Group10+-+Lesson+Plans

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=//Curriculum Framework//=

[] by School Curriculum and Standards Authority "Students choose courses appropriate to their interests, abilities and/or desired post-school destinations. They can continue to undertake a general English course and/or undertake specialist studies within English, such as the study of literature or the mass media. All courses provide students with the opportunity to extend their language skills and to attain the level of language competence needed to operate successfully as autonomous members of society." "Students’ experience of and familiarity with more formal and extended oral presentations such as debates, speeches and seminar presentations is extended."

[] by ACARA, Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority "The Literature strand aims to engage students in the study of literary texts of personal, cultural, social and aesthetic value. These texts include some that are recognized as having enduring social and artistic value and some that attract contemporary attention."

=//Instructions to teachers//= There are many ways how multimedia can make the teaching-learning process more effective. We focused our research on digital stories and movie making, because in this activity students can be more creative and integrate their artistic skills and academic knowledge. There are several studies and initiatives that prove the usefulness of applying new technologies in human studies.

Activities
The teacher introduces the topic and some of the modernist poets and writers. The plan of the project is detailed by the teacher. The valuation rubric is discussed. The students clarify the task by questions. Groups are formed on the basis of interest and ideas for similar project. The students will need a family photo for the next Technology class!
 * 1. Literature class:**

The groups have to create 2 WikiSpace pages. One will serve as a log and work space and the other one as the presentation page. The students write their diary and commentary on the Wiki work page. The students learn the basics of Photo Story 3. A one lesson project have to be accomplished by introducing themselves on a short Photostory video. They have to insert a scanned photo and an instant photo from the camera and record a short narration. It must be turned into a video file.
 * 1. Technology class:**

This class is conducted in the library. The students have to find resources for their project. They have to define their topic. The biography of the chosen author must be researched. The students have to find a piece by this author and also the images that would illustrate the theme well. The resources should be collected on their WikiSpaces working pages.
 * 2.** **Literature class:**

The students start working on their Literature project part 1 and 2. They insert the images, make the narration and adjust the transitions. If they intend to add music or refine the work further they can do it external to the class too. The students write their diary and commentary on the Wiki work page and start working on the presentation page.
 * 2. Technology class:**

The teacher conducts a class discussion on the effects of modernism in our era and its importance in modern thinking and art. Students make their own inspired writing and text of the narration for part 3. They might need more visual or audio illustration for this part of the task too.
 * 3.** **Literature class:**

The students work on part 3. If they intend to add music or refine the work further they can do it external to the class too. The students write their diary and commentary on the Wiki work page and finish working on the presentation page. They up load their videos to YouTube and insert it into their presentation page.
 * 3. Technology class:**

The class watches the presentations together. Every video is discussed in the class and the teacher valuates the works too. The students fill in the questionnaire and self valuation. They can reflect what they learnt from this project and what were their favourite and most difficult moments. External to class the groups can make minor chances on their videos if they want to improve it for the presentation event for the parents.
 * 4.** **Literature class:**

 Reflections on the project and valuation on the usefulness of Photo Story 3 software. Reports on teamwork and experiences from the side of applied technologies. If it seems useful they can write down their recommendations and experiences.
 * 4. Technology class:**

On the festive end-of-term day the videos will be replayed to the parents and schoolmates. The works will be archived in the school library as one movie on 'Modernism in Literature'. It can serve as a future source as well.
 * 5. Presentation event: **