BLUE ZONE Strategies--Extending and Applying Knowledge
Select one or more of theBLUE ZONEcategories. Explain how you will incorporate this category of best practice into the lesson. Use the information you provided in the Blue Zone Discussion forum to help you complete this section. Indicate how you and/or your students will use technology to help extend and apply knowledge in one or both of the last two sections.
IDENTIFYINGSIMILIARITIES AND DIFFERENCES: (What comparing/classifying, use of metaphors/analogies can you bring into the lesson?)
I would like the students to compare/contrast some of the different types of digital media available to present their information. Why did they feel a brochure is better than a poster or Prezi is better suited than Glogster to present their topic.
GENERATING AND TESTING HYPOTHESES: (Explain how students will be involved in one of the four types of activities in Generating and Testing Hypotheses)
I had a hard time here, but I am saying they will be involved in Problem Solving, which was defined as “The process of overcoming barriers/constraints that are in the way of achieving goals.” My hopes would be these community resource directories will allow students to start overcoming their barriers so they can reach their goal of high school completion AND being a good parent, worker, etc.
Complete a Tracking an Enquiry Chart on Exploratree (this is only a quick example, not filled out completely.) Here is the link for a blank template.
Teacher Use of Technology:
laptop, prior knowledge of various media, Exploratree Tracking an Enquiry example
Student Use of Technology:
laptop, prior knowledge of various media, Exploratree Tracking an Enquiry Chart