My Anxiety filled Experience with ASSURE

Running Head: MY ANXIETY FILLED EXPERIENCE


My Anxiety Filled Experience With ASSURE
ED451-3: Audio Visual Education, U.O.G.
Robert Sales



Abstract
My reflection paper will highlight my experience in developing a lesson plan using the ASSURE Model as a template and the use of the APA style of writing.



My Anxiety Filled Experience With ASSURE.

My experience in creating my lesson plan can be summed up into one word, anxiety. Anxiety is really not a bad word. For some it may be a strong and powerful motivator to finish work on time. For others, it can mean a complete shut down of all synaptic activity in the brain. According to Eggen and Kauchak (2004), “The relationship between anxiety, motivation, and achievement is curvilinear; some is good, but too much can be damaging.”
In my case I experienced both. I was about to throw in the towel and just pay up my tuition fee upon dropping the class. I promise myself that I will take the class next semester. Now that I remember, I have been telling myself that a couple of semesters ago. Having remembered my promise, I realized that I was just procrastinating. Guess what, the use of computers is not my strong point, duh! It finally dawned on me that I had to finish the class and besides the dead line for receiving a full refund passed.
So with this realization I set out to finish what I have started on the first day of class, to stay, finish and to learn as much as I can from this class. It’s funny, my partner Anxiety wanted to hang out with me. In the end I realized that my anxiety primarily is the result of my procrastination or my reluctance to learn something new, using the computer as a tool.
In writing this lesson plan I learned that the computer is a valuable tool to have. My main experience in computers was mainly centered on Yahoo or YouTube. To complete both of the assignment; the ASSURE Lesson Plan and Reflection papers I had to use the computers more as a tool, other than accessing only Yahoo or YouTube. Some of the tools I was able to use were; Excel, Word, the other search engines, etc.…
Lesson Planning requires previous knowledge. Since I did not have a strong background in creating lesson plans, the next best step was using the computer to access information and direction. The computer gave vast information on lesson planning, specifically ASSURE Lesson Planning. This first assignment forced me to finally start using various functions available. I found myself using and/or trying to figure out Excel and Word in these activities. It really made my work easier. As I continued to working on my ASSURE lesson plan I started to see the value of it. The ASSURE Model in lesson planning is a quick, concise reference guide.
The ASSURE Model is a simple guide which every teacher can follow. It covers all the pertinent sections so one can teach effectively. This will help take the guess work out of what is to be taught in the classroom. Most important, the model can be used as a guide immediately by anyone who takes over a class, in this case a substitute teacher. It is a great blueprint that is easy to follow. The model can easily be modified should the need arise.
In starting the second assignment, again my inexperience in APA style of writing directed me towards the use of the computer for more information. I liked that I was able to figure out some application using Excel and Word. I enjoyed it. Likewise, the least enjoyable part was also trying to figure things out. It seems to be a love, hate relationship for now. My partner Anxiety is there whenever I would start my work but seems to fade away the longer I am using the computer.
So with my new and ever developing skill (emphasis on new) with the computer the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS*T) which probably applies to me is, NETS*T learning objective, Technology Operations and Concepts section B: “demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.”

References
Eggen, P., & Kauchak, D. (2004). Chapter 10: Theories of Motivation: Arousal and Anxiety. Educational Psychology Windows on Classroom, 379-380.
National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers. (2008). Learning Objectives: Technology Operations and Concepts. International Society for Technology in Education.