This unit is designed to suit the learning needs of a fifth-grade integrated classroom. The theme I chose for this unit is "Volcano" and I chose this theme because, in science, the students are currently studying natural disasters with a focus on volcanoes. In English Language Arts, the students are currently working on comparing and contrasting, and as a result, this theme was designed to provide opportunities for students to build on that skill. The theme allows for students to use a plethora of English Language Art skills such as reading, writing, speaking, listening and researching online information surrounding the topic.
I think this unit will benefit the learners because it provides them with various opportunities to interact with technologies, which is of great interest to 21st-century learners. As we all know, the students of today are …show more content…
In unit one, we discussed 21st- century learners and who they are. 21st-century learners are learners who are constantly interacting with technologies. In my comment on who 21st-century learners are, I mentioned that 21st-century learners should think about the technology they are working with on a deeper level than just copy and paste. This unit allows students to think critically about the software they are using as lesson four ask for students to create a presentation using various presentation tools. Additionally, in session three, we discussed how we can help students find reliable information from internet sites and why it is important to consider the authenticity of information in the teaching of English Language and Literacy. Knowing that not everything displayed on the internet is reliable or suitable for the unit, I will provide the students with the necessary tools needed to evaluate they websites they will use to conduct their research, or I will provide them with the website I want them to
I think this unit will benefit the learners because it provides them with various opportunities to interact with technologies, which is of great interest to 21st-century learners. As we all know, the students of today are …show more content…
In unit one, we discussed 21st- century learners and who they are. 21st-century learners are learners who are constantly interacting with technologies. In my comment on who 21st-century learners are, I mentioned that 21st-century learners should think about the technology they are working with on a deeper level than just copy and paste. This unit allows students to think critically about the software they are using as lesson four ask for students to create a presentation using various presentation tools. Additionally, in session three, we discussed how we can help students find reliable information from internet sites and why it is important to consider the authenticity of information in the teaching of English Language and Literacy. Knowing that not everything displayed on the internet is reliable or suitable for the unit, I will provide the students with the necessary tools needed to evaluate they websites they will use to conduct their research, or I will provide them with the website I want them to