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Collaborative Learning | Adaptation Level

Subject: Math

Video Transcription

[Teacher voiceover]

Today’s lesson is based on fractions. The students had to create questions using higher order thinking involving fractions, parts of a whole. The second thing they did was to take digital camera pictures of their collections that they were able to bring in from home. We use laptops that include the software Photostory. They were able to upload those into their Photostory, record their questions, and add the animation and music to create a final product.

They would then upload those into think.com so that other students could look at them and answer questions. The students were in teams and the collaboration went very well. They worked together, they understand that they receive a team grade for participation but they also receive a grade for individual effort. They understand that each person’s part is very important and they are very excited about the final product.

Video Transcription
[Teacher voiceover]

Today’s lesson is based on fractions. The students had to create questions using higher order thinking involving fractions, parts of a whole. The second thing they did was to take digital camera pictures of their collections that they were able to bring in from home. We use laptops that include the software Photostory. They were able to upload those into their Photostory, record their questions, and add the animation and music to create a final product.

They would then upload those into think.com so that other students could look at them and answer questions. The students were in teams and the collaboration went very well. They worked together, they understand that they receive a team grade for participation but they also receive a grade for individual effort. They understand that each person’s part is very important and they are very excited about the final product.

Objectives

  • Students will create Photo Story word problems to upload the ThinkQuest.com for other students to answer.

Procedure

  • Students will work in groups to develop questions involving fractions.
  • They will bring in collections from home to use to represent fractions.
  • They will take digital pictures of their collections.
  • They will use Photo Story software to upload their pictures.
  • They will use Photo Story software to record the audio of their questions.
  • They will upload their Photo Stories to ThinkQuest.com so that other students can view them and answer their questions.

Technology Present

  • Digital cameras
  • Laptops
  • Photostory software
  • Microphone headsets
  • Think.com account

Grade Level: 3-5

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Video Reference Number: 1070

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