Direct Instruction

Three lessons integrating technology and the direct instruction model.

1. Utah's Three Regions!
1. First I would introduce the lesson by explaining to my students that Utah has three different geographical regions. I would use a PowerPoint with pictures of the three regions.
2. Next I would show my students my pre-created arcgis map of Utah's three regions. It will already be separated and have pictures of the different regions.
3. Third, I would have the students open a new arcgis map. I will also open a new map and walk the students through separating one of the regions of Utah step-by-step.
4. Last, I would have the students separate the last two regions on their own. I'll walk around and answer questions and help the students with any problems they may have.
2. Fractions!
1. First I would introduce the lesson by telling my students that we're going to learn about fractions today. I'll explain to the students that they will be determining fractions from pictures, words, and numbers.
2. Next I'll present fractions to the students by showing a video from Scholastic's Study Jams that teaches students about fractions. Students can watch this video again and again.
3. Third I'll guide the students through several fraction problems in their math book. I'll have the same problems on the whiteboard and I'll walk the students through several. I'll ask a few students to come up and solve problems as well, giving them the opportunity to be the teacher.
4. Students will work on several problems independently. I'll walk around and answer any questions they may have.
3. Podcasting!
1. First I would introduce the lesson by explaining to my students that they are going to be radiostars! I'll tell them that they are going to be telling people about any topic they want on a podcast, which is radio on the internet.
2. Next I'll present a podcast to the students. I can present one that I've already created or one that was made by professionals such as Stuff You Should Know.
3. Third I'll show the students how to make a podcast by projecting Spreaker DJ on the board using my iPad and AppleTV. We'll make a podcast as a class about a topic that the class agrees on.
4. Divide the students into small groups and have each group create a podcast about an agreed upon topic.