week #4/Google Apps 2

 

I am working toward my Elementary and Special Education Certification. The lessons that I chose were lesson plans for elementary students. I would adapt the lesson to meet the needs of any student. I reviewed the Lesson Plan: Graphing with Google Docs & Forms. The grade level is K-3. I liked this lesson plan because I thought it could be used in a math lesson or I could use the lesson in another subject area and integrate math. You can collect data on any subject which is why I thought it could be used elsewhere. This lesson allows students to get to know each other a little better using a class survey. It also allows students to read and interpret various graphs. Students then view their results by using a spreadsheet. This lesson is very good for students who are visual learners.  I think that appealed to me too because I am a visual learner. This lesson is an excellent way for students to interpret information, practice their writing skills, pose questions, and learn or revisit vocabulary. I think this lesson would be great to do in the beginning of a school year. It would allow students to get to know each other.

 

My second lesson that I reviewed and liked was the Lesson Plan: Book Buddies for Grades K-3. I loved this lesson plan because students practice technology skills, develop their LA skills while doing it with an older student. Students develop a digital storybook of their own to print or view online. This lesson is wonderful spin on the traditional book buddy scenario where older students come and read with their buddy. This way the younger student can learn an additional skill from their book buddy or they can both learn something new together. I liked the fact that they will be able to look back in time at the book they both created.