Elsbeth

=**Learning and Teaching with Web 2.0 Tools Lesson-Unit Plan**=

As a final product, participants will complete this outline as to how they can integrate the Read/Write Web tools into a lesson or unit they currently teach. In addition, participants will maintain a blog throughout the course in which they will reflect on what they are learning. Participants will be expected to view the blogs of their fellow participants periodically and leave comments several times during the course. Course Facilitators will also monitor and comment on all participant blogs throughout the course.

==== **PLEASE USE THIS SPACE THROUGHOUT THE WORKSHOP TO CREATE YOUR FINAL PRODUCT (THIS IS YOUR FINAL PRODUCT). THIS WILL KEEP YOU WELL PACED TO EASILY COMPLETE THE WORKSHOP IN GREAT FASHION. THE WORK OBSERVED HERE WILL BE YOUR GRADED FINAL PRODUCT. NOTE THAT ALL WORKSHOP PARTICPANTS CAN SEE YOUR EFFORTS WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH 21ST CENTURY LEARNING AND COLLABORATING- PUBLISHING TO A WORDWIDE (LARGER) AUDIENCE).** ====

**Basic Information**
1. Your Name: Elsbeth Johnson

2. Lesson/Unit Title: Report Writing/Word Processing (Workforce Diversity)

3. Grade Level: 9-12

*LINKS TO OUTSIDE RESOURCES SUCH AS YOUR PERSONAL WIKI FOR THIS WORKSHOP AND THE TOOLS-STRATEGIES YOU ARE LEARNING*
PROVIDE ANY LINK TO A RESOURCE(S) (IF YOU HAVE ONE/ANY- FOR EXAMPLE YOU MAY CHOOSE TO CREATE A WIKI THAT DEMONSTRATES THE INTEGRATION OF THE TOOL OF THE WEEK AS WELL AS BLOGS, WIKIS, SOCIAL NETWORKING, PODCASTING/STREAMING, ASSESSMENT, AND INTERNET SAFETY.

LINK URL: SEE THE LINKS BELOW THAT I HAVE INCLUDED


 * Part I.**

Of the NETS.T Standards, this lesson is intended for students to demonstrate and apply the following standards: 1. Communication and Collaboration 2. Research and Information Fluency 3. Digital Citizenship 4. Technology Operations and Concepts
 * 4. Standards**

Students will gain knowledge in conducting research (search tools/methods), taking notes (Penzu), using Bookmarking, and writing the report using proper grammar/spelling. In addition they will be required to use a Blog (if we can access it) to reflect upon the unit upon completion. If we cannot use a Blog, we will use Penzu because I know it works for us. They will use a Wiki to share proper citations and MLA formatting.
 * 5. List the content and technology standards you want to address with this unit.**

Students will email their report to two classmates to be critiqued. They will use the comment feature in Word to make corrections or remarks. A Tablet PC would work great here, but our school doesn’t have any.

1. Compose a multi-page document that will provide information related to one topic 2. Student will demonstrate proper search tools and methods 3. Student will use correct composition skills, including a thesis statement in the first paragraph, good sentence struction, proper spelling 4. Student will demonstrate knowledge of correct citation of resources 5. Student will demonstrate the proper use of appropriate Web 2.0 tools to complete the project
 * 6. Lesson Goals and Overview or Description**

One component in the Word processing Unit is Report Formatting using MLA format. Instead of having students type a report in proper formatting style from a textbook or worksheet, they will be required to research MLA formatting style, research a topic (Diversity in the Workplace), and compose a report using proper MLA format. The topic will be a person who has made a significant contribution to the business community and who is/was a minority (race or/and gender) and/or who is/was physically or mentally challenged, thus the topic Diversity in the Workforce.
 * 7. Information on your goals, topic, and how the lesson/unit fits into your overall curriculum**


 * Part II.- Blogs**


 * 8. Blog** [|http://tinyurl.com/ydl5tua]


 * 9. Describe how you could use a teacher blog to engage students in this lesson or unit.**

I would post a question on the Blog that the students would have to respond to such as: Where are you in your research process? Give one interesting fact that you discovered about your person?

Also, I would post the timeline or due dates of the project.

In addition, students could post a reflection and have students in class to comment on at least two reflections for the assignment.

If I could use Blogs: The managing is always the time-consuming part of our job. Together with the students, we would discuss what are appropriate and inappropriate posts to a blog. We would also agree on what would be fair consequences when someone does not follow the rules. I would view their blogs daily and use a checkoff sheet to tabulate the participation. In addition, I would devise a Rubric for the entire project and include the Blog as a component of the Rubric.
 * Explain how you could manage student blogs and how you might involve others in providing feedback for your students on their writing.**

Our school does not allow student Blogs so I would have to do something different. Maybe, I could use a Wiki where students could post their papers and their peers could make comments.


 * Part III. -** **RSS/Social Bookmarking**

10. List some of the URL’s that you found that will be helpful for either teacher preparation or student research for this unit. Keep a record of where you have included your bookmarks or subscribed to your RSS feeds.

[] - I added this to my Blogline Site

[] - Added some URLs to this social book marking site that students could access and determine proper formatting of citations and writing skills

[] - Use this site to create a Rubric to grade the report


 * Part IV. - Wikis** http://computerapplicationsactivities.wikispaces.com/

11. How might you use a wiki to enhance this unit or how could you have your students contribute to another wiki site to share their knowledge of content you are studying with the global learning community?

I will set up a wiki that students will use to share information and their research papers. In addition, they will be required to critique at least two research papers. Students will be placed into groups First the students will make entries to a wiki page entitled "Frequently Asked Questions". Each group will be required to write two questions about report formatting and writing research papers. Then groups will be required to answer the questions. I will also add some questions to the list. The students will place their research paper drafts on their individual wiki page and other students will be required to critique at least two reports--I will assign who reads which reports. Students can then make any changes they need to make from the student suggestions. In addition, the students will be required to reflect upon this assignment and make suggestions for improvement.


 * Part V.** **Podcasting/Streaming**

12. Share the titles and links to podcasts and/or videos that you found related to your lesson topic. How do you plan to integrate them? How might you create a podcast or video with students to enhance this unit?

**http://tinyurl.com/56kxfz** 2. Learn English Professionals Website [] then click on Report Writing Postcast: http://tinyurl.com/yf4skvq 3. Grammar Girl: http://tinyurl.com/353uxl 4. Grammar Girl: this one is interesting because it uses the theme song of thte 2010 Winter Olympics as an example of a grammar mistake: http://tinyurl.com/y8dqhrp 5. Public Speaking: []**
 * 1. Electronic Citations and why use citations anway:**
 * []

Have students create a podcast and share with another Computer Applications class. Students will also evaluate each other and we will choose a podcast that will be placed on our school's Moodle site to share with the whole school. The technology facilitator is going to do a lesson on **podcasting** with my students.

In addition, I plan to have students use voice threads to share their reports. This is another tool for students to share their information and become more proficient in reading/writing. I will show them the voice thread I made in this class which is at [|http://voicethread.co/#u760767.b986590.i5257487]


 * Part VI****- Assessment**

13. What procedures will you follow and/or what resources will you use to assess student understanding throughout this unit.

I will device a Rubric using []

Here is a Rubric I have been working on: **[]**


 * Part VII** **- Internet Safety**

14. What strategies will you take to ensure student safety as you integrate these new tools. Also use this space to post any additional notes regarding integrating Read/Write Web tools into your curriculum.

The students and I would revisit Objective 2.01 of the curriculum which deals with internet safety. Also, there are several guidelines that are posted on a wall in my classroom that lists safety precautions. There are several good websites for students to review as well. After students have reviewed some of the websites, I will give my students a check up quiz to determine their understanding of internet safety. In addition, I will closely monitor them by circulating the room constantly.

I would create a Nickname or only use the first name for each student instead of using their real name for any online activities.

Also I have a rule in my classroom that states that if a student is using the computer for anything other than the class assignment, that student loses his computer privilege for 10 minutes for the first offense, 20 minutes for the second offense and so on. We also have a schoolwide policy in place--a student could potentially have their computer "repossessed" by the school. The tech personnel also use a program that they periodically use to watch the activity of our students. I don't have that program on my teacher station, but I understand that some middle school teachers do.

The Web Quest that was presented in Session 6 would be good for the students to complete. Even though it is a 6th grade assignment, it still gets the message across of the importance of safety on the internet. [|http://coe.nevada.edu/slefevre/playsafe.html]

I have to work extra hard to make sure I have time to cover my curriculum and incorporate Read/Write Web tools. The curriculum guide is about four inches thick and consists of so many objectives that it is sometimes difficult to get it all in; however, I have been able to incorporate Penzu, Wikis, Book marks, RSS feeds, and good maps as I have been learning them and the students have been very receptive to learning these new tools.

The links below looked like some interesting sites to go to to get the students attention.

I found this power point that was very interesting. **http://tinyurl.com/ygfk6vz**

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