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Objective: The Learner will…
• Effectively communicate classroom performance at mid-term and end of term through the use of pod casting technology
• Effectively communication classroom activities at mid-term and end of term through the use of pod casting technology
• Visually demonstrate classroom procedures through the use of digital images coupled with pod cast
• Visually demonstrate classroom project from beginning to end with use of digital images coupled with pod cast

Louisiana GLE’s addressed:
Speaking and Listening
Standard 4:
28. Adjust diction and enunciation to suit the purpose for speaking (ELA-4-M1)
29. Use standard English grammar, diction, syntax, and pronunciation when speaking (ELA 4 M1)
30. Follow procedures (e.g., read, question, write a response, form groups) from detailed oral instructions (ELA 4 M2)
31. State oral directions/procedures for tasks (ELA 4 M2)
32. Adjust volume and inflection to suit the audience and purpose of presentations (ELA 4 M3)

Louisiana Technology Standards Addressed:
1. Technology Communication Tools (Communication Foundation Skill)
b. Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate and present information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

4. Technology Research Tools (Linking and Generating Knowledge Foundation Skills)
b. Students use technology tools to process data and report results.

6. Basic Operations and Concepts
b. Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Lesson Procedures:
1. At mid-term (approximately three weeks), students will script pod cast according to the recommended pod cast script worksheet. Items to be included are GPA, class goal current or new action plan, number of times absent, above the line/below the line behaviors, current unit of study, favorite activity. Students will also discuss current assignment and progress of the assignment.
2. Students will work with shoulder partner (Kagen method of partnering: High, High-Medium, Medium-Low, and Low groups of four. Shoulder partner will be High and High-Medium and Low and Medium-Low students) to photograph various stages of the current classroom assignment as well as classroom procedures (Above the Line and Below the Line class poster, beginning procedures, ending procedures, etc.)
3. Students will create pod cast on computer and save the pod cast within the designated student folder. All digital images will also be saved in student folder on the computer.
4. Students will use movie publishing software to create a movie/slideshow that demonstrates class procedures and assignments to parents. This movie will include audio (pod cast) that explains procedures and assignment progress. The assignment segment should show parents how students are progressing through the assignment throughout the various stages (beginning, creations, and completion). Students should be able to effectively discuss and communicate goals of the assignment to parents through the audio segment. Class procedures can include what students are required to do each day at the beginning and end of class (one time only) as well as what students are required to do during each unit. The objective is to have parents understand that students share ownership of the learning environment and the flow of class activities.
5. Upon completion of the assignment students will publish the movie/slideshow and upload the completed assignment into BlackBoard (a virtual classroom environment that allows parents to track classroom activities).
6. Assessment will follow rubrics for Pod Casting and MultiMedia Presentations.

Materials:
Pod Casting Sofware
Digital Cameras
Pod Casting Script
Pod Cast Rubric
MultiMedia Rubric


Pod Casting Script

Name: __________________________

My current grade is a ____ (letter grade only). I feel that I (am/am not) on target with my current goal in Mrs. Craddock’s class. I feel that I do/do not need to change my action plan.

** If you answered that you do need to change your action plan, write what your new plan is here.

My new action plan is to: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ihave been absent ____ time(s) and my behavior has been above the line ________ times. I have had ______ below the line warnings for this period.

In class, we are currently in the ________ unit. My favorite activity in class for this unit has been _________________. One new thing that I have learned during this unit is ___________________________________. Currently we are working on _______________. I am/am not on target with this assignment.

By the end of the six weeks, I hope to increase/maintain my current grade point average in the class. One thing I look forward to completing in the class is ______________.






Oral Presentation Rubric : Pod Cast



Teacher Name: Mrs. Craddock


Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
SpeaksClearly Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words. Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word. Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word. Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
Preparedness Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed. Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals. The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Pitch Pitch was often used and it conveyed emotions appropriately. Pitch was often used but the emotion it conveyed sometimes did not fit the content. Pitch was rarely used OR the emotion it conveyed often did not fit the content. Pitch was not used to convey emotion.
Volume Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation. Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time. Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time. Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members.
Pauses Pauses were effectively used 2 or more times to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact. Pauses were effectively used once to improve meaning and/or dramatic impact. Pauses were intentionally used but were not effective in improving meaning or dramatic impact. Pauses were not intentionally used.

Date Created: Oct 21, 2007 03:52 pm (CDT)





Mid-Term Assessment Video



Teacher Name: Mrs. Craddock


Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
DigitalCamera Use Picture is high quality. The main subject is in focus, centered, and of an appropriate size compared to other objects in the picture. Picture is good quality. The main subject is not quite in focus, but is it is clear what the picture is about. The pictures are of marginal quality.The subject is in focus but it is not clear what the picture is about. No picture taken OR picture of poor quality.
Originality Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way. Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-2 cards. Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.
Sequencing of Information Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the type of material that might be on the next card. Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One card or item of information seems out of place. Some information is logically sequenced. An occassional card or item of information seems out of place. There is no clear plan for the organization of information.
Use of Graphics All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation. A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation. All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation. Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.

Date Created: Oct 21, 2007 06:50 pm (CDT)