English Language Arts visiting the library computer lab

Analyze Learners

A--ANALYZE LEARNERS (Who are we teaching?)

1. Number of Students--30
   
2. No. of Males/Females--16/14
   
3. Age Range--11-13
   
4. Blended Classroom with the following accommodations to consider:
   

• 4 students identified as Gifted and Talented
  
• 3 English Language Learners (1 who is advanced in all areas of the TELPAS indicators and 2 who are in their first year of “monitor” status)
  
• 1 student who has a 504 for ADHD
  

5. Current Knowledge--The majority of the students have little or no knowledge about copyright and the vocabulary that goes with it (fair use, public domain, attribution)
   
6. Learning Styles--Based on an informal assessment using a prior class survey and teacher observation
   

• Visual--70 % of the class
  
• Auditory (Aural)-20%
  
• Kinesthetic (Hands On)--10%
          

State Objectives

S--State and NETs Objectives:

 ISTE.NETS:

5.  Digital Citizenship

Students understand human, cultural , and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.  

a.  Advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology

b.  Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning and productivity

c.  Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning

d.  Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship

TEKS:

(5) Digital citizenship.  The student practices safe, responsible, legal, and ethical behavior while using technology tools and resources.  The student is expected to:

a.  understand copyright principles, including current laws, fair use guidelines, creative commons, open source, and public domain;

b.  practice ethical acquisition of information and standard methods for citing sources;

c.  practice safe and appropriate online behavior, personal security guidelines, digital identity, digital etiquette, and acceptable use of technology; and

(23)  Research/Gathering Sources. Students determine, locate, and explore the full range of relevant sources addressing a research question and systematically record the information they gather. Students are expected to

a.  follow the research plan to collect data from a range of print and electronic resources (e.g., reference texts, periodicals, web pages, online sources) and data from experts;

c.  record data, utilizing available technology (e.g., word processors) in order to see the relationships between ideas, and convert graphic/visual data (e.g., charts, diagrams, timelines) into written notes;

d.   identify the source of notes (e.g., author, title, page number) and record bibliographic information concerning those sources according to a standard format; and

e.  differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism and identify the importance of citing valid and reliable sources.

S--Select  instructional methods, media, and materials

All methods, media, and materials needed for the lesson are listed.

1. Library Computer Lab for instructor and student access

2. Data projector and projection screen

3. There will be a whole class copyright presentation with a Prezi found at http://prezi.com/y65dxfm9for8/responsible-research/

4. Students will watch several videos individually and take a quiz after their discovery.

5.  Students will work collaboratively in a group to produce a video that demonstrates their understanding of copyright after the teacher presentation and after a partner/group review of the Prezi

U--Utilize media and materials

1. Preview the materials--the materials and technology are familiar to both the teacher and the librarian.  Both have used the presentation tool (Prezi) before and have explored the embedded websites to ensure appropriateness for 6th graders.
   
2. Prepare the materials: The librarian will design the Prezi.  Prior to the lesson, the computers in the library lab should be updated, if necessary.  Student headphones should be available for the independent practice component.
   
3. Prepare the environment: Each student should have access to their own computer; Students will  double up on computers, if necessary.
   
4. Prepare the learners: Teacher will explain how the copyright lesson relates to the research they are doing.  Teacher will also state the learning objectives.
   
5. Provide the learning experience--teacher will present the material in the Prezi

R--Require learner participation

1.  Librarian will pose a scenario/question regarding copyright to spark discussion and interest.  Students will partner do a partner share and then a quick whole group discussion.

2.  Librarian will do explain copyright and show the Prezi, stopping to engage students with questions at certain checkpoints (between slides)

3.  Students will load the Prezi on their own computers and watch it again.  After independent review, students will take the quiz for immediate feedback.

4.  Students will form small groups (3-4 students), who will work cooperatively to create a video that summarizes the main points of the lesson.

5.  Students will receive feedback on their video presentations.

E--Evaluate and revise:

1. Student Performance:

Using the library’s iPads, students will work in groups of three to prepare a video summarizing the main points of the lesson.  They will be required to define: copyright, public domain, fair use, and plagiarism.  They cannot repeat the Prezi presentation; they must use their own words.  They must also provide one example of a copyrighted work, one example of an un-copyrighted work, and one example of fair use.  Finally, they will answer the question, Why is it important to respect copyright laws?  Students will email the videos to their teacher and will be graded on their presentations using the following rubric.

2.      2. Media Effectiveness:

At the end of their video each group will also answer the following questions:

1.    Did the Prezi presentation help you understand copyright law?

2.    Were you interested in this topic?

3.    Was it helpful to use technology for this lesson or do you prefer regular class work?

4.    How could this lesson be better?

3.      3. Instructor Performance:

After the lesson and again after seeing the students’ videos, the librarian will discuss the lesson with the students’ English teacher to reflect on the effectiveness of the lesson and the technology used.  The librarian will also discuss ways to improve her own teaching.