Multimedia: Audio or Video Lesson Idea

Lesson Idea Name: Main idea podcast

Grade Level/Content Area: 4th grade/reading comprehension

Content Standard Addressed:ELAGSE4RI2: Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is
supported by key details; summarize the text.

ISTE Technology Standard Addressed:  What would you like students to know and be
1.1 b Students build networks and customize able to do by the end of this lesson:
their learning environments in ways that support By the end of this lesson students will have a
the learning process. firm understanding of how to find the main idea
and theme of a story. The class will be split into
three groups, each reading a chapter book over
Through this lesson students will work with a new
the course of a few weeks. Once they are fin-
way to share their learning and knowledge. This
ished with the reading they will use audio as a
will help customize their learning environments tool to create a book teaser they can share with
and show them new ways they can share knowl- their classmates. They will be doing this in the
edge within the classroom. form of a short podcast they will create sharing
the main idea and theme of the story and why
readers would want to choose this book to read.
This lesson will help them creatively work on
their skills of finding the main idea and themes
of books they have read on their own or in small
groups.

What is the student learning goal for this lesson idea? Using this audio tool, students will be able
to focus on their skills of finding and explaining the main idea and theme of a story they have read
and why others should read it.

Selected Instructional Software Tool: Spotify for Podcasters

Description of Software: This is a user friendly online tool that allows you to create your own pod-
cast using your own audio and the choice to add music and audio behind the speech. This tool is
wonderful for this age group as it is simple to use and understand and can be customized as
needed.

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable): https://support.spotify.com/us/article/spotify-for-pod-

casters/

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s): (Which level(s) will this lesson meet using this technology tool?)
Please put an X in the box or next to the level(s). Do not highlight or bold the response.

☐ Remembering ☐ Understanding ☐ Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating X Creating

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How do you plan to implement this lesson and integrate the technology? Check all that apply: (Some-
times only one option will apply. Please do not highlight your response, put an X in the box or an X
without the box)

☐ Teacher-led: There is no student voice and choice in the activities. Students are guided by the
teacher's direction and expectations. Learning activities are assigned to the student and mostly
practice based.

☐ Student-Led: Students are given voice and choice in the activities. They may select the topic of
learning and/or determine the tool they will use to meet the learning goal. The teacher facilitates
the learning as the students direct their own learning processes.

x Problem-based and/or Publishable: Students are solving problems and completing projects to
demonstrate their learning. Additionally, the projects can be shared outside of the classroom.
(Note: This objective could be reached by displaying the project on the school’s morning newscast,
posting the project to the classroom blog, presenting it to another class, or publishing it via an
outside source.)
Lesson idea implementation:
The students will be reading chapter books in three separate groups in the class over the course of
three weeks. They will read the books on their own, although collaborate and share ideas about
the books in their designated groups. The students will be made aware to make special note of the
main idea of the story and the themes present. Once the reading time has ended, the students will
be introduced to the technology tool being used, Spotify for podcasters. The teacher will show the
students how to use the tool and they will be expected to create a three minute podcast about the
story revealing the main idea and themes present within the story. The students will be able to
share their podcasts with their instructor and peers to teach them about the book they read.
Managing student learning: 
The students will be very active learners with the use of this technology tool. It allows them the
creativity to share their ideas in a new and different way then they are used to. By having the abil-
ity to speak it may make it easier for students that enjoy this mode of learning to share their ideas
with more ease. It allows the students to feel empowered of their learning as they are able to eas-
ily share their podcasts with the class and their instructor.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Reflection: Be sure to mention one specific UDL principle you
are focused on in this lesson – Multiple Means of Engagement, Multiple Means of Representation,
or Multiple Means of Action & Expression.
This activity provides an engaging and new way for students to share their knowledge and informa-
tion with their peers in class and with their teacher. Rather than having to write a paper or report on
the book, it allows the children a creative outlet for them to share their knowledge of the story they
just read. This activity will help keep the children engaged in their learning and the knowledge of how
to use a new helpful technology tool. By having something quick and easy to share the students can
bring this audio home for their parents to listen to, to continue learning into the home.

Reflection:

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I like that this activity will be different with every student. They will be given the freedom to share
their knowledge they way they see best fit for them. They can add audio and music, transitions,
and speak about their book how they choose. The creative aspect is what I am most excited for, for
this particular lesson. It allows the students freedom to create their own audio in the form of a
podcasts to share their knowledge and thoughts about the book they read.

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