Standard7

Evidence 1: iPad Application Lesson Plan (reading of //Joy Luck Club)// Rationale 1: This lesson was developed for seniors who are taking my 20th Century Literature class. I created this lesson as a way to incorporate iPads, giving the students a different medium to read and work through the text. I also had been looking for texts from the later part of the 20th Century, and //Joy Luck Club// fits that criteria. This lesson has not been taught yet, but I hope to try it out next school year. This evidence is important to my development as a teacher because it shows that I am able to plan a variety of lesson plans, in this case, using new technology. Incorporating technology is an important element in not only my district’s goals but also the newly adopted Common Core State Standards. In researching different iPad Apps, I realized that reading doesn’t have to be done with just the book. By using the iPad, students are able to actively read, allowing them to better internalize the material. The desired student outcomes include interacting with the text, understanding multiple plot lines, and analyzing those plot lines.
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7.K.3 The teacher knows when and how to adjust plans based on student responses and other contingencies.

I understand that technology is an innate part of students' lives, so the best way to reach them is to meet them on their level using resources with which they feel comfortable. I have found that students seem more willing to embrace a lesson or project if it is technology, especially when it comes to literature. Further, introducing students to a modern tool such as this could help them with future reading assignments.

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).

I understand that education is embracing technology, and our district is no exception, as we recently purchased two iPad carts. This lesson allows the students to use the new technology that our district is supporting. In the same way, using technology for the sake of technology is not effective instruction, so I wanted to find an App that would really be of use to my students. Many students struggle with reading comprehension and analysis, so this interactive reading App could aid those students in reaching a higher level of success.

7.D.1 The teacher values both long-term and short-term planning.

I understand that this lesson has specific goals to the activity and its text; however, it also teaches skills that will benefit them in college and/or their career. No matter a students' life path, he or she will need to have competent reading skills.