1. Fact vs. Opinion and a PhotoStory
Overview:
Students use photos and PhotoStory software to show understanding between fact
and opinion. This lesson could be used in conjunction with a Native American
Unit to show misconceptions presented about Native Americans.
Target Audience:
3rd - 5th Grade
Technology
Utilized: PhotoStory, Computer with Internet
ISTE Standards:
1. Creativity & Innovation: Students must create a PhotoStory
using pictures they find on the Internet to show misconceptions.
2. Communication & Collaboration: Students work together in
groups to
create their PhotoStory and effectively
communicate why they chose their pictures.
3. Research & Information Fluency: Students will search
websites for pictures and use PhotoStory to organize their materials and
present their ideas.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making:
Students need to use critical thinking skills to demonstrate why their chosen
pictures are
considered misconceptions of
Native Americans.
5. Digital Citizenship: Students must search appropriate websites
for pictures while keeping a positive attitude to promote learning.
6. Technology Operations & Concepts: Students must be able to
navigate the Internet to locate their pictures and troubleshoot any issues that
may arise with obtaining pictures for their presentation.
LoTi Level:
The LoTi level for this project is a level 4a. Students could use real pictures
found on the Internet. In groups students use high-order thinking skills to
discuss and demonstrate why these pictures are considered misconceptions or
accurate depictions of Native Americans. Students must have a good
understanding of the different tribes studied in the 4th grade.
Overview:
Students will research a particular Native American Tribe. Once they have
gathered the necessary facts they will create a PowerPoint presentation.
Target Audience:
4th Grade
Technology
Utilized: Computer with Internet, PowerPoint software
ISTE Standards:
1. Creativity & Innovation: Students will create a PowerPoint
presentation of the information they find on their assigned tribe.
2. Communication & Collaboration: Students work together in
groups to
research and build a PowerPoint
presentation about Native Americans.
3. Research & Information Fluency: Students will search
websites for information regarding their tribe and organize the information
into a Powerpoint.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making:
Students must be able to decide what information is pertinent for their presentation.
5. Digital Citizenship: Students must practice safe and responsible
search skills while researching their tribe.
6. Technology Operations & Concepts: Students must be able to
navigate the Internet to locate information about their tribes.
LoTi Level:
The LoTi level for this project is a level 3. Technology is used to help master
content, but the lesson is teacher-driven.
Great job so far on the examples. I understand what you mean about differentiating between levels 3, 4, & 5...it is still a bit unclear to me as well. I too had difficulty finding examples that were a 4 and hope that I will have more success after getting some clarification in class on Thursday. I am excited to see what your final decisions are for the details your project!
ReplyDeleteI am going to jump on the confusion bandwagon. I had never heard of LoTi until this course and, even now, I am also finding it difficult to differentiate between the different levels. I do really like these examples, however. I think students would find them engaging and thought provoking, especially the Photostory piece on fact versus opinion. Great job.
ReplyDeleteDiana,
ReplyDeleteYou've found good examples. The core difference between level 3 and level 4 is whether students have choice. Again, I am sorry that you had to miss the class yesterday. I hope you understand better after you view the archive. Please feel free to contact me if you are still confused after listening to the archive.