Analyze Learners
- General Characteristics
o 20 students
o Ages: 10yrs-11yrs
o 12 females/8 males
o Mental, Social, Physical, Social notes:
§ Disabilities: Hearing Impairment
§ Learning Differences: High and Low achievers
§ Cultural Ethnic Notes: Multicultural [most are islanders]
o Learning Styles:
§ Visual
§ Audio
§ Kinesthetic
- Specific entry competencies
o Students understand the elements of a story including characters, setting, introduction, conflict, and resolution.
o Students are proficient in computer use.
State Objectives
- Students will, in groups:
o Create a short story
o Use digital cameras to take still shots of themselves
o Compile their story and photos into a video
o Present their video to the class
o Write a reflection of the assignment
Select instructional methods, media, and materials
- Method
Group learning
- Media
o Computer with internet access
o Digital cameras
o Projector
- Materials
o Paper
o Pencils/pens
o costumes
Utilize Media and Materials
- Preview materials
o Check cameras for fully charged batteries and memory cards
o Check computers for internet access
o Check projector for proper functioning
- Prepare materials
o open http://www.animoto.com
- Prepare environment
o Reserve the computer lab for days the students will be working on their videos.
o Clear areas of materials for when the students take their pictures
- Prepare learners
o Explain briefly what they will be doing
o Review the rules of the activity
o Explain the rules of the computer lab
Require Learner Participation
- Have students listen to a short story made with http://www.animoto.com
o Review the elements of a story, such as characters, setting, introduction, conflict, and resolution.
- Remind students that they will be required tell their story, so writing out their story first is important.
o Have the students get into their groups of five.
o Hearing impaired student will have a gifted person in his/her group and the teacher will check on the group periodically to ensure he/she is being included.
o Have each group write the story together using the topic, “My First Day of Fifth Grade” using a brainstorming handout provided by the teacher.
o After each group has written their story, the teacher will proofread it and have the students make corrections, if needed.
o Have students divide their story into 3 sections, introduction, conflict, and resolution.
o Give each group one digital camera and have students then take pictures for each section of their story.
§ Introduction should have 1-2 pictures
§ Conflict should have 2-3 pictures
§ Resolution should have 1 picture
o Have students upload the pictures to their computers.
o Have students go to www.animoto.com and insert their pictures, then have the students add the text from the story they created.
o If they have time, students can add music to their video.
- Have students present their story.
o Each group will present using the teacher’s computer and projector.
o Each student will take turns reading one frame making sure to pause the video each time.
o Students will be sure to point out the introduction, conflict, and resolution in their story.
- Have students write a 2 paragraph reflection on the assignment using the questions provided by the teacher.
o Have students type out and upload their reflections to the class blog.
Evaluate and Revise
- Assessment of Student Performance
o Students will be assessed using the rubric below.
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