Explore various cultures through digital resources. (7a)- SOCIAL STUDIES
Example:
Students will each be assigned a culture to study and will use the Internet, personal interviews via Skype or email correspondance with someone familiar with the culture. They will write a reaction paper to their experience with the culture.
Resources:
None
Engage in digital communication with others in a classroom setting (e.g. Google Hangout, Skype) (7b)
Example:
The teacher would make contact with another teacher in the different part of the country. The teachers would create a time to “meet” in a Skype session. During the first meeting, the students would ask questions to try to figure out where the other classroom is in the country. After the session, each student would draw a picture or write in a journal on their guess. The next session, the kids would read their guesses to each other. At the end, each teacher will reveal where they are from and some facts about their city and part of the country.
Resources:
Mrs. Davison’s Kindergarten Skype Pals: http://davisonkindergarten.blogspot.com/p/kindergarten-connections.html
Communicate with students from other cultures to broaden learning and understanding. (7b)- ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES
Example:
Students will connect with another classroom in another part of the country or world. Students will interact by writing letters, communicating via e-mail and video conferencing.
Resources:
Pen Pals in the 21st Century Ideas: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/pen-pals-in-21st-century-lisa-mims
Participate in a classroom project using collaborative tools and resources. (7c)
Example:
Students will post a video to Flipgrid after a Christ-Light Bible lesson explaining an idea on how to share the Gospel with others. Other students will watch and then react.
Resources:
None
Explore and use technology in an instructional setting to encourage collaboration. (7c)
Example:
During calendar time, the students work together to put the days in order, what the date is, and put it where it belongs on the calendar. The students would accomplish all of this on an interactive whiteboard.
Resources:
Example Calendar for Smart Notebook: https://drive.google.com/a/llhs.org/file/d/0B0TQKyFYyfRIdXNxc19yamtxNVE/view?usp=sharing
Act as a project manager for a collaborative project. (7c) - VARIOUS SUBJECTS
Example:
Each student will act as the leader of a collaborative project throughout the year. Students will take on other roles when not leading. The "project manager" will be tasked with keeping the team on track, splitting up the work correctly, and submitting the final project.
Resources:
Cooperative Learning Group Roles PDF: http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson277/cooperative.pdf
Participate in a virtual field trip. (7d)- RELIGION
Example:
Take a virtual field trip using the resources on GloBible after a Bible lesson to describe the geography of the Holy Land.
Resources:
GloBible on iOS or Android: https://globible.com/
Plan and carry out a action project using digital tools. (7d)- RELIGION
Example:
The students will plan and carry out a service project to both share the Gospel and to help the community.
Resources:
Ideas for Children's Service Projects: https://kidworldcitizen.org/35-service-projects-for-kids/