6.+Task+Analysis



=**Task analysis for accessing homework webpage** =

**__ Overview: __**
My task analysis will be the steps necessary to access the daily calendar from my homework website.

**__ Need: __**
I have noticed that sixth graders have a habit of losing papers and of not being entirely truthful regarding the homework that has been assigned. In addition to having students copy their homework down each class, I also maintain a website where homework is listed and digital copies of assignments can be printed from the site. The need that I have seen is that some students and parents do not know how to navigate the site to find the information needed. In order to assist students and parents, I have developed the following task analysis that takes them step by step through how to find what was assigned and how to print out lost papers.

**__ Step 1: __**
Open your internet browser. Use your mouse to click (use the left button) on the icon that launches your internet browser. Three common internet browsers are:

**__ Step 2: __**
Once your internet browser has opened, type in the following address into the address bar: http://www.lex5.k12.sc.us/webpages/mcarothers/ Your address bar should look similar to this. The address should be identical: A second option, if I have sent you an email, is to left click on the link to the homework site that is at the bottom of my signature (see below). Clicking this link will cause your internet browser to open the homework webpage in a new tab or a new window (depending on your settings).



**__ Step 3: __**
This is what you should see in your internet browser. If it is not, then please check the spelling of the address to make sure there are no errors.

==**This is the homework webpage! You are half way there! ** ==

**__ Step 4: __**
The next part that you will need to do is to find the “My Calendar” button in the navigation pane:

**__ Step 5: __**
Left click on the “My Calendar” navigation button and the calendar should show up (see below).



**__ Step 6: __**
Place your mouse arrow over the scroll down arrow (see above). Left click on the scroll down arrow until you see today’s date. You should see the image below. Put the mouse arrow over the part of today’s date that says “__A day – click here to see today’s agenda__”.

**__ Step 7: __**
Left click the statement “A day – click here to see today’s agenda” and the following information should open up. The calendar will still be visible behind this new window.

The first piece of information listed is the objective for today’s class.

After the objective is the agenda. This is what we will be doing in class today.

The final piece of information is the assigned homework. The work will include the due date.

Please notice that not all of the information posted is visible. You will need to use the scroll down arrow again to view what information is at the bottom.

**__ Step 8: __**
After you scroll down, the following information should be visible.

The related files are digital copies of the work that was either done in class or was assigned as homework.

You can use your mouse arrow to left click on either of the two listed files. Clicking on either one will open that file so you can view it.

**__ Step 9: __**
If you click on the video work page link, this is what you will see.

With this link open, you can print a copy of it. This can be very helpful if you, or your student, has a habit of misplacing assignments.

To print, use your mouse arrow to left click the printer icon that is located in the upper left hand corner. A copy of the assignment should print. If a print dialogue box comes up, simply press the enter key to begin printing this assignment.

To see the other attachment, you must first close this window. Click on the red box with the white X in the upper right hand corner.

When you do this, the window will close and the only thing showing will be the calendar. Again, click on the “A day – click here to see today’s agenda” to bring the information for today back up.

**__ Step 10: __**
You will again need to scroll down to see the bottom portion of the posted information.

You can now click on the other posted assignment, “Energy test 1 study guide” to see what it is.

**__ Step 11: __**
If you click on the video work page link, this is what you will see.

With this link open, you can print a copy of it. This can be very helpful if you, or your student, has a habit of misplacing assignments.

To print, use your mouse arrow to left click the printer icon that is located in the upper left hand corner. A copy of the assignment should print. If a print dialogue box comes up, simply press the enter key to begin printing this assignment.

To close this window, click on the red box with the white X in the upper right hand corner.

**__ Step 12: __**
You can also click on other days, past or future, on the calendar to see what we did on a certain day or to see what we are going to do. When you closed the window, the calendar should now be the only thing showing. Let’s practice and select September 15th and 25th.



**__ Step 12 (continued): __**


You should see this image when you open the information for September the 15th.

You should see this image when you open the information for September the 25th.

As with the previous steps, you can scroll down on any of the days to see what we did (or will do) and you will be able to open any of the posted digital copies of the work we did (or will do).

CONGRATULATIONS!!
You have successfully navigated my homework website’s calendar and printed copies of assignments I have given out during class.

Please come back often to see what you are, or your student is, doing in science.

Use the “Contact” link back on the navigation bar to email me any questions that you may have! It is found right under the “My Calendar” button.

Information on Instructional Design models for EDET 722 based on information from: Brown, A. & Green, T. D. (2006). The essentials of instructional design: Connecting fundamental principles with process and practice. Upper Saddle River: NJ: Pearson

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