Direct Lesson #4: MS Paint (Day 9)
My class has scheduled computer lab time each Monday for about an hour.
Standards/Benchmarks:
Benchmark (V 3ES2): Students will describe weather conditions.
ISTE NETS*T Standard 1: Basic Operations and Concepts: Students will demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
ISTE NETS*T Standard 2: Social, Ethical, and Human Issues: Students will develop positive attitudes
toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal
pursuits, and productivity.
ISTE NETS*T Standard 3: Technology Productivity Tools: Students will use technology tools to enhance
learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Objectives:
SWBAT recall what different types
of weather looks like.
SWBAT create a weather picture using MS Paint.
Materials List:
Anticipatory Set
(Throughout this unit, I will be talking about the basic parts of a computer and using a computer poster to remind students of the proper names for simple computer processes and basic computer hardware. This will help the children be more familiar with the names of the parts and processes of computers.) This activity will be introduced before lunch so the children are ready to go to the lab as soon as lunch is over. I will remind the children of all the weather words we have discussed and all the kinds of weather we have learned about. I will tell them that today they will get to make a weather picture using a paint program in the computer lab. Due to printing restraints, we will do these pictures using only black ink. They will be collected and used for bellwork on the following day when the children will color them and add a title.
Clearly Sequenced Presentation
On the computer in our classroom, I will model what the children are to do for this activity. When we get to the lab, they will log in using their user name and password (most have already mastered doing this successfully). We will then do an activity using MS Paint. The children used MS Paint in kindergarten and are very familiar with this program so they can start their pictures as soon as they get to the lab. I will remind them not to use color and that they will be able to add color later.
Use of Instructional/Visual
Aides
In
our classroom, we have a monitor that displays the image on the computer screen
up where the children can see it clearly.
We can also zoom in and point to specific parts of the images so I will
use this technology to give the children directions about this activity.
Checking for Understanding
I will ask the children to repeat back to me what they will do when get to the lab:
Guided Practice Provided
When we get to the lab, I will observe the children while they explore the
program. Then, I will move around the room, answering questions and helping children to get started.
Closure/Summary of What Has Been
Learned
As the children get
started on this activity I will allow them to work more independently. I will take on more of an observer role as
they complete this project.
Independent Practice
I
will have the children save their work in their H drives and later I will print
out some work samples in color (in our classroom) so they can be included in my
COATT technology portfolio. Each child
will save their picture in color and then print it out without color so they
can color it at home or in the classroom.
Assessment
After
we are finished, I will examine the finished products and see what kind of
weather the children showed in their pictures.
Inclusion of Diverse Learners
Our
ADHD child will likely need some help during this activity, but he enjoys art
and creating projects. His aide can help
him if necessary.
A few other children may have trouble focusing or understanding this assignment. I will have parent helpers assist these children in the lab.