Student Technology Task Cards

(Gino Mendoza)
(www.b-logging.weebly.com)
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EDU-225
(10/11/2015)

Raft Card Example:

Row 1

ROLE (student)
A DJ of a science

Your favorite

AUDIENCE

An informative

Have you ever

radio station

radio station

podcast report

wondered what a

listeners

FORMAT

TOPIC

drop of water feels

like as it travels
through the water
cycle?

Objective:
You will be able to describe how a drop of water travels through the steps of the water cycle.
Student Role:
A DJ of a science radio station
Audience:
Your favorite radio station listeners
Format:
An informative podcast report
Topic:
Have you ever wondered what a drop of water feels like as it travels through the water cycle?

Directions:
1. Visit The Water Cycle: A Guide for Students to learn more about the water cycle.
2. Use a storyboard worksheet to map out your script.
3. Type your script so it is easy to read.
4. Practice reading your script aloud until you feel you can read it fluently and with
expression.
5. Create a Voki at Voki.com. Build a suitable avatar for this project.
6. Read and record your script as the Vokis voice.
Resources:
Websites to visit:
Water Cycle Diagram
http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/earthguide/diagrams/watercycle/
Water Education
http://www.watereducation.utah.gov/watercycle/water_cycle.asp
The Hydrological Cycle
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/eec/GlobalWarming/Tutorials/HydrologicalCycle/
The Water Cycle
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/water-cycle.htm
The Global Hydrological Cycle
http://bcs.whfreeman.com/thelifewire/content/chp58/5802001.html
Assessment:
Prepare a 1-minute script for a radio segment to explain how a drop of water travels through the
steps of the water cycle.
You will receive up to 25 points for each of the following: written script, storyboard, Voki, and
recorded script.

Raft Card 1:
3-5
graders
Row 1

ROLE (student)
A traveling news

AUDIENCE
TV viewers

FORMAT
Video Recording.

reporter looking for

scientific facts on
volcanoes.

Objective: You will be able to identify facts about a volcano

Student Role:
A traveling news reporter.
Audience:
Television viewers.
Format:
An informative video recording.
Topic: Have you ever wondered what causes a volcano to erupt?

Directions:

TOPIC
Will know facts
about volcanoes

1. Visit www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/volcano.html to learn more about

volcanoes.
2. Write out facts that will be used in the video recording.
3. After creating notes of general facts recite them in front of a mirror.
4. Lastly, look over them and read them to a crowd of friends to assure they are crispy
clear and clean to understand.
5. Create a fake volcano background to capture the audience.
6. Use this free website: http://camstudio.org/ to record yourself making a live video
with the facts obtained previously.
7. Edit and display video for audience.
Resources:
Websites to visit:
www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/volcano.html
http://www.universetoday.com/32185/10-interesting-facts-about-volcanoes/
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/volcano-profile/

Assessment:
Prepare a 5-minute script for a news segment to explain how a volcano can erupt, or what causes
it to lie dormant.
You will receive up to 30 points for each of the following: written script, notes, recorded video,
and recorded script.

Raft Card 2:
3-5
graders
Row 2

ROLE (student)

AUDIENCE

FORMAT

TOPIC

Talk show host for

Favorite show

Video/script

Learn to master

math prize game.

viewers.

recording, and

the basic

potential

arithmetic

contestants.

operations.

Objective:
You will be able to master your arithmetic operations.
Student Role:
Talk show host.
Audience:
Favorite show viewers.
Format: Video recording/recorded script.
Topic:
Learn to master basic arithmetic operations.

1. Directions: Visit http://www.mathgoodies.com/Lessons/vol7/order_operations.html

to get a better understanding of what basic arithmetic operations will be presented
at the show.
2. Research on how to create and solve world problems.
3. Take notes on how to perform math problems that involve subtraction,
multiplication, addition, and division.
4. Create your own world problems.
5. Create your own basic arithmetic worksheet to ask questions to individual
contestants.
6. Create a video script to read off while show goes on (video recording of script).
7. Lastly, use this free website: http://camstudio.org/ to record yourself making a
live TV show with potential contestants (friends/family).
Resources:
http://www.mathgoodies.com/Lessons/vol7/order_operations.html
http://www.basic-mathematics.com/addition-word-problems.html
http://www.basic-mathematics.com/subtraction-word-problems.html
http://www.basic-mathematics.com/multiplication-word-problems.html
http://www.basic-mathematics.com/division-word-problems.html

Assessment:

Prepare a 5-minute script for a TV Show segment to explain how arithmetic operations work, as
well as how to solve word problems through the use of arithmetic operations.
You will receive up to 30 points for each of the following: written/recorded script, notes,
recorded video, and word problems/math problems.

Raft Card 3:

Row 3

ROLE (student)
Jeopard-D talk show

AUDIENCE
Jeopard-D TV

FORMAT
Video

TOPIC
Learn about black

host for black history

show viewers.

recording/video

history month.

month.

Objective:
You will learn about black history month.
Student Role:

recorded script.

Jeopard-D talk show host.

Audience:
Jeopard-D TV show viewers.

Format:
Video recording/video recorded script.
Topic:
Learn about black history month.

Directions:
1. Visit http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-facts to get a better
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

understanding of black history month.

Take notes while reading listed sources.
Create black history month trivia questions.
Have a video recorded script.
Have a recorded video to display Jeopard-D TV show with contestants.
Lastly, use this free website: http://camstudio.org/ to record yourself making a
live TV show with potential contestants (friends/family).

Resources:
http://www.floridablackhistory.com/facts.cfm
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-facts

Assessment:
Prepare a 5-minute script for a TV Show segment to explain how arithmetic operations work, as
well as how to solve word problems through the use of arithmetic operations.
You will receive up to 30 points for each of the following: written/recorded script, notes,
recorded video, and Black history month trivia questions.

Entry 3: Differentiating Instruction through Technology

Introduction (4-6 sentences)
Through the use of technology one can easily differentiate normal instructions in a positive
way. A written paper of instructions can be extremely simple to read, but at times can leave bits
out. So through the use of technology this can be altered to add more useful information, or add
things to add better details for the reader. As a teacher it is crucial for a teacher to be as
descriptive as possible to really influence the student in a positive way. Some students tend to not

understand by simply reading, so this can easily help them by adding recording made with
technology. In this paper it will go in depth on how technology can improve instructions for
students, or make it easier for those that are auditory learners.
Technology to Differentiate Instruction (300-400 words)
(Jing): Teachers often tend to have to repeat themselves, or give bad grades because students do
not listen. Through the use of Jing, it helps eliminate this by creating little tools to improve
instructions, or refresh the memories of students. Cengage Learning (2015) says, One
innovative approach to this problem is to create your own repository of "how to" videos or
instructions. Jing is a simple to use freeware program that allows you to capture screen shots or
record screen activities with a couple of clicks!(pg.92). It is difficult at times to always be there
for students when they are already home and struggle with their homework, so through the use of
Jing teachers can create a way more descriptive set of instructions, and add little hints or tips that
can help students. Just a small example of how free programs can help teachers and students
alike.
(Snagit): At times instructions are fine when written properly, but with the help of technology
they can be better than average. Through the use of Snagit a teacher can take a screenshot of a
source they have obtained online, and add little notes or arrows to add emphasis to the source. If
it is a math problem, a teacher can circle it and add little add-ons of their own knowledge, or
eliminate things that might throw off students. With this kind of power it makes online notes a lot
easier to cater to listens, and a lot easier for students to read little added on instructions put on by
the teacher. Cengage Learning (2015) says, Snagit is a screen capturing program that allows you
to capture a screen easily, and then edit and save it in a variety of file types, or simply copy and
paste it into your presentation. With this program, you are able to capture or gran any item on the

fly (pg.92). With this type of power at the teachers fingertips it makes homework a lot easier
for students to do at home, and have the freedom to look at multiple examples and notes acquired
and edited by the teacher.
(Teachertube): TeacherTube is like Youtube for teachers. It is a place where teachers can share
lessons, or compare instructions and notes with their own videos. There is also room for teachers
to comment on the video, or even leave positive feedback that can help teachers improve their
videos. Through the use of these videos teachers can link them to help support lessons, or maybe
even help students get a broader side of learning through different methods taught by other
teachers. Every student read instructions the same, but some might not understand them the way
displayed by their teacher. Maybe another teachers video in TeacherTube can explain it better,
thus creating a more productive and helpful experience with the student. Cengage Learning
(2015) says, TeacherTube, a website that is gaining popularity with educators and many others.
This Web site is a community-building Web site like YouTube but created for educator (pg.89).
Through the use of this site it makes it a lot easier for a teacher to simply add a link to their
instructions to a video that is either similar or explains it in a different method, but still applies to
the lesson at hand. With this it helps students that are auditory learners get a sharper edge, or
even focus in a better manner.
Pros and Cons (150-250 words)
Pros are that it is easy for a student to get a better understanding of instructions by them
being a bit altered through the use of technology. Things like video recording, or audio recording
make it possible for auditory students to learn in a better manner, or maybe just add more depth
to instructions. With these tools added to assignments it makes students that are a little difficult

to deal with in class, easier to deal with. Some students get easily carried away by their friends,
so having these recording or videos makes they not miss out on instructions, although they did in
class. The cons can be that because of the recording or videos students tend to not listen to verbal
instructions given to the student during class. It can cause students to be a little disrespectful
because they are too dependent on these tools added through the use of technology. Although
teachers can use them a little bit less to avoid this. It is not too big of a problem, so pros defeat
cons here.
Concluding Paragraph (4-6 sentences)
In conclusion technology makes it easier for auditory learners to learn through the use of
technology being added to instructions during lessons, or even help those that are a little
distracted. It is a fact that some students tend to be a bit hyper when at a young age, or tend to get
distracted around friends, so it is best to use technology to help students not miss out so much on
instructions, by having these recording at home. It is hard for a lot of students to hold their
composure, so through the use of technology it is not as hard. Technology helps alter
instructions, while helping those that have a different learning curve while doing so.

References:
Teachers Discovering Computers/ Cengage Learning (2015).Digital Media Corner. Retrieved
from: https://viewer.gcu.edu/R4MF8V
Teachers Discovering Computers/ Cengage Learning (2015).Digital Media Corner. Retrieved
from: https://viewer.gcu.edu/R4MF8V

Teachers Discovering Computers/ Cengage Learning (2015).Teaching Today. Retrieved from:

https://viewer.gcu.edu/R4MF8V
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