October+15,+2010+Workshop

=What are the essential elements of a 21st century learning activity?= =Activity 1:= =Examples of 21st Century Learning Activities= =Activity 2:=
 * [[file:Food_Tracker_Form.doc]]
 * Read portions of two research studies:
 * [[file:Article 1.pdf]]__ Read the sections titled “What the Research Says” and “Lessons Learned” on p. 1–3.__
 * [[file:Article 2.pdf]]Read the section titled “Technology as a Transformational Agent and Learning Tool” on p. 9–11, stopping after the bullets on p. 11.
 * Meet in heterogeneous groups to discuss key points of article.
 * Meet in heterogeneous groups to discuss key points of article.

Read through the Learning Activity Checklist (LAC). Read through one of the lessons below. Note which indicators on the LAC were addressed in these lessons. Elementary school example: Secondary school example: Constellation Web lesson used with the permission of the author, Vince San Pietro
 * 1) Read what some of the the students at Spruce Elementary wrote to help pets find homes.  [[file:PAWS Student Samples-2.doc]]
 * 2) Read  the lesson used to create Pet Profiles.  [[file:PAWS_Teacher_Summary-2.doc]]
 * 1)  Read how students at Shorecrest High School use the Internet to study constellations, constellation mythology, and culture.  [[file:Constellation_Mythology_Web_Lesson-1.doc]]
 * 2) Read  the summary lesson design of the //Constellation Web lesson//  [[file:Constellation_Teacher_Summary.doc]].
 * 3) Also open the  [[file:Cultural_Icon_Form.doc]] and the [[file:Constellation_WL_Sample.doc]] (both of these are referenced in the Web lesson and the teacher's summary).

=Activity 3: Lesson Design Enhancement= Meet with 12 o'clock partner. Examine how the What's for Lunch? lesson was improved. =Activity 4:=
 * 1) Review the [[file:Whats_for_Lunch-1.doc]] lesson.
 * 2) Review the [[file:Whats_for_Lunch_Revised-1.doc]] design.
 * 3) Explore the [[file:Food_Tracker_Form.doc]]--how does it help to improve the lesson?

[[file:New Assess_Lesson_Design_Template ISSAC.doc]] [[file:Revised Example Assess_Lesson_Design_Template ISSAC.doc]]
Directions: Review the indicators on the LAC. Choose one of the lessons and review it with a your 3 o'clock partner. Download the Lesson Enhancement Discussion Template and save it on a flashdrive. With your partner note what characteristics on the LAC were addressed in the lesson, then offer suggestions for enhancing the lesson that address criteria on the LAC.

Lesson 1: What Are They Really Selling?

http://www.galileo.org/schools/strathmore/visual_literacy/13_pages/index.html

Tenth grade English students review the Adbusters Web site and complete several activities designed to help them critique ads and understand the psychological needs advertisers claim their products fulfill (survival, love/belonging, fun, freedom, self-worth, power, etc.). Working in pairs, students create a satire of a print ad in response to an advertising campaign they find troubling or offensive.

Optional Lesson 1: Koo Koo for Clocks
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysatl/Technology/kookoo/html/index.html

In this learning experience, third grade students design and make clocks. Students that take part in this learning experience are engaged with a practical, fun, hands-on/minds-on learning experience while meeting many local and state goals, objectives, and standards in math, science, and technology .

Optional Lesson 2: Fraction of the Cost
http://team.wceruw.org/video-pages/FOC_English.html

Fraction of the Cost is intended to stimulate math problem solving for middle school students, including those who have had difficulty learning mathematics. In contrast to traditional text-based problems, the video format gives students with reading difficulties the opportunity to access and engage in solving meaningful problems along with their classmates. The unique features of the lesson enable all students to practice skills that have applicability in the work environment and everyday life.

Optional Lesson 3: Hail to the Chief
http://schools.mukilteo.wednet.edu/ka/library/documents/PresCampaign.htm

In this lesson, students take on the role of a campaign manager for the president of the United States who is running for re-election. Working in groups, they define the key issues that need to be addressed in the campaign and a campaign strategy so that their candidate will be re-elected. This lesson provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in a real-world dilemma that will help them understand how events, trends, individuals, and movements shape United States history.

Post your Lesson Analysis Enhancement Chart Below: (Save your template with your name in the title)
To post a file Click on the edit button -top left- Put your cursor next to a number below where you want the file added, click on file button on edit tool bar, select upload, find the file on your computer, upload) 1  2.  3.   4.  5.  6.  7.  8.

=Activity 5:=

With your 6 o'clock partner, select one lesson from below to redesign the task so that it has a problem, product, audience and is relevant to students.

Top 10 Global Events:
Choose a decade in world history to highlight. Create a timeline that lists 10 key events that happened during the decde. Create an outline that explains why these 10 events played a significant role in worldYour teacher will give you a wol history. You will use resources in the library, your textbook and any other outside resources you can find. As you research, take notes for your essay and record the details you will need for your bibliography.

State Report
Each student will choose a state that you are interested in learning more about. You will research, prepare a fifteen page report on the state you choose and create a brief PowerPoint presentation so that you can share your state study with your classmates.

You will receive an overall grade for this project, but you will also be evaluated on the work done in each activity.

World Leaders:
Your teacher will give you a world leader to research. Prepare a 4-5 page profile of your leader highlighting their life and contributions to the world. Include a bibliography. You will use resources in the library and any other outside sources you can find. As you research, take notes for your essay and record the details you will need for your bibliography.

=Activity 6:= Meet with another group, preferably one who did a different lesson than you. One group shares their lesson task and ideas for lesson. The other group listens, then goes through the Assess Lesson Design Template and LAC to indicate strengths in the lesson and any ideas for enhancement. Groups then switch roles.

Post your revised task with your name and title of task below.
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=Activity 7:Resource Exploration=

Badgerlink

Thinkfinity

Educational Communications Board (ECB)

Share a resource you found in the table below.
 * **Name** || **Resource name/URL** || **Description of resource** ||
 * || http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/ ||  ||
 * || http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ ||  ||
 * || http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/ ||  ||
 * || http://www.go2web20.net/ ||  ||
 * || http://www.go2web20.net/ ||  ||

=For next time:(January 14, 2011)=

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