The International
Society for Technology in Education has created six standards for use in
the digital and global world. They are as follows:
1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Research and Information Fluency
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving,
and Decision Making
5. Digital Citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Working with my
practicum teacher and students, we have devised a plan which will incorporate
several of these standards. The project aligns with our literacy question, “Who
Can Help Us?” Students will be learning about different people in their
community who help them, such as coaches, police officers, teachers, and
firefighters. They will also complete a research project where they will
discover people from the past who have created inventions, which in turn have
made their lives easier. Our class will use the Pebblego Website to complete
their research with a partner. They will have to use their research information
to then write a script, which outlines who they researched, facts about their
life, what contributions they made to society, and how these contributions
helped. They will write this script using a graphic organizer, which will aid
them in developing their “News Story.” Students will then present this
information to the class using a Touchcast screen that makes them appear to be
sitting behind a news desk. This project teaches standards 1, 2, 3, and 6
because students are working collaboratively in groups, researching a historical
person using a digital resource, and then creating a digital presentation.
Josie, you are team teaching so well with your practicum student, and together you are accomplishing more than either of you could alone I predict! Your research unit sounds amazing! I can't wait to see the TouchCast presentation! Let me know if you want some help!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used PebbloGo for this unit. We have used PebbleGo before, but I haven't thought of using it during our community helpers. I am always looking for ways to spice up this unit!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using Touchcast to make a "News Story". I bet the kids will love it!
ReplyDeleteJosie, what a neat idea! I would love to see the finished projects! What a neat way to incorporate research and technology.
ReplyDeleteWow, Josie! What a great idea! Do you have students work on research during workstations time? I have tried similar projects, but have had a hard time getting students to research in depth because of limited time and limited teacher support. Have you and your practicum student found ways to help with this?
ReplyDeleteWow.... what a great idea. I love how you were going to use a Touchcast Screen to have it look like the kids were sitting behind a news desk. Creative! I bet your kids loved this.
ReplyDeleteA Touchcast used as a "News story" is so neat and engaging for students! Love the idea! It's great that you have resources available for students to help them prepare for the end product--such as using PebbleGo, partner collaboration, and an organizer. I would love to see a student example!
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