This technology matrix summarizes the standards, strategies, and technologies used in the lesson on "Uncountable Nouns". The following description will outline my lesson and provide you with insight on how these technologies will enhance learning for my students.
First and foremost, I begin my lesson with a verbal Question and Answer (Q&A) assessment to gather information and assess my students' knowledge on uncountable nouns (Assess). The students will be able to practice different communication forms and collaborate in their opinions and answers. I will provide the accurate answers on the Chalkboard and my own definitions. Then, I will provide images of uncountable nouns on the overhead projector and appear on the Smartboard. The images will be in a Powerpoint presentation on a computer. Through this, students will be able to apply different reading strategies and comprehend information via graphic features. This set of activities will allow the students to make decisions on what images to label as "uncountable nouns".
Then we move on to the standard Analyze. In small groups, students will discuss the previous activity. I will provide students with graphic images/clips on the overhead projector and Smartboard. I would need internet access to do research. I will also provide examples of 3-D objects. In their small groups, students will collaboratively analyze these images and objects, label them as uncountable nouns or countable nouns, and provide explanations for their choices. Through this, students are learning how a group meets their decision, selecting and using appropriate digital tools, and engaging in technology problem solving and decision-making. These activities encourage students to analyze information and go through the step by step process of decision-making, in a small group environment.
To transition into the standards of Evaluate and Produce, students will be given their homework assignments. They will have to individually complete this assignment: using the internet, students must access and download the homework document onto their computer or laptop. They may open this assignment with Microsoft Word and print to out. The students must match the images with the corresponding noun type: uncountable or countable. They must research and provide the teacher with five uncountable noun images to bring to class the next day. Students will be able to produce a first, second, and third draft of this assignment. Each draft will be submitted to the teacher and the teacher will provide feedback. By giving this as a homework assignment, students are able to review and edit their work before submission. They are also required to use technology on their own account and create documents, navigate the internet, and use decision making tools such as Google or Bing. By the final draft, the teacher will have the opportunity to evaluate the students' progress. The students will be knowledgeable in decoding and defining words and images. They will practice responsibility and ethical behavior by engaging in individual work.
Lastly, the closing portion of this lesson will focus on the standard Communicate. We will engage in an open discussion on the learning material. This will serve as a review for students and also as a way for them to share their opinions on the lesson. Students will be able to paraphrase some of their classmates ideas from the previous small-group activity. Then, the students will break up into pairs and have access to a computer, voice recorder, internet, and a microphone. Students will record their understandings, comments, and concerns on uncountable nouns. Students will practice ethical behavior, applying information they learned, and accessing recording materials. Ultimately, they will create a multimedia presentation on their overall understandings and misconceptions of uncountable nouns. They will learn how to access information effectively and contribute to their learning community through their original and personal ideas. Then students will log onto their email accounts via the internet and email their recordings and presentation to their teacher. This portion of the lesson will serve as a way to communicate and assess students' learning via technology.
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