Casey King

October 19, 2015

Education 214/ Introduction to Technology

Midterm Exam Part I

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 Lesson Plans

Word Processing-(Lesson Plan A)

Learning Issues
What prior knowledge was required on the part of the students in order for them to be successful in this
project? (include curriculum and technology knowledge)
Students had to practice using Kidsperation 3 times before we did the final project. Students were
taught a 1-week unit on Earth Long Ago.
Resource Management

o What was the student to computer ratio?

o One student per one computer

How did you schedule your students computer time?

I used our regularly scheduled computer lab times, which were every Tuesday from 1:00 to 1:40 p.m.
Then the week of the project I scheduled 2 extra times that the computer lab had open.

What was the location of the computers and other technology equipment used by students?

In the computer lab

How would you suggest beginning teachers obtain computer resources for their students? (Knowing
some of your strategies would be valuable for our pre-service teachers.)

Apply for grants and check out local businesses that will donate used equipment or new equipment.

Rate the level of access for students to use computers/other technologies as they needed --high,
medium, low

The level of access for students to use computers is high.

Rate the level of supervision required for students during the project, specifically for computer and
other technology use high, medium, low

The level of supervision required for students during the project was medium.

Materials

What hardware was required for your project?

Computers, projector, printer

Word Processing-(Lesson Plan B)

Content Area Objectives Addressed:

Students will work under specific themes to research a topic between 1914-1950.
Students will explore a topic under one of the following themes: Tolerance, Discovery, Media, and
Economics.
The students will use a rubric as a guide to develop their 3-page research paper, with reference
page.
Students will develop a visual and presentation to teach their topic to another group.

Technology Objectives Addressed:

Students will use Inspiration to web their project topics.

Students will research using the Internet, online magazines, and 3 other types of sources.
Students will develop file managing and multitasking skills as they gather notes for their papers.
Academic Leadership students will use the SmartBoard to teach specific writing and formatting
skills to the rest of the groups.
Students will use designated formatting guidelines to word process their papers.

Activity Description

What was the process that your students went through to complete this lesson?

The students and advisor in each group web their theme to explore topic ideas.
Each student then, either on paper, or using Inspiration, web tree topic ideas.
The students then use a topic/source form to perform initial research on each topic. This allows
the students to identify whether there was enough information and find which topic was the most
interesting to them.
Students then write their topic in the form of a question and write 20 questions about their topic
that they want to find out.
Students arrange their topics in the form of an outline, putting related questions together.
Students research and gathered information, answering the questions.
Students learn organization, research, and formatting skills as presented by students with prior
experience.

How did you monitor student progress?

Benchmarks were in place to keep students on task and monitor their project.

Was there a template or an example that students were expected to follow?

There was a rubric, and the ALA students shared their prior projects with the group.

How much time did you dedicate to this project?

Total 1 month/shared with literature circles

Daily (approximate) 3 hours/2 days a week

How was the final product presented?

Students gave presentations complete with a visual. Students used PowerPoint, the Internet, or one
created a digital movie to show what they learned, via the Smart Board.

Who was the audience for the final product?

Students from the different them groups were the audience. In some cases, students from other teams
watched the presentations.

Learning Issues

What prior knowledge was required on the part of the students in order for them to be successful in this
project? (Include curriculum and technology knowledge)

Basic keyboarding, and Internet browsing

Overview lessons regarding the theme were needed to demonstrate possible topics ideas.
ALA students used their prior experience in research paper writing to demonstrate skills to other
students.

Resource Management

What was the student to computer ratio?

Over of the 110 students on our team were able to use computers at one time.

How did you schedule your students computer time?

Our team scheduled open time in the lab, library, and worked with other teachers in the school to use
available computers. We worked out a rotating schedule for the library and lab.

What was the location of the computers and other technology equipment used by students?

Computers were located in the lab, library, and in individual classrooms. Teachers had to roam to make
sure students were on task.

How would you suggest beginning teachers obtain computer resources for their students? (Knowing
some of your strategies would be valuable for our pre-service teachers.)

Be willing to share the few computers with other teachers and ask to use theirs when their students are
not using them. Working with you staff is essential.

Rate the level of access for students to use computers/other technologies as they needed --high,
medium, low

Because our staff is accommodating, allowing students into their rooms to use computers during projects,
computer access is very high.
Spread Sheets-(Lesson Plan A)

**Lesson Plan from http://lessonplanspage.com/creating-floor-plans-in-excel/ I TAKE NO OWNERSHIP**

Subjects: Computers & Internet, Math

Grades:2-5

OBJECTIVES: Students will identify geometric patterns, practice measuring and drawing to scale, find
perimeters and areas, improve business application technology skills, incorporate algebra and geometry
skills and learn to appreciate a variety of home types.

MATERIALS:

Measuring tape

Microsoft Excel

Activities and Procedure:

1. Have students measure each room in their home using the measuring tape
2. To create a perfectly square grid in Excel, do the following:
Click on the box to the left of Column A to select all cells.
Click on any of the vertical lines that separate two columns and start dragging left or right.
A tooltip will display on screen, noting width in both inches and pixels refer only to the
number of pixels
Column Width sizing
Set the pixels to the same width we found 30 to be useful. When you stop dragging, all
columns will be set to the width you chose.
Click on one of the horizontal lines and do the same thing, setting the number of pixels
equal to the same number of pixels you used for setting the column width. All rows will be
expanded or contracted

3. Each cell of the Excel spreadsheet should be used to represent 2 feet. Students can adjust the
individual cells as needed to fit their measurements (for instance, if they need a single foot, they
can adjust that cells pixel width to 1515
4. Have students shade individual rooms using the paint bucket dropdown you may set a color
scheme for the classroom (all bedrooms should be blue, all kitchens yellow) or let the students
choose their own color schemes.
5. Students will need to include the measurements of each room, and determine the total square
footage of their homes.
 6. For historical perspective, you may want to include several floorplans of various homes an
American Craftsman bungalow, a mid-century ranch-style home, and an American Four Square
home. You may also want to include the floorplans of several historic homes.
7. From here you can have discussions about architectural styles, comparing and contrasting
famous homes to the homes of your students, while explaining the history behind different
styles of homes. Talk about the advantages of each kind of home (please avoid discussing the
disadvantages, which may be sensitive to some students).

Spread Sheets-(Lesson Plan B)

Topic: Causes of the War of 1812

Historic Question: Based on the regional perspectives, should America declare war on the British in the
summer of 1812?

Overview: This lesson plan examines the arguments for and against declaring war on the British in the
summer of 1812. Using an online simulation/game, students will examine numerous regional
perspectives from across the country to identify the reasons given to declare and not declare war on the
British. Students assess the various reasons in order to cast their vote if the United States Congress
should declare war. After completing the simulations, the students will complete a written response
regarding the complexity of the causes of the War of 1812 and assessing the reasons the nation was
divided on the war.

Objectives:

Students will identify the arguments for and against the declaration of war against the British.
Students will be able to predict whether or not America will declare war on the British.
Students will be able to assess the reasons for America's declaration of war.

Procedure:

1. 1.Display the following terms: Rights/Freedoms, Honor/Reputation, Money/Wealth. Rank the

three sets of terms in order of importance to being an American today by asking: "What do
Americans value the most?" Then, ask: "Are any of these terms worth fighting for? If so, which?"
2. 2.Explain that today the class will determine if America should declare war on the British in
1812. The class will identify the reasons proposed by different regions and social classes to
determine if a war against the British was necessary. On the interactive website, President
Madison will invite the students to investigate the reasons to and not to declare war on the
British.
3. 3.Watch each of the video clips by Francis Scott Key, Margaret Elliot, Henry Clay, Josette Dugas,
John Bradford, George Roberts, James Madison, and John Randolph. Identify whether each
character agrees or disagrees with the declaration of war by listing the reasons each character
supplies for supporting or refuting the declaration of war by completing Resource Sheet:
 "Should the U.S. Declare War on the British?" On the resource sheet, students should circle
"Pro-War" or "Anti-War" after viewing each character's video.
4. 4.After watching all eight video clips, the students may cast their own vote. Their votes will be
recorded and students will be able to compare their response to how other students voted
around the country.

Presentation Software-(Lesson Plan A)

Computer, level: Middle

Posted Mon Feb 14 21:13:49 PST 2005 by Dan Britton (dbritton@cascade.k12.or.us).
Power Point Animal Presentation
School, Turner Oregon USA
Materials Required: Internet Computer Power Point
Activity Time: 10 Class Days
Concepts Taught: Power Point

OBJECTIVE: Create a Multimedia animal report using PowerPoint and then Present it to the
class. The subject will be an animal of your choice.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Each slide must contain a picture, text, background and
transition.

American Hero Slide Show Requirements

Requirements Points

1. Title Slide.
2. Scientific Name of Animal.
3. Range and Habitat Map.
4. Diet.
5. Physical Description Size, Weight, Length Ect.
6. Breeding Info: Eggs, Live young, number of young ect.
7. Special Behaviors or Unique Anatomical features.
8. Weird Info.
9. Video, Sound file or Graph of Animal.
10. Conclusion

Presentation Software-(Lesson Plan B)

Content Area Objectives Addressed:

Elements of the Solar System

Sing in Tune

Sings with Rhythmic Precision

Sings with Melodic Precision

Technology Objectives Addressed:

Enhance learning of classroom skills and knowledge

Increase enthusiasm

Activity Description

What was the process that your students went through to complete this lesson? Students
began the lesson with a pre-test at FunBrain.com. Students followed that by designing a PowerPoint
presentation containing the lyrics of the song, Rap of the Solar System, and pictures of each of the
objects in the solar system contained in the song. Then students used a spreadsheet to calculate their
weights and ages on all the planets and the sun. When they finished finding weights and ages, they
started work on a presentation comparing themselves with a planet or object in the solar system. The
students used a HotLink list to narrow the search. We wrapped up the unit with a post quiz on
FunBrain.com and a typed evaluation by the students on the students. AlphaSmarts.

How did you monitor student progress?

Observation
FunBrain Quiz
Student reflection paper
Finished product

Was there a template or an example that students were expected to follow?

PowerPoint template
Spreadsheet template
Reflection questions

How much time did you dedicate to this project? (Total)

Approximately 4 hours

Daily (approximate)

4-30 min sessions and 1-2 hour session

How was the final product presented?

Performance of the song with audience view of PowerPoint Shared spreadsheets with other
classmates
Presented PowerPoint of Planetary Personalities

Who was the audience for the final product?

 Other classroom students, Staff , Teachers , Principal