Instructional and Learning Strategies
Technology Mentoring Experience with Debbie Birdsong and Michelle Gilbert 7th grade English Teacher
Lesson: Promoting Reading using Movie Trailers

Green indicates Assistive Technology being considered for diverse learners
Aspect 1: The Syntax
Learning Goals

Instructional
Strategies

Instructional
Activities
Student Activities
Read selected book from book list and discuss as a small group or partner.

Direct Instruction

 

Group reading list in catagories (i.e. mystery)

Limit the choices

Introduce books to students

Students select and read book of choice

Collaboration/Information Processing

Online: Research writer and background of story

 

Group will create a brief bio about author and summary of book.

Students maybe allowed to copy/paste but must credit source

Identify significant events and personalities. Collaboration Discuss as a group why were these events/persons important. What do they represent

Build a timeline based on events and persionalities.

Students may use Inspiration software to do this activity.

Information Processing / Collaboration

Guide students as they create a storyboard & script for their movie trailor

Provide students with an example of a storyboard

Build storyboard and write script

Produce Movie Trailor Collaboration/Active Learning

Guide students as they plan their production of their movie trailor. Provide checklists & rubric for students.

Students will gather props and plan their set according to their storyboard and script.

Students will film their movie trailor.

 

Teacher Learning Goals Instructional Strategies Instructor Actions

Student Activities

Integrate Technology into lessons

Direct Instruction

 

Practice with teacher how to set up the camera and shots for an effective and appealing video. Ephasize the rule of thirds and place ment of characters to imply movement or mood.

Allow the teacher to practice.

Teacher will then teach the students how to video.

Guided Practice

Show teacher how to use MovieMaker. Allowing time to practice

After the teacher has had a chance to use software, give them an opportunity to ask questions

Have teacher do a Demo using MovieMaker. Demo can be used as an example to class.

Re-Evaluate lesson to see if any changes are necessary.

Implement Student-Centered Lessons Collaboration

Develop job descriptions for group members

Develop lessons that give students choices in assignments

Make rubric for students to know what is expected and how graded
Professional Learning Goals Instructional Strategies To accomplish these goals I will....
Improve ability to cognitive coach

Independent Study

Practice

Read materials from class and research coaching methods

Practice working with mentee and other staff. Be available for mentee

Improve ability to clarify Practice Go over current lessons to see ways to enrich lessons with technology
Aspect 2: The Social System
Students will be assigned to teams. All students will participate in class discussions. Students will be given job descriptions for their role in group work. Then the group grade each others' participation.
Aspect 3: The Instructor

The instructor's role will change throughout the project. The instructor will be teacher, demonstrator, facilitator, and learner. They will need to monitor the progress of the groups.

Aspect 4: The Support System
Instructional materials needed are: Computer with XP, Projector (computer connection), Internet, Word (word processor), Inspiration software.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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