Context:
This project was created and completed in the Media and Technology
class at Appalachian State University in the Fall of 2002. This project
introduces and encourages an integration of creative thinking and technology
in the classroom. It promotes group cooperation and individual tasks.
In a small group, we invented a product from an old piece of junk. It had
to have a new meaning and use. With this invention, I created a webpage
that would be applicable for classroom use. The page includes a teacher
page, example page, and student page that gives specific guidelines on
how to use this activity in the classroom.
Impact:
The Modern Fashion Invention project meets numerous goals and objectives
found in the NC Computer/Technology Competencies, Information Skills, and
Language Arts Competencies. This project encourages web page creation
that any student or teacher can access to find a complete explanation and
directions for the assignment.
Language Arts Curriculum - 1.01, 1.04, 4.08, 4.09, 4.10,
5.01, 5.07, and 5.08
Information Skills Curriculum - 4.09, 4.10, 5.02, 5.04,
and 5.05
Computer Skills Curriculum - 2.4 and 3.7
Alignment:
The following Technology Competencies have
been met in this artifact by using computer skills to produce a final product
establishing what they know (10.1). The Modern Fashion Invention provides
a teacher's page on the website to aid in the activity (10.3). The project
offers goals met through the NC Computer Skills Curriculum with demonstration
website, student work, and other computer skills necessary to complete
activity (10.4). The activity focuses on a particular grade level with
appropriate documents and artifacts to support its actvities (10.6). Technology
is used in this lesson for learning as a means of communication (11.1).
Media and technology is used with digital cameras and Word documents to
present to others (11.2). The website is an excellent source of guidance
for the activity (11.4). Developing a modern fashion invention calls for
critical thinking, locating information and using media to present the
product (12.1). The students will use computers to collect information
as well as display it (12.2 and 12.3). Students will be actively involved
with intense group work and communication (12.4). The groups will need
to be organized and managed appropriately to successfully complete activity
(12.5). Media technologies as well as other learner supported materials
are effectively used to promote great participation (12.7). As information
is collected and reported on, the students will use the copyright law and
fair use policy correctly as well as including any social, legal, and ethical
issues related to the technology use (14.1 and 14.3).
The following INTASC Principles have been
met by using a variety of instructional strategies to encourage participation
in this activity including critical thinking, intense group collaboration,
and final performance skills (Principle 4). The Modern Fashion Invention
activity also uses a helpful website to guide the teacher in introducing
and using this activity in the classroom with an example page, teacher's
page, and student's page (Principle 6).