Developing+Lessons

** Promoting Continuous Inquiry and Reflection **
**K-8 Technology Integration: Posting a Lesson Contribution**
 * ===** Create a conceptual lesson based on content-area standards, linked to an overarching instructional unit (ELA or Math focus) **===
 * ===** Address key components of the lesson, focusing on Goal, Activity with Technology, and Web Resources used **===
 * ===** Embed Massachusetts Technology Literacy Standards and use of technology tools and resources within lesson assessments and learning experiences **===
 * ===** Post lesson ideas on the District Wikispace (See Contributions page) **===
 * ===** To post and reflect upon lessons, you need to become a member of the District Technology Wikispace (be sure to remember your Username and Password) **===
 * ===** Teach the lesson during the 2011-12 school year **===
 * ===** Reflect upon the effectiveness of the lesson after it has been taught **===
 * ===** Develop ideas for revision to the lesson **===
 * ===** Post lesson reflection on the District Wikispace in the Discussion area at the Contributions page. **===

To help get the process started, review the Grade 5 sample below and use the lesson template to guide your planning:
**Sample Lesson Plan-Grade 5 English/Language Arts (with Social Studies connections)**

**Lesson Planning Template**



**__ LESSON REFLECTION __** Reflect on the lesson you have developed and rate the degree to which the lesson **//Strongly, Moderately//** or **//Weakly//** meets the criteria below.
 * **Lesson Activities:** || **Strongly** || **Moderately** || **Weakly** ||
 * Are challenging and require higher order thinking and problem solving skills ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Allow for student choice ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Provide scaffolding for acquiring targeted knowledge/skills ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Integrate global perspectives ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Integrate 21st century skills ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Provide opportunities for interdisciplinary connection and transfer of knowledge and skills ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Foster student use of technology as a tool to develop critical thinking, creativity and innovation skills ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Are varied to address different student learning styles and preferences ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Are differentiated based on student needs ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Are student-centered with teacher acting as a facilitator and co-learner during the teaching and learning process ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Provide means for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills and progress in meeting learning goals and objectives ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Provide opportunities for student reflection and self-assessment ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Provide data to inform and adjust instruction to better meet the varying needs of learners ||  ||   ||   ||