Tammy BoudreauKevin ReedPaulette GoguenMonique DupuisSusan SmidtPaula Gaudet

Students are given the responsibility of

working together to address a global issue of critical importance. For example, one group worked together to write petitions to the United Nations to protest conditions in Yugoslavia and to suggest remedies for the problems of starvation and unrest in Somalia.

Pros:real-life situation

MotivationalGlobal perspective Immediate

feedback

Cons:More assessment

information needed (Ex: Rubric).

A Time-line is not included.

Did not check for prior knowledge

May need tutorials

Students create graphic organizers, then they complete a word-processed first draft, they e-mail files to mentors and receive feedback. Students and mentors bond through this process, and students are more motivated to revise their writing. Word processing makes revisions easier and faster, which further encourages students to improve their work.

Pros:Motivational

• Author• Editing Tools

Timely feedbackTeaching email with

a purpose

Cons:Objectives don’t

match the outcomes Assessment and

objectives don’t match

A time-line is not included

Did not check prior knowledge

May need tutorial

L.A. Curricular Outcomes:Decide upon a general purpose. Include a simple beginning that identifies

the topic.present ideas/events in a basic sequence.Link ideas with simple connecting words

(Ex: and, then, so, finally).Attempt a conclusion but may be abrupt.

Technology Outcomes: Is able to read, write and send an e-mail.

Objectives:By the end of the assignment students will

be using word processing to aid in writing a story (Writing Process).

By the end of the assignment students will send and retrieve an e-mail.

Preparation:

book computer lab.Back-up plan: classroom next door.Students double up.Offer extra help at lunch.Become familiar with Kidspiration Software.Produce Netiquette poster.Arrange to have Grade 8 Peer Helpers for e-

mail.Arrange to have a mentor author available on

the 1st day of the lesson and at the mid-way point.

Traditional• Pencil and paper• Books by authors

Technical• E-mail tutorial• Netiquette posters• Kidspiration Software• Computers (20)• Internet

capabilities • E-mail addresses of

authors• E-mail and passwords of

the students• Memory Sticks• Skype• Webcam• Microphone

Resources:

Identify yourself Include a subject line Avoid sarcasm Respect others’ privacy Acknowledge and return messages promptly Copy with caution No spam – junk mail Be concise Use appropriate language Use appropriate emoticons Use appropriate intensifiers

Subject Content• Introduction of

authors and their books.

• Criteria for Writing Process.

• The 5 Traits have been taught and practiced.

• Students have listened to audio books.

Robert Munsch Website

Technical• Word processing

was taught in Gr. 2. Reviewed this year through an activity in Soc. St.

• Review computer vocabulary.

• E-mail was taught prior to lesson.

Storyline Website

Student Prior Learning:

Special Considerations: Kidspiration, using headphones, MP3’s, give

extra time during lunch, Brain Breaks every 30 minutes or as needed (helpful especially to ADHD students).

Stronger students can write longer stories, illustrate their story, research the author, or be a peer helper.

Behavioral Management -Tight timeline with checklist, have a predetermined seating arrangement in the computer lab and the alternative classroom, monitor subject content and staying on task.

Organization Issues - Have a master list of the log-ins, have predetermined seating plan, model the daily procedure, have extra pencils and pens available, have USB memory sticks to save information, Grade 8 peer helpers.

Multiple Intelligences: Auditory – Audio books, Visual – books, Kinesthetic – Kidspiration.

Introduction:

• Mentor author reads a book and explains to the students the steps he takes to develop a story (approx. 15 mins.).

WEBCAST

Learning Activity:

• Day 1- Explain assignment & model Kidspiration.

Students are asked to write a story (writing process) that will be sent to an author via e-mail for his/her feedback. They will revise and do a good copy.

Kidspiration Website

• Day 2- Model Kidspiration in lab, then students start their graphic organizer.

• Day 3- Students continue to work on graphic organizer and start their draft on paper.

• Day 4 to 5– Students continue draft using their I can be a good writer if I… checklist.

• Day 6 & 7- Students type their draft on word processor.

• Day 8- Peer helpers assist the students in sending their e-mails with attached story to author. (Pre-arranged for author to reply in 3 days).

• Day 9 (of lesson)- Webcast with Author. Author gives general and specific feedback on drafts (further motivates students). Students read e-mails from author and review suggestions.

• Day 10 to 11- They will revise using suggestions from author and word processor editing tools and do their final copy.

• Celebration Day – students read their stories to their grade 8 Peer Helpers.

1. Plan *Make a web OR story map

2. Draft *Write a rough draft *Remember to SKIP LINES.

3. Revise *Do all of my sentences make sense? *Do all of my sentences stay on topic? *Do my sentences begin in different ways? *Can I add or change some words to make it better?

4. Edit *Do all sentences begin with a capital letter? *Did I put any capital letters in the wrong place? *Do all sentences end with a punctuation mark? *Did I spell all the word wall words right?

5. Good Copy *Recopy your story as neatly as you can. *Remember to Skip Lines!!!!!!

Student Learning:5 Traits RubricE-mail checklistSelf-reflection

Teacher LearningRubric Evaluation

Checklist for a Technology –Integrated Lesson

StudentName

Log on to nbed.exchange

Type in address

Subject title

Type Salutation

Type message

Sign name

Send message

Openmessage

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What part of the project did you like best?

What part of the project did you find challenging?

How did you like using Kidspiration?

Can you see yourself using Kidspiration for other

projects?

Were you excited about speaking to an author?

How did you feel when you saw the good copy of

your story?

Pros: Collaboration with

author and Grade 8 students.

E-mailing and writing with a purpose.

Students engaged in all part of writing process.

Motivational• Author• Editing Tools.

Cons: Depending on

technology working. Timely response by

author. Time consuming.

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Date of Delivery: Curriculum Area(s): English Language Arts/Technology

Grade Level: 3 Subject Area(s): English Language Arts/Technology

Class Size: 20 Class Duration: 45 min X 2-3 weeks

Curriculum Area(s) Outcomes:Present ideas/events in a basic sequence. Include a simple beginning that identifies the topic. Decide upon a general purpose.Attempt a conclusion, but may be abrupt.Link ideas with simple connecting words and, then, so, finally.

Cross-Curriculum Link(s):Technology and Language Arts

Sample Lesson Plan

Technology Outcomes:NETS-S1a – Creativity and Innovation – Students apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.1b- Creativity and Innovation- Students create original works as a means of personal or group expression.2a- Communication and Collaboration- Students interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.2b- Communication and Collaboration- Students communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media formats.4b-Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.5a- Digital Citizenship- Students advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.5c- Digital Citizenship Students demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.6a- Technology Operations and Concepts- Students understand and use technology systems.District 2 Computer ExpectanciesIs able to read, write and send e-mail

Resources (traditional):Pencils and paper, books written by the mentor authors.

Resources (technical): Big posters on Netiquette. Kidspiration Software. Internet capabilities on at least 20 computers, computers without internet could be used for word processing. E-mail addresses of the authors. E-mail and passwords of the students. Memory sticks.

Student Prior Learning (Subject Content):Mentor authors have been introduced through their books. Books are in the browser boxes. The 5 writing traits have been taught and practiced over the past year. Students have listened to audio books on the computer, on cassettes or CD’s. Students know the criteria for the writing process.Student Prior Learning (Technical): Word processing has been taught in grade 2 and was re-introduced this year in a Social Studies activity. The vocabulary of the computer has been reviewed.E-mail has been taught prior to lesson.

Special Considerations:How to address special needs: Kidspiration, using headphones, MP3’s, give extra time during lunch. Going to incorporate Brain Breaks every 30 minutes or as needed to help the concentration of the class (ADHD), give a story starter for anyone needing an idea.Stronger students or students who finish too quickly: can draw pictures that will go with their stories, can write longer stories, research the author, be a peer helper.Behaviour management: Tight timeline with checklist, have a predetermined seating arrangement in the computer lab and the alternate classroom, monitor subject content and staying on task.Organization issues: Have a master list of the log ins, students have their password written in their agenda books, have predetermined seating plan, model the daily procedure, have extra pencils and pens available, have memory sticks to save information, grade 8 students will help the grade 3’s send the attached file to their e-mail.List Multiple Intelligences you plan to use: Auditory, Visual and Kinesthetic.

Lesson Procedure: Time Allotted

Introduction, APK or Anticipatory Set:Mentor author reads a book and explains to the students the steps he takes to develop a story by web-cam and Skype.

15 minutes

Learning Activity: (The Process of Instruction)Day 1- Explain the assignment -Model Kidspiration Software in the class with the students input. (visual, auditory)Day 2- Model Kidspiration Software in the computer lab with students following along. Students start their own graphic organizer. (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)Day 3- Students continue to work on graphic organizer and start their draft of paper.Day 4- 5- Students continue draft, they check “I can be a good writer….” often.Day 6-7 Students type their draft on word processor.Day 8- Peer helpers assist the students in sending their e-mail with attachment to the mentor author. Pre-arranged that author would respond within 3 days.Day 9 (of lesson) - Mentor author addresses the class through web-cast and gives general and specific feedback on the drafts.Students read their e-mail from the author.Day 10-11 – Students revise their story using suggestions from the author and the editing tools on the word processor and create their final copy.Celebration Day- Students read their stories to the grade 8 peer-helpers.

Conclusion/Closure: Grade 3 students will read their final story to the grade 8 peer helper class.

Assessment of student learning:Present ideas/events in a basic sequence. Include a simple beginning that identifies the topic. Decide upon a general purpose.Attempt a conclusion, but may be abrupt.Link ideas with simple connecting words and, then, so, finally. – 5 Traits RubricIs able to read, write and send e-mail. - E-mail checklist.Also give the students a self-reflection assessment.

Self-evaluation of the lesson presentation/preparation:Use the Rubric “The Technology Integration Planning Checklist” from the myeducationlab.Self-reflection:Will be done upon completion of the lessons.

District #2 Computer Expectancies New Brunswick Curriculum-Reading and Writing Achievement

Standards Grade Three (September 2008) http:/www.edina.k12.mn.us/concord/teacherlinks/sixtraits/

posterpage.htm. http:// myeducationlab.com http://robertmunsch.com/ Roblyer, m.d,&Doering, A.h., Integrating Educational Technology

into Teaching. Allen &Bacon. Write Traits Rubric with permission of Judy Butler www.inspiration.com/Kidspiration www.storyline.net/