Create a project based on what we’ve learned about (60 minutes)
Project Elements…
A strong instructional goal or learning objective (preferably standards based)
Planning
Structure and scaffolding
Answering good, rich questions
Feedback
Lesson Elements…
Building schema or background
Comprehensible input
Vocabulary development
Visual and concrete examples
Scaffolding to support learning
Concept development
Where to infuse technology…
Record pair shares and oral responses
Use online tools for visual support
Scan and post student drawings
Photograph realia and post them
Post student writing with voice over and images to support
Record readers theater
Do reports on subjects online
Visual Literacy… It’s not what you say, but how you say it!
Visual literacy . . . It’s not what you say, but how you say it!
Layout and Design How to make it look good
Perseverance
It’s worth the effort!
Just try it!
No pain; no gain!
Always try your best!
Your eye moves in a Z… …across the page
Layout and Design How to make it look good
Always try your best!
Pay attention to background…
The tripod is your friend…
Leave space for action…
Leave space for action…
#1: Concept Development
Online Concept and Question:
Visual support with online photos
Showing and speaking about the concept
Asking and answering questions
Adding oral comments
Domain: Vocabulary and concept development; oral language development, critical thinking
Age: Grade 2 - 6
#2: Concept Development Extension
Online KWL:
Linguistic support with online thesaurus
Visual support with online photos
Making posters about concept
Domain: Vocabulary and concept development, critical thinking
Age: Grade 5+
#3: Historical Knowledge
Online Visual Timeline
Visual support with online photos
Showing and speaking about the concept
Asking and answering questions
Adding oral comments
Domain: Vocabulary and concept development; oral language development, critical thinking
Age: Grade 4+
#4: Readers Theatre 2.0
Online Readers Theatre
Write a script based on story from text, but change events
Record the story (audio only, or video)
Domain: Writing and concept development; oral language development, critical thinking
Age: Grade 2 - 6
Extending the story to show understanding and analysis, not just recall
What about copyright?
Use Creative Commons
Learn about Fair Use
Learn about Transformative Use
Understand the risks
Transformative Use
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