Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description

1. Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description Mathematics 12 to 16 years old Review math concepts, write a procedure for solving a math problem or puzzle, research some facts about math, and report the information in a newsletter. Microsoft Word, Newsletter Template Each student writes a math newsletter that contains material relating to what he or she has studied in math class. The topics of the articles include facts about math, a math problem or puzzle, a biography of a mathematician, or a personal anecdote relating to math. Presenting this information as a newsletter provides a professional format for displaying the information. The students creatively design the format and determine the content. The newsletters are distributed to the entire student body. Authors Ann Coiner, Forest Ridge School, Bellevue, Washington “This [project] not only gave the students an opportunity to reflect on their knowledge of mathematics, but it also gave them an opportunity to express math-related subjects using their own creativity.” Documents

2. Teacher Planning and Management Click the documents below to help you understand the context of this exemplary learning project: Background & Planning: A picture of the origin and objectives of the learning project, including the manner in which the project was planned and managed. Classroom Layout: A description of the classroom to give you a better feeling for how the project was implemented. Documents

3. Work Samples, Teacher and Student Reflection Click the documents below to see work samples and reflections from the teachers and students: Student Work Sample: An example of student work generated through participation in this learning project, with teacher comments. Teacher Reflection: Thoughts and reflective comments from the teachers involved, including advice for future implementations. Student Perspective: Comments on how the students perceived the learning that occurred. Documents

4. Teaching Resources Click the documents below to view the teaching resources used in the teaching of this learning project: Student Project Overview: An overview of required tasks. Self-Evaluation Form: The form used by students to evaluate their own work. Peer Edit Form: The form used by students to evaluate each others’ projects. Class Server Resources: Download teaching resources in Microsoft Class Server format. Documents

5. Assessment and Standards Click the documents below to see the assessment rubrics and standards covered in this learning project: Assessment Rubrics: Examples of assessment rubrics provided to students showing how the project was assessed. Mapping the Standards: Mapping this project’s learning objectives against curriculum standards. National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS): Performance indicators for technology-literate students. Documents

6. Classroom Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

7. Preservice Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

8. Staff Developer Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project with your faculty. Using the Tour Model: Questions to pose as you assist others in creating a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Keys to promoting the understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity in order to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to pose at the implementation stage of a learning project. Documents

9. Microsoft Office Training Resources Click the links below to access training resources for Microsoft Office and other software: Microsoft Educator Network: The Microsoft Educator Network provides you with the latest classroom resources, professional development tools, and communities of practice and expertise. http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=EducatorNetwork/ Tutorials: Learn to create rich learning experiences using Microsoft software and technologies.http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=Tutorials/ Productivity in the Classroom: Lesson plans with great ideas for integrating technology into teaching and learning. http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=LessonPlans/ Office Tips for Teachers: Ready-to-use ideas that integrate Office programs into subject areas such as math, science, and language arts. http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=ClassTipsArchive/