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**﻿ ** Standard 7 Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.

Evidence: http://lctechintegration.wikispaces.com/  Rationale: The project was a collaboration between a third grade teacher in my building, an English teacher at our high school and myself as part of the 2009 CESA 7 ITA. The project integrated technology into existing third grade literature and enfused high school seniors to act as reading mentors for each lit group. The project was implemented in spring 2010. I was in awe of the collaboration between the high school mentors and the third graders. The project ended up being all that the three of us dreamed and more. I saw first hand how a small idea can grow into a wonderful experience for all participants. The interaction between the seniors and third graders was priceless.

KSD:

7.K.2 The teacher knows how to take contextual considerations (instructional materials; individual student interests, needs, and aptitudes; and community resources) into account when planning instruction that creates an effective bridge between curriculum goals and students’ experiences. //Through the collaboration of the three teachers, we were able to plan effective instruction for all learners involved. The high school seniors assisted by helping to create the podcasts of each book. By including the podcasts, we were able to give the third graders another opportunity to listen to their story and extend their learning and experience to include home participation. We included a video related to each story (i.e. Chocolate Fever had a video demonstration on how to make chocolate). Activities were done as a group and individually. Each group also had discussion questions to respond to on the wiki. //

7.S.1 As an individual and a member of a team, the teacher selects and creates learning experiences that are appropriate for curriculum goals, relevant to learners, and based upon principles of effective instruction (e.g. that activate students’ prior knowledge, anticipate preconceptions, encourage exploration and problem-solving, and build new skills on those previously acquired). //Our collaborative team worked diligently to implement a product that included best practices and was linked to curriuculum. We made sure to follow a scope and sequence for each book title which included background knowledge and or predicting skills, vocabulary and extension activities requiring higher level thinking. //

7.D.3 The teacher values planning as a collegial activity. //I believe the quality of technology integrate literature wiki is directly linked to the collegial efforts of the three teachers involved. We were able to bounce ideas off of one another as well as divide the work load. When someone needed help, there was never the question of who would help, but rather what can we do to help. It was a treat to be able to put this project to fruition, and I hope to continue to work together on future projects. //