Grade 4 Communication and Collaboration Stage 3 (In Development)

Grade 4

Creative Communicator/Global Collaborator

Lesson Plan

Scope and Sequence

icon-weblink.pngLink to Communication Collaboration Matrix Links to an external site. (Google Docs)

  • Unit at a glance Scope and sequence/pacing with links to unit lessons
  • Each topic is coded with the instructional focus of (A)cquisition (acquiring basic knowledge and skills), (M)aking Meaning, or (T)ransfer.
  • Topics are organized in a recommended sequence, however they do not need to be taught in that order.
  • When planning, consider:
    • What teaching and understanding experiences will prepare learners to achieve the unit goals? 
    • How will you monitor progress toward the unit goals during lessons? 
    • How will students get the feedback they need and opportunities to use it?

 

Topic Enduring Understandings Instructional Focus Lesson Resources to Prepare
Collaborative Technology Tools
  • U6a. Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
  • U7b. Students use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.

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Comparing and Contrasting Technology Tools for Communication
  • U6a. Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
  • U6d. Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

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  • Set up a Canvas discussion, “Edmodo Links to an external site.” group, “Weebly Links to an external site.” blog, or other similar online tool that students can access outside of class. Encourage them to seek out other communication and collaboration tools that others might be interested in using for projects. Establish a place for them to review these tools for their peers, similar to writing a book review such as Canvas.
  • Import the "Comparing and Contrasting Technology Tools for Communication" student facing module Links to an external site.into the course students will use.
Communicating Globally
  • U7a. Students use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning.
  • U7d. Students explore local and global issues and use collaborative technologies to work with others to investigate solutions..

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Face to Face vs. Online Teams
  • U6c. Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations.
  • U7c. Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.

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  • Consider establishing “Canvas Links to an external site.” as an online learning community for your technology classes at this grade level, allowing students to practice responsible digital citizenship behaviors in their own classroom prior to engaging in a global collaboration project.
  •  Consider doing prior lessons with Scratch Links to an external site. and SketchUp so that students can have experience prior to these lessons.
  • Import the "Face to Face vs. Online Teams"
student facing module  into the course students will use.

 

 

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