Last summer we requested input for developing a template and accompanying verbage for a two-page document to help our client teachers develop lesson plans that consider aspects of the Internet.
A text version of the handout is below.
We would like to thank the following people who pointed us to their
resources:
These folks covered the issue a lot more throughly than we did in our quick doc.
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Developing Lesson Plans Using the Internet
Developing a lesson plan might help teachers wishing to use the Internet
because it would fuse together the methodology teachers have ingrained in
them (lesson plans) with the technology many are still very uncomfortable
with (Internet tools and resources). Going back to basics in writing
lesson plans for using the Internet lets teachers work through potential
problems ahead of time rather than either becoming frustrated by the
potential problems of Internet-based lessons or stuck in mid-lesson not
having thought of a Plan B.
It is assumed that after awhile considering Internet in instruction will
become as second nature to teachers as a traditional lesson plan now is
to an experienced teacher. It is expected that they would abandon the
template as soon as they get comfortable including Internet in their
planning.
Thinking skills that Internet activities might require include (from
Marzano, 1992):
Comparing: Identifying and articulating similarities and
differences between things.
Classifying: Grouping things into definable categories on the basis
of their attributes.
Inducing: Inferring unknown generalizations or principles from
observations or analysis.
Deducing: Inferring unstated consequences and conditions from
given principles and generalizations.
Analyzing errors: Identifying and articulating errors in one's own
or others' thinking.
Constructing support: Constructing a system of support or proof for an
assertion.
Abstraction: Identifying and articulating the underlying theme or
general pattern of information.
Analyzing perspectives: Identifying and articulating personal
perspectives about issues.
Classroom Connect suggests Internet resources might be useful in the
following types of lessons (from the Summer 1995 issue):
* Research on a particular topic such as life in space, Gothic
literature or irrigation;
* Become familiar with the online resources tools and resources
(especially those in the subject areas under study).
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Internet Lesson Plan Template
Lesson Title:
Subject(s): Grade Level(s):
Objectives:
Vocabulary:
Materials:
Internet Resource/Tools:
Advance Preparation:
Skills Needed:
Procedures:
Internet Resource/Tools Planning:
Problems/issues:
Solutions/workarounds:
Evaluation Activity/Product:
Follow-up Activities:
Teacher Notes:
Set-up time: Class time:
Special Considerations:
* Fred Rodgers
* Bernie Dodge
Mick Souder
Internet Curriculum Specialist, TIES
souder@informns.k12.mn.us http://www.ties.k12.mn.us/~souder
Lyne Motylinski
Education Technology Specialist, TIES
motylin@ties.k12.mn.us http://www.ties.k12.mn.us/~motylin
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* Comparing and contrasting information;
* Information gathering from human sources such as other students
or experts;
* A multicultural or global aspect, such as foreign language;
* Critical thinking and analysis;
* Researching and writing a report;
* Using graphics and art;
* Collecting and analyzing data and building a database;
* Conducting a survey via questionnaire;
* Making a final presentation;
* Working in teams.
The steps that teachers might want to follow to design a lesson may include:
* Organize resources and note areas of curricula where the
resources fit into your instructional program.
* Include relevant Internet tools and resources into lessons on
appropriate topics.
The student will: