GRADE (S)

SUBJECTS

ELA

ENDURING
UNDERSTANDING

Considering the large amounts of information we are exposed to on a daily basis,

learning how to decipher what information is credible or invalid is an important
piece of communication as we begin to understand we cant believe everything we
read and hear.
Prepares ninth graders for academic writing/expectations.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

How can contributing to an online community-based collaboration site engage

students learning and understanding about the important differences between
primary and secondary sources, and how to identify both?

LEARNING STANDARDS

W.P.7.3.3, W.9.7.4.4, W.9.7.5.5, W.9.7.6.6, W.9.7.7.7, W.9.7.8.8

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

TECHNOLOGY USES

Students will:
Learn to identify primary and secondary sources
Learn to produce, develop, and transfer information while writing
for a specific audience using the steps in a writing process: plan,
draft, revise, edit, and rewrite
Use technology to research, collaborate, and publish
Correctly cite and avoid plagiarism
Technological tools:
Computers, internet, wiki technology, flash drive
Minimal technology:
MLA/APA citing
Handwritten notes (optional)
Infusion of technology:
Students use search engines, databases, archives to source their research
Students use Google docs to record their notes as a group
Students computers to research, document, share, edit, and publish their writing

EVALUATION

Students complete documentation of assigned roles, fulfillment of roles, and

overall contribution throughout the unit lesson.
Students complete a self-assessment and assessment of their peers and the
collaboration experience in a reflection paper upon completion.
Teacher evaluates final Wikipedia page project per class created assignment rubric
Students experience ongoing assessments from Wikipedia community according
to the acceptance or edited variations of their work.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION LESSON PLANS

UNIT LESSON PLAN

DESCRIPTION

Lesson one:
Students will work in groups of 2-3 in a subject of their choice. They will
learn to create a Wikipedia user account, learn to navigate around the site,
become familiar with the language, and locate a page that needs further
development.
Technological lessons:
Computer
Internet
Wiki
Google docs

Lesson two:
Students will begin research to develop Wikipedia page collaboratively, and
verifying sources.
Technological lessons:
Search engines
Data bases
Online libraries
Lesson three:
Students will begin developing Wikipedia page by accurately adding content
and sources used. Students will log and record their individual additions to
the page as part of their assignment to turn in.
Technological lessons:
Wiki editing/publishing
Recording/logging
Lesson four:
Students will continue to develop and improve their Wikipedia page,
keeping an accurate record of their individual contributions.
Technological lessons:
Practice all skills from technological lessons
Lesson five:
Students will finalize editing their Wikipedia page. They will reflect on the
progress or lack of progress made, how it felt to work collaboratively on a
group, and as an online community.
Technological lessons:
Practice and all skills from technological lessons
ANALYSIS AND
EXTENSIONS

1. Recognize the least and most useful piece of technology in this

assignment with explanation for both
2. How can technology be better/less incorporated in the assignment for
desired results
3. How relevant/current is this approach with all our technological resources
today?