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Name of Lesson: 21st Century Study Strategies

Grade Level: 9-12

Subject: Study Skills

Prepared by: Sara BallantineOverview and Purpose:

Today's student has a wealth of resourcesavailableto them on the Internet. In this lesson, students will

evaluate various online tools for studying and present the information to their peers. The jigsaw format

and presentation will allow students to learn about various resourcesavailableto them for both learning

and presenting new material.

Educational Standards

Common Core-Speaking &Listening: Comprehension & Collaboration (grades 9-12)

• Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats

(e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of

each source.

• Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clearand distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning,

alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization,

development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a

range of formal and informal tasks.

• Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and

interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings,

reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

Objectives:

By the completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Navigate online resources for studying• Evaluate online study resources for effectiveness and ease of use

• Utilize online collaboration and presentation software to format their findings

• Present their findings to their peers

Materials Needed:

• Computers

• Internet Access

• Projection Screen• Instruction/Guidelines Worksheet

• Grading Rubric

• Rating Chart

Other Resources:

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Study Resources

• http://guizlet.com/

• http://www.hippocampus.orQ!?uak=ipw

• http://www.elearners.com/educational-resources/

• http://www.khanacademy.orQ/

• http://www.discoveryeducation.com/students/index.cfm

Presentation Tools:

• https:/lshow.zoho.com/loQin.do

• http://www.slideshare.neti

• http://voicethread.com/

• http://prezi.com/

• http://www.QooQle.com/QooQle-d-s/presentations/

Information:

l.Students will be placed in collaborative groups

2. Students will be given Instructions/Guidelines

3. Students will perform research and create presentation

4. Students will present findings to their peers

Activity:

Describe activity that will reinforce the lesson

• Students will perform research with collaborative groups

• Students will present findings with their groups

• Students observing will complete rating chart during presentations

Verification:

Steps to check for student understanding

1. Students will be placed in collaborative groups to perform jigsaw research

2. Teacher will circulate the computer lab to monitor progress and answer questions

3. Students will be evaluated through use of rubric with grading criteria

Notes:

See below for Instructions sheet, grading rubric and rating chart.

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21st Century Study StrategiesJigsaw Activity Instructions

As a 21st century student, you have an abundanceofresources available

toyou

for learning and studying. In this activity, you will work col/aboratively with a

partner to:

• Navigate online resources for studying

• Evaluate online study resources for effectiveness and ease of use

• Utilize online collaboration and presentation software to format your findings

• Present your findings to your peers

Your groups online study resourceis: __

The presentation software your group will use

is: __

1. In your groups, navigate your assigned web site.

2. When you have explored the tools and features on the site, create a

presentation that includes:

• Name & Location of the web site

• An overview (summary) of the site

• A list of tools avaible on the site

• A demonstration of how to use the site

• An explanation of who might find the site useful

• An analysis of difficulties someone may encounter while using the site

• An evaluation of the site in rating format (scale of 1 to 5, 1 being least,S being mostfor: effectiveness for studying, range of materials available, ease of use, likelihood

that you will utilize the site in the future).

3. Your group will present your findings to the class. Please refer to the grading rubric to

ensure that all necessary components are included.

4. Complete the rating chart for your assigned site prior to your presentation. When you

view your peers' presentations, you will complete the rating chart based upon their findings.

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Grading Rub ric

Points Earned Points Possible Grading Criteria

Presentation Includes:

5 Name & Location of the web

site

10 An overview (summary) of

the site

10 A list of tools avaible on the

site

15 A demonstration of how to

use the site

10 An explanation of who might

find the site useful

15 An analysis of difficulties

someone may encounter

while using the site

15 An evaluation of the site

in rating format (scale of 1

to 5, 1 being least,S being

most for: effectiveness for

studying, range of materials

available, ease of use,likelihood that you will utilize

the site in the futu re).

20 Presentation is communicated

clearly and formatted in

an aesthetically appealing

manner

100 Total

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Rating Chart

Directions: While viewing the presentations, complete the chart below by ratingeach groups site on the noted criteria. Use a scale of 1 to 5; 1 being least and 5

being most.

Group/Site Effectiveness Range of Ease of use Likelihood that

for Studying materials you will utilize

available the site in the

future

1

2

3

4

5

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