ESC 11 Master Technology Teacher Certification Program

Lesson Implementation Form

Name of Lesson: Causes of the Civil War

Teacher: Julie Churchill

Curriculum Focus: US History

Target Goals:

Student Goals:

Understanding the five main causes of the Civil War taking into account the varying opinions of both the northern and southern people.
Understanding the varying opinions of both the northern and southern people leading up to the Civil War
Students will research, analyze and present their knowledge on a single cause of the Civil War.

Teacher Goals:

Plan and implement a technology lesson that allows students to take a more hand-on approach to their education
Become more comfortable using technology to enhance student learning.

Professional Goals:

Develop coaching/mentoring techniques that assist others in the development of learner-centered technology lessons.
Refine my cognitive coaching skills to include active listening.

Grade Level(s): 8^th Grade US History

Number of Students: Approx. 100 Amount of Time: 2 Weeks w/ 6 in class 45 minute sessions. (3 for planning and research, 1 for audio product, 1 for visual product and 1 for class presentations)

Use of Modern/Emerging Technologies Check all that apply.

Word Processing	a	Whole Group Presentation	a
Desktop Publishing	a	Spreadsheets
Graphing software		Databases
Multimedia Slideshow	a	Internet Research	a
Online Resources	a	CD-Rom Research CDs
Digital Camera	a	Laser Disc Player
Scanner	a	Camcorder	a
Other: Audio Editing and Video Editing

Name of Software(s) Used:

Internet Explorer, Audacity, Moviemaker 3, Photostory and ACTIVStudio

Resource Management Plan Check all that apply.

Media Center	a	Special Education	a
Technology Lab	a	District/Campus Network	a
Museums		Business Partners
Freeware	a	Online Instructional Materials
Shareware		Internet	a
Other: Teacher will need to plan with the librarian to schedule the LMC lab for research, contact the TIS to book the computer lab for whole class instructions, make sure that all students have access to the internet and follow the district AUP, talk with monitoring teachers to determine if any accommodations need to be implemented for IEP students; schedule extra equipment such as camcorders, scanners or cameras as needed.

Adaptive/Assistive Technologies Check all that apply.

Text-to-Speech	a	Learning Software
Enlarged text adaptations	a	Second Language Software
Keyboard adaptations		Voice Recognition
Pacing modifications	a	Software modifications
Assistive Devices		Adaptive Devices
Other: Assignments will be broken down into smaller, less complex parts that include objectives and tasks due for each class session Verbal instructions will be provided when needed for understanding. Having students work in groups can aid attention to the task at hand. Expectations are important a schedule will be given to each student at the beginning of the unit, posted on the class website and referred to daily.

New Designs for Teaching and Learning- Check all that apply.

Whole Group	a	Cooperative Groups	a
Student Centered Learning	a	Small Groups	a
Collaborative Planning	a	Discovery-Based Learning	a
Learning Centers (Stations)		Project-Based Instruction	a
Interdisciplinary Learning		Individual

Technology Management Strategies

Ease of Access	a	Computer Use	a
Physical Space	a	Student Behavior	a
Explain: Teacher will make sure that student have the necessary equipment and time to complete their project by holding her tutorials in the computer lab during the project. Teacher will use a seating chart assigned by group and equipment needs to monitor behavior.
Other: Teacher will schedule the TIS to be available in the lab and tutorials to assist students.

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