Stage+1

Stage 1

 * __ Content goals/expectations for this unit: __**
 * Facts:**


 * The administration is requiring teachers to create and maintain a class blog.
 * Teachers need to blog in an effort to communicate more frequently and thoroughly with school community.
 * Communication positively influences student achievement.
 * In this scenario, the majority of teachers are unfamiliar with blogging.
 * All staff must attend the blogging workshop.


 * Concepts:**
 * What is a blog?
 * How is it used?
 * Why is blogging an effective means for communication?
 * What is appropriate content of a blog post?
 * What are fair use guidelines?
 * what components need to be in a blog to be effective?


 * Skill goals for this unit:**
 * Creation of a blog
 * Access a district blog
 * Contribute to district and personal blog
 * embed images, links, video when appropriate


 * Standards Addressed:**
 * Standard 1d: model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
 * Standard 3a: demonstrate fluency in technology systems and transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
 * Standard 3b: collaborate with students, peers, parents and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation
 * Standard 3c: communicate relevent information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using using a variety of digital media and formats
 * Standard 4c: promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
 * Standard 5d: contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community

(Students will understand that...) ** || 2) Does Technology foster consistent communication? 3) Does using a technology tool increase the level of communication and make it a more efficient process? || 1) a blog can encourage communication between students, parents and the community. 2) a blog must abide by etiquette rules just as other areas of daily life and social interactions. 3) using technology tools at the present time can support goal of effectively meeting needs of students and their families. || 2) What is a blog 3) What a blog can be used for 4) What content should be included in a blog 5) What is appropriate online etiquette 6) What are fair use guidelines? || **Students will be able to…** 1) Create and maintain their own blog by writing regular updates about what is happening in their classroom and other useful information (ie. link for homework help, video clip of student work). 2) Participate in a district created blog 3) Contribute to both blogs using digital etiquette ||
 * ** Essential Questions ** || ** Enduring Understandings
 * 1) Does technology foster better communication?
 * **Students will know…**
 * 1) How and why to blog**