Instructional+Plan


 * Team Member E **



= Instructional Plan Table =

** I. Learning Objective **

To desire to integrate cloud computing into their classrooms ** Content Presentation ** // Content: // // Demonstration: // // Materials and Media Selection: // YouTube video Retrieved from [] or [|http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=pMcfrLYDm2U] Smart board Projector Class wiki Desktop or laptop computers ** Student Participation **
 * 1) Participants will understand and explain the rationale for using cloud computing to enhance classroom instruction.
 * 2) Participants will discuss ways to enable students to use cloud computing technologies in instruction.
 * 1) Students will be shown a video on the impact of cloud computing on society

// Student Grouping: // Whole group to view the video. Small group to discuss the benefits. Reconvening in whole group to share reflections. // Practice Items and Activities: // // Engage // ** Feedback ** Students will reconvene in whole group to share reflections.Students will share group observations on the group wiki .Instructor will monitor group discussions.
 * 1) View a video demonstration (Retrieved from [] or [|http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=pMcfrLYDm2U] ) of the impact of cloud computing on society and how education is reacting to the technological advancements.
 * 2) Discuss the benefits of using Cloud Computing Technology in the classroom

** II. Learning Objective **

To gain the skills to apply cloud based computing to enhance instruction - Wiki ** Content Presentation ** // Content: // // Demonstration: // // Materials and Media Selection: // Wiki instructional Video Retrieved from [] Wiki instructional Handout Wiki Plan Chart Handout Class wiki Desktop or laptop computers ** Student Participation **
 * 1) Students will learn how to set up, organize and add content to a wiki
 * 2) Students will work in small groups to plan and develop a wiki
 * 3) Students will reflect on ways to use a wiki in a classroom environment
 * 1) Students will be shown a video on how to set up, organize and add content to a wiki
 * 2) Students will be provided with login information for the class wiki
 * 3) Students will be provided with a handout with written instructions for building an educational wiki site
 * 4) Students will be provided with an advance organizer to help them organize their own wiki

// Student Grouping: // Whole group to view and discuss the video Small group to plan and develop group wiki Whole group share reflections // Practice Items and Activities: // // Engage // Explore Explain Elaborate Elaborate ** Feedback ** Students will present group observations and conclusions and identify barriers to integration of the technology. Students will share group observations on the group wiki. Instructor will monitor and facilitate class discussion.
 * 1) View a video demonstration on how to set up a group wiki, organize it, add pages, navigation bars and links
 * 1) Plan on setting up a wiki, decide on a name, the number of pages to be included and the various uses for the wiki.
 * 2) Fill the Wiki Plan Chart Handout
 * 1) Present group observations and conclusions regarding the different ways of using a wiki and share ideas with other groups
 * 1) Identify at least two barriers related to the integration of this technology and list ways of overcoming it.
 * 1) Set up a group wiki.
 * 2) Add the pages (at least three distinct pages)
 * 3) Add one link to a resources’ page
 * 4) Send the link of the wiki to their personal emails.

** III. Learning Objective **

To gain the skills to apply cloud based computing to enhance instruction - YouTube ** Content Presentation ** // Content: // // Demonstration: // Student will be provided with equipment and instructions for making and uploading videos // Materials and Media Selection: // Webcam or digital camera (1 per 3-5 participants) Desktop or laptop computer Class wiki Desktop or laptop computers Class wiki YouTube login and video upload instructions ** Student Participation **
 * 1) Students will use prior knowledge to record, and edit a short video
 * 2) Students will learn how to use YouTube to upload and share video content
 * 3) Students will reflect on ways to use YouTube in classroom instruction

// Student Grouping: // Small group to record, edit and upload video Small group to discuss ways YouTube can be integrated in classroom instruction // Practice Items and Activities: // Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate
 * 1) Search YouTube for a particular topic.
 * 2) Plan and shoot a 3-minute video introducing the group members
 * 3) Upload the video on YouTube.
 * 1) Discuss the different ways that YouTube can be used inside the classroom as part of the instruction.
 * 1) Present the groups’ ideas and share them with other groups
 * 2) List the advantages of using YouTube over the classical Power Point presentation.
 * 1) Explain how YouTube can be used for discussion or homework assignments.
 * 2) Identify any barriers and list ways in which technology and supervisory personnel can support the effort.
 * 1) Add the link of the uploaded video on the group Wiki
 * 2) Pose a question related to the uploaded video that can open a discussion.

** Feedback ** Students will reflect and discuss observations and conclusions in small and whole groups. Students will share group observations on the group wiki. Instructor will monitor and facilitate discussions