Library Lesson Plan

Name: Susan Schmidt Subject: Critical Thinking

Grade Level: 11 (1 hour class)
Unit: Cloud computing with
Lesson/Concept:
Office 365
Objectives:
1.) The student will log in to Office 365
2.) The student will evaluate all parts of Office 365
and fill out a graphic organizer
3.) The student will create an Outlook email
4.) The student will create events in Calendar
5.) The student will create a note document in
OneNote
6.) The student will create a Learning Express
account and save their username and password in
OneNote
Vocabulary:
Cloud, Office 365, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Excel, pdf, username, right click
Standards:
Standard: MNPS Learning Technology 5.3 Students will use applications effectively and
productively
Standard TN Computer 9.0 The student will examine network, hardware, software, and
applications
I can statement: I can Locate and log in to my Office 365 account
I can find and add contacts to Outlook
I can send an email using Outlook
I can add events to my Office 365 Calendar
I can add folders in Office 365 applications
I can create and retrieve a document in OneNote
Motivation (Why is it important for me to know this? Relate to real life and
personal experiences.)
Microsoft office proficiency is needed for success in school as well as being a
requirement listed on many job applications.
Higher Order Thinking Questions:
1.) Why do you think learning to use Office 365 is a valuable skill?
2.) Predict what could happen if you sent something inappropriate with your Outlook
email?
3.) Compare and contrast Office 365 to the Office program that is installed on the
computer.
Foundation Activities: (Bell ringer, Introduction, Direct Instruction)
1.) Introduction anticipation guide
2.) Intro to Microsoft Office 365
3.) Applications of Office 365
Application Activity: (Guided Practice)
1.) Students will create and delete contacts, email, folders, and notes using Office 365
Synthesis Activities: (Independent Practice, Closure, Enrichment and Extension
Activities)
1.) Students will be directed to use their Outlook email to create a Learning Express
Library account
2.) Students will use OneNote to make a note that includes the LEL username and
password they have chosen
CFU (Checks For Understanding):

1) I can assessment
2) Thumbs up/thumbs down
3) Students will create a note page in OneNote and events in calendar
4) Exit Ticket
Resources to be used in this lesson
Computers, Office 365 accounts, Tennessee Electronic Library