Grade 4 Communication and Collaboration: Comparing and Contrasting Technology Tools for Communication (In Development)
Grade 4 Communication and Collaboration
Lesson: Comparing and Contrasting Technology Tools for Communication
A lesson seed collection is a menu of ideas that can be used to build a lesson. To build a lesson, select a Motivator Seed, a Lesson Seed, and a Assessment & Closure Seed. Use the Additional Activities and Resources for additional ideas, and remember to cue videos prior to instruction in order to avoid advertisements.
HCPSS Content Standards
Reading
RI7 Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
RI9 Integrate information from two texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
SL1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
SL5 Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.
L1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Writing
W6 With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.
W7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
W8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
W9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Math
MP1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MP5 Use appropriate tools strategically.
MP6 Attend to precision.
STEM Standards
2. Integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Content.
4. Engage in Inquiry.
5. Engage in Logical Reasoning.
6. Collaborate as a STEM Team.
7. Apply Technology Strategically.
Essential Questions
- How do I compare and contrast the technology tools available to communicate a specific purpose?
Outcomes
- Create and edit products in a variety of media environments (e.g., presentations, newsletter, video, annotated calendar) to effectively communicate individual and group curriculum activities, ideas, or results to multiple audiences.
Vocabulary
- chat
- instant messaging
- comments
- notes
- wall
- upload
Teacher Considerations
- Remember to check Terms of Service and get parental permission where required for online digital tools, especially those where you have to create student accounts.
- Consider establishing “Edmodo 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 and allow them a safe communication platform to share their findings.
- Consider student experience with Canvas discussions.
- 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.
Motivator Seeds: Multiple Means of Engagement
Seed 1
Consider using Google Drawing to create a list of online tools (“Facebook Links to an external site.,” “Twitter Links to an external site.,” “Edmodo Links to an external site.,” Google, “YouTube Links to an external site.,” email, etc.) that they use or that they know of from friends, parents, or their own experiences. Create individual copies of the Google Drawing. Allow pairs or small groups to sort and organize like tools together. Share organization as a class. Discuss with students that there are many tools online and offline that accomplish the same purpose. Which tool you select to use will be determined by the project you are working on.
Lesson Seeds: Multiple Means of Representation
Seed 1
(See Slides 10-18)
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Seed 2
- “Evaluating Websites Elementary Links to an external site.” - Modify to use with different web-based tools.
Seed 3
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Kathy Schrock’s Elementary Website Evaluation
Links to an external site.” - Modify to use with different web-based tools.
Seed 4
Seed 5
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“Good Website Characteristics Links to an external site.”
“Website/Blogging Links to an external site.Tools Links to an external site.”
Seed 6
“Chatzy Links to an external site.” - Chat Rooms
“Online Discussion Links to an external site.Tools Links to an external site.”
Assessment and Closure Seeds: Multiple Means of Action and Expression
Seed 1
- Have students create word clouds, avatars, gather images, or create stories or multimedia presentations using a variety of online tools. (See slides 10-18 for website options.)
Seed 2
- Compare and contrast collaborative tools using Google Presentations, Google Drawings, or other brainstorming techniques.
Seed 3
- Have students explore a variety of websites to develop criteria of effective online communication.
Seed 4
- Create a webpage for an identified audience using Google sites, “Weebly Links to an external site.,” wikis, or other web authoring tool following criteria established.
Seed 5
- Provide students opportunities to chat online connected to a project they are working on. (e.g. collaborative writing, research, social studies, or science activities)
Additional Activities and Resources
Student Facing Modules
- Global Collaboration Overview (Preview Module | Import from Commons)
Modifications
Extensions
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