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Lesson Plan for Implementing

NETSSTemplate II

Teacher(s)
Name
Brian Pesavento
Position Technology Education Teacher
School/Distri
ct
Seneca Valley School District
E-mail pesaventobr@svsd.net
Phone 724-452-6040
Grade
Level(s)
9-10
Title of
exploration
Into to Graphics Introduction to Screencasting
Curriculum Connection
Content areas
Graphics, Video Production (Screencasting)
Essential learnings/questions
How many times have you been in Photoshop, Inventor, or Illustrator and did not know how to use a tool?
What did you have to do to learn how to use the tool? When learning, do you prefer to watch a video or
read directions? If you were the teacher, what could you develop to help the students learn the tools?
Standards (content and NETSS)
1.b. - Creativity and Innovation
3.b. Research and Information Fluency
5.b. Digital Citizenship
6.b. Technology Operations and Concepts
Challenge or assignment given to students
The students are to create a screencast explaining how to use a certain tool/feature in Adobe Photoshop
or Illustrator. The overall goal is that anybody can watch the screencast and learn how to properly use the
tool/feature.


Possible product or example result
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All students will produce a screencast demonstrating a tool/feature. Each student will have the freedom
to choose any tool/feature they wish. Higher level learners will use advanced screencasting software and
lower level learners can use more user friendly screencasting software like Screencastomatic.
Assessment
Students will be given a rubric at the beginning of the project. Some things that can be assessed are
voice quality, proper speaking techniques, length of video, and quality of instruction. As a facilitator, I
have the freedom to walk around the room and talk to each student about their video and assess their
progress on a daily basis.
Prerequisites - Previous content knowledge for students to apply to this assignment
All students should have a strong background in Photoshop or Illustrator. The students will build on
their backgrounds by pursuing one tool/feature to learn more about. The students will then learn how to
use screencast software to share what they learned with the class.
Previous technology knowledge for students to apply to this assignment
Students have learned how to navigate and use Photoshop and Illustrator. Students have also learned
how to save documents/files to their H drive accounts. In this project the students will learn how to
access the computers microphone and adjust the volume sensitivity.
How you would expect students to complete the assignment
Student will essentially construct their screencasts individually, but collaboration is encouraged.
Students will absolutely be allowed to work with other peers in the classroom on their screencasts. As a
facilitator, I will be circling the room talking to each student about their screencast and informally
assessing their progress.
Tools and Resources - Tools provided to students
Each student will be given a project handout and rubric at the beginning of the project to ensure everyone
is on the same page when it comes to the overall goal of the project. On the collaborative storage drive,
videos on how to create screen casts will be provided. There will be different videos for different
screencasting tools. Depending on the level of the student, they can choose which screencast program
to use. Students can also use the Adobe help which will provide tutorials on how to use the tools in
Photoshop or Illustrator.
Resources provided to students
Full computer lab equipped with headphones and microphones. Full adobe CS6 suite on the computers.
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator E-books equipped with tutorials.


Tutorials and templates provided students
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Each student has access to the Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator e-books on the collaborative storage
drive. The e-books are loaded with different tutorials for the tools in each program. Students will also
have access to screencasting tutorial videos shared on the collaborative storage drive.
Resources/Tools to differentiate content or process for students
The students will have the freedom to use either Photoshop or Illustrator along with the freedom of
tool/feature selection.

Students will have access to different tutorials based on learning levels. Students will also be permitted
to use a variety of different screencasting software.
Timeline
Day 1 Product Introduction Demonstrate each screen casting software.
Day2 Work Day Students will select which tool/feature they wish to pursue further.
Day 3 Work Day Students will begin creating their screencast.
Day 4 Work Day Students will finish screencasts and evaluate their classmates screencasts.
Closure and Reflection (including reinforcement activities and bridges/scaffolding to next level)
All students must watch and evaluate five of their classmates screencasts. The students will also
complete a self-assessment of their screencast complete with written evaluation. The instructor will
complete the same assessment as the final grade. There will also be a small group discussion on the
project where the students will have the opportunity to offer input and suggestions for next time.