuik, 2021).

 

As the course creator, I serve as both the instructor and facilitator—providing structure, offering feedback, hosting weekly support sessions, and guiding participants through a meaningful and flexible learning experience.

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This is a blended course model, offering a balance of:

Asynchronous content via Google Classroom (readings, videos, assignments),

Synchronous weekly sessions via Google Meet, which provide live interaction, Q&A, and collaborative discussion.

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To foster community and connection, I begin the course with a personal video introduction and an "Introduce Yourself" discussion. This creates space for participants to connect, share their backgrounds, and begin building a professional learning network.