Part 2 Form Name: Lita Brown Present in Current Plan Needs to be Expanded Role of Teacher, Media Specialist, Technology Specialist W Ensure that students understand WHERE the unit is headed, and WHY. The goals and the objectives are clearly laid out in the design of the lesson plan. Criteria for grading is included. Though the goals and objectives are laid out for the teacher in the lesson plan, there is no mention of how they are laid out for the class. It would help students to have a timeline for completion as well as a grading rubric so that they fully understood the expectations for the assignment. Teachers may also want to take the time to have students work collaboratively to establish their own grading criteria, possibly based on projects created by previous classes when they completed this assignment. Students with access to computers may decide with the teacher on a class rubric designed on rubistar.4teachers.org/ Teacher – Communicate objectives, standards, goals, and assessment. Media Specialist – Using media center projector/ equipment a poster size image of the time line can be made for posting on the wall. Technology Specialist will ensure that students work toward 5. Digital Citizenship b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. H students in the beginning and HOLD their attention throughout. The brainstorming element of the plan may be intended to act as the hook. A hook is not present. Students are simply given resources to start. Something needs to be added to spark student interest. Teachers may choose to show a short documentary to the class about programs that are helping to create a more sustainable future. Possible documentaries: Twelve Stones offered for free by Heifer International () or Pennies A Day about Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus offered for free through . The discussion that follows the viewing of the documentary could focus on what individuals can do to change the world. Teacher –Create and implement an exciting start Media Specialist – Support teacher by providing examples and engaging resources. Also available are older periodicals like Popular Mechanics and National Geographic. Pictures and articles could be cut out and placed on a bulletin board. LCD projector can be used, with a laptop showing a looped PowerPoint of pictures. Technology Specialist –Support TS/librarian
bonus pointsts). T Be TAILORED to reflect individual talents, interests, styles, and needs. The students have resources available but there are opportunities to be creative and individual in the direction the project goes. Individual reflections at the end provide a means for communicating individual learning and growth. One of the weaknesses of this lesson plan is that all students are expected to complete the same final project to show their plan for creating a more sustainable future. Groups should be able to present their ideas in a self-selected manner that matches their interests and talents. Other possibilities for presenting ideas might include making a short movie, creating a comic book (see for an interesting example), performing a skit, creating a webpage, or animated movie, using library computers., etc. Teacher – Allows students the opportunity to evaluate peer work after presentations. Students feel more serious about the project if they are aware their peers will comment on their effort. Media Specialist – Offer media display space for the students to display their work. Invite short dialogs during morning announcements for those who created a short movie or presentation. Technology Specialist – TS/Librarian works closely with students who want to present their final project by making use of technology (PowerPoint, webpage, animated movie, etc.). O Be Organized to optimize deep understanding as opposed to superficial coverage. The sequence of events appears to be organized and they clearly delineate what is expected of students and use essential questions and higher level questioning for assessment. Teacher – Media Specialist/ Technology Specialist – Check all links to ensure they are still valid. Have a tech plan back up (screen shots) in case connectivity isn’t perfect. Be sure to have all logins and passwords for those who forget them. Test run all AV materials on the