From the Desk of:

Whitney Kilgore

wkk.texas@gmail.com

Design Challenge Three EDTC 6341 - The FACTS Model of Design

The FACTS Model of Design

Teachers as Designers: A Cinquain Poem

educators

creative, skilled

engaging, constructing, enriching

helping each student paint on their own canvas

teachers

Teachers as Designers: A Diamente Poem

creative teachers,

innovative, motivator,

engaging, enriching, encouraging,

Creative teachers are passionate about education. -

caring, empowering, inspiring,

creative, talented,

artistic educators

FACTS

overt and covert curriculum

Fundamentals that transcend topics

shared knowledge as the foundation of learning

processes of intellect

Knowledge, problem solving, literacy.

information usage and community

ACTIVITIES

Opportunities for students to engage

memory, information extending processes,

information rearranging processes and metacognition

Authentic Activities, Knowledge Building Activities,

Constructing Activities and Sharing Activities.

CONTENTS

The something presented to students

Standards based curriculum that becomes a

list of objectives that are listed, taught,

tested and retaught.

TOOLS

Facilitates the things humans can do.

Technology creates a bridge between

potential and abilities.

Careful selection is necessary.

Every technology has properties some

make activities easier and some more difficult.

SYSTEMS OF ASSESSMENT

Alignment with Learning Objecties is critical.

Must accurately measure the stated learning objectives.

Multiple forms of assessment are needed. 

Measurement of student learning must occur over time.