Multimedia Thematic Multimedia Thematic ProjectProject

Lesson 1Lesson 1

Life In Colonial AmericaLife In Colonial America

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Karen StinsonKaren Stinson

Analyze LearnersAnalyze Learners

StudentsStudents

AgesAges

Reading ProficiencyReading Proficiency

Mental, Social, Physical and SocialMental, Social, Physical and Social

Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence TestHoward Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Test

State objectivesState objectives

1.1. Virginia Standards of Learning: Virginia Standards of Learning: US1.5US1.5

2.2. Virginia Computer/Technology SOL: Virginia Computer/Technology SOL: C/T 6-C/T 6-8, 1,4,5,78, 1,4,5,7

3.3. ISTE/NETS (2000 Standards) ISTE/NETS (2000 Standards) 1.1. 11 (Basic operations and concepts) (Basic operations and concepts)

2.2. 3 3 (Technology productivity tools(Technology productivity tools

3.3. 44 (Technology communication tools) (Technology communication tools)

4.4. 55 (Technology research tools) (Technology research tools)

State Objectives… State Objectives… continuedcontinued

4. 4. The student will develop an understanding The student will develop an understanding of life in an American colony.of life in an American colony.

55. The student will be able to correctly . The student will be able to correctly compose a friendly letter.compose a friendly letter.

6.6. The student will develop a persona for a The student will develop a persona for a character.character.

Select Media, Materials and Select Media, Materials and MethodsMethods

Utilize Media, Materials and Utilize Media, Materials and MethodsMethods

Show 5 minute Show 5 minute video clipvideo clip

Use Use InspirationInspiration

Utilize Media, Materials and Utilize Media, Materials and Methods…continuedMethods…continued

Students choose a character Students choose a character

Students will write friendly letters Students will write friendly letters

Students will participate in an on-line Students will participate in an on-line discussion forum.discussion forum.

ThinkQuest.org ThinkQuest.org

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Require Learner Require Learner ParticipationParticipation

Computer TimeComputer Time

Writing ActivityWriting Activity

On line chat roomOn line chat room

Evaluate and ReviseEvaluate and Revise

Student PerformanceStudent Performance

Media EffectivenessMedia Effectiveness

Instructor PerformanceInstructor Performance

ReferencesReferences

The Early Colonists. Colgren Communications.The Early Colonists. Colgren Communications.(1992). Retrieved December 1, 2009, from(1992). Retrieved December 1, 2009, fromDiscovery Education: Discovery Education:

http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/