Survey of Computers in Elementary Schools (ICE 234)
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Christy Keeler, Ph.D.
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Lesson Plan:
Objectives:
Materials:
Plan to meet with a class of fifth grade students to complete this lesson. Place names of polygons around the classroom above ten different Apple computers with iPhoto. Have all students write their names on a nametag and stick it on their shirts.
Sponge Activity: Separating Students (5 minutes)
Download and
Project Creation (15 minutes)
Student Spotlight (15 minutes)
Closing (5 minutes)
Digital
Photography
Objectives:
Students will:
- Utilize digital cameras and related software to take photos and display them in a slideshow.
- Identify issues relating to digital camera use by minors.
1A. Teachers
demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of
concepts related to technology.
2D. Teachers plans for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.
2E. Teachers plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
3A. Teachers facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
3B. Teachers use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.
3C. Teachers apply technology to develop students’ higher-order thinking skills and creativity.
3D. Teachers manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
4B. Teachers use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.
6A. Teachers model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.
6C. Teachers promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.
2D. Teachers plans for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.
2E. Teachers plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
3A. Teachers facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
3B. Teachers use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.
3C. Teachers apply technology to develop students’ higher-order thinking skills and creativity.
3D. Teachers manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
4B. Teachers use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.
6A. Teachers model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.
6C. Teachers promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.
Materials:
- Student laptop computers with iPhoto and
USB
camera connector cords (one per group of 4-6)
- Teacher computer with lecture slides and iPhoto
- Digital cameras with extra batteries (one
per 4-6 students)
- Copies of the scavenger hunt items (one per 4-6 students)
- Shape cards (one per student, similar shapes to allow four to six students per group)
- Polygon shape name posters
- Tape
- Nametags/expert stickers
printed on
labels paper (one per student)
- Black Sharpie markers
Plan to meet with a class of fifth grade students to complete this lesson. Place names of polygons around the classroom above ten different Apple computers with iPhoto. Have all students write their names on a nametag and stick it on their shirts.
Sponge Activity: Separating Students (5 minutes)
Provide each student
with a shape card and instruct them to find those in the classroom with
the same polygon (getting them into groups of
four to six). Have all groups members introduce themselves to one
another and stand by the computer listing their shape name.
Opening (5 minutes)
- Announce daily outline.
- Announce daily objectives.
Introduce students
to basic use of digital cameras and downloading pictures. Explain the
rules of the upcoming game.
- All items must occur naturally without manipulation by scavenger hunt participants.
- Students must stay together as a group and all group members (except one) must be in all pictures.
- All group members must take at least one
picture.
- Each picture must be in a different building or at least 100 yards away from every other picture.
- Groups must return to the classroom in
fifteen minutes or less.
Have each group
download their pictures to a Macintosh computer
and create a slideshow using iPhoto. Time permitting, they should add
special effects including music, transitions, and titles. Groups
must
be ready to demonstrate their slideshow in exactly 15 minutes. Start
the timer.
When students are finished downloading the pictures to their iPhoto library, take their cameras and download all pictures to a single machine. From this machine, burn a CD for the instructors of both the elementary and university classes.
When students are finished downloading the pictures to their iPhoto library, take their cameras and download all pictures to a single machine. From this machine, burn a CD for the instructors of both the elementary and university classes.
Student Spotlight (15 minutes)
Have students
view each group’s slideshow by having each group bring their computer
to the front of the room and attaching it to the projector. Encourage
groups to describe their photos and encourage the remaining class
members to laugh and clap appropriately.
Ask students:
Ask students:
- Did you enjoy this activity? Why or why not?
- What precautions do you need to take before and after assigning this activity to students?
- How else could you use this activity to teach or deliver content?
- Review daily outline and objectives.
- Review readings and remind students of reading quiz for next session.
- Complete the digital scavenger hunt on your own. You must be in all the pictures.
- Create a slideshow of your scavenger hunt items using iPhoto. Include music for the slideshow and titles for each picture.