Weeks 1-3

Detailed Outline of the first 50% of my course

Overview of Expectation for Each Week:

Each week will introduce kindergarten appropriate apps. We will begin the introduction in class, and complete activities in Seesaw as we progress.

You are free to choose how you want to respond each assignment. Instructions will be included, but feel free to respond using the tools available inside the program Seesaw. Remember you can draw, write, speak, record a video, upload a photo, or create something for your response.

At the end of the week, you are required to have a reflection of how you feel about the app we introduced during the week.

(Overview and expectations will be discussed in class, since students cannot proficiently read at this point. Weekly announcements will also be sent in Seesaw to communicate with students.)

Week 1: Detailed Outline

Learning goal: learners will collaborate and explore and understand how to use Seesaw.

Big question: What is Seesaw and is it an appropriate app to use in school?

· Learning Activities and Assessment

1. Introduction to Seesaw in whole group. Explain to students that this week we will begin exploring apps that are age appropriate and can be used in school. Also introduce Heart Map chart that will be used to display appropriate apps for the class.

2. Students complete activity in Seesaw that teaches them how to navigate the Seesaw homepage by watching a video and completing activity (Week 1. Activity 1. The Seesaw Homepage).

3. Students continue to use Seesaw by completing different activities that show students how to use the tools inside of Seesaw such as drawing, recording, uploading pictures, writing, etc.

4. At the end of the week students will complete a reflection assignment on Seesaw. Students will also add Seesaw to our class Heart Map chart.

Week 2: Detailed Outline

Learning goal: learners will explore apps to see if they are grade level appropriate, this week the focus will be on BrainPopJr.

Big question: What is BrainPopJr and is it an appropriate app to use in school?

· Learning Activities and Assessment

1. Introduction to BrainPopJr in whole group. Explain to students that this week we will begin exploring apps that are age appropriate and can be used in school. Also remind students that we will continue to add to our Heart Map chart.

2. Students complete activity in Seesaw that teaches them about BrainPopJr.

3. Students will explore BrainPopJr app. Teacher will lead a discussion in class after showing the class the app BrainPop. Discussions to compare the differences between the two apps will be held. Students will see how the material and information in BrainPop is harder or not appropriate for their grade level. Seesaw will have an activity where students will decide which app is the appropriate app (Week 2. Activity to Compare).

4. At the end of the week students will complete a reflection assignment on Seesaw. Students will also add BrainPopJr to our class Heart Map chart.

Week 3: Detailed Outline

Learning goal: learners will explore apps to see if they are grade level appropriate, this week the focus will be on Waterford.

Big question: What is Waterford and is it an appropriate app to use in school?

· Learning Activities and Assessment

1. Introduction to Waterford in whole group. Explain to students that this week we will begin exploring apps that are age appropriate and can be used in school. Also remind students that we will continue to add to our Heart Map chart.

2. Students will have time to explore Waterford. Teacher will facilitate and monitor as students explore.

3. Teacher will lead a discussion in class after allowing students to use the app. Discussions to decide when we can use Waterford will be held.

4. At the end of the week students will complete a reflection assignment on Seesaw. Students will also add Waterford to our class Heart Map chart.