Synopsis

This lesson plan was designed for grade 5-7 classrooms. Modifications can be made throughout the lesson depending on your student needs, levels and digital access. Although outlined to take place within a day changes can be made to suit your individual needs. The goal for this lesson is to give students time to investigate the concept of digital communication and collaboration to become great digital citizens.

Lesson Inspiration

Using the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) student standards helped guide the development of the lesson.

1.6. Creative Communicator Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. Students:
1.6.a. choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication. 1.6.b. create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations. 1.6.c. communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations. 1.6.d. publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.
1.7. Global Collaborator Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally. Students: 1.7.a. use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning. 1.7.b. use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints. 1.7.c. contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal. 1.7.d. explore local and global issues and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions.
Source: ISTE Standards-One-Sheet_Combined_09-2021_vF3.pdf

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