Lynne's+Social+Networking-Online+Collaboration+Lesson



**Lynne, I like how you included the youtube link. I often use a video clip as an appealing introduction to a lesson. I think your lesson is very engaging especially with the Smartboard. My school district will be installing Smartboards this summer! I am a bit apprehensive to use one but look forward to the wonderful learning experiences it will bring to the lessons. How long have you had yours? ~Lauren Micheli

Lynne- I agree with Lauren that the youtube link is a great addition to the lesson. I have a Smart Board being installed this summer as well and I can't wait to just touch the screen and open up links to videos, articles and other resources to enhance my lessons. `Meghan**

Lynne- Wow! I really like how both of your lessons connect! Have you thought about using google sketchup for your 3D designs? I have heard numerous teachers mention this program, but have never thought to check it out. By designing this lesson you are not only allowing your students to practice online collaboration skills, but you are also creating visuals for students, which Dr. Arnie Abrams said is so important when it comes to teaching mathematics. Erin

Lynne:

This is an awesome lesson plan!

At one point in the lesson you have the student groups rank the items in the classroom from least favorite to favorite. Intel has a good online tool called Visual Ranking that allows students from different groups to rank items and then compare their rankings to other groups. []

Maybe this could be another technology tool you could add to this lesson.

Very nice job!

Chris L.