Students, this is an outline of the unit. As always, items are subject to change and this is a tentative schedule.
Overview and Timeline
DAY #1 (Classroom)
Introduction to project/ purpose:
http://prezi.com/hbvxuflr9ruw/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Essential Questions (Posted in the classroom indefinitely. These are questions I always want my students to be thinking about)
Essay Requirements
http://thisibelieve.org/guidelines/
Show example of end product:
http://voicethread.com/share/4762184/
(I sound rushed because I was sprint reading (I thought there was a time limit and there wasn't)... this is a good "non-example" of how to read your presentation :).)
DAY #2 (computer lab)
Create blog: www.blogger.com
* Using LanSchool program at my school, I can walk students through this process
Blog Post #1: Introduce self (this is just to get the hang of writing a blog post)
DAY #3-7 (computer lab)
Discussion of the notion of values
Evaluate own values: (Activities will take time to complete)
http://faculty.wwu.edu/tyrank/MBA510cTyran/RVS.htm
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_85.htm
http://193.1.88.47/careers/units/unit-v006.shtml
Create a Wordle of your values
http://www.wordle.net/create
Blog Post #2: Post a link to the wordle creation, write a paragraph about what you have learned about your values and how they compare to other classmates.
* Reflect on 3-5 of your classmates
DAY 8-10
Blog Post #3: Create rough draft on your blog where you do the following:
- Share three personal stories where your values were tested or where you realized the importance of a value
(Each story must be detailed and clear so that your reader understands the message you're trying to convey.)
* Respond to 3-5 of your classmates
DAY 11-12 (computer lab)
Explore 7-10 essays/podcasts
http://thisibelieve.org/essays/featured/
Blog Post #4: Reflect on your favorite two.
DAY 13-15 (computer lab)
Create your rough draft of your essay on googledocs and share it with me and three other classmates.
DAY 16-17 (computer lab)
Begin/finish peer edits
DAY 18 (computer lab)
Blog Post #5: Post your final essay
* Read 3-5 of your classmates essays (ones you did not edit) and respond
DAY 19 (computer lab)
Show students my example to refresh memory: http://voicethread.com/share/4762184/
Set up Voicethread account
Have students read "how-to's": http://voicethread.com/support/howto/Basics/
Students brainstorm visuals to add to enhance their essay/ rough sketch slides that would work with their essay
Blog Post #6: First experiences with voicethread
*Read 2-3 classmates' posts and respond
DAY 20-21 (computer lab)
Create presentation (minimum of 5-7 slides)
DAY 22 (computer lab)
Blog Post #7: post a link to your voicethread creation
* Watch 5-7 of your classmates work and respond
DAY 23 (computer lab)
Blog Post #8: Personal Reflection on the project
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