One of the topics that emerged from the submitted journal entries was teaching to a class with multiple ability levels. We discussed this in class. While we have multiple experience and ability levels in a class of 15 students, in public K-12 the classes are much larger. Think about how you will plan for that in your classroom.

The 2 most common answers were:

  • Teach to the middle group.
  • Group or pair the students with one of the more advanced assisting the others.

We also discussed how to deal with "less than perfect" computer lab conditions.

We completed Projects 3 & 4 in our textbooks.

Homework Assignment Details

Part 1

Following the example of Project 3, create an outline for a lesson plan template.

Here is an example of a Lesson Plan Template

3 examples of Lesson Plan headings are; Standards, Activities, Assessment. If you have never created a lesson plan, use an Internet search engine to find several examples on the web and draw ideas from them. - submit by email.

If you have never created a lesson plan here is an example Lesson Plan

Part 2

Following the example of Project 4, I will use Insert Comments and Tracking Changes on the homework you handed in this week and send my feedback to you by e-mail. When you receive the file, open it and choose which suggestions you will keep and which you will discard. Using Accept or Reject changes, make modifications to the document and send it back to me by email.

Part 3

  • If you have not come to my office, please do so.
  • If you have not submitted a possible topic for your final project, please do so.

To receive full credit for this week's homework, please complete all 3 parts by the due date.

Please do not forget to spell check, grammar check and proof read everything you submit.