Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description

1. Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description Writing, reading, communications 8 to 9 year-olds Students write letters to grandparents. They compare and contrast their own childhood experiences with those of their grandparents. Students create and deliver a multimedia presentation which includes this information, a simple family tree created with PowerPoint, and audio and photo files. Students locate where their grandparents lived as children on a map. Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Third graders read a story about a man reflecting on his childhood. Then they write to their grandparents, asking what life was like when they were eight or nine years old. They create a presentation and an electronic family tree with the knowledge they gain. “My students feel a great sense of accomplishment upon finishing this project. They are moved when they see the impact of their presentations on grandparents and parents …” - Patricia Fitzgerald Author Patricia Fitzgerald, Cascade Elementary School, East Wenatchee, Washington Documents

2. Teacher Planning and Management Click the documents below to help you understand the context of this exemplary learning project: Background & Planning: A picture of the origin and objectives of the learning project, including the manner in which the project was planned and managed. Classroom Images: Images of the classroom to give you a better feeling for how the project was implemented. Documents

3. Work Samples, Teacher and Student Reflection Click the documents below to see work samples and reflections from the teachers and students: Student Work Samples: Examples of student work generated through participation in this learning project. Teacher Reflection: Thoughts and reflective comments from the teachers involved, including advice for future implementations. Student Perspective: Comments on how the students perceived the learning that occurred. Documents Student Presentation Student Map & Family Tree

4. Teaching Resources Click the documents below to view the teaching resources used in the teaching of this learning project: Student Project Overview: An overview of required tasks. Family Tree Instructions: Step-by-step instructions for using a PowerPoint slide template to create a family tree. Class Server Resources: Download teaching resources in Microsoft Class Server format. Documents

5. Assessment and Standards Click the documents below to see the assessment rubrics and standards covered in this learning project: Assessment Rubrics: Examples of assessment rubrics provided to students showing how the project was assessed. Mapping the Standards: Mapping this project’s learning objectives against curriculum standards. National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS): Performance indicators for technology-literate students. Documents

6. Classroom Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

7. Pre-service Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Documents

8. Staff Developer Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project with your faculty. Using the Tour Model: Questions to pose as you assist others in creating a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Keys to promoting the understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity in order to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to pose at the implementation stage of a learning project. Documents

9. Microsoft Office Training Resources Click the links below to access training resources on Microsoft Office and other software: Microsoft Educator Network – The Microsoft Educator Network provides you with the latest classroom resources, professional development tools, and communities of practice and expertise. http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=EducatorNetwork Tutorials - Learn to create rich learning experiences using Microsoft products and technologies.http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=Tutorials Productivity in the Classroom – Lesson Plans with great ideas for integrating technology into teaching and learning http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=LessonPlans Office Tips for Teachers –Ready-to-use ideas that integrate Office applications into subject areas such as math, science, and language arts. http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=ClassTipsArchive

10. To use this tour: • Read the overview information on this page. • Click the Teacher Planning link to learn about the project. The documents contain background and planning information, and classroom images. • Click the Work Samples & Reflections link to see examples of student work, as well as teacher and student reflection on the project. • Click the Teaching Resources link to see the classroom resources used by the teachers. • Click the Assessment & Standards link to see the how this project maps against standards. • Click the Guides links to access guidance on using this tour to build your own learning project. • Click to close Learning Areas Levels Objectives Software Description Writing, reading, communications 8 to 9 year-olds Students write letters to grandparents. They compare and contrast their own childhood experiences with those of their grandparents. Students create and deliver a multimedia presentation which includes this information, a simple family tree created with PowerPoint, and audio and photo files. Students locate where their grandparents lived as children on a map. Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Third graders read a story about a man reflecting on his childhood. Then they write to their grandparents, asking what life was like when they were eight or nine years old. They create a presentation and an electronic family tree with the knowledge they gain. “My students feel a great sense of accomplishment upon finishing this project. They are moved to see the impact of their presentations on grandparents and parents …” - Patricia Fitzgerald Author Patricia Fitzgerald, Cascade Elementary School, East Wenatchee, Washington Documents