WEBSITE

AND CLASSROOM BLOG CREATION TOOLS

Name: Tiara Blount

Directions: Using the template below, describe how students could use a blog, wiki, or other website-
creation tool to learn required learning standards in your content area: For an A grade provide an idea that
reaches a Level of Technology Implementation of 4 or above. Remember higher levels (4-6) require that
students assume adult/professional roles; engage in higher-order thinking; and use technology
create/publish original content for their classmates and/or others beyond their school/classroom. The
learning activities and products should be engaging and meaningful to the students and to others who will
view/use/benefit from students work. Review your handouts on Engaged Learning, Authenticity, and LoTi.
Grade Level: 1st Grade
Content Area: Social Studies
Technology Used (check all that apply):
Blog Wiki Other Website Creation Tool (list):
Content Area/Grade/Standards/Topics Addressed: SS1H1 The student will read about and describe
the life of historical figures in American history.

1. Identify the contributions made by these figures: Benjamin Franklin (inventor/author/

statesman), Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence), Meriwether Lewis and William
Clark with Sacagawea (exploration), Harriet Tubman (Underground Railroad), Theodore
Roosevelt (National Parks and the environment), George Washington Carver (science).

Brief Description of Learning Experience: Teacher will inform the students that they will be starting
a new standard in social studies. Once the teacher explains the standard, students will be asked to
form groups of three. The teacher will give each student an historical figure name that they must find
information one. After the student finds information on their person, teacher will discuss the next
steps of the project. Before stating those steps, teacher will discuss internet safety. If students do not
have any questions, teacher will explain further directions and show the class the sample video that
she created. Students will have six days to complete this project. After students have finished
completing the project, they will present it to the class. All students will provide effective feedback to
the groups. The teacher will then post the videos on the classroom blog for parents to view.
Blooms Level of Critical Thinking Required (check all that apply):
See http://epltt.coe.uga.edu/index.php?title=Bloom%27s_Taxonomy
Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Student Engagement/Level of Technology Implementation (LoTi): This project will be considered a

LoTi level 4. Students will be making their own choices and become producers as they create their
own video. The students work will be shared to promote an engaging learning environment.
Importance of technology: Using multimedia with this project allows students to produce their own
piece of work as they become more engaged in learning. Students will also be able to incorporate
their own voice by using Audacity. Without using technology with this project, it will become
incomplete. Therefore, the learning of this lesson will be done with pencil and paper.
Inspiration (optional):

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 WEBSITE AND CLASSROOM BLOG CREATION TOOLS
Internet Safety and Student Privacy: As a teacher, I will discuss all issues that arise about internet
safety and student privacy. I will also make sure that the personal information of my students is
published on any site or work they have completed. All parents will be required to read up on
information regarding the privacy of their child, along with a permission slip form. All students will
be monitored closely while working. As students find information on the web, they will use Google
safe search.
Describe your personal learning goal for this activity. I hope to learn how well students are able to
complete this project while working with their peers. I would like to learn how I could better y teaching
strategies in order for this project to be a cool breeze.
Other comments about your proposed activity: Students will be able to present video and add in
other valuable information they found while doing more research.