Incorporating Technology into the Classroom

As I conclude my first graduate course class, incorporating and using technology in the classroom, I realize what a beneficial class this was.  Technology is definitely already in the classroom and it is only going to become more prevalent.  It will only benefit me as a teacher to implement the skills and theories I have learned thus far.  Organizationally, I will improve my class through using Google Drive.  By learning to make a class website, I can communicate with students more efficiently.  I also look forward to implementing Audio and Movie Units for students.  There is so much to learn and so much to keep up on technologically, but after seeing the many benefits of incorporating technology into the professional aspects of my life, the amount doesn't seem so daunting.

A movie Unit I worked with two of my colleagues

Here's a movie making lesson I made with my colleagues, Kit Lovelace , Jon Hines , and Kari Lovelace.

Below are the lesson plan, rubric, and a sample handout that I would use for the class.

Lesson Plan: A How To Video

School	Bucheon University
Class	Freshman Gong Tong Class
Grade Level	Intermediate
Duration of Lesson	2 Hours
Materials Required	Recording Device (ie. Cellphone), Sample of written Outline,  Video Sample (optional)
Motivational Set (Optional)	·         Show students a How To video. (It would be a good idea to make a video yourself in order to understand the time constraints.)
Objectives	·         Students will complete and submit a written assignment including a list of ingredients/materials and a detailed step by step explanation of the How To video. ·         Students will complete a short (3-5 minute) video on how to prepare a food dish.
Evaluation Agenda	Teacher Evaluation: To explain and demonstrate a How To video, including the written section. Student Evaluation: To understand and complete a How To video and to submit a written outline of the video.
Procedure	1.      Have students form groups of three or four students 2.      Give each group the sample outline of how to make a milkshake. 3.      Discuss the sections that should be included: ·         Ingredients/Materials (things you will need) ·         Steps (Make sure that each outline and video has at least 3 steps.) 4.      Have students work in class to create the written outline. Emphasis with each group proper spelling and grammar. 5.      Proofread each groups outline during class. The teacher should be moving about the classroom helping each group when necessary and keeping the students on task. 6.      Once each group has finished their outline, give them the rest of class to plan out their video. ·         Each video should clearly show a step by step process of how to make the food. It should be clear enough that any other person in class will be able to follow the directions and make almost the exact same thing. ·         Each group will be responsible to describe their choice in detail including any materials and ingredients needed. 7.      Assign the video for homework. They will have one week to complete the assignment. 8.      Each group will post their video on YouTube.
Evaluation	Each video will be evaluated by pre-designed rubric. Each member of the group will receive the same grade.

‘HOW TO’ VIDEO

Length of movie:	3-5 MINUTES
Name of Student(s)

	4	3	2	1
Lesson Taught
	The viewer learns something about the subject matter.	There is something to be learned in the movie.	There is very little to be learned in the movie.	There is nothing to be learned in the movie.
Message
	The message or main idea is very clear.	The message or main idea is clear.	There is a message or main idea.	The message or main idea is unclear.
How-to
	The steps are demonstrated in a way that is very easy to duplicate.	The steps are demonstrated in a way that is not difficult to duplicate.	The steps are demonstrated in a way that is unclear or difficult to follow.	The steps are demonstrated in a way that is very difficult to understand.
Grammar/Spelling/Pronunciation
	No errors	1-2 errors	3-5 errors	6 or more errors
Works Cited
	All media & information used is cited correctly.	Most media & information used is cited correctly.	Some resources cited incorrectly or not cited at all.	Most resources cited incorrectly or not cited at all.

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Here is a sample on what your written assignment will look like.

How to make a Chocolate Milkshake!

Ingredients

·         Chocolate syrup

·         ABC Chocolates

·         Cocoa powder

·         Milk

·         Whipped Cream

·         Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream

Materials%

·         Spoons

·         Glasses

·         A blender

·         Ice cream scoop

·         A measuring cup

Step 1

Measure 2 cups of milk, 2 tablespoons of cocoa and 2 scoops of ice cream

Step 2

Place the ingredients into the blender.

-          Combine the ice cream, milk, cocoa and chocolate syrup. 

Step 3

Blend the ingredients until they are runny. 

-          If you want a thicker milkshake, add more ice cream and blend again until you get the texture you like. If you want it have a more chocolate taste, add more syrup.

Step 4

Pour out the blender into a glass.

Step 5

Add whip cream and ABC chocolates to the top of the milkshake.