Developer: Anna Newton Subject(s) of the day's workshop: Review of the previous day Discussion: Encouraging student participation

Interactive Assignments features: Yes or No, True or False, and Drop-down list

District Technology Workshop Lesson Plan Workshop Title: Edline: Beyond the Basics Day # 2 Prerequisite Knowledge: The Edline for Beginners course or teachers who already have a basic knowledge of Edline. Participants should already know how to set-up their Edline class pages and use the content, links, and news features.

Content: This is where teachers, who already have basic knowledge of the features of Edline, will learn what Edline is and the benefits of the Edline program for their classes. Teachers will also learn how to create rigorous Yes or No, True or False, and drop-down list assignments on Edline to improve students critical thinking skills and achievement. Teachers will have time to practice skills they learned in the computer lab and will be able to add the products they created on their own Edline class pages. Objectives: Participants will be able to Increase their understanding of the Edline online system is and how it can be effectively used in enhancing student engagement and achievement (through e-learning opportunities). Create and effectively use the interactive features of Edline. Create assignments that improve students critical thinking skills.

Lesson Procedure: 1. The instructor will discuss the objectives and schedule for the day. 2. Review of the previous day: The instructor will quickly review what was taught the day before and ask if there are questions or concerns. If there are questions, then the instructor will answer them. When there are no more questions the instructor will move on with the days lesson. 3. Discussion: a. Participants were asked to review the website: http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/affective/motivation.html to prepare for todays discussion. b. Based on the website and their own experiences in teaching, participants will engage in a discussion based on the questions below in class (which may continue in the Discussion area of the wiki if more ideas would like to be shared). How do we encourage student motivation and participation in class? How will we encourage student motivation and participation online using Edline? What are some tips and strategies that can be used to enhance student participation, engagement, and online learning? How can these ideas be applied to online interactive assignments in Edline? 4. Tutorials & Practice # 1: Yes or No and True or False Features a. Through progressive displays using the SMART notebook software, the instructor will show how to create and add a Yes or No assignment and created and add a True or False assignment. b. The instructor will give a lecture on how to create and add a Yes or No assignment and create and add a True or False assignment using the progressive displays. A handout showing the progressive displays with the procedures next to the graphics will be included in the notes packet passed out at the beginning of class. c. The instructor will then give the participants time to create and post at least two Yes or No and True or False assignments that engage students in critical thinking skills, one of each type of assignment. The instructor will go around helping participants with questions and reminding them to create questions that engage students in critical thinking skills.

d. Before we move onto the next topic, the instructor will ask participants to either share their work with the class or a fellow participant close by sharing and filling out the evaluation form. When participants share with the class, the class will evaluate if the questions are engaging students in critical thinking skills. This will also be a time when participants can ask questions before moving onto the next topic. 5. Tutorials & Practice # 2: Drop-down list Feature a. Through progressive displays using the SMART notebook software, the instructor will show how to create and add a drop-down list assignment. b. The instructor will give a lecture on how to create and add a drop-down list assignment using the progressive displays. A handout showing the progressive displays with the procedures next to the graphics will be included in the notes packet passed out at the beginning of class. c. The instructor will then give the participants time to create and post at least two drop-down list assignments that engage students in critical thinking skills, one of each type of quiz. The instructor will go around helping participants with questions and reminding them to create questions that engage students in critical thinking skills. d. The instructor will teach participants how to view, grade, and give feedback to Yes or No, True or False, and Dropdown list assignments completed by students through progressive displays using the SMART notebook software. e. Before we move onto the next topic, the instructor will ask participants to either share their work with the class or a fellow participant close by sharing and filling out the evaluation form. When participants share with the class, the class will evaluate if the questions are engaging students in critical thinking skills. This will also be a time when participants can ask questions before moving onto the next topic. 6. Debrief & Evaluations: a. Before wrapping up for the day, the instructor will ask for more examples from the participants to show the class. The participants will go through the steps to show how they created and added Yes or No, True or False, and Dropdown list assignments to their Edline pages. b. The instructor will ask if there are any questions about Edline and will answer them. c. The participants will complete a short survey regarding the activities of the day before they leave. Homework: Review the following website: http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/108019/chapters/Types-of-Feedback-andTheir-Purposes.aspx Come prepared to discuss how to give feedback to students to improve their critical thinking skills. Materials needed: Computer with internet access that is linked to a LCD projector and speakers for the presenter A computer with internet access for each of the participants Computer lab rooms SMART board and SMART notebook Access to the shared G: drive Each teacher will need to be able to access their individual storage on the H: drive or have a flash drive Edline ID and password Evaluation Strategies: After the participants have created their Yes or No, True or False, and drop-down list assignments, they will share their creations with the class or a partner. The class or partner will give constructive criticism to improve the understanding and skills with Edline. Each participant will also complete a short survey regarding the activities of the day.