Jay,+Gretchen

 MULTIMEDIA LESSON PLAN = =

Objectives
- Student will become proficient in the use of Flickr, podcasts, and/or vodcasts by creating a multimedia project centered on the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

-Students will use analytical and reflective skills in producing a project based on viewing and following the 2010 Winter Olympics

- Students will gain a "world perspective" by observing an event that involves many countries around the world.

-Students will reflect and discuss their experiences with the online multimedia tools in class.

List of activities with suggested targeted ages:

 * Students will select images from the [|Flickr] and create a slide show (using Powerpoint or Windows Movie Maker) that captures the spirit of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Students must record a narrative that explains their picture choices. (Target Student Group: Grades 5-12)


 * Students will create an online slide show of digital images from the [|Flickr website] and select a piece of music written specifically for the Olympics as underscoring to the slide show. (Target Student Group: Grades 8 - 12)


 * Students will create a podcast, using[| My Podcast], where they will discuss highlights of various sporting events they watched or discuss their olympic "heroes". (Target Student Group: Grades 3-12)


 * Students will interpret one of the many songs written for the Olympics and will create an original work using a vodcast to showcase their collective efforts. (Target Student Group: Grades K-12)
 * Students will write a written reflection on our classroom blog (grades 5-12)

Materials

 * Computers
 * Digital cameras/recorders
 * Olympic musical examples
 * Useful website addresses including:
 * Flickr and Podcast account

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Procedures
(Before this unit, teacher will have established personal blogs to publish final project on.)

Day One: 1) Discuss favorite athletes and competitions of the 2010 Winter Olympics. 2) Share video clips or websites of 2010 Winter Olympics stories/videos. A) Youtube, nbcolympics.com, and other websites can be utilized to accomplish this. B) Sport section of print or online newspapers could be used. 3) Distribute handout with the list of options for student activities.

Day Two (Computer Lab): 1) Introduce online tools for use on this project: Flickr.com, Mypodcast.com, and any video editing tools. 2) Aid students in the use of Windows Movie Maker (or other video editing program being used), Powerpoint, and other school programs utilized in the creation of their digital media project. 3) Allow students time to explore and reflect upon Olympic events and project options.

Day Three through Five (Three Days in Computer Lab): 1) Allow students time to use online multimedia tools to create project. 2) Students are to post video, podcast, or slide show on their blog or classroom blog.

Day Six: 1) Students are allowed time to view their peers' online projects and to comment on them.

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Assessment/Rubric

 * Please click here to see the rubric

Additional Resources:
(Great Olympics website with loads of ideas for all ages)
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