Podcasting

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Technology Standards Addressed [|**Standard I: Technology Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application**]

Access, evaluate, and process information efficiently and effectively [|**Standard II: Communication**]

A. Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically. B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats.

. [|**Standard V: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction**]

Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in the curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem-solving, communication or collaboration.

Description

I collaborated with a 9th grade English teacher. She is particpating in a pilot program for Displinary Literacy using the foundations from the Institute for Learning. The curriculum is designed to build critical thinking skills and utilizes a seminar format. The class is reading the novel, //To Kill A Mockingbird//, by Harper Lee. Ms. Falls wanted the students to explore real-life trials similar to the trial depicted in this work of fiction. . I researched and located related websites for students to use. After using the Voice Thread, students responded to questions and detailed how they felt about what they had just read on the Blackboard Discussion Board.

Reflection The students loved using Voice Thread. I placed pictures of a student and the teacher there. Prior to using Voice Thread, the students were having discussions in a circle and some had a hard time coming up with things to say. However, after doing the additional research and using Voice Thread, the students were more excited about the book. Their discussions were more meaningful.

Senior Advisory Farewell

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