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Technology: “The practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area.” In this category it can mean the research develops new technology which can assist in choosing where to live or work. Some student learners in this age of technology may see it linking with communication in the spreading of information as quick as the speed of light on the internet or intranet via the computer. In addition, GIS/GPS software may be utilized.
Strategy: Jigsaw Tiered Lesson Steps:
Introduction1. Introduction lesson
a. Why is your community a great place to live? Braindstorming-15 minutes
b. VoiceThread - http://voicethread.com/#u0Step

Technology: “The practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area.” In this category it can mean the research develops new technology which can assist in choosing where to live or work. Some student learners in this age of technology may see it linking with communication in the spreading of information as quick as the speed of light on the internet or intranet via the computer. In addition, GIS/GPS software may be utilized.
Strategy: Jigsaw Tiered Lesson Steps:
Introduction to lesson
a. live? Braindstorming-15 minutes.minutes
b. VoiceThread-
http://voicethread.com/#u0Step:
c.VoiceThread - http://voicethread.com/#u0Step
c. Assign groups four students
Step:2.
2. Handouts
a. web release for field trip - underaged students
b. rubrics
c. lesson plan
Step: 3.3. Create a class wikiStep: 4.wiki
4. Select tools for projectStep: 5.project
5. Field trip a visitor’s centerStep: 6.center
6. Organize artifacts a.
a. Brainstorming- How the essential question?Step: 7.question?
7. Write narrative
a.Use appropriate language to describe artifact
b.Image of artifact is appropriate.
c. Grammer is correct
Step:8.8. Post artifact
a. Access Capstone project wiki site.
b. Post to VoiceThread of the three classes on the wiki
The article is relevant to my team’s research project because it is using the blended instructional strategy to implement the project. There will be online collaboration with face to face instruction to complete the project. The educator will be the “guide on the side” opposed to “sage on the stage”.
Meyer, R., E. (2009). Multi-Media Learning (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press New York, NY. .
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The book is relevant to the project because we are presenting information by narration and pictures and printed text and pictures. Each picture presented will have one form of narration to explain the picture to prevent information overload.
Pollalis, Y., & Mavrommatis, G... (2009). Using similarity measures for collaborating groups formation: A model for distance learning environments. European Journal of Operational Research, 193(2), 626. Retrieved July 29, 2010, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 1591906401).
Tivadar, M. (2010). Is it Better to Live in a US or European City? ScientificCommons; Regional Science and Urban Economic vol.40 (4) pg.221 retrieved from; http://de.scientificcommons.org/58028413 on 7/13/10 doi:10.1016/j.regsciurbeco.2010.03.006.
In the article, location to a workplace is a factor to decide where one should live. Households with individuals working in different areas may opt to live in a location central to workplaces. According to the author living expenses in this area are cheaper.
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Valentine, B., & Bernhisel, S. (2008). Teens and Their Technologies in High School and College: Implications for Teaching and Learning. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 34(6), 502-512. Retrieved from Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts database.
This article is a study on digital technology and the implications of popular digital technologies used by high school students. The technologies have the potential to be transferred for use by educators at the college level to engage students in online environments. The survey also compared the use and frequency of various digital and communication technologies by high school and college students. The survey found that many of the popular technologies used by high school students in the past are helpful when college educators create effective curriculum in online environments.

Sociology: The “scientific analysis of a social institution as a functioning whole and as it relates to the rest of society” [Webster.Com, 7/28/07] in relation to the living or moving or working in a particular area
Technology: “The practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area.” In this category it can mean the research develops new technology which can assist in choosing where to live or work. Some student learners in this age of technology may see it linking with communication in the spreading of information as quick as the speed of light on the internet or intranet via the computer. In addition, GIS/GPS software may be utilized.
Tiered Lesson Steps:Steps:
Introduction to lesson
a. Why is your community a great place to live? Braindstorming-15 minutes.
This study is to determine the differences between online learning and collaboration and blended learning and collaboration. This article defined online instruction as a form of virtual learning and instructional environment that facilitates participants' cognitive, constructive, and communicative learning needs. Blended instruction as most commonly defined as the mix of traditional on-site instruction with innovative learning technologies (Lim & Yoon 2008). The result of the study is the blended instruction is more effective than the online instruction. Researchers strongly suggest adopting blending because it improves learner satisfaction and educational experiences from increased access to knowledge, enhanced social presence, ease of updating content, and technology-enhanced learning experiences (Lim & Yoon 2008). Instructors should be competent in aligning live events, self-paced learning, collaboration, assessment, and learning support materials.
The article is relevant to my team’s research project because it is using the blended instructional strategy to implement the project. There will be online collaboration with face to face instruction to complete the project. The educator will be the “guide on the side” opposed to “sage on the stage”.
Mayer,Meyer, R., E.
In this book, the author feels the research base and theoretical base of multi-media continues to grow. The book describes some of the principles of multi-media learning and the implications it has on cognitive processing. One of the principles is the modality principle which is, people learn more deeply from pictures and spoken words than from pictures and written text (Mayer 2009, ch.11, pg, 200). This one of the assumptions of the modality approach, but there is a rationale that claims the modality approach does not matter. The information-delivery hypothesis is the idea that multi-media learning is presenting the information to learners via as many routes as possible (Mayer 2009, ch.11, pg, 2004, p.3). Part of the hypothesis is that learning is deeper when narration presented with pictures either by spoken words or written text to prevent cognitive overload, because in either case; there are only two paths of delivery to the learner.
The book is relevant to the project because we are presenting information by narration and pictures and printed text and pictures. Each picture presented will have one form of narration to explain the picture to prevent information overload.
PBL-Online. (n.d.). Project based learning: The online resources for PBL. Retrieved July 2, 2010, from http://pblonline.org/default.htm
South Central Connecticut Region1990 map. Accession Number 299615; Ellickson personal collection donated to Yale University.
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Learner Characteristics: Alternative High School, Grades 9 – 12, small class sizes 5 – 10 students
Anticipated entry level skills of Audience: Some computer skills, but will need direction and support
Standards:
Standards 1-6
(The World in Spatial Terms, Places and Regions, Physical Systems, and Human Systems).
Sociology: The “scientific analysis of a social institution as a functioning whole and as it relates to the rest of society” [Webster.Com, 7/28/07] in relation to the living or moving or working in a particular area
Technology: “The practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area.” In this category it can mean the research develops new technology which can assist in choosing where to live or work. Some student learners in this age of technology may see it linking with communication in the spreading of information as quick as the speed of light on the internet or intranet via the computer. In addition, GIS/GPS software may be utilized.
Strategy: Jigsaw tiered lesson
Step IntroductionTiered Lesson Steps:
Introduction to lesson
a. Why is your community a great place to live? Braindstorming-15 minutes.
b. VoiceThread-
Case Studies:
Background Research:
Literature Review Review:
Bell, S. (2010). Project-Based Learning for the 21st Century: Skills for the Future. Clearing House, 83(2), 39-43. Doi: 10.1080/00098650903505415.
The article is about the use of problem-based learning to develop skills by the learner that can not be measured by standardized test. A question answered by the learner guided and supervised to ensure the process of finding the solution. Standardized testing does not measure critical skills needed in the 21st Century. The authentic question is a motivating factor to the learners, because it is applicable to the real-world. Learning responsibility, independence, and discipline are three outcomes of PBL (Bell, 2010). PBL promotes social learning as children practice and become proficient with the twenty-first-century skills of communication, negotiation, and collaboration.
Conclusion:
By using a tiered lesson plan the diversity of the differentiated classroom can be met and each student who will have the opportunity to reach the standard that is set. The goal is the same but the students will take different paths to reach it and the student will take the path they are more comfortable with and at an appropriate level. The educator will be effective with the design and implementation of their tiered lesson plan curriculum thus the educator will be successful in assisting all students to participate in the learning process. “No child left behind.”
References:
Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2010). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE WIKI: http://greatplacetolive.wikispaces.com/
WORKING DRAFT
GOOGLE MAPS: **Google Maps Norwich CT USA**
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VoiceThread Working Copy: http://voicethread.com/share/1266959/
WORKING DRAFT
Title: A Great Place to Live
Description: To answer the guiding question -- What makes our community a great place to live? Our students will engage in a comparative study of their favorite community, city, and state attractions. Lesson content will also pull from prior knowledge (obtained from student traveling experiences and classroom field trips) and from collaborative group study. As a culminating, authentic assessment activity, each individual class will create a printable travel brochure and collaborate on creating a VoiceThread to present their information. The National Social Studies Standards for Geography K-12 targeted by this project are: Standards 1-6 (The World in Spatial Terms, Places and Regions, Physical Systems, and Human Systems).
Learner Characteristics: Alternative High School, Grades 9 – 12, small class sizes 5 – 10 students
Anticipated entry level skills of Audience: Some computer skills, but will need direction and support
Standards: Standards
Standards 1-6
(The World in Spatial Terms, Places and Regions, Physical Systems, and Human Systems).
Lesson/Module Title: “A Great Place to Live”

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE WIKI: http://greatplacetolive.wikispaces.com/
GOOGLE MAPS: **Google Maps Norwich CT USA**
VoiceThread Working Copy: http://voicethread.com/share/1266959/
View Larger Map
VoiceThread Working Copy: http://voicethread.com/share/1266959/
WORKING DRAFT
Title: A Great Place to Live
Learner Characteristics: Alternative High School, Grades 9 – 12, small class sizes 5 – 10 students
Anticipated entry level skills of Audience: Some computer skills, but will need direction and support
Standards 1-6 (The
(The World in
Lesson/Module Title: “A Great Place to Live”
Class Days: Monday – Friday, Five days
ü GIS/GPS software if available
Goals:
1. StudentsStudents will create community attraction.
2. Students
Students will know are interfaced.
3. Students
Students will share other communities.
4. Students
Students will collaborate
Objective:
The students will know how to demonstrate and show that Norwich, CT is a Great Place to Live. The objectives will be directly measurable by the outcome of the brochure. The student will also complete an assessment and evaluation. In other words, we will be able to know if the objectives were met by the end results the brochure and evaluation of VoiceThread. In addition, the class will be logging into another class site to interact with other students in another state and at a different level grade than themselves.
Sociology: The “scientific analysis of a social institution as a functioning whole and as it relates to the rest of society” [Webster.Com, 7/28/07] in relation to the living or moving or working in a particular area
Technology: “The practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area.” In this category it can mean the research develops new technology which can assist in choosing where to live or work. Some student learners in this age of technology may see it linking with communication in the spreading of information as quick as the speed of light on the internet or intranet via the computer. In addition, GIS/GPS software may be utilized.
tiered lesson Step: 1. Introduction
Step Introduction to lessona.lesson
a. Why is
b. VoiceThread-
http://voicethread.com/#u0Step:

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE WIKI: http://greatplacetolive.wikispaces.com/
GOOGLE MAPS: **Google Maps Norwich CT USA**
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WORKING DRAFT
Title: A Great Place to Live

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE WIKI: http://greatplacetolive.wikispaces.com/
GOOGLE MAPS: **Google Maps Norwich CT USA**
Copy: http://voicethread.com/share/1266959/
<iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Norwich,+CT&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=59.337006,90.615234&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=Norwich,+New+London,+Connecticut&amp;z=13&amp;ll=41.524265,-72.07591&amp;output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=embed&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=Norwich,+CT&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=59.337006,90.615234&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=Norwich,+New+London,+Connecticut&amp;z=13&amp;ll=41.524265,-72.07591" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small>
WORKING DRAFT
Title: A Great Place to Live
Sociology: The “scientific analysis of a social institution as a functioning whole and as it relates to the rest of society” [Webster.Com, 7/28/07] in relation to the living or moving or working in a particular area
Technology: “The practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area.” In this category it can mean the research develops new technology which can assist in choosing where to live or work. Some student learners in this age of technology may see it linking with communication in the spreading of information as quick as the speed of light on the internet or intranet via the computer. In addition, GIS/GPS software may be utilized.
Introduction to lesson a.lessona. Why is
b. VoiceThread- http://voicethread.com/#u0Step:
http://voicethread.com/#u0Step:
c. Assign groups of three to four students
Step:2. Handouts
b. rubrics
c. lesson plan
Organize artifacts a.a. Brainstorming- How
a.Use appropriate language to describe artifact
b.Image of artifact is appropriate.

Sociology: The “scientific analysis of a social institution as a functioning whole and as it relates to the rest of society” [Webster.Com, 7/28/07] in relation to the living or moving or working in a particular area
Technology: “The practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area.” In this category it can mean the research develops new technology which can assist in choosing where to live or work. Some student learners in this age of technology may see it linking with communication in the spreading of information as quick as the speed of light on the internet or intranet via the computer. In addition, GIS/GPS software may be utilized.
Strategy:
Step:Jigsaw tiered lesson Step: 1. Introduction to lesson
a. a. Why is
b. VoiceThread- http://voicethread.com/#u0
Step: 2.http://voicethread.com/#u0Step:
c. Assign groups of three to four students
Step:2. Handouts
a. web release for field trip - underaged students
b. rubrics
c. lesson plan
Step: 3. a class wiki
Step:wikiStep: 4. Select tools for project
Step:projectStep: 5. Field a visitor’s center
Step:centerStep: 6. Organize informational brochures and other items picked up at visitor’s locations
Step:artifacts a. Brainstorming- How does this relate to the essential question?Step: 7. Write narrative for VoiceThread
a.Use appropriate language to describe artifact
b.Image of artifact is appropriate.
c. Grammer is correct
Step:8. Post artifact to VoiceThread and create brochure
Anticipatory template
a. Access Capstone project wiki site.
b. Post to VoiceThread of the three classes on the wiki
Anticipatory Set:
To lead into the lesson plan and develop the students' interest in learning what is about to be taught. The teacher could start by asking the students how they would divide up the tasks to create the brochure making sure that the tasks are assigned equally and fairly as much as possible. Assigning task time making sure all students would spend an equal amount of time on the project including homework. Explaining time management would help. Perhaps fractions may be helpful too.
Lecture: