1. HAH 101 Honors American History Karen Trimmer, Designer A story board design for Maryland Virtual School

2. Honors American History from 1870 to the Present This Honors United States History from 1870 to the Present class is designed to study the ideals, political institutions, cultural developments and people responsible for the creation of America. This course is presented in a broad fashion over 14 weeks and 6 modules to allow time for all significant events and details to stimulate interest and discussion in an online format. As such, students will adapt their approaches to study so they are taking notes digitally and integrating multiple forms of communications-information technology into all coursework. Course Description  Identify the central themes of the text and summarize key supporting details  Evaluate American history with a global perspective  Analyze the impact of technology, religion, ideological shifts and globalization on American history  Trace the American historical narrative  Develop digital learning and literacy skills Core Objectives Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

3. Mastery Objective Number One Students will demonstrate their understanding of these relationships by responding to a discussion topic that requires them to use higher order thinking skills while supporting their responses with primary and secondary source materials Upon completing the course students will have identified the central themes of the text and summarized key supporting details Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

4. Mastery Objective Number Two Students will meet a level of participation to demonstrate a high (100-80), average (80-70) or low (below 70) level of knowledge, which will be recorded in a conference rubric Students will demonstrate their understanding of historical relationships by responding to a discussion topic that requires them participate actively and appropriately Upon completion of this course students will have evaluated American history with a global perspective, determined explicit textual references, and supported conclusions about the cyclical patterns that emerge in the linear historical narrative Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

5. Master Objective Number Three Students will meet a level of participation to demonstrate a high (100-80), average (80-70) or low (below 70) level of knowledge, which will be recorded in a conference rubric Students will demonstrate their understanding of these relationships by responding to a discussion topic that requires them to place textual evidence in context and objectively summarize its central meaning Upon completion of this course students will have analyzed the impact of technology, religion, ideological shifts and globalization on American history Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

6. Master Objective Number Four students will demonstrate their understanding of key terms and vocabulary by determining the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in primary and secondary sources, including vocabulary that describe political, social or economic aspects of history Students will demonstrate their understanding of these relationships by responding to a discussion topic that requires them use higher order thinking skills and consider multiple points-of view while supporting their responses with by citing specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. Upon completion of this course student will be able to trace the American historical narrative Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

7. Mastery Objective Number Five Digital learning and literacy skills will be enumerated on a rubric by which the students will be assessed to demonstrate a high (100-80), average (80-70) or low (below 70) level of knowledge Upon completion of the course student will have acquired digital learning and literacy skills Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

8. Cast of Characters Students Sally Jo Tim Fay Precious Jones Jesus Rodriguez Lizzy Bennett June B. Jones Ben Yumkus Katniss Everdeen Peeta Melark Faculty Karen Byrne Support Maryland Virtual School Technical Support Montgomery County Public School Library Maryland Virtual School Design Team Mixed gender Ages 14-17 Opted to take some high school credit online May be accelerated May have disciplinary issues May be in release time program May be in other immersion activities Description of Students Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

9. The Setting: A Moodle Virtual Classroom Communicate objectives here Communicate daily activities here Communicate learning and content materials here Communicate conference information here Provide interaction and socialization opportunities for students here Return assessments here Embed media and hypermedia here Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

10. Structuring a Conference in Moodle Provide conference topic here Structure conference with this pull-down menu Embed rubrics, media and stylize with tool bar Set up timing of conference and monitor student participation in conference here Student responses look like this Students can make an avatar Responses are organized here Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

11. Learning Resources Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

12. HAH Course Content and Modules Week One Getting to know you Module Practice navigating online classroom Getting acquainted activities Practice digital note- taking skills Module One: Weeks 2-4 1876-1917-Migration and Industrialization: Change in Society Module Two: Weeks 4-7 1890-1920-Emergence of Modern America Module Three: Weeks 7-10 1920-1940-The Twenties and the Great Depression Module Four: Weeks 10-12 1931-1959--World War II and its Aftermath Module Five: Weeks 12-14 1960-1975-Living with Turmoil Module 6: Weeks 14-16 1968-Present— Into the next Century Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

13. Using Gagne’s 9 Events of Instruction Illustrated with JKF at the Berlin Wall 1. Gain students’ attention with an embedded link in discussion forum: North Korea Threatens War on US MainlandNorth Korea Threatens War on US Mainland 2. Inform learners of objective, via embedded screencast, that John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Berlin Wall in 1963 was given while the U.S. faced similar aggression as in modern day North Korea. History works in cycles. 3. Stimulate recall, via embedded screencast, to see if students remember how the US or any nation responded When faced with aggression. Have students instant respond via Moodle instant forum 4. Present stimulating material embed media of JFK arrival and speech at the Berlin wall in conference forum 5. Provide learning guidance Present historical material on circumstances surrounding JFK’s visit to Berlin. 6. Elicit performance, Provide conference discussion instructions—note that conference discussion rubric is attached to conference forum 7. Provide feedback via corrected rubric with written feedback that is deliver to students’ online work portfolio 8. Assess performance place during adaptive unit tests at the end of each module 9. Enhance retention and transfer via constant referral to current events and the cyclical nature of history Gagné, R. M., Wager, W. W., Golas, K. C., & Keller, J. M. (2005). Principles of instructional design (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

14. Vygoysky’s Zone of Proximal Development Current Individual level of knowledge Performance assisted by teacher, parent, more capable peer, or with scaffolding Future learning Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

15. Motivating students Using Keller’s Arc Model Attention A.1. Perceptual arousal A.2. Inquiry Arousal A.3.Variability Relevance R.1. Goal Orientation R.2. Motivation Matching R.3.Familarity Confidence C.1.Learning Requirements C.2. Success Opportunities C.3. Personal Control Satisfaction S.1.Natural Consequences S.2. Positive Consequences S.3. Equity Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

16. HAH 101 The Story: Using the Moodle Classroom Post Welcome Message Introduce faculty and contact information Introduce resources List activities, directions and objectives Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

17. HAH 101 The Story: Using the Moodle Classroom Entry point for class conferences Student Moodle Tutorial Student’s schedule Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

18. Module 1 1876-1917 Migration & Industrialization: Change and Society Gain Students attention with short film on Ellis Island: Gagnes Event #1 Gaining attention. Embed film here Describe module objectives using Keller’s Arc Model, explaining A.2 inquiry arousal and relevance, linking mastery objectives 1 and 3 to Ellis Island Film After this module you will be able to.... In text read pp. 444-462 Answer discussion questions Participate in Module forum discussion Provide directions here Announce news here Module lecture webinar Embed course lectures, webinars, notes here Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

19. Module 1 1876-1917 Migration & Industrialization: Change and Society (continued) Use Keller’s Arc Model, A.2: inquiry arousal, to have students recall what they know about industrialization. Share in forum discussion, using Frayer Model Embed Frayer model here Use zone of proximal distance to determine how much students know about Industrialization and link to globalization (mastery objective number 2), connect to Frayer Model activity. Place discussion activity here. Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013

20. Remaining Modules will be presented in a Similar fashion to module one Karen Trimmer Storyboard DETT 607 November 2013