Virtual Classroom Tour Template

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Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software De
scription

• Language arts, social studies, art, math
• 5- to 6-year-olds
• Students will
• Learn about artist and writer Faith Ringgold,
  and the concept of story
• quilts.
• Write and edit a story about an event in their
  lives
• Use their knowledge of patterns to create a quilt
  about their story
• Read their stories aloud and take part in
  creating an electronic
• presentation showcasing their story quilt.
  
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• First graders read literature with a story quilt
  theme, and become familiar with the author/artist
  Faith Ringgold. They write a story about an event
  in their lives, and create their own story quilt
  depicting that event. The squares of their story
  quilt are photographed and imported into
  PowerPoint to create an e-quilt. The children
  then record their stories and add them as
  narration to the e-quilt.

Amy Goldberg, University of Illinois-Urbana/Champa
ign
Author
Documents
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Teacher Planning and Management Click the
documents below to help you understand the
context of this exemplary learning
project Background Planning A picture of the
origin and objectives of the learning project,
including the manner in which the project was
planned and managed. Classroom Images Images of
the classroom to give you a better feeling for
how the project was implemented.
Documents
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Work Samples, Teacher and Student
Reflection Click the documents below to see work
samples and reflections from the teachers and
students Student Work Sample A few slides of an
E-quilt presentation created by a first grade
student. (Note the file size prohibits including
the entire presentation here.) Teacher
Reflection Thoughts and reflective comments from
the teacher involved, including advice for future
implementations. Student Perspective Comments on
how the students perceived the learning that
occurred.
Documents
Sample E-Quilt
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Teaching Resources Click the documents below to
view the teaching resources used in the teaching
of this learning project Student Project
Overview Describes the overall project for the
students. Lesson Plans 16 Complete daily lesson
plans for the first half of the project,
providing information on time allotment,
objectives, materials needed, procedures,
evaluations, and adaptations for each lesson.
Lesson Plans 712 Complete daily lesson plans
for the second half of the project. Class Server
Resources For schools using Microsoft Class
Server.
Documents
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Assessment and Standards Click the documents
below to see the assessment rubrics and standards
cover in this learning project Assessment
Overview A general discussion of the assessment
of this project. Assessment Rubric An assessment
rubric showing how the project was
evaluated. Mapping the Standards Mapping this
projects learning objectives against curriculum
standards. National Educational Technology
Standards for Students (NETS) Performance
indicators for technology-literate students.
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Classroom Teacher Guide Click the documents below
to learn from this project and create your own
classroom project The Starting Point Questions
to keep in mind when reviewing this
project. Using the Tour Model Questions to
consider before you begin to create a
technology-integrated project based on this
Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment
Understanding that assessment needs to move into
the realm of authenticity helps to make learning
more meaningful for students. Implementing a
Project Some questions to consider at the
implementation stage of a learning
project. Record Your Thoughts A document in
which you can record your comments and
reflections as you create your own learning
project.
Documents
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Preservice Teacher Guide Click the documents
below to learn from this project and create your
own classroom project The Starting Point
Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this
project. Using the Tour Model Questions to
consider before you begin to create a
technology-integrated project based on this
Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment
Understanding that assessment needs to move into
the realm of authenticity helps to make learning
more meaningful for students. Implementing a
Project Some questions to consider at the
implementation stage of a learning
project. Record Your Thoughts A document in
which you can record your comments and
reflections as you create your own learning
project.
Documents
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Staff Developer Guide Click the documents below
to learn from this project and create your own
classroom project The Starting Point Questions
to keep in mind when reviewing this project with
your faculty. Using the Tour Model Questions to
pose as you assist others in creating a
technology-integrated project based on this
Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment
Keys to promoting the understanding that
assessment needs to move into the realm of
authenticity in order to make learning more
meaningful for students. Implementing a Project
Some questions to pose at the implementation
stage of a learning project.
Documents
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Microsoft Office Training Resources Click the
links below to access training resources on
Microsoft Office and other software Microsoft
Educator Network The Microsoft Educator Network
provides you with the latest classroom resources,
professional development tools, and communities
of practice and expertise. http//www.microsoft.co
m/education/?IDEducatorNetwork Tutorials Learn
to create rich learning experiences using
Microsoft products and technologies.http//www.mi
crosoft.com/education/?IDTutorials Productivity
in the Classroom Lesson plans with great ideas
for integrating technology into teaching and
learning. http//www.microsoft.com/education/?IDL
essonPlans Office Tips for Teachers Ready-to-use
ideas that integrate Office programs into subject
areas such as math, science, and language arts.
http//www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID
ClassTipsArchive
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To use this tour Read the overview information
on this page. Click the Teacher Planning link to
learn about the project. The documents contain
background and planning information, and
classroom images. Click the Work Samples
Reflections link to see examples of student work,
as well as teacher and student reflection on the
project. Click the Teaching Resources link to
see the classroom resources used by the
teachers. Click the Assessment Standards link
to see the how this project maps against
standards. Click the Guides links to access
guidance on using this tour to build your own
learning project. Click to close
Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software De
scription

• Language arts, social studies, art, math
• 5- to 6-year-olds
• Students will
• Learn about artist and writer Faith Ringgold,
  and the concept of story
• quilts.
• Write and edit a story about an event in their
  lives
• Use their knowledge of patterns to create a quilt
  about their story
• Read their stories aloud and take part in
  creating an electronic
• presentation showcasing their story quilt.
  
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• First graders read literature with a story quilt
  theme, and become familiar with the author/artist
  Faith Ringgold. They write a story about an event
  in their lives, and create their own story quilt
  depicting that event. The squares of their story
  quilt are photographed and imported into
  PowerPoint to create an e-quilt. The children
  then record their stories and add them as
  narration to the e-quilt.

Amy Goldberg, Catlin Elementary School, Catlin,
Illinois
Author
Documents
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Bringing Home My Baby Brother

• By Allison T

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