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overcome some of these barriers by including notes which allow for computers to be
easily shared and time limits to be relaxed.
I have employed the use of several websites across my unit which offer
students the opportunity to build on their skills and knowledge in a safe and largely
independent learning environment. The teacher is able to take on a more informal
leadership role during the lessons to facilitate learning (Finger et al., 2007) and help
the students apply their knowledge in less conventional and more futuristic ways.
Research completed by the GTCE (2007) explains that transformative learning
with ICT encourages students to learn creatively, act autonomously, engage with ideas
in different/innovative ways and reflect on/evaluate their own learning. Transforming
learning in English and HPE with the use of ICT has been extensively explored within
my unit plan and I believe I have allowed the opportunity for all students to learn
creatively and provided means for a diversity of response.
Finally, I have chosen to employ several methods of assessment in order to
come to a final conclusion about whether the students have achieved the
transformative learning outcomes stated. I have stated the importance of formative
assessment throughout the unit which includes questioning and note taking.
According to Finger et al. (2007): [developmental] Assessment guidelines should be
linked to meaningful contextsthat provides descriptions of the performances
expected at each particular level (p. 213). The summative assessment includes peer
assessment, self-reflection and a final rubric which provides an opportunity for the
teacher to use a developmental assessment approach.
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Can articulate the value of online learning sources and how it has helped their
learning.
Lesson 1: Introduction to unit (90 minutes)
Tune in/Class discussion:
Investigating different ways to tell a story (class brainstorm
on interactive whiteboard).
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of view?
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may need to be
or in mixed ability
Why it is a problem
experience.
of their blog to
is relevant to their
topic.
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1st activity:
may be proficient at
navigating the
from. They are allowed to use any images from the artists of
issue. They may spend some time thinking about what their
be useful here.
If individual
computers are
available students
who finish early may
be able to help those
who struggle.
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storybird.com
2nd activity:
Teacher scaffolds the online storyboard software. Explaining
they are to plan out their story in short form.
understanding. Use
Post-Its with students
names to write notes,
observations and
answers to questions.
They post links to their story board and reflect on the entire
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for effective
formative assessment.
Lessons 3 & 4: Creating our online books/Assessing ourselves and our peers
(2 x 90 minute lessons)
Resources required:
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Teacher must have set up the class account with storybird.com and added each
student or group prior to the lesson so that the students can access the program
Wordpress.com
Storyboardthat.com
Storybird.com
The students use a self-managed learning approach to create their online picture book
(Appendix C) following the assessment page provided to them from the teacher
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(Appendix D).
Conclusion to unit:
Students complete a peer evaluation (Appendix E) and self-reflection (Appendix F)
answering questions provided to them from the teacher in their online wordpress.com
blogs.
Assessment
Teaching evaluation:
Formative assessment:
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References
Chandra, V., & Mills, K. (2014). Transforming the core business of teaching and
learning in classrooms through ICT. Technology, Pedagogy And Education.
doi:10.1080/1475939X.2014.975737
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Finger, G., Russell, G., Jamieson-Proctor, R. J., & Russell, N. (2007). Transforming
learning with ICT: Making IT happen. Frenchs Forest, N.S.W.: Pearson
Education Australia.
General Teaching Council for England. (2007, November 1). Research for Teachers
Transforming teaching and learning with ICT. Retrieved from http://www.tl
a.ac.uk/site/SiteAssets/RfT1/06RE042%20Transforming%20teaching%20and
%20learning%20with%20ICT.pdf
Appendix A
Example of a simple blog using wordpress.com which may be created by the students
to keep track of their work throughout the unit. This example may also be found
online at https://cyberbullyingblog222.wordpress.com/
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Appendix B
Example of a storyboard using storyboardthat.com that might be created to help them create their picture book.
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Appendix C
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Example pages of the type of expected final picture book on Storybird.com. Full example online picture book has been created and is available
at: http://storybird.com/books/millie-and-the-cyber-bullies/
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Appendix D
Example of exact wording that would be presented to the class for them to show their
understanding.
Evidence of my learning
Present your topic as an online picture book on Storybird.com
Use the information gathered and story board created to help you design
and publish your online picture book.
Instructions:
- You must have a title, cover, beginning, middle and end
- It must be at least 7 pages long
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Appendix E
Example of exact wording used for online peer assessment and self-reflection.
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My own reflection
Answer the following questions on your own wordpress.com blog:
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Appendix F
Example of final assessment rubric for a student in the class.
With minimal
teacher assistance
is able to
sufficiently
navigate the
programs used.
With little or no
teacher assistance
is able to
competently
navigate the three
programs used.
Articulates clearly
the reasons for the
use of each
program.
Is able to assist
others.
Story is written
with clear message
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Describe an issue
of concern and
include a message
for the reader
(chosen in first
lesson) within an
online picture book
absent.
included but
unclear.
Images clearly
relate to text.
embedded.
Images have been
carefully chosen to
relate to each page
of text.
More scaffolding
required.
A basic explanation
of how using the
online
sources/programs
has helped their
learning.
A brief overview of
how the online
sources/programs
helped their
learning.
Limited
Cannot describe the explanation of the
value of online
value of online
learning sources
learning sources.
More scaffolding
required.
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A well-articulated
answer for how the
online sources/
programs has
assisted their
learning.
Gives a rounded
overview of the
value of online
learning sources.