Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Jennluqueraftcards
Jennluqueraftcards
http://jenniferluque.weebly.com/
EDU-225
April 10, 2015
Raft Card 1:
Row 1
ROLE (student)
Educator for the
incoming freshman
class
AUDIENCE
8th grade students
FORMAT
A private youtube
TOPIC
Dont you wish
channel.
Objective:
Student will be able to clearly understand functions related to algebra by preparing incoming
freshmen. Assignment will not only help incoming freshmen but will review and prepare
existing students for Algebra 2. This assignment meets the common core math standards
Topic:
Dont you wish you were better prepared as an incoming freshman? In this assignment you will
create a learning video on a private youtube channel to prepare incoming freshman what they
will be learning first quarter in Geometry.
Directions:
1. Visit Khan Academy for a review on slope.
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/two-var-linear-equations-and-intro-tofunctions/standard-form/v/converting-to-slope-intercept-form
2. Take the assessment quiz to make sure you understand the mathematical concepts
3. Use the speech presentation outline provided to map out your presentation
4. Review your presentation with your instructor
5. Go to youtube website and follow the instruction on how to create a private channel
video. https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/two-var-linear-equations-and-intro-tofunctions/standard-form/v/converting-to-slope-intercept-form
6. Create your video presentation and upload
7. Present to the class
Resources:
Websites to visit:
Slope intercept form
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/strtlneq.htm
Slope intercept form
http://www.mathwarehouse.com/algebra/linear_equation/slope-intercept-form.php
Cartesian Plane presentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zfJImNEEas
Assessment:
Prepare a 5-minute presentation video to upload to your private youtube channel. This should be
detailed on your understanding of slope intercept form.
You will receive 20 points on each of the following criteria: Mastery of the subject, outline,
presentation, content and creativity.
Raft Card 2:
Row 2
ROLE (student)
A local photographer
AUDIENCE
A future client
FORMAT
Dropbox file
TOPIC
When you did
sharing
your senior
Objective:
You will be able to learn how complete a project and present the knowledge and ideas of this
project using evidence to clearly, concisely, and logically so that your audience can follow your
reasoning (Corestandards, 2015). This assignment falls in line with the common core state
standards, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4 , CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.5 and CCSS.ELALiteracy.SL.9-10.6 (Corestandards, 2015)
Student Role:
You will be acting as a local photographer.
Audience:
Your future clients
Format:
Directions:
1. Mock photo shoot you need at least 30 high quality photographs
2. Go over photographs with your instructor to pick which ones work the best for the
3.
4.
5.
6.
assignment
Create an outline for the presentation
Create a voice over PowerPoint presentation with images from photo shoot
Create a drop box account
Invite the instructor to share view the file.
Resources:
Portrait ideas:
https://iso.500px.com/creative-self-portraits/
Portrait ideas:
http://www.photoventure.com/2013/08/30/22-cool-photo-ideas-for-portrait-photographers/
How to create PowerPoint presentation using photographs
https://support.office.com/en-in/article/Create-a-photo-album-in-PowerPoint-2007-in-6-steps5e549e93-f965-47a0-8966-b683de80aa31
How to create a voice over PowerPoint presentation?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uk4CU7uobM
How to create a dropbox account?
https://www.dropbox.com/en/help/19
Assessment:
This assignment will be worth a total of 100 points and broken up into three parts. The
PowerPoint presentation will be worth 60 points. The photographs taken will be worth 20 points
and the proper creation of your dropbox account will be worth 20 points.
Raft Card 3:
Row 3
ROLE (student)
Keynote speaker at a
AUDIENCE
Trade show
FORMAT
PowerPoint
TOPIC
Have you ever
mathematics trade
attendees
presentation
wanted to instruct
show
an audience on a
subject you are
confident in? In
this assignment
you will be
creating an
instructional
presentation on
geometric
theorems for
triangles including
the Pythagorean
Theorem.
Format:
PowerPoint presentation
Topic:
Have you ever wanted to instruct an audience on a subject you are confident in? In this
assignment you will be creating an instructional presentation on geometric theorems for triangles
including the Pythagorean Theorem.
Directions:
1. Watch the following video on the Pythagorean Theorem
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/right_triangles_topic/pyth_theor/v/the2.
3.
4.
5.
pythagorean-theorem
Pass a knowledge test on the subject being presented
Map out the presentation and follow the outline provided
Create a PowerPoint presentation.
Present your presentation live
Resources:
Pythagorean Theorem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbopLhP4kpo
Pythagorean Theorem
http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/emt668/emt668.student.folders/headangela/essay1/pythagorean.html
Assessment:
This assignment will be graded in 4 parts equally for a total of 100 points (25 points for each
topic): Knowledge test, outline, PowerPoint presentation and creativity.
writing involved with blogs are why they make an excellent tool to differentiate instruction in the
classroom.
Pros and Cons
The pros of using technology to differentiate instruction are, it allows individualized
instruction, it targets every learner and it creates an independent and flexible classroom
environment. By individualizing the instruction in a classroom the instructor is able to guide all
their students through the analysis, practice and mastery of the curriculum being taught
(Hamilton, 2011). On the other hand too much individualization can make students to reliant on
individualization and create problems for the student in other classrooms (Hamilton, 2011).
Targeting every learner utilizes the strengths of the student. It individualizes how the material is
being instructed and suites the students specific needs (Hamilton, 2011). This can be difficult for
the educator because it can lower the bar for students who are high achievers by focusing on the
lower achieving students (Hamilton, 2011). The creation of an independent flexible and creative
environment for students is key to the success of a 21st century classroom. The pros far out
weigh the cons when it comes to deciding whether or not an educator should use technology to
differentiate instruction. It comes down to classroom management and embracing that
technology is here to stay.
Concluding Paragraph
Differentiating instruction through technology is a key component for future educators to
consider. The days are gone where teacher centric-model of instruction is the norm. If educators
want to engage and gain the respect of 21st century students it is vital future educators learn how
to differentiate technology into the curriculum. It is time to move onward to future thinking and
instruction.
References
Hamilton, S. (2011, February 22). Pros & cons of differentiated instruction. Retrieved April 13,
2015, from http://www.ehow.com/info_7974427_pros-cons-differentiatedinstruction.html
Preparing America's students for success. (2015, January 1). Retrieved April 12, 2015, from
http://www.corestandards.org
Saxena, S. (2013, November 6). Using technology to create student-centered learning
environment. Retrieved April 12, 2015, from http://edtechreview.in/trendsinsights/insights/743-using-technology-for-student-centered-learning-environment
Stanford, P., Crowe, M.W., Flice, H. (2010) Differentiating with Technology TEACHING
Exceptional Children Plus, 6(4) Article 2. Retrieved April 11, 2015 from
http://escholarship.bc.edu/education/tecplus/vol6/iss4/art2