Sarah Brown

Digital Learning Competency

Student Learning Goal: Understand the relationship between the structures and functions of cells and their
organelles.

Tool: Easel.ly Tool: iMovie Tool: Pixton

Digital Tool Idea: Students will
create an infographic about an
assigned organelle within a cell using
the tools available on this website.
Students will have to research
information on the structure and
function of the cell organelle before
organizing their information within
their Easel.ly. To do this, students
will work in groups and present their
Easel.ly upon completion. Each
group will be presenting about a
different organelle, so the class as a
whole will be exposed to numerous
organelles and their function.
Digital Tool Idea: Students will
work as an entire class to create a
movie that represents the functions
within a cell. In pairs or small
groups, students will be assigned a
specific organelle or cell function
that they must act out.Once the pairs
have established how they will
“perform” their function, they will
collaborate with the other organelle
groups in the class to collectively act
out the cell functions at the same
time. The instructor will record and
edit the final “functioning cell” using
iMovie.
Digital Tool Idea: Students will use
Pixton to create a comic that
analyzes a specific organelle
function. Individually, students will
choose an organelle to study. Once
they research their particular
organelle, they will personify it
through a comic to show its “job”
within the cell. Students will then
print out their comics and present
them in a “gallery walk.”

Why is this tool appropriate/a good
choice? Easel.ly will provide an easy
way for students to present their
information using colors and
graphics. These documents can also
be easily shared with their instructor
as well as with their peers.
Why is this tool appropriate/a good
choice? iMovie is an easy way to
create a video that can be shared
within the classroom and presented
using simple technology.
Why is this tool appropriate/a
good choice? Pixton is a free
website that provides step-by-step
instructions for creating a comic.
Teachers are able to create a class
link so that students can join and
follow instructions. Students are
able to create separate student
accounts and may create unlimited
comics for free

Bloom’s Taxonomy & the Tech Tool of Your Choice

Name of Digital Tool: Easel.ly
Link to Digital Tool: https://www.easel.ly

Design a city based on cell function

CREATE Create a job application for cell organelles
Invent a tool that would aid an organelle’s function

Predict loss of cell function without an organelle

Defend a cell in court for doing its job
EVALUATE
Critique a cell on its functionality

Compare different Easel.ly’s representing the same topic

ANALYZE Analyze the relationship between cell organelles
Differentiate between different cells and their separate functions

Interpret a diagram of cell function from an Eassel.ly document

APPLY
Illustrate a cell and its organelles using Easel.ly

UNDERSTAND
REMEMBER
Part 2 → Work Examples/Artifacts
What level of Bloom’s (can
be multiple) does your
student example/product fit
demonstrate?
Insert a link or screenshots
below of the product you
made
Write a paragraph
explaining any prior
knowledge, direct
instruction, reading, or
preparation needed for
students.
Part 3 → Educator Reflection
Reflection Questions
● How can you transfer this experience into your future classroom?
Sarah Brown
Sketch and label a map of a cell using Easel.ly
Summarize a cell’s organelles and their respective functions
Rewrite descriptions of cell organelles in your own words
Discuss the accuracy of a Easel.ly that is defining organelle functions
Match Easel.ly pages of organelle descriptions to their respective organelle
Identify organelles on an Easel.ly about cell function
I demonstrated the create level of Bloom’s taxonomy by creating a job application for
cell organelles. This example also requires the student to use lower levels of thinking
because they must be able to understand and apply the material before they can use it to
create the project.
In order to complete this project, students will be required to know and understand the
function of their assigned organelle. Some instruction on basic organelle function will
be given in class, but students will need to do independent research on their assigned
organelle in order to complete this project. Students will be provided class time to do
research within the textbook or online. They will be required to turn in a research
document with citations to prove that their research was productive, as well as to show
that their information came from reliable sources. Once their research is approved, they
will be able to start working on their Easel.ly page.
 Sarah Brown

In my future classroom, I will consider all levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy when creating activities. If I decide to
implement technology within my lesson, I will consider how it could be used for all levels of thinking before choosing
which level would be most appropriate for that specific portion of the lesson. I also believe that because of this experience
I am aware of a wider range of technological tools that I can implement in projects and presentations within my
classroom.
● How did creating a digital product help you develop technology and content skills?
Creating a digital product allowed me to see my future classroom from a student’s point of view. I was able to
practice my technological skills by navigating a tool I had never seen or used before. I also had to recall previous
knowledge on organelles, as well as do some additional research to ensure the information in my final product was
correct. Sharpening my technological skills by practicing with different resources will help to shape me into a better
educator because I will be equipped with a variety of tools to assist my students in comprehending the class content.
● When you implement this digital product in a future classroom, how will you handle equity issues (students
who do or do not have access to technology) and how will you differentiate for students with different skill
levels and English Language Learners?
To handle equity issues, I will be sure to provide ample class time for my students to complete their projects in
class. They will be able to use school computers or devices, even if that means I must rent out space in a computer lab for
a class period. If the students need extra time or assistance, I will plan lunch periods and/or after school slots for these
students to come in and work on their projects as well. English Language Learners will not be penalized for incorrect
spelling, grammar, or phrasing. I will do my best to assist them in navigating the technological resources but may seek
assistance from a colleague who speaks their first language in order to help them succeed. I will not be afraid to ask for
help in my classroom, especially if it will benefit the students.
● What did you discover about yourself throughout this project?
Throughout this project, I discovered how I am more than capable of implementing technological tools within my
lesson plans. I would not consider myself very technologically savvy, so I was expecting to face some difficulties during
this project. However, as I began working with the technology I quickly realized I possessed all the skills necessary to use
it effectively. Specifically, I worked with Easel.ly to create an online poster. I am confident after this project that I will be
able to effectively implement technology into my lessons without it taking focus away from the overall concepts being
presented.