iEARNiEARN

A “How To” Manual

Implementation Implementation Three easy steps to Implementation

1. Pick a Project

2. Use your imagination

3. Go to it!

Areas of ConcernAreas of Concern

Standards Grades Computer Use Security on net Legal Responsibilities

DSTP Netiquette Assessment Scheduling

Easy?Easy?

Show MeShow Me

Pick a ProjectPick a Project

Visit iEARN site and preview projectsSurvey students on available projectsMake sure project meets curriculum

requirementsContact project facilitator - requirementsLog on

Use Your ImaginationUse Your Imagination

Research Paper Interview Abstract Cyber Pals Power Point Culture Gram Book Culture Gram Memories Book Quilt

Let`s Begin

Take care of the paperwork: Letter home to parentsPermission slip for pictures on netNetiquette (“Ugly American”)Explanation of use of class timePermission slip to correspond at homeSchedule for visitsSet Goals

Student Handouts

Outline of items required for projectTimeline for projectAssigned a research topic, with requirementsInterview policies and formatAbstract formatInterest inventory of themselvesCopy of netiquette policy

Goal Setting

Teacher Goals:1.      Learn the intricacies of an online course2. Develop an innovative way to teach the culture requirement at our grade level3..      Develop a greater base of technology skills

Student Goals:1.      Develop technology skills that will allow them to participate in a forum project2.      Identify and use Netiquette skills3.      Introduce and analyze different cultures as required by State Standards4.      Identify and analyze characteristics of their own culture

5.      Compare and contrast US culture with international cultures

Specific LessonsInterest inventory for an online profileResearch Paper with Primary, Secondary ResourcesDevelop and conduct InterviewDevelop abstract from paper to post on webDesign anticipatory questions with a focus for correspondencePrepare a World Map to mark correspondenceDesign a Culture Gram of Wilmington to be sent to project facilitatorDesign a Culture Gram memories Book for class

Standards CompletedStandards Completed

Geography 1b Geography 2b Geography 3b Geography 4b Geography 2c Geography 4c

Geography 3a Geography 4a Economics 3a Economics 3c Civics 3a Civics 3b History 2b

““Memories” Culture GramMemories” Culture Gram

Debriefing tool for students Reinforcement of learning material Grades Assessment Develop technology skills

– Cut and paste images and files– File management (folders)– Photos---scan, crop, use of digital camera– Power points– Post messages and follow message threads, search, maintain

message center, use passwords within iEARN site.

Culture Gram of HomeDebriefing tool for studentsProvides cohesivenessGift for Ahmed our facilitatorLearn Power PointGradesAssessment

The QuiltThe Quilt

Interdisciplinary ?Interdisciplinary ?

Language Arts –Weekly journal, letter writing to AC Moore,abstracts, research, citing, post messages.Standard 1- oral & written communicationStandard 3- access, organize, and evaluate informationStandard 4- connect self to society through print and visual media

Math – Computation of quilt squares, yards of fabric Standard 1-Problem Solving Standard 2-Communicate Mathematically Standard 5-Computation Standard 6-Number Sense Standard 9-Statistics & Probability

Art –Design cover of Culture Grams

Dear friend; It is very wonderful to send the picture of your students so that others do the same. This will motivate the students more. As you said in your message, let's all stick to the steps in the action plan. hope that all teams prepare the introductions about the country and area they live in.

Best Regards Ahmed

Mary Beth Paris - Nov 6, 2003 4:35 pm (73.)

HI SHANNON!!!!! My name is Aziza fromBukhara.I'm 15 years old. What do you need exactly to know about my country? If you want i can help you.Aziza

Hi

My name is nanko morimoto. I am a freshman. Recentry I began to work in the family restaurant. I feel that to work is very hard. Have you ever worked? When I was ahighschool student, I belong to the handball club. I like handball

In highschool life an athletic meet was the mostinterestigthing. Do you have an athletic meet in your school?

ooyagi maki - Nov 19, 2003 10:30 pm (109.1.1)

Replying to: Ahmed Abd Elsattar (Nov 7, 2003 3:01 pm)Dear Sandy; Thanks for letting us meet this wonderful group of young people. Sure every body wants to learn about...

Hello,My name is maki ooyagi.I live in J apan.I amuniversarystudent. I am vocal in my band.I like singing songs. I have been to girl high school.I enjoyed high school life very well. I often went to play on the way to my home.Playing is going karaoke or take picture or shopping.I belong to batominntonnclub.I think that I don't study very hard.

how do you enjoy high school life?

Replies to this message

Ann Wang (Nov 21, 2003 8:09 pm) Richard Copeland (Nov 25, 2003 10:34 am) AhmedMontaser (Feb 26, 2004 3:52 pm)

HI Maki Ooyagi,

my name's ann. i am fromwilmington,delaware. i am 12 yrs old and i go to talleymiddle school. What is aBatominntonn club? is it fun? i would like to know more about you. pleaz reply back!peaceout, ~ann