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Connie GrayEDTC 6320: Project 2Technology-Based Lesson Plan• Description of Technology Tools & RationaleHardware:oooooComputers (class set of laptops)Multimedia ProjectorPrinterDigital Cameras (5 Sony Mavica Cameras)Disks & CD'sSoftware:oooMicrosoft PowerPoint (or equivalent presentation software)Microsoft Word (or equivalent word processing software, optional)PhotoEditor (optional)PowerPoint will allow the students to organize their presentation content in a unique and engagingmanner. Using presentation software as they present to their peers provides students with a comfortzone, especially for novice speakers. Moreover, PowerPoint is now widely used in both industry andacademia for presentation purposes, and using this software will add a real-life aspect to the project.Giving a PowerPoint presentation will allow the students to add a more personal touch to theirpresentations.Microsoft Word was chosen because all the students were familiar with the program through their BCIScourse and through previous projects in the Integrated Physics & Chemistry course and will provide analternative manner of completing the task if necessary.The use of digital cameras was chosen because images will enhance and supplement the student'spresentation. Using digital images is advantageous for several reasons (Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh,1997):• Digital images can be used in a variety of media (printed documents, presentations, etc.)• Digital images are instantly available for use, easy to duplicate, and can be copied over andover• Cost of processing is minimal compared to film images• Storage space is saved because format is 'digital'The Sony digital cameras available on campus are easy and simple to use. For further information ondigital camera terms, image resolution, file types, and FAQ, try the Teaching and Learning in the OneComputer Classroom website (Davis School District, 2003).As they develop their presentations the students will be able to express their creativity.
Connie GrayEDTC 6320: Project 2Technology-Based Lesson Plan• Description of Intended Audience• Teacher(s) & Classroom ContextIntegrated Physic & Chemistry teachers who are developing a unit on Newton's laws of motion. Theirclasses consist of mostly ninth and tenth graders and contain approximately 12-16 students per class.• Teacher(s) & Student Technology BackgroundAll of the teachers are familiar with the use of the digital cameras available, can print the images, and canincorporate them into software programs. They are confident in using software such as word processingand an electronic grade book. Only one IPC teacher is currently learning how to use presentationsoftware, all the others are familiar with the program.The majority of the students have taken or are enrolled in Keyboarding and BCIS, have knowledge ofbasic computer skills such as opening files and programs, saving documents, printing, and have beenexposed to Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. All students have used Microsoft Word for assignments inother courses and have used PowerPoint at least once. Only approximately 40% have previousexperience in using a digital camera.However, many IPC students, while familiar with using a computer and have a fundamental workingknowledge of Microsoft Office application software and printing, have never used a digital camerabefore.
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