NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary

 
Name: Jessica Lewis School: Vinal
Learning Activity Title: Story Slide Show
Grade Level(s): 1 - 2 Subject Area: Language Arts
Description of Activity: What is the learning experience? What will teachers and students do during the course of the activity? Through what performances or products will students demonstrate what they know and are able to do?

A group of students will summarize a story they have read in a guided reading group. They will decide what part of the story they will write and draw about. Then they will use KidPix to illustrate and write about their part. The teacher can then create a slideshow and the group can present their slides to the class. The teachers will monitor progress and save slides. The students will need an understanding of how KidPix works, including all drawing tools and typing over pictures.

Technology Standards Addressed: This learning activity will allow students to develop proficiency in the following Norwell Public Schools technology standards:

  1.0 General Computing Skills

  2.0 Word Processing and Publications Skills

  4.0 Presentation skills

Skills and Concepts (see Scope and Sequence)

1.01, 1.04

2.01, 2.04

4.01 to 4.04

Curriculum Standards: Which curriculum frameworks, strands, and learning standards does the activity address?

Eng. LA: Literature Strand, Standard #9 Identify basic facts and ideas in what they have read, heard, and viewed.

Arts: Visual Arts Strand, Standard 3.3, Create 2d and 3d expressive artwork from memory or imagination to tell a story or embody an idea or fantasy.

 

Materials & Equipment: What specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials are involved in this activity?  

KidPix, disks to save slides

Guided reading books

 

Teacher Tips and Notes: What strategies are recommended regarding logistics, preparation, classroom management, or other implementation concerns?

It is helpful to have volunteer helpers

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