Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Ways that my blog can be used in my classroom


1) I can use this blog to introduce students to lessons (a format showing how things will run, objectives) so they will understand the actual purpose of class instruction.

2) My blog will provide a direct communication tool between me & the students if they have questions outside of class that they may not have the time to pose or they may feel less intimidated.

3) My blog can also provide students with links to issues & connections outside of the community. I have several links that relate to Buffalo, fashion, music and areas of my own personal interests. As I encounter new students, I will find other links that may be interesting to them.

4) As through my own particular blog,multiliteracies can be incorporated as teaching tools for students. I posted 4 digital videos that feature different aspects of expression and can be used for education. Whether it's poetry, an introduction video, a commercial or narrative, the combination of audio and visual expression helps to reach a generation that was birthed in the computer age.

3 comments:

Ms. Lee said...

Hi Jackie,

I really like the idea on using your blog as a source for multiliteracies. I think that is very creative and I'm sure the students will have plenty of fun browsing the video clips and others.

Social Studies is truly an interesting subject that can cover a wide range of topics. Using the blog as an extension to the various topics that you will be covering will surely capture many students' attention.

Good luck and I can't wait to read more! :)

Humberto Loma said...

I am going to say you are a bit of a blogger..You have developed a well laid out page, and I would assume you are able to use many of the functions to help promote your classroom work. Looks amazing.

Giovanna said...

I agree getting to answer student's questions before or after class can sometimes be challenging because time is limited in class with the student. Blogging would enhance and better communication with our students.

Lesson Plan for Digital Video

Jacqueline Jackson
Lesson Plan for Digital Video in the classroom
8/6/08

Unit Title: Barriers to equality in American Society (Civil Rights Era to the present)

Day 1 Introduction to barriers from the present and the past
Days 2& 3 Tutorial and practice with Digital Video

Rationale: Throughout history, there have been a number of barriers to equality in American society such as racism, sexism, age discrimination and intolerance. People with disabilities, including Autism, have also faced barriers as well. The first lesson will serve as an introduction to barriers in American Society through comparison and discussion of how they have changed over time. To help students present & investigate barriers from a historical perspective, students will also compose a short (5 min) digital video relating to a specific barrier (This would be assigned after the Tutorial Days). The entire unit will focus on barriers during The Civil Rights Era and would last 2 ½ weeks. Students would need 1 Full week for accessing a Digital Camera, filming their footage and final editing. The completed videos will be shown in class and incorporated into instruction.

Duration of the Lesson 120 Minutes (Two Days)

Subject American History

Grade Level 8th & 11th: (Both of these curriculums include a section on
the Civil Rights Movement).

Objectives Students will be able to define key terms: Autism, Discrimination, Racism, Sexism and Intolerance.

Students will be able to analyze & compare their own perspectives of key terms.

Students will be able to utilize digital video to articulate their perspectives of an important issue.

Assessment Students will complete Inquiry worksheet on Autism

Students will compose a 5 min Digital Video relating to a specific barrier from the Civil Rights Era

Materials 1 digital video “One Face of Autism”
1 Inquiry worksheet to follow the video
1 Worksheet for students to define key terms
1 Introduction sheet & assignment with Digital Video

Anticipatory Set: 1) Introduce Inquiry sheet and discuss what students know about barriers in American Society (Listing will be created in class)
2) Watch “One Face of Autism”
Lecture: 3) After viewing the video, ask students to share their comments on what they may have learned as well as the Perspectives presented in the video.
4) Define barrier with students and initiate discussion of Autism related to barriers that students identified. This will allow students to compare and contrast commonalities among issues (Racism, Sexism, Age Discrimination and Intolerance will be the primary focus but other areas that students mention will be discussed as well).
5) Describe Inquiry Investigation: How did the existence of these barriers impact people during The Civil Rights Era?
From the class list, ask students which barriers existed 50 years ago?
Students will be provided with their assignment of composing a digital video related to one barrier from The Civil Rights Era.
Activity: 6) Class will discuss “One face of Autism” and then work in small groups to define key terms. There will be 5 key terms and with group work, all should be completed during that class.

Closure: 7) Review of the key terms: Autism, Barrier, Sexism,
Discrimination and Intolerance.

Homework Assignment: Students will visit this website for composing an “I Movie”:
http://www.apple.com/support/ilife/tutorials/imovie
Students will also visit teachertube.com to comment on a posted digital video.


















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