Virtual Classroom Tour Template

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Learning Areas Levels
Language Arts Grades 3, 4, 5 To identify
similarities and differences between characters
or events in books and the actual experiences in
an author's life to work in cooperative teams to
create a presentation
Objectives
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Software
Description
Using a web quest, students work in heterogeneous
groups to study the writings of one of several
authors. Students begin the author study by
familiarizing themselves with the writing style
of a particular author. At the conclusion of this
study students will present the information they
gathered in a display board. Students will also
create a summary to a new book written with the
authors life and writing style in mind.
Authors
Lauren Mahan Lisa Hansen Hansen Elementary
School, Canton, MA
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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.
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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 Samples Examples of
student work generated through participation in
this learning project. Teacher Reflection
Thoughts and reflective comments from the
teachers involved, including advice for future
implementations. Student Perspective Comments on
how the students perceived the learning that
occurred.
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Teaching Resources Click the documents below to
view the teaching resources used in the teaching
of this learning project Investigating Authors
Web Quest Mrs. Hansens Web Page
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Assessment and Standards Click the documents
below to see the assessment rubrics and standards
cover in this learning project Assessment
Rubrics Examples of assessment rubrics provided
to students showing how the project was
assessed. Mapping the Standards Mapping this
projects learning objectives against curriculum
standards. National Educational Technology
Standards for Students (NETS) Performance
indicators for technology-literate students.
Assessment Rubrics
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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.
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Pre-service 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.
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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.
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