Implementation Overview

1️. Is the approach student-centered or teacher-led?

• The approach is student-centered, as students actively solve problems, explain their thinking, and choose tools (like number lines, strip diagrams, and equations) to represent their work. My role is to guide them, but the learning focuses on their understanding and exploration.

2️. What is the instructor’s role (Presenter, Facilitator, Coach, Mentor)?

• My role shifts depending on the activity — I am a facilitator during independent work, a coach during small groups to give targeted feedback, and a presenter during the initial modeling of strategies.

3️. Is the course blended or fully online?

• This unit is delivered in a blended format — students engage in in-person small groups and discussions while also accessing digital activities (e.g., Google Classroom, Nearpod, IXL) online.

4️. What is the ratio of synchronous to asynchronous activities?

• About 70% synchronous (direct instruction, group work, discussions) and 30% asynchronous (independent practice in Google Classroom or on learning platforms).

5️. How will you address infrastructure and support needs for learners?

• I ensure all students have access to devices and reliable internet during the asynchronous portions by providing time and equipment in class if needed. I also include tutorials, visual aids, and help guides in the LMS to support learners who need additional help.

6️. How do modules align outcomes, activities, and assessments?

• Each module begins with clear learning objectives that are directly aligned to TEKS. The activities practice those specific skills (e.g., composing numbers, estimating, solving word problems), and the exit tickets and assessments measure those same outcomes.

7️. Where does your Overview/Start Here module fit in the course?

• The Start Here module is the very first section in the LMS. It introduces me as the teacher, outlines course expectations, and provides students with all the tools, logins, and procedures they need to feel confident moving into the content modules.

8️. Where and how are course goals and outcomes shared with learners?

• Course goals and outcomes are shared in the Start Here module, at the beginning of each content module, and verbally during lessons. Slide decks and posted objectives on the LMS also remind students of the learning targets for each day.

9️. How does your instructional design approach appear in the modules?

• The modules reflect a backward design approach — starting with the TEKS objectives, designing meaningful activities that build toward mastery, and including aligned assessments that check for understanding. Each module is scaffolded and includes visuals, hands-on practice, and self-checks.

10. How do you introduce yourself and build a learning community?

• I introduce myself through a Welcome Video and a short biography in the Start Here module. I also have students complete a Getting to Know You survey, and we spend time sharing about ourselves and establishing group norms during the first few days to create a positive, collaborative learning environment.