Debbie Birdsong's Instructional Technology
Michelle Gilbert 7th grade English teacher Lesson: Movie Trailor to Promote Reading

Green indicates Assistive Technology being considered for diverse learners
Purple indicates Assistive Technology for all learners

Student Goals * Teacher Goals * MT Goals * Aspects 2-4

 
Instructional Technology
Aspect 1: The Sytax

Learning Goals
Instructional and
Learning Strategies

Target Technologies or Desired Tool Functions
Constraints Identified from Instructional Analysis
Decisions

Student Goal:
Read selected book from book list and discuss as a small group or partner.

Strategies: Direct Instruction

For students with modifications or other special needs offer books on tape/cd-rom. Have tape/cd-rom players available as well as headphones

Most equipment is available but will need to schedule time to use

Instructor will need to group or pair learners

Need to allow time for all levels of readers. May check into books that are condensed.

Student Goal: Identify characters and significant events .

Strategies: Collaboration
Brainstorming

 

Computer Lab

Schedule time in Computer Lab.

 

 

Match

Match -Make sure Computers are functioning and have speakers and/or headphones. (preferably headphones)

Need Inspiration Software Inspiration installed on all computers Match -Tech mentor can install needed software
Access to shared folder to store findings create a shared folder Match

Student Goal: Plan Production of Movie trailor

Strategies: Collaboration, Dialogue, Evaluate, questioning

Discussion

Computer lab may not be conducive to discussion
Match - can take place in classroom
Computer Lab Schedule time in Computer Lab. Match
Internet Students will need to gather props, images, and other materials based on their storyboard. Instructor will need to meet with each group to discuss and finalize their plans prior to creating video. Check for enough material, scenes that match the story. --If not go back until completed to instructors satisfaction.

Student Goal: Apply Knowledge by producing a movie trailor to promote a book

Strategies: Collaboration, Dialogue, Evaluate

Individual Participation
Some students may not contribuet to the group
Match-roles/job descriptions for each member. Peer evaluation based on rubric. Teacher facilitating group.

Video/digital cameras

Schedule use of video and camera equipment.

(also think of setting inside vs. outside. Will another room be necessary -- consider lighting)

Match --Tech mentor can have equipment ready for use.

Tech mentor may need to give students a checklist on the use of camera equipment.

Students may need to be encouraged to use a tripod.

MovieMaker Only on XP Computers Match- Lab has been updated.

Teacher Goal:Expand on Integrate Technology into lessons - by considering other applications.

Strategies: Collaboration, Dialogue, Guided Practice

Computer Lab
Schedule time to use computer lab.
Match
Software: Inspiration MovieMaker Loaded on all computers Match
Classroom: Ceiling mount projectors working projector Match verify that the projector is working properly
Video Equipment May need help filming Match set aside time for MT, Instructor, & if possible a more advanced student to practice filming. (zooming, panning, setting up shots)

Teacher Goal: Implement Student-Centered Lessons

Strategies: Collaboration Dialogue

Discussion
Work with current lesson plans to see if technology can be implemented.
Match
Evaluate the effectiveness of Technology in lesson Feedback from teacher Match

Mentor Goals: Improve ability to clarify

Stategies: Practice, Questioning, Collaboration

N/A

Mentor Goal: Provide technical support encouragment for teacher

Stategies: Practice, Questioning, Collaboration

Be available for help. Allow time to practice lesson. Help with hardware issues as soon as possible.
Aspect 2: The Social System
Students will be assigned to teams and be given jobs within the team. Students will be given job descriptions for their job as well as a rubric to see how they will be evaluated. Group members grade each others' participation based on a rubric. All students will participate in class discussions. N/A
Aspect 3: The Role of Instructor
The instructor's role will change throughout the project. The instructor will be teacher, demonstrator, facilitator, and learner. The instructor will provide job description and rubric for each member of the group. The instructor will need to monitor the progress of the groups.

Internet

MovieMaker

Inspiration

Match
Aspect 4: The Support System
Instructional Support Technical Support Other Support

Discuss with classroom teacher lesson goals. Formulate a plan to incorporate technology to enhance lesson. Look for ways to incorporate different tech applications

 

Provide lab time for teacher and students.

Demonstrate software (Inspiration and MovieMaker), Demonstrate effective Internet searching and gathering infomation

Prepare quick reference for new applications to help instructor
Find out classroom teacher's expectations and familiarity with technology. Provide time for teacher to work lesson prior to assigning the unit.

Provide time for the teacher to ask questions

Give feedback

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