Katie ETC 447 Reflection Blog

Hour Long Technology Integrated Lesson Plan The purpose of this lesson is to introduce fables and fairytales from diverse cultures. We started our lesson with a video to hook our students. Then we will instruct with a prezi that introduces the content. After, the students will fill in their fable paper and make a toontastic with a partner. Finally the students will present their toontastic video to the class as the formative assessment. The students will then take a summative assessment at the end of the lesson. Name: Anastasia Henry & Katie Snell Subject: Reading Grade: 2 Unit: Fables and Fairy tales Lesson Title:  Fables and Their Morals Standard UW.2.R.RL.02 Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson or moral. Objective 1. Culture is the traditions and beliefs of a particular group of people. 2. History and culture are embedded in literature. 3. An awareness of ...

Reflection: Assessing Prior Knowledge and Planning Instruction ·                       How will prior knowledge and experience be assessed? We will start the lesson by asking the students what the word moral meant to them.             Reflection: Designing Instruction ·                       Why are you using the instructional methods you have described? Starting with a Prezi will help the students focus on the lesson. The writing portion of the lesson is very structured to help the students stay on task. The students creating their own story outline and then making a cartoon will help them apply their knowledge. Reflection: Planning Assessment How does the assessment demonstrate that the students have been...

1.     Instructional Decisions/Teaching (InTask Standard # 9):  o      What went well and what didn't go well during the implementation of your lesson? I think the lesson went well. Everyone seemed interested in the video. We enjoyed playing the game on the touchscreen.  o      How well was the alignment of objectives and standards maintained? They were well aligned. The primary objective was to show prefixes change the meaning of a root word. o      Describe any modifications made during the implementation of the lesson. We played the game "Catch It" twice. The first round was rough, but once everyone got the hang of it, the secocnd round went smoother.  2.     Mechanics : o      What technologies did I use (for the teacher and the learner)? As a class, we used the touchscreen computer and watched a video. As the teacher,...

I used the website mindomo . In what learning environments would the technology resource I presented be appropriate?     This could be used in second grade and up. Maybe in first towards the end of the year. This could be used to map out writing assignments, science and social studies research projects and book reports.  In what learning environments would the technology resource I presented NOT be appropriate?  I would say math would hard to use it. How might it be modified to be appropriate?   The  students could use it to take notes in a math class or study math definitions.  What do you now know that needs to be considered when using technology in the classroom?   The first thing to consider is it appropriate for the lesson and the age group. Another thing to consider is, does the technology enhance the lesson or is it a distraction from the standard?  

Reflection: Assessing Prior Knowledge and Planning Instruction ·                      How will prior knowledge and experience be assessed? A class discussion will allow me a quick overview of the students understanding ·                      How will you use this information in the planning process? This information will give me an idea of where to start and if I needed to review specific vocabulary or concepts before advancing to the lesson.             Reflection: Designing Instruction ·                      Why are you using the instructional methods you have described? Videos grab the student’s attention so, starting w...

Name: Katie Snell Subject: Reading Grade: 2 Unit: Prefixes/ Suffix Lesson Title: Prefixes intro Standard UW.2.RF.03d Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes. Objective Prefix 1. A prefix is a letter or group of letters that are added to the beginning of a root/base word.  2. Prefixes change the meaning of a root/base word. 3. Prefixes have their own meaning.  Suffix 1. A suffix is a letter or group of letters that are added to the end of a root base word. 2. Suffixes change the meaning of a root/base word. 3. Suffixes have their own meanings. 4. More than one suffix can be added to a root/base word. 5. Suffixes can change the spelling of a root/base word. Essential Questions 1. What is a prefix? How does a prefix change the meaning of the root/base word? 2. What is a prefix? How would you show your unders...