Class+Homepage+Lesson+Plans

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=K-3 Grade Level:=

= = Benefit of Technology: A great resource for students and parents to connect them to my classroom 24 hours a day.
 * Basic Concept:** Class Webpage, homework, special assignments, and informative links for parents and students.
 * Grade Level:** Pre-K - 1
 * Detail:** Students will participate and blogs, complete assignments, find information on the Internet, and learn about new topics.
 * Link(s):** [|Ms. Leavy's Webpage]
 * Helpful Tips:** Parents will be the teacher outside of school, as most of early childhood assignments require parental guidance. With the parents modeling how to navigate on the webpage, students will be able to eventually navigate themselves on the webpage independently. Parents will be given an overview of how to navigate on webpages and submit a blog on [|my blog site].
 * Submitted by:** Anya Leavy
 * School/Organization:** Mary McLeod Bethune Academy, Detroit Public Schools

Helpful Tips:** My assignments are simple enough for K-3 students. Obviously the K/1 students will need assistance from an older sibling/student, parent or other adult. Most students are familiar with home pages/ webpages, so a brief overview and web address is really all the 2nd and 3rd graders need.
 * Basic Concept:** K-3 Science Webpage, links and assignments.
 * Grade Level:** K-3, Science
 * Detail:** Students use the webpage to link to other tools and assignments.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Another tool to help students access class information and parent communication.
 * Link(s): [|Ms. Borsick Homepage]
 * Submitted by:** Kelly Borsick
 * School/Organization:** Nataki Talibah Schoolhouse of Detroit

=4-6 Grade Level:=

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 * Basic Concept:** Class Homepage Scavenger Hunt
 * Grade Level:** 4th
 * Detail:** Students will utilize computers to research the classroom website. Students will have to search throughout the website to answer a scavenger hunt worksheet.
 * Benefit of Technology:** This lesson is designed to show students and parents/guardians where to find important class information.
 * Link(s): [|**Mr. Bouwman’s Homepage**]**
 * Helpful Tips:** This lesson should be conducted toward the beginning of the school year. The teacher will need to show students how to find the classroom website. Once the worksheet is completed, send the worksheet home with the student to discuss with parents/guardians. Have parent/guardian sign and return to school the next day.
 * Submitted by:** Jeff Bouwman
 * School/Organization:** Weiss Elementary – Gibraltar School District


 * Basic Concept:** Solar System Lesson Using Our Classroom Homepage/Wiki Space
 * Grade Level:** 6th
 * Detail:** Students will be able to get a visual representation of the relative size of the planets in our solar system and their relative distance from each other and the sun. Students will be able to compare other planets to Earth. Students will be able to provide an explanation for the laws of motion in the solar system.
 * Benefit of Technology:** This lesson will allow the students to see that the internet provides references for them to search and find out information. It also allows the students to read and reflect on their thoughts through the discussion as well as share ideas with one another and learn from each other.
 * Link(s):** **Mrs. Taha's Homepage/Wiki**
 * Helpful Tips:** The teacher should have made sure the students are already familiar with classroom webpage. Students should have already contributed to discussions before this lesson is introduced.
 * Submitted by:** Ahlam Sobh
 * School/Organization:** Lowrey Middle School - Dearborn School District

Helpful Tips:** Do this lesson the first week of school to help students and parents be aware of this resource readily available to them. Give the students a full week to finish the assignment to accommodate student and parent schedules.
 * Basic Concept:** Exploring the Class Website
 * Grade Level:** 6th
 * Detail:** As a homework assignment, the student, along with his or her parent, must go on our classroom website, email the teacher using the contact form on the site, and send the teacher three interesting things he or she found from the website.
 * Benefit of Technology:** The students will find helpful information pertaining to the class, such as guidelines, study guides, and rubrics.
 * Link(s): [|Smith Stars Website]
 * Submitted by:** Katy Smith
 * School/Organization:** Plymouth Christian Academy

Grade Level: ** 6th ** Detail: ** Students will use the class webpage to ask and answer questions that they may have about my class. They will also use the calendar and assignments page to keep up to date on their work. ** Benefit of Technology: ** Students will become responsible and helpful by using and contributing to the questions page. ** Link(s): http://mrsedwards.weebly.com/ Helpful Tips: ** Make sure you assign a ** question at the beginning of the year and model how to navigate through the site. Submitted by: ** Yvonne Edwards ** School/Organization: ** Riverside ** ** Middle School **
 * Basic Concept: **** Utilizing a class webpage. **

= = =7-8 Grade Level:=

= = Students and parents need to be made aware of this website early on in the school year. This lesson takes into consideration the fact that students should have prior knowledge of the concept.
 * Basic Concept**: Multiplication/Division review of integers using homework page and link to Interactive Math site
 * Grade Level:** 7th
 * Detail:** Students will access the homework page on class site to find link to an interactive, timed math quiz for multiplication and division of integers. Here they will be able to practice basic multiplication and division skills. Other quizzes are available as well. They will also respond to 3 questions about accuracy of facts and time limits, and connections between whole numbers and integers.
 * Benefit of Technology:** This quiz is timed, which will help students prepare for a paper pencil timed quiz covering 100 basic facts using negative and postive numbers.
 * Link(s)**: [|Rizzo Math Page]
 * Helpful Tips**: Make sure you have access to sites before you build or try to access them!!!
 * Submitted by:** Pam Rizzo
 * School/Organization**: Hilbert Middle School-Redford Union Schools


 * Basic Concept:** A visual introduction of tech ed projects as well as information to aid in design/construction of the project.
 * Grade Level:** 7th & 8th
 * Detail:** Students will access the featured projects page to view images of the project they will be building during a particular unit of study. Students can also use the project links page to aid them with research or design prior to the construction of a project.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Greater understanding of expectations for the project. Linked websites focus student thinking.
 * Link(s): [|http://stout-teched.weebly.com]**
 * Helpful Tips:** Show many views of the project. Relate what students are viewing to a grading rubric.
 * Submitted by:** Eric Miller
 * School/Organization:** Stout Middle School /Dearborn Public Schools

=9-12 Grade Level:=

= = Helpful Tips:** Be sure to check often on the links posted on your website because some of them may not work anymore. Try to make keep it simple.
 * Basic Concept:** Using the class web page
 * Grade Level:** 9 - 12
 * Detail:** Students are able to access their assignments and important dates from my web page. They are able to find helpful links to support their work on the homework, including the online textbook. Parents/Guardians could access the same information and different other sites to Parent Connection, school website and district web site. My contact information is there as well in case parents/guardians or students need to get a hold of me. My web page has a link to my blog in case students or parents would like to find some answers on the math problems they might have.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Students can find the expectations for the class, their assignments, helpful math links, the online book, my blog, my contact infomation and different link to important websites (school and distrct websites). Parents are able to contact me with any questions and access the Parent Connection link to monitor their child better.
 * Link(s): []
 * Submitted by:** Maria Cioban
 * School/Organization:** Wayne - Memorial H.S.


 * Basic Concept:** Exploring the class web page
 * Grade Level:** 9-12
 * Detail:** Students are able to access the class website to get missing assignments and know when tests, quizzes, and projects are. Students can use the helpful link site to study for a topic or find additional material for a topic that is hard for them to understand. Students and parents can email the teacher using the contact form. Students can also ask the teacher or each other questions at anytime by using the class forum. Have students email you via the contact form or use the class forum to address their concerns about the class.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Students and parents can contact the teacher at anytime, students can find out what assignments they have missed, they can download study guides, assignments, or a syllabus from anywhere. Students can also find helpful links to difficult topics
 * Link(s):** [|Mrs. Zachary's Webpage]
 * Helpful Tips:** When uploading videos to your web page, be sure the video does not take up too much space. Also, when having additional links, be sure you have access to them from your district.
 * Submitted by:** Danielle Zachary
 * School/Organization:** Riverview Community H.S.

**Benefit of Technology:** Information is readily accessible to students and the homepage directs them to other important resources that are utilized in class. Provides the opportunity for parents/guardians to become more aware of what is happening at school which may increase their involvement in their students’ education
 * Basic Concept:** Utilizing the Class Web Page
 * Grade Level:** 9-12
 * Detail:** The homepage provides a centralized location where students and parents can be introduced to the class, myself, and directed to various information and resources. The homepage acts as a host allowing quick access to my blog, iLearn, e-mail, District Information, Calendar, etc. It also assists me in accessing and organizing my materials and resources in one convenient location.
 * Link(s):** Mr. Farhouds Classes
 * Helpful Tips:** Use tables to manage text when embedding video content and review the tutorials in wikispaces to become more familiar with some of the features.
 * Submitted by:** Allan Farhoud
 * School/Organization:** Fordson High School


 * Basic Concept:** Using a class web site
 * Grade Level:** 9-12
 * Detail:** A class web site gives parents and students a location to view due dates for assignments and upcoming class events. The class site can also be linked to the school's main site and online course management systems. Using a wiki for a class web site allows students to update information on daily activity in class (which parents or absent students can then check), and can allow students to collaborate on projects with students in other schools.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Information is organized by class section, and easily available to parents and students. Having students update a log of class activity creates a sense of peer responsibility.
 * Link(s)**Ms. Kline-Kator's web site
 * Helpful Tips:** Do not duplicate information (this could confuse students and parents) - for example, if your school maintains a school-wide calendar of events, don't include those events on your homework calendar. Create links to your school's site or other course management systems so students can easily navigate between sites.
 * Submitted by:** Alison Kline-Kator
 * School/Organization:** [|Mercy High School], Farmington Hills, Michigan


 * Basic Concept:** Using a class website.
 * Grade Level:** 9-12
 * Detail:** A class website provides a portal for students and parents to quickly and easily find important information. Users do not have to bookmark or remember a number of links to get to what they need. Also, important dates and events may be quickly viewed by students and parents.
 * Benefit of Technology:** Allows users a "one-stop" portal for all your sites used in class.
 * Link(s):** [|http://sites.google.com/a/farmington.k12.mi.us/ellsworth/Home]
 * Helpful Tips:** Choose a website editor and provider that is ad free and has an easy user interface.
 * Submitted by:** Justin Ellsworth
 * School/Organization:** Farmington High School


 * Basic Concept:** Class Website a Good Resource
 * Grade Level:** 9-12
 * Detail:** My course webpage is a space I use to post various links and videos that act as a resource for students.
 * Benefit:** Access to a compiled list of resources that are directly relevant to my curriculum.
 * Link:** [|www.jennbarczyk.googlepages.com]
 * Helpful Tips:** Be sure that links remain active.
 * Submitted by:** Jenn Barczyk
 * School:** Riverview Community Schools