I chose
this particular lesson for a number of reasons.
At first, I was attracted to the lesson’s rather obvious use of
technology. The lesson relies heavily on
technology and it is necessary for student to use it in multiple ways. From that starting point, I was drawn in by
the way students would be engaged in research, analysis of information as well
as production. The production element of
the lesson crosses disciplines as the students must first complete a writing
task before performing and recording for their final product. Upon basic analysis of the lesson (as per the
assignment), I gained even more confidence in my decision based on the great
deal of student-centered strategies.
Throughout the lesson, students must think critically and make decisions
regarding their final project. I also
particularly like that the final product is something that could easily be
shared with peers and family members as well as the teacher.
If there
are any gaps between the goals, strategies and technologies used, they are very
minor. The class must individually
research a musician of their choice using a computer with an internet connection. Then they must write a report based on what
they learned using a word processor. The
final stages of the project require the students to use multi-track audio
software to record themselves reciting their reports and mix that with excerpts
of recordings of their chosen artists.
One of the potential gaps is the fact that, based on previous lessons,
students may not have the necessary skills to generate the final product using
a program such as Garage Band. That
said, I imagine that issue is easily avoidable by planning appropriately. The technologies references above and
basically essential to achieving the curriculum goals.
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