The document outlines instructions for students to break into small groups to discuss various topics related to communication arts lessons, including media formats like web design, photography, and video. Students are asked to form groups, choose a topic, assign roles for research, mind mapping and note-taking, and complete planning forms or rubrics to outline their discussions and ideas. The planning includes considering best teaching practices, assessment methods, grading scales, and activity scheduling to build out the curriculum.

1. Introduction to Com Arts Lesson Development Web Design Flash Animation Audio Composition Illustrator Graphics Digital Photography Power Point Presentation Darkroom and Film Cameras Photoshop Image Manipulation Video Creation & Story Boarding

2. Break into groups Form groups of three Name your group after one of the class topics Example: Web Design Have person #1 on a computer to aid research Have person #2 create a mind map Have person #3 fill in the blank form provided Either a rubric or planning sheet Place team name and all member names on paperwork!

3. What is good teaching? Small Group Discussion Discuss best practices Brainstorm ideas Create a mind map Create standards Fill in blank rubric

4. How will we grade our work? TOPIC: What is assessment & evaluation? Small Group Discussion Discuss best practices Brainstorm ideas Create a mind map Create grading scale Fill in blank rubric

5. How will plan our activities? Small Group Discussion Discuss best practices Brainstorm ideas Create a mind map Create an activity schedule What will be done and learned each day? What will be assessed each day? Fill in UBD form

6. Planning our schedule Class Discussion When do we want to do what? Beginning schedule Advanced schedule Build Calendar Due dates?