Basic Productivity Presentation Tool

Lesson Idea

Isabella Smith

Lesson Idea Name: Using PowerPoint to create an eBook

Grade Level/Content Area: MGSE1.OA.1 Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word
problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing,
with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the
unknown number to represent the problem.
Content Standard Addressed: MGSE1.OA.1 Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word
problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing,
with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the
unknown number to represent the problem. 1.1.c Students use technology to seek feedback
that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of
ways.
ISTE Technology Standard Addressed:  What would you like students to know and
. be able to do by the end of this lesson:

Standard under Empowered Learner: 1.1.c

Students use technology to seek feedback
that informs and improves their practice and
to demonstrate their learning in a variety of
ways.

Students will use computers to create

PowerPoints for eBooks. They will be guided
through the instructions and shown how to
use the tool.

What is the student learning goal for this lesson idea?

Student can use PowerPoint to create a digital story. There will be words, and pictures
included.

Selected Basic Productivity Tool: PowerPoint App

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):

Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy Level(s):

☐ Remembering ☐ Understanding ☐ Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating ☐ Creating
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How will this lesson be implemented? Check all that apply.

☐ Teacher-directed: There is no student voice and choice in the activities. Students are guided by the
teacher's direction and expectations.

☐ Student-Led: Students are given voice and choice in the activities. They may select the topic for
presentation and/or determine the tool they will use to meet the learning goal. Products of
learning will be uniquely designed. Teacher simply facilitates the learning in a lesson like this.

☐ Project-based and/or Publishable: Students are completing projects to demonstrate their learning
and the projects can be shared outside of the classroom. This objective could be reached by
displaying the project on the school’s morning newscast, posting the project to the classroom
blog, presenting it to another class, or publishing it via an outside source.

Lesson idea implementation:

I will present the eBook that I created to the class. I will then introduce the task to students,
which includes creating their own eBook presentation. It will include subtraction problems
but can be of any topic of choice. I will guide students through the creation of their
presentations and show them how to navigate the PowerPoint app. Students will then insert
their stories and images into their PowerPoint. I will walk around the classroom, offering help
and support. Students will have the opportunity to share with partners and give/receive
feedback. Lastly, I will review the finished projects to see where my students are in achieving
the standards. I will share another eBook example if there is time left.

Managing the technology/engagement: Describe a way to use this technology in a way that
gets students actively involved in authentic tasks and contexts? How will you manage the
classroom behaviors on the technology:
I will set time limits for the planning, executing, and sharing steps of the lesson. Students will
have time to plan out their PowerPoint. They will have a choice of their topic, so they should
stay engaged easily. I will redirect when students are off task and play quiet music during
independent work time. I will guide them through PowerPoint at the same time, so they see
step-by-step what to do.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

I will be able to help and guide the students through the project. If anybody needs extra help,
then I will give extra support. I could also allow partners for a few students who thrive better
with others. Multiple means of engagement are represented with this lesson because
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students choose the images, story, and style of their presentation. Students can
increase/decrease font size to help any visually impaired students.

Reflecting on enhanced learning:

I feel that students will enjoy this lesson. I look forward to sharing my eBook with them and
showing them how to create their own. I feel everyone will enjoy being able to choose what
characters and the main storyline are included in their presentations. They will be able to
receive feedback from peers as well to help grow their learning.