1. Technology Training with Steve Gibbs
Technology Integration Unit Outline
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Name: Michelle Stephens
Project Title: Create A Story Using Little Bird Tales
Project Subject: Writing
Grade Level(s): 2nd Grade
Essential Question: How can I get students excited about writing using technology?
Assignment I will teach students how to use Little Bird Tales to bring their
Summary: stories to life.
Approximate Length of Unit (days, weeks)
Two Weeks
Goals:
Students will create stories using Little Bird Tales Website
Objectives:
Students will write a simple story with a title page, and three additional
pages.
Students will record their voices reading the story.
Students will become familiar with using the Little Bird Tales website
Lesson Plan Sequence of Events – give day-to-day details:
Day One: Show Students the Power Point Presentation. Students will begin writing drafts
of their stories with their partners.
Day Two: Students login to Little Bird Tales and write a title for their story, choose a
picture from the gallery and record their voices.
Day Three: Students will add the first page to their Little Bird books. They will type the
text, choose a picture from the gallery and record their voices for page one of their
story.
Day Four: Students will add the second page to their Little Bird books. They will type the
text, choose a picture from the gallery and record their voices for page two of their
story.
Day Five: Students will add the third page to their Little Bird books. They will type the
text, choose a picture from the gallery and record their voices for page three of their
story.
Day Six: Students will learn how to share their stories on Little Bird Tales website.
Day Seven: Students will watch other student’s stories on Little Bird Tales.
Day Eight: Teacher assessment and student feedback.
Key Websites Used:
Little Bird Tales

2. Technology Training with Steve Gibbs
Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction
Resource Student: One on one peer coaching throughout the lesson. Teacher support
as needed.
Gifted Student: Create a longer more in depth story and upload their pictures
independently.