3.2 Managing Digital Tools & Resources
Candidates effectively manage digital tools and resources within the context of student learning experiences. (PSC 3.2/ISTE 3b)
Artifact: Internet Lesson Plan
This lesson plan was developed in ITEC 7430 and focused on the 8th grade Social Studies standard for The Civil War. Students collaborated to investigate and analyze historical events surrounding The Civil War, as well as key battles. Students worked in groups of two to choose which topic from the standard they would like to research and create a presentation about. Each group of students posted their presentations to the class Schoology page. After all groups posted their presentations, the class reviewed the Schoology page and commented on other group’s posts using a discussion board. Products included Prezis and PowerPoints that covered a wide variety of topics, from The Battle of Gettysburg to Sherman’s March to the Sea. At the end of the project, students posted their final thoughts on a Google survey.
This artifact demonstrates mastery of Standard 3.2 by showing my ability to effectively manage digital tools and resources within the context of student learning experiences. Throughout this lesson I facilitated students as they integrated different digital tools into a lesson about The Civil War. Students not only had to collaborate within their group, but they also had to participate in meaningful learner-centered discussions with other groups at the closure of the lesson, via a discussion board post. While students were working in their groups, I facilitated the process by modeling how to effectively use Prezi, how to take screen shots of their work and upload them to Schoology, and how to participate in meaningful conversations with others. Students tend to learn best when they are involved in research-based, meaningful, and real-world activities. Using these methods allowed me to address the diversity of all students.
Through this artifact, I learned that creating learner-centered activities is essential to keep students engaged and focused on the learning task. This lesson required students to utilize digital tools, which required me to model appropriate use and facilitate student discussions. I learned the importance of clear and concise instructions and that not all students pick up on technology as quickly as expected. It is important to stay positive and help students when needed. However, many students are skilled in technology use, so I learned to assign “technology leaders” in my class to help other students when needed. This artifact could be enhanced by allowing students to choose a battle and produce a digital movie trailer. This would give students the chance to show others an additional method of technology presentation and to enhance their understanding of the topic.
This artifact impacted both student learning and teacher learning at my school. Allowing students to experience the collaborative nature of Schoology impacted student learning. They were able to work with one another and learn from each other through collaboration, discussion, and teamwork. These skills are essential to be successful in life. Students were actively engaged through the entire process since they were able to work together and utilize technology by using the Web 2.0 tools of their choice. The impact of this artifact can be assessed by analyzing student scores on the end of unit assessment as well as surveying students about the Web 2.0 tools they used.
This lesson plan was developed in ITEC 7430 and focused on the 8th grade Social Studies standard for The Civil War. Students collaborated to investigate and analyze historical events surrounding The Civil War, as well as key battles. Students worked in groups of two to choose which topic from the standard they would like to research and create a presentation about. Each group of students posted their presentations to the class Schoology page. After all groups posted their presentations, the class reviewed the Schoology page and commented on other group’s posts using a discussion board. Products included Prezis and PowerPoints that covered a wide variety of topics, from The Battle of Gettysburg to Sherman’s March to the Sea. At the end of the project, students posted their final thoughts on a Google survey.
This artifact demonstrates mastery of Standard 3.2 by showing my ability to effectively manage digital tools and resources within the context of student learning experiences. Throughout this lesson I facilitated students as they integrated different digital tools into a lesson about The Civil War. Students not only had to collaborate within their group, but they also had to participate in meaningful learner-centered discussions with other groups at the closure of the lesson, via a discussion board post. While students were working in their groups, I facilitated the process by modeling how to effectively use Prezi, how to take screen shots of their work and upload them to Schoology, and how to participate in meaningful conversations with others. Students tend to learn best when they are involved in research-based, meaningful, and real-world activities. Using these methods allowed me to address the diversity of all students.
Through this artifact, I learned that creating learner-centered activities is essential to keep students engaged and focused on the learning task. This lesson required students to utilize digital tools, which required me to model appropriate use and facilitate student discussions. I learned the importance of clear and concise instructions and that not all students pick up on technology as quickly as expected. It is important to stay positive and help students when needed. However, many students are skilled in technology use, so I learned to assign “technology leaders” in my class to help other students when needed. This artifact could be enhanced by allowing students to choose a battle and produce a digital movie trailer. This would give students the chance to show others an additional method of technology presentation and to enhance their understanding of the topic.
This artifact impacted both student learning and teacher learning at my school. Allowing students to experience the collaborative nature of Schoology impacted student learning. They were able to work with one another and learn from each other through collaboration, discussion, and teamwork. These skills are essential to be successful in life. Students were actively engaged through the entire process since they were able to work together and utilize technology by using the Web 2.0 tools of their choice. The impact of this artifact can be assessed by analyzing student scores on the end of unit assessment as well as surveying students about the Web 2.0 tools they used.