Appendix 1

LESSON PLAN
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

LESSON ORGANISATION
Year Level: Date: 21/3/2014 Learning Area: Technologies / Business Strand/Topic from the Australian Curriculum
Digital Technologies knowledge and understanding -

Time: 9:00-9:50

Students Prior Knowledge:

Understanding of spider scribe and how to use it. o Previously created a spider-scribe account Understanding of a SWOT analysis Basic understanding of a business and how it functions Ability to work in small groups co-operatively

General Capabilities (that may potentially be covered in the lesson) Critical and Literacy Numeracy ICT
competence

creative thinking

Ethical behaviour

Personal and Social competence

Intercultural understanding

Cross-curriculum priorities (may be addressed in the lesson) Mathematics

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures Proficiencies:(Mathematics only) Asia and Australias engagement with Asia Sustainability

Lesson Objectives (i.e. anticipated outcomes of this lesson, in point form beginning with an action verb) As a result of this lesson, students will be able to: Create a brainstorm of ideas using spider scribe (ICT) Develop a SWOT analysis Design a business plan Teachers Prior Preparation/Organisation:
All students have access to a computer and Internet Paper Slips for creating groups randomly

Provision for students at educational risk:

If an inappropriate group is created then change it. Removed from computers if doing inappropriate things o Brainstorm on piece of paper instead If students finish earlier try to get them to think more in depth about business.

LESSON EVALUATION (to be completed AFTER the lesson) Assessment of Lesson Objective and Suggestions for Improvement :

Teacher self-reflection and self-evaluation:

[OFFICIAL USE ONLY] Comments by classroom teacher, HOPP, supervisor:

LESSON DELIVERY (attach worksheets, examples, marking key, etc, as relevant)

Time Motivation and Introduction: Greet the students
Take attendance Introduce the Task Creating your own business Conduct a SWOT analysis Formulating a business Plan Creating a Business Card Creating a Advertisement for the Business

Resources/References Align these with the segment where they will be introduced.

5min

Lesson Steps (Lesson content, structure, strategies & Key Questions): Separate students into pairs.
Hand out different slips of paper to each student Students must then match with other students who have the same word on the slip Use words which relate to business e.g Advertising, Planning, SWOT, Brainstorm, Costs

3min

Paper Slips

1min

Get students to open up one laptop per pair Get students to login Get students to open up spider-scribe Get students to turn screen off or if laptop lower the screen. Explain the Task Using spider-scribe they have to create a Business Plan Use the Headings: o SWOT Analysis Strengths (Positives of the Business) Weaknesses (Deficiencies of the business) Opportunity (What sets you apart from the rest?) Threats (Competition) o What is your product/service? Where will you source it from? (Manufacturer???) How much will it cost to make? (Cost Effective?) How much will you sell it for? (Profit margin/Competitive price?) o Target Market Who are you targeting (Age, Gender, Demographic) o How will you market the product? How will you market your product (Advertising?) o Running Costs? Staff Rent Variable Costs Bills (Electricity, Water, Gas) Overheads (constant costs) Be prepared to walk around to students to make sure they are on task and assist where necessary.

Laptop/ Computers

30min

10min

Lesson Closure:(Review lesson objectives with students)

Review what everyone has done If incomplete then students must do for homework
o Needed for the next section

Why do we create a business plan? How does it help with the rest of the business creation?

1min

Transition: (What needs to happen prior to the next lesson?)

If incomplete then students must do for homework
o Needed for the next section

Make way to next class

Assessment: (Were the lesson objectives met? How will these be judged?)
Why do we create a business plan? How does it help with the rest of the business creation? Correct use of spider scribe Correct understanding of how to perform a SWOT analysis