Lesson Plan Language Learning and Technology Integration

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Lesson PlanLanguage Learning and Technology
Integration

• Presented by Kathleen Lundgren
• Southern New Hampshire University
• EFL 537 CALL
• Professor Lyra Riabov
• February 20, 2003

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This is a class of 8 international law students
from various language backgrounds

• Age Level 20s and 30s
• Level Advanced (with Excellent Law Vocabulary)
• Previous Computer Work Varied
• Recent Work Basic PowerPoint
• Internet Searches
• Pronunciation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Oral Presentation Criteria
• Time 90 Minutes x5 days
• Goal Produce 15 Minute Basic MS PowerPoint
  Presentation

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Lesson Overview

• This term the students have been working on
  oral proficiency skills in order to improve their
  classroom participation and their grades.
• In addition to some basic PowerPoint skills and
  Internet search skills, they have worked on
  pronunciation skills, presentation skills, and
  classroom discussion protocols.
• They are now ready to take on the production of
  a short PowerPoint Presentation.

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Overturned ConvictionsPowerPoint Presentation

• Each student will present a case of an
  overturned conviction in the United States Court
  System in PowerPoint Format, following the
  oral/PPT presentation protocols discussed in
  previous classes.

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Materials

• Computer with Internet Connection
• and MS PowerPoint
• Projection Equipment
• Handout Project Criteria
• On-Line Handout Peer Evaluation Form

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Skills Used

• Language
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
• Listening

• Computer
• MS PowerPoint
• Internet Search

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Language Skills Objectives
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Reading

• Students will use reading skills to search
  appropriate web sites.
• They will review several cases, then choose one
  for a project.

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Writing

• Students will write short summaries of the case.
• Students will write succinct bullet points for
  several categories of the presentation.
• Students will also write a short narrative
  opinion about the case which includes
  substantiation.

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Speaking

• Students will discuss their case using the
  principles of oral presentation.
• Students will use appropriate introductory and
  welcome terminology
• Students will elaborate on bulleted information.
• Students will use appropriate closing remarks.
• Students will state their opinion based on
  substance.
• Students will solicit questions from the audience.

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Computer Skills Objectives

• Students will search the web to find appropriate
  court case studies for presentation.
• Students will use basic MS PowerPoint skills to
  create a fifteen minute presentation.

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Day One Lesson
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Pre-Computer Activities

• Review Oral Presentation Criteria
• Discuss Project Content Requirements
• Practice Presentation Terminology

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Criteria for Oral/PowerPoint Presentation

• Welcome, Introduction, Purpose
• Main Points in each section
• Opinion and substantiation
• Conclusion
• Discussion and Question and Answer Period

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Project Content Requirements

• Short overview of the court case
• Main points of the prosecution
• Main points of the defense
• The conviction and sentence
• Why conviction was overturned
• Your own opinion and basis for opinion
• Conclusion
• Opportunity for Questions and Answers

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Some Presentation Terminology

• Good Morning. Im __________.
• Today Im going to discuss. . .
• The reason I chose this case is . . .
• I found this case interesting because. . .
• The key points made by the defense were. . .
• The importance of . . . is. . .
• Based on . . . . I believe. . . .
• In my opinion. . . .
• Are there any questions?
• Does anyone have a different point of view?

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In-Class Activity Warming Up for the Big
Presentation

• Students will work in pairs to produce a sample
  three minute oral conversation using at least
  three of the conversational expressions we have
  studied this term.
• Tomorrow, the class will work together to create
  one presentation for practice. You may want to
  visit some web sites that may give you some
  presentation ideas.

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FYI

• Designing Effective Oral Presentations
• http//www.ruf.rice.edu/riceowl/oralpres.htmlgoa
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• Ten Tips for Successful Public Speaking
• http//www.toastmasters.org/tips.htm
• Presentations
• Fear of Speaking in Public Structure of the
  Presentation
• The Question and Answer Session And More!
• http//www.hio.ft.hanze.nl/thar/presenta.htm
• Presentations and Public Speaking in English
• Step by Step advice
• http//speaking.englishclub.com/presentations.htm
• EXCELLENT Resources for Speaking Skills
• http//www.eslhome.com

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Day Two Lesson
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Student Practice

• The whole class will search the internet and
  discover sites where overturned conviction cases
  may be found.
• The class will choose one case study to work on a
  practice PowerPoint presentation.
• The students will break into three groups to
  prepare sections of the presentation.
• Each group member will practice presenting.

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Group One(Three People)

• Welcome, Introduction, Purpose
• Short overview of the case
• Main points of the prosecution

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Group Two(Two People)

• Main points of the defense
• Conviction and Sentence
• Why Sentence was overturned

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Group Three(Three People)

• Each group member will give own opinion and basis
  for it
• Conclusion
• Question and Answer Session

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Homework

• Browse the web or Westlaw Database. Choose and
  become familiar with a case for in-class hands-on
  work in PowerPoint Presentations.
• See me after class if you do not have a internet
  access at home.

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Just One WebSite IdeaUse your search skills and
imagination to find some others

• Overturned Convictions of LAPD officers
• http//www.cnn.com/2001/LAW/01/11/crime.lapd/

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Day Three Lesson
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In Class Hands-On PowerPoint

• Points to Remember
• Keep it simple
• Dont put too much wording on a page
• Beware of fancy fonts that are hard to read
• Choose colors that contrast well
• Slides are a GUIDE to your oral presentation, not
  your WHOLE presentation

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Day Four

• Four PowerPoint Presentations
• Peer Evaluations

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Day Five

• Four PowerPoint Presentations
• Peer Evaluations

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Peer Evaluation Students will be asked to
comment on each of the following points after
their classmates presentations and submit the
comments to me, to be distributed to the
appropriate student presenter.

• Clarity of Slides
• (content, composition, color, font, etc.)
• Requirements and Criteria met
• Accuracy of grammar and vocabulary

• Clarity of Speech
• Use of PowerPoint as a Guide
• Overall Presentation

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Follow-up Activities

• Discussion of problems and successes
• Learn additional PowerPoint features
• Learn scanning
• Learn to insert photographs
• Practice describing photographs for presenting
  evidence in PowerPoint

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Potential Problems Plan B

• Library research
• Make transparencies for overhead projector
• Offer after-class assistance pair students for
  cooperative learning
• Review after-class computer lab hours suggest
  public library or internet café

• Internet Failure
• Computer crash before or during presentation
• Struggle with technology
• No computer with internet access at home for
  homework

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Evaluation of Students Learning

• Comprehension check of process, criteria,
  requirements, and terminology during class and
  during hands-on practice. Review areas of
  consistent errors.
• Visit work stations during hands-on activities.
  Ask questions, observe demonstration of
  knowledge.
• Use evaluation checklist during presentations to
  be sure all the students presentations are
  evaluated equally and comprehensively.