Closing the Gap Project- 1:1 iPad Initiative and Raising Literacy Achievement

UBD Stage 1

ITEC 8636

By: Joseph D. Johnson

UBD Lesson Plan Template – Stage 1 Desired Results
Grade/Subject:
Title: 1:1 iPad Initiative for K, 2nd, and 3rd: Integration and Effective Use

Teacher(s): Joseph Johnson (LMTS), Training for K, 2nd, and 3rd grade teachers.
Length of Time - 4 weeks
Unit:
Date the Unit
was reviewed:
Summary of the Teachers will learn how to integrate iPads into literacy curriculum,
Unit: utilizing effective apps to help differentiate and reinforce literacy skills
and standards.

Standards
Number Title of Content Standard
ISTE 5 Educators design authentic, learner-driven activities
Designer
and environments that recognize and accommodate
learner variability. Educators:
5a
Use technology to create, adapt and personalize
learning experiences that foster independent
learning and accommodate learner differences and
needs.
5b
Design authentic learning activities that align with
content area standards and use digital tools and
resources to maximize active, deep learning.
5c
Explore and apply instructional design
principles to create innovative digital learning
environments that engage and support learning.

Understandings: Essential Questions:

Teachers will understand or know how Unit concepts that reside at the heart
to…… of the subject. Ex. What was the
[Learning outcomes] position of the characters in this story?

1. Teachers will understand how to 1. What is a blended curriculum?

develop a blended curriculum
using tablets in the classroom to
augment and reinforce the
current curriculum.
2. How can 1:1 iPad initiatives
improve overall understanding
and success for students?
 2. Teachers will understand basic
use of iPads, and pass that
information along to the students.
3. Teachers will utilize technology
using iPads to differentiate by
becoming versed on effective
apps that can be utilized both in
whole and small groups.
Knowledge:
Teachers will need to know:
How to effectively operate the iPads and
apps.
How to train students on proper use of
iPads.
How to train students on use of different
apps.
How to utilize different apps and
activities to aid in differentiation and
rigor.
How to properly blend technology with
normal curriculum.
3. How can teachers effectively
find and identify apps that will
facilitate the classes?
4. What are major uses for apps
when it comes to literacy?
Skills:
Teachers will need to do:
Educators design authentic,
learner-driven activities and
environments that recognize
and accommodate learner
variability. Educators:
5a
Use technology to create,
adapt and personalize learning
experiences that
foster independent learning and
accommodate learner
differences and needs.
5b
Design authentic learning
activities that align with
content area standards and use
digital tools and resources to
maximize active, deep learning.
5c
Explore and apply instructional
design principles to create
innovative digital learning
environments that engage and
support learning.