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Lesson Plan Project Directions Digital Collaborative Tools Student Name(s): Asha Hertel, Holly Brennan, Lael Tucke r __ Wiki address: __ ladybuglp.wikispaces.com

Lesson plan digital collaborative tools integration

In groups of 3-4 or //if you prefer individually// you will pick a lesson plan either from the RIDE website or from an existing lesson plan you have developed or used in the past. You will provide a summary of the existing lesson plan to the class. In addition, you will then identify which web 2.0 tool(s) you chose to incorporate into this current lesson plan. You will then present your information to the class using a wiki that shows you collaborated on this wiki (if group project) and present the lesson on your wiki for the entire class to hear. Important: You need to answer each of the questions below in your lesson plan wiki as well as providing us the lesson plan integration piece embedded into you wiki design.

1. Why did you choose this lesson? Brief summary or original lesson plan design/goals of lesson?

-We chose this lesson plan because it had absolutely no technology and seemed fun. The original lesson plan was about ladybugs. The lesson plan consisted of 4 different sections: Section 1: Learn about what ladybugs eat and then use a black piece of paper and white chalk to make a "specials menu" for ladybugs at lunch. Section 2: Build multiplication skills bu graphing ladybugs spots. Cut out red construction paper circles to be used as ladybugs and add spots (up to 7) with a black crayon and add them to a class graph according to # of spots. Section 3: Share ladybug facts with the class then have them cut out construction paper leafs and write questions on one side with the answers on the other. Section 4: Explain symmetry to students using the blackboard and chalk and show them how to spot symmetry in other things.

2. Define new lesson plan design/goals of lesson?

-Because the original lesson plan had far too many sections to successfully complete in one class period we decided to focus on adapting only one of the sections using technology. We focused on section 4, this section was on symmetry. Objectives: To teach students about symmetry and be able to model it using technology.

3. Which tool or tools did you choose to incorporate into this lesson to potentially improve it? We chose to incorporate different online activities that students can interact with in order to fully comprehend symmetry. They include the following: "Make Your Own Snowflakes", "IXL, symmetry assessments", "Grid Activities". (Refer to Technology page)

4. Why did you choose this tool(s)? We chose to include these tools because they seemed both interactive and informative. Since we know that our students spend a large amount of time using technology we thought these would be great resources to reinforce symmetry.

5. What standards were you using to guide your decision on this? NETS?

The Iste.nets performance indicators for teachers addressed are: **2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments: d**. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching. **4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility:** **b**. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.

The NETS for students addressed are: **1.** **Creativity and Innovation**: c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. **6. Technology Operations and Concepts:** Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: **a.** understand and use technology systems. **b**.select and use applications effectively and productively.

6. Do you feel this will improve your teaching? If so, why? We feel that using these tools will bring the lessons to current times and improve teaching to our students. Knowing that there are tools like "Make a snowflake" that are available, free of charge for students to use will change the way we teach from now on.

7. Do you feel this will help improve student learning? If so, how and why? Yes, this will improve student learning because students will work at their own pace, learning about symmetry in their own time. Also by using online tools students should be more excited about learning.