Plan for Instruction

TEACHER: Courtney Waters, media specialist Professional Development

CLASS: Small group of teachers at Screven County TIME FRAME: 30-45 minutes
Middle School

TITLE: Creating a class website using Weebly

Brief Overview of the Unit:

The purpose of this lesson is to teach educators how to easily set up a class website using Weebly. I will
demonstrate how to set up a website and how to create and delete pages. I will also teach the educators how to
add elements to their websites such as pictures, documents, files, and more. By the end of the professional
development lesson the educators should have the beginnings of a class website and a basic understanding of how
to add the necessary elements.

Stage 1: Desired Results

Objectives:
Objective 1: To create a Weebly account
1A. Sign up for a Weebly account using a school e-mail address
1B. Create a domain name
1C. Add/delete pages as needed
1D. Change theme header text and background images

Objective 2: To add images to a Weebly site

2A. Add single images to use as individual pictures or to create a custom gallery
2B. Add multiple images using the gallery feature to create a gallery
2C. Add multiple images to create a slideshow

Objective 3: To add documents and files to a Weebly site

3A. Add documents for viewing using Scribd Document
3B. Add files for download
3C. Add YouTube videos

Standards:
ISTE Standards for Teachers
Standard 2. Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments: Teachers design, develop, and
evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to
maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the Standards
a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student
learning and creativity

Standard 3. Model digital age work and learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and
digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and
situations

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Standard 5. Engage in professional growth and leadership: Teachers continuously improve their
professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by
promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve
student learning
d. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and
community

Competency (Key knowledge, Key Knowledge Misconceptions

skill and/or misconceptions will
be addressed):
Knowledge-staff will be able to:
Essential Question(s) – could be
used as an Academic Prompt):
 Teachers will understand how to  Creating a website is difficult
create a website using Weebly  Creating a website is time
 Teachers will understand how consuming
creating a website can create a link  You have to be a computer expert
between home and school or understand html to create a
website
 Teachers will understand how to add/delete pages
 Teachers will be able to add/delete elements from their site
How do I set up my site?
How do I add photos?
How do I add the weekly newsletter?
How can I add student’s homework so they can download it from home?

Plans for after this learning/competency is complete: What will the teachers do if they finish early?
If teachers are excelling they may go ahead and add extra elements to their website such as class photos, the
weekly homework, classwork, important announcements, or other elements they would like to include.

Stage 3 - Learning Plan, Experiences, Instruction and Learning Activities:

Consider the WHERETO elements
The teacher and students will…
W  Teachers will be able to set up a website using Weebly.
Where are we going?  Teachers will be able to add pictures, documents, titles, and text to their site.
What is expected?  Teachers will be able to customize their site.
H We have discussed the importance of communicating with parents and the lack of
How will we hook parent involvement recently during grade level PLC meetings as well as the need for
(Introduce this to) the digital communication. Prior to beginning I will reiterate the importance of
staff? communication with parents. I will remind everyone that even though not everyone
has a computer nearly all parents have a cell phone which they can check from
anywhere to stay up to date on their child’s academics. I will also remind staff that
we use online gradebooks now as well as Class Dojo to communicate about behavior
so creating a class website is simply the next step in the right direction.
E  Staff will be provided with a paper copy of step by step directions on how to create a
How will we equip website using Weebly.
staff for expected  Step by step directions will be shared with all participating staff via Google drive
performances?  Link to website I created previously will be shared via Google drive
R  After presenting I will ask for questions or concerns during this meeting.
How will we rethink or  I will revisit the topic of creating a class website during our next PLC meeting and see
revise? if anyone has any questions now that they have had a couple of weeks to think about
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 Weebly and to try it out.
 If anyone is having difficulty during the lesson, I will offer to help the individually at a
later time.
 If the staff has a difficult time with a certain portion of the lesson or creation process,
I will add a more detailed explanation to the provided handout and will explain in
greater detail during my next presentation.
E  Staff will have time at the end of the presentation to work on their websites and ask
How will staff self- questions as needed.
evaluate and reflect  Staff can decide if they would like to publish their website or not and share it with the
their learning? parents of their students.
 I will view each person’s website that they created during the presentation process
and offer feedback and tips on how to improve individual sites.
T  For visual and auditory learners, the presentation will include directions given aloud
How will we tailor as well as a live demonstration of the step by step process required to build a website
learning to varied using Weebly.
needs, interests, and  For learners who need more time to process or would like to work at a slower pace a
learning styles? handout will be provided with step by step visual and written directions.
 The online module will be shared with staff members who participated in the
professional development presentation so that they may view videos on how to
create a website, read more in-depth directions on how to add elements, and see
examples of website they could create.
 Staff will be allowed to look on with fellow teachers during the presentation and
creation process so they can see what others are doing and use them for help or ideas
for their own site.
O 1. Discussion of the importance of having a class website.
How will we organize 2. Introduction to the website Weebly.
the sequence of 3. Pass out direction handout and communicate with staff that directions are on Google
learning during the drive as well.
lesson? 4. Demonstrate how to set up a new site.
5. Demonstrate how to select a theme.
6. Demonstrate how to change background images and header text.
7. Demonstrate how to add titles and text on each page.
8. Demonstrate how to add photos. (individual photos and a gallery)
9. Demonstrate how to insert a document for parents to view.
10. Demonstrate how to insert a file for parents to download.
11. Demonstrate how to publish your website.
12. Demonstrate how to view your website once published.
13. Question and answer session.
14. Allow staff time to work on their sites and offer help and feedback as needed.
15. Share online module with staff.

Information from Stage 2: Evidence

Sufficient and Revealing Evidence of Understanding: Briefly explain if and how it will be used.
Informal Check (formative  Observation by the teacher during the presentation.
evidence such as conferencing,  Meet one-on-one with staff as they work on their sites to offer feedback
group Q/A, and support.
Observation, and Dialogue  Review evaluations for thoughts on beneficial aspects of Weebly and areas
for improvement to check for deeper understanding.
Quiz/Test (optional):  None
Performance Task/Project:  Teacher will view each staff members site that they created during the

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 presentation process throughout the professional development lesson and
make sure everyone is on track.
 Staff may choose whether or not they would like to publish their own site
and use it with their personal class.

Resources Used/Materials Needed:

Type of Resource(s): Name of Resource(s):
Items Teacher laptops
SMART board and projector
Paper copies of instruction handout
Link to share handout via Google drive
Websites Weebly- www.weebly.com
Google Drive- https://drive.google.com/
Online Module- https://courtneywatersonlinemodule.weebly.com/