Lauren+Micheli

This is where I will post my lesson for my wiki classmats to see, correct?

You got it Lauren! It is easy to use a wiki. You are doing awesome! Lynne

Hi Lauren! This is a terrific lesson, and you gave me some great ideas for my middle school classes. I also think it is important that you noted to "make sure that all technology is working correctly." I have not done this in the past, and it has landed me in a pit of frustration! ~Megan F.

I teach eighth grade ELA an am a first time wiki user. There is a lot to learn about wikis but I think it can be a great instuctional and colaberation tool.

Lauren- The lesson looks great! I like how you divided it up into days as well as class periods. I was confused about this part and think I am going to make changes to mine now. I also like how you allowed students to choose their problems. Will you have them working in groups or individually? ~Meghan

Thanks for the feedback Meghan! I find that allowing students to choose their own topic increases student engagement because they are interested in the topic. ~Lauren

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR MEANINFUL CLASSROOM USE ** || Informative Report |||| **Related Lessons: ** Online Collaboration Lesson Digital Storytelling Lesson || 8th Grade |||| **Unit: ** Research Reports || a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry b. Locate, organize, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions || -Make sure all necessary technology is working correctly. -Gather all necessary materials, create copies, reserve computer lab for student research. -Create a delicious account that supplies students with helpful online resources. -Organize a way for students to present their research to the class (make sure it can be videotaped). || (50 minute period) |||| 1. Introduce the expectations of an informative report 2. Allow students time to discuss and come up with three issues that interest them. 3. Have students individually create a KWHL chart of what the students know and what they want to know about the issue. 4. Get approval from the teacher and discuss explain how they will inform the reader. || -Posters for class KWHL chart -Markers || (50 minute period) |||| 1. Have students research their topic and document three articles or websites with valid information on their topic.
 * **
 * **Daily Lesson GAME Plan: Problem-Based Learning Lesson ** ||
 * **Lesson Title: **
 * **Grade Level: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">GOALS ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">ISTE NETS-S: **
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Creativity and Innovation //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Creativity and Innovation //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3. Research and Information Literacy //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making //**
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">ACTION ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Before-Class Preparation: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">During Class ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Time ** |||| **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Instructional Activities ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Materials and Resources ** ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">1 Day
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">1 Day

2. Have students practice a works cited page for the websites that the students got their information. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">-Student computers with internet access || (50 minute periods) |||| <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Assist students in researching their topic. 2. Remind them to take proper notes and paraphrase correctly 3. Practice in text citations. 4. Print first draft 5. Peer edit 6. Revise 7. Print final drafts || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">- Student computers with internet access || (50 minute periods) |||| <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">1. Students will present their informative reports in front of the class. ||  || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">None || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">-Before students begin their research make sure that they have a clear and concise question/plan that can be answered through an independent study. -Check students progress about halfway through the week and be sure that they have developed a plan that can be carried out. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">-For students that may need more concrete boundaries, create a question that can be answered. -Provide additional resources or a schema to allow students some type of outline in creating a final project. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">-If students are having a difficult time creating their own plan of research, give them ideas and topics to research. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Keep a daily log of how to alter or improve the lesson when taught the following year. ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">5 Days
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">2 Days
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Notes: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">MONITOR ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Ongoing Assessment(s): **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Accommodations and Extensions: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Back-up Plan: **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">EVALUATION ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Lesson Reflections and Notes: **