Reba Gooman

MTTC Summer 05

Instructional and Learning Strategies

Aspect 1

Syntax
Learning Goals Instructional Strategies Instructional Actions Student Activities
Write a book report covering the 5 key components of a work of fiction: plot, charater, setting, conflict, and theme.

Direct instuction

Discussion

Scaffolding

 

Review terminilogy and meaning of key components.

Explain structure of report.

Demonstrate use of handouts for pre-writing.

Guide students with pre-writing of information for slides.

Participate in the review.

Complete pre-writing of slides using slide handouts.

Plan and create s multimedia book report.

Guided instruction

Cooperative peer assistance

Demonstrate to students how to format a slide, insert new slide and how to save.

Use cooperative peers to assist with questions about how to use power point.

Create slides in power point to reflect the pre-writing exercise.

Save file for later editing and work.

Reason about the integration of technology into the core curriculum.

Reflection

Discussion

Conference with mentee/mentor about the lesson.

Discuss the pros and cons of the technoloy use.

Discuss technology integration as a part of other lessons.

Make a list of ideas for future reference.
Create a positive mentor relationship with the mentee in order to help facilitate the use of technology as a tool for all learners. Guided discussions

Collaberate with partner during conferences.

Discuss ideas and concerns.

Contribute to the discussions.

Aspect 2

The Social System
The students will be working with each other in a cooperative manner. The students will be expected to assist each other with the use of the technologies and structuring of the information. The students will be expected to be courteous and polite to each other.

Aspect 3

The Role of the Instructor
The instructor will present the information students need to be sucessful with the writing skills. The instructor will review and monitor the writing process. The instructor will guide the students in the use of power point in order to complete a multimedia project. The instuctor will assist students with the presentation equipment as needed.

Aspect 4

The Support System
The computer lab is equiped with 24 computers each loaded with MS office XP and internet connections. The lab is equiped with a projector, labtop, and a whiteboard for presentations. The technology teacher is available in the room next door to assist with technical difficulties and questions.