Lesson Plan Template EDT 660: Grade
Lesson Plan Template EDT 660: Grade
Lesson Plan Template EDT 660: Grade
Lesson Plan
Template EDT 660
2. Expectation(s)
State Standards: 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance
student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a.
promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
b.
engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
c.
promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and
thinking, planning, and creative processes.
d.
model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-toface and virtual environments.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and
resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETSS.
Teachers:
a.
design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning
and creativity.
b.
develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and
become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own
progress.
c.
customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and
abilities using digital tools and resources.
d.
provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and
technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital
society. Teachers:
a.
demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
b.
collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support
student success and innovation.
c.
communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age
media and formats.
d.
model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use
information resources to support research and learning.
a.
participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student
learning.
b.
exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and
community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.
c.
evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing
and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.
d.
contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and
community.
3. Content
What do I want the learners to know and/or be able to do?
Self-facilitated author biographical questions. Who, What, Where When and Why summary.
Today learners will: Use technology to research self-directed author biographical questions and answers.
(ii) How will I differentiate the instruction (content, process and/or product) to ensure the inclusion of all
learners? (Must include where applicable accommodations and/or modifications for learners identified as
exceptional.) Students that have more time needs will be given extended time.
B. Learning Environment
Classroom
C. Resources/Materials
IPad, Computer, Pen Paper, internet.
6. Teaching/Learning Strategies
INTRODUCTION/Lesson Opening
How will I engage the learners? (e.g., motivational strategy, hook, activation of learners prior knowledge,
activities, procedures, compelling problem)
Students will be asked to come up with a list of questions about the author that they are interested in
learning about the authors biographical information with.
Formative Assessment: How will I bring all the important ideas from the learning experiences together
for/with the students? How will I check for understanding?
Note Cards- biographical and cited sources
Main Idea Star- Biographical information is correctly organized
Research plan-Students will research information according to plan
Independent Practice/Application: What will learners do to demonstrate their learning? (Moving from
guided, scaffolder practice, and gradual release of responsibility.)
Students will create a google slide show over the authors biographical information
Students will present author biographical information to the class.