Lesson+No.+2

** A Problem-Based Lesson Plan ** ** Lesson Title ** : How can technology be used in the classroom? ** Grade Level and Subject ** : 9 – 12 Mathematics (Algebra I and II)
=  = Schoology Collaboration  ||   ||  Related Lessons: Problem Based Learning  ||
 * Lesson Title:
 * 9 – 12 Mathematics (Algebra I and II)  ||   ||  Unit: beginning of year, prior to review of previous related course material   ||
 * Prior to this lesson, lesson #1, students will have worked collaboratively to collect information from primary and secondary sources inquiring about their use of technology in the classroom. Students then created a works cited page listing both their primary and secondary resources.

||  || 8-4.1 Use pre-writing strategies such as asking questions, taking notes, making lists, and using literary models. 8-4.5 Use previously learned revision techniques to enhance meaning, clarity, tone**, ** and progression of ideas. 8-4.6 Use proofreading to edit for previously learned conventions. 8-4.8 Create documents using emerging technology. 8-6.1 Design inquiry projects including a central idea (thesis) by constructing questions, accessing resources, and organizing information. 8-6.4 Use a variety of reference materials including primary and secondary sources. 8-6.5 Use interviewing techniques to gather information from primary sources. 8-6.8 Create a works cited list crediting primary and secondary sources. 8-6.10 Use effective communication techniques for a specific audience or purpose in oral, written, or visual presentations. ** ISTE NETS-S ** :
 * Content Standards: **

1. Creativity and innovation 2. Communication and collaboration 3. Research and information fluency 4. Critical thinking, problem-solving, & decision-making 5. Digital citizenship 6. Technology operations and concepts ** Instructional Objective ** (s): The student will be able to communicate using the educational based social network schoology.com (suggested and/or recommended) to create, edit, revise, and organize research findings on topic of technology usage in the classroom. Students are free to select another tool that will accomplish the end result.

** Action ** :
 * ** Before-class preparation:  **  || ** Materials and Resources **  ||
 * Prior to this activity, students will be familiarized with creating, editing, revising, and organizing findings from primary and secondary based sources in a research project. ||  None   ||
 * ** Instructional Activities ** ||   ||
 * Review previous work done on research project including primary and secondary sources, creating a works cited, and the format of the final project (to be completed during future lesson). ||  Previous handouts and notes documented by collaborative groups.   ||
 * Allow students to work collaboratively to edit, revise, and organize findings from research of primary and secondary sources. Using schoology.com students will be able to work entirely in an electronic format. ||  Laptop with internet access for each group.  ||
 * Monitor ** :
 * Ongoing Assessment(s)  || *  Teacher will be able to access and review work completed through the use of schoology.com; carry out the facilitator role by observing and assisting the collaborative groups.   ||
 * Accommodations and Extensions  || *  Students may work from home computers if more time is required to complete tasks.   ||
 * Back-up Plan  || *  Use of computer lab is available in the event that laptops are not   ||


 * Lesson Reflections and Notes: **