Lesson Plan#2 Reflection

As I prepared my second lesson plan, I found it much easier to determine what exactly it was I wanted to teach. Because of my prior experience with the first lesson plan, I was much more confident and willing to begin my new lesson plan using the ASSURE model.

I decided that I wanted to teach my students how to use a digital camera and present their pictures in power point slideshows. My students will be assigned to take photos of different things that best interest them such as cultures, hobbies, people, places, etc. Once they are done taking their photos, they will then incorporate their photos into slideshows and create stories.
According to the NET*S standards which I was able to locate on (http://www.iste.org/inhouse/nets/cnets/teachers/t_stands.html), Standard 2A states that teachers should design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. And by allowing my students to take different photos of the things that interest them such as their culture, it allows them to share their background and experiences with others. And at the same time, it helps build their social skills and interaction when they use their cameras.

According to Eva L. Essa’s Introduction to Early Childhood Education, “The teacher plays an important role in fostering creativity by providing a variety of materials and encouraging imaginative use of them. When children are allowed creative expressions, each will produce a different outcome.” (Essa, E., 2007). By allowing my students to take photos that interest them and share their stories with the class, it allows them the freedom of creativity and expression. In relation to learning goals, students will learn how to operate the camera and audiovisual equipment. They learn how to evaluate the quality of a photo and what options photography offers as a hobby as well as a career. Preparation and presentation of the slide shows and photo albums call for the use of organizing, writing, and speaking skills.

Overall I enjoyed the whole preparation process. I didn’t find it challenging to upload my reflection to my blog. Because I have experience with html coding and web building, I was quite comfortable with this lesson. By uploading my lesson plan to my online blog, it made the assignment interesting. I enjoyed uploading pictures as well choosing from the different types of colorful layouts to fit my personality. I appreciate the lesson and I realize the importance of integrating technology into today’s modern world.

References:

ISTE NETS (2000-2002).National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers.
http://www.iste.org/inhouse/nets/cnets/teachers/t_stands.html

Essa, E.L. (2007) Introduction to Early Childhood Education, 8, 260-261.