I selected to create a series of videos teaching how to use databases because this is included in my district's Information Literacy and Technology standards. Applying the pretraining principle, I created the first video to introduce the vocabulary and concept of a database. A Database Activity Google Doc, used in conjunction with the first two videos, is referred to in Part 1 and 2 for active review and practice of the concepts taught.
Worked Examples
After watching and reviewing Part 2 as needed, students complete the activities on the Database Google Doc. Far-transfer is included when students are asked to engage with the Alaska’s Digital Archives database in Part 3.
Reflection
Reference
Clark, R. C., & Mayer, R. E. (2011). E-learning and the science of instruction, 3nd edition.
Pfeiffer: San Francisco, CA.
AECT standards: 1. Content Knowledge--1.1 Creating, 1.2 Using; 2. Content Pedagogy--2.1 Creating, 2.2 Using; 3. Learning Environment--3.1 Creating, 3.2 Using