Part A

Create a Web 2.0 collaboration resource (wiki).

Define individual roles for each team member.

Determine an instructional opportunity.

Create a Web 2.0 collaboration resource (wiki).

http://edtc6320team3.pbworks.com/w/page/58618467/Instructional%20Opportunity

Define individual roles for each team member.

Wiki AdministratorResearcher

Researcher

Instructional Opportunity

• Some students have trouble organizing their thoughts when it comes to writing in the classroom.

• We are focusing on at-risk middle school students who need a way to organize their thoughts to be successful in school. Picture Retrieved from : http

://www.ehow.com/info_7931693_writing-tools-special-education-students.html

Instructional Opportunity

Spicynodes is a versatile web 2.0 tool which is easy and fun to use- especially for middle schoolers. http://www.spicynodes.org/

Part B

BRICK 1: Describe the intended

learner.

Picture retrieved from: http://provisionsblog.wordpress.com/

The intended learner.

Facts:45,000.Rated Academically Acceptable.10 Middle Schools.77 languages spoken throughout the district.

http://www.roundrockisd.org/index.aspx?page=1731

Ethnicity:9% African American11.8% Asian/Pacific Islander30% Hispanic0.5% Native American 44.7% White 

Round Rock ISD

Intended learner

http://www.spicynodes.org/a/dbb1eb86d1d51fe182fcc86db5a223eb

REFERENCES

Cover pictures retrieved from:http://www.ace.edu/academics/masters-degrees/m-ed-in-educational-technology

http://ideas.time.com/2012/01/26/can-computers-replace-teachers/

http://edudemic.com/2012/08/50-education-technology-tools-every-teacher-should-know-about/

Nodes pictures retrieved from:

http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2011/09/28/imaging-study-shows-little-difference-between-poor-readers-with-low-iq-and-poor-readers-with-high-iq/

http://cteaching-affirmingdiversity.blogspot.com/

http://www.rescue.org/us-program/us-san-diego-ca

   Brick 2: The Learning Seat.

  Brick 3: Performance Seat.

  Brick 4: Performance Objectives.

Part C

The Learning Seat

Students will access SpicyNodes at school in a computer lab or on a classroom computer to learn how to use it.

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Performance Seat

Students will be able to access SpicyNodes on any computer at home or in a library if one is not available at school form them to work on their writing .

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Retrieved from blogs.babble.com

Performance Objectives

Retrieved from buddingwriters.org

Retrieved from spicynodes.com

Students will be able to apply Spicynodes to their writing across the curriculum.

References

• García, J., & Fidalgo, R. (2008). Orchestration of Writing Processes and Writing Products: A Comparison of Sixth-Grade Students With and Without Learning Disabilities. Learning Disabilities -- A Contemporary Journal, 6(2), 77-98.

• Harris, K. R., Graham, S., Mason, L. H., & Saddler, B. (2002). Developing Self-Regulated Writers. Theory Into Practice, 41(2), 110.

• Mason, L. H., Harris, K. R., & Graham, S. (2011). Self-Regulated Strategy Development for Students With Writing Difficulties. Theory Into Practice, 50(1), 20-27.

• TEKS. (2012). Retrieved October 14, 2012 from, http://www.tea.state.tx.us/.

• Sundeen, T. H. (2007). So What's the Big Idea? Using Graphic Organizers to Guide Writing for Secondary students with Learning Disabilities. Beyond Behavior, Vol. 16(3), p29-34.

  Brick 5: Assessment Component.

Brick 6: Instructional Package.

Part D

Assessment Component

Instructional Package

References

• Cybrarian77 (2011, Oct 26). [photograph]. CB101515. Retrieved on Nov 2, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/cybrarian77/6284697322/

• Dkzody (2010, March 4). [photograph]. Student photos. Retrieved on Nov 4, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/26534917@N08/4407160119/

• James Jordan (2012, Jan 22). [photograph]. Online. Retrieved on Nov 4, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesjordan/6754756031/

• Stuartpilbrow (2009, Jan 11). [photograph]. 178/365 One small step for essay kind. Retrieved on Nov 2, 2012 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuartpilbrow/3185876967/