1. Topic-
Class Introductions
 
2. Content-
Introduction to technology and each other.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1. Students will learn how to use effective life skills to build positive peer relationships.
2. Students will build and maintain a positive self-concept.
3. Students will use 21st century technologies in a healthy and appropriate manner.
 
4. Objectives-
1. To build and maintain peer relationships by using cooperation.
2. To maintain a sense of self-confidence and purpose.
3. To develop familiarity with iPad2 interface.
4. To translate effective personal and peer-related life skills from traditional settings to the use of 21st technology.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
1. iPad2 with video camera and computer sync cable (optional: AV cables).
2. Computer (laptop or desktop). Optional: TV or AV equipment to view video on larger screen.
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1. Teacher will introduce him/herself.
2. Teacher will introduce the topic of using 21st century technology.
 

B. Development-

1. Teacher will demonstrate use of iPad2 video camera and associated application.
2. Teacher will explain activity and model script writing and recording.
 

C. Practice-

1. Students will follow this protocol to prepare for a class introduction video production:
a. Each student will work individually to write his/her script (see attached script form—to be provided electronically if all students have iPads).
b. Students will work in pairs to practice delivering lines. Partners may assist with verbal cues.
2. Students will sit next to partners in a group circle.
3. iPad will move clockwise throughout the circle. Partners will assist each other in recording scripted introductions as rest of classmates watch. Each pair will record and then pass the iPad on around the circle.
4. At completion of task, teacher will download movie and play in its entirety for class to watch.
 

D. Checking for understanding-

1. Student participation.
2. Completion of task.
 

E. Closure-

Review task:
1. What did you like or dislike?
2. What would you do differently?
3. What is one new thing you learned about your classmates and/or technology?
 

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