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I got this from this website: https://www.goguardian.com/blog/9-unique-ways-to-use-technology-in-the-classroom

"1. Gamified Learning

To this day, I give all credit for my skill in typing to time spent playing typing games in the computer lab of my elementary school. Not only were the games incredible, and incredibly engaging programs for teaching students typing skills, they made using a computer fun and exciting for me and set the foundation for all other computer knowledge I’ve gained since. Learning can and should be fun and using technology for gamified learning in your classroom can be advantageous to achieving that goal. And while learning software can be a great teaching tool, gamified learning can also be as simple as creating a virtual scavenger hunt by coming up with a list of questions for students to search and find the correct answers for and adding students to pairs or groups to encourage collaboration and teamwork!

2. Digital Field Trips

An increasingly popular, useful, and cost-effective tool for teachers searching for new ways to use technology in the classroom is taking digital field trips. Google Streetview and other similar apps allow you to virtually explore parks, forests and even national and international landmarks from the comfort of your classroom. Virtually experience the view from the Statue of Liberty or hike through the Grand Canyon to get students excited to learn about a location or subject and extend learning beyond the page!

3. Integrate Social Media

Because students already spend so much of their time on social media, integrating its use into your classroom is among the most innovative ways to use technology in the classroom by connecting students to curriculum, classroom resources, and one another. Create a Facebook group specifically for your class where you post discussion topics or develop unique classroom Twitter hashtags students can use to discuss lessons or ask questions!

4. Gather Student Feedback

The true test of any classroom structure and/or curriculum is how well it helps students learn, and getting feedback from students is vital to assessing this, determining what is and isn’t working, and addressing problems and confusion as they arise. Use online surveys and polls to perform daily or weekly check-ins with students to get their opinions on lessons and address lingering questions or concerns. Expand on the usage of Twitter hashtags by having students tweet their feedback and questions with a classroom hashtag."

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This one has got to be one of my favorite ideas to incorporate in the classroom! It takes what we learn in the classroom into the real world! A resource that I found mentioned that you could do a service-learning project about donating books for low income homes. This would go great as a follow up for reading a book that highlights the importance of literature, such as the novel Fahrenheit 451.

After reading and discussing the importance of literature, students can collect donations of books to give to those who can't afford them or who really need them!

I got this idea from: https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/service-learning/#examples

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"Step 1: Form teams and assign a leader. Each group should be four students. There are eight parts of speech and each student will become an expert on two of the parts of speech.

Step 2: The leader should help the group members each choose 2 parts of speech.  You will probably need to group the parts of speech into two sections.  Although you may determine what goes in each section, I prefer to use the following:

noun, pronoun, adjective, verb

adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection

Then tell your kids that they are to find out the following about each part of speech:

Definition

10 examples words

Rules about using the part of speech

Unique qualities about the part of speech

Use two examples of a part of speech in a sentence and underline the part of speech.

Step 3: Once the students have found out the information about the two parts of speech, you may want to set up four stations in the room (noun, verb, adjective, and adverb).

Then, you can have four of the eight part of speech experts meet together and then switch to (pronoun, preposition, conjunction, interjection).

The experts need to talk to each other and make sure that they have their information correct.

Step 4: Students go back to their original group after the two expert group sessions. Each expert then shares what he or she learned.   I strongly urge you to have group members take notes.

Step 5: After each group member or expert has presented, ask students to study their notes for a quiz over the information on the following day.

The jigsaw lesson strategy can be used in the language arts classroom any time there is a great deal of information to be learned.

For example, Renaissance poetry can easily be organized into a Jigsaw lesson. It just takes a little planning, but students will learn how to work together to learn a great deal of information quickly."

This was taken from: https://www.dailyteachingtools.com/cooperative-learning-jigsaw.html

1. The reason why I will do this assessment is because I feel that it is a great way for students to gain confidence in themselves as well as work in groups to relay information. In the jigsaw model, everyone has to be an expert because they will be in charge or explaining their findings to others. In this model, it increases equal participation. I also love how the jigsaw model allows students to take responsibility for learning and teaching content.

2. What I will do for this assessment is listed above, but I will list it below again:

"Step 1: Form teams and assign a leader. Each group should be four students. There are eight parts of speech and each student will become an expert on two of the parts of speech.

Step 2: The leader should help the group members each choose 2 parts of speech.  You will probably need to group the parts of speech into two sections.  Although you may determine what goes in each section, I prefer to use the following:

noun, pronoun, adjective, verb

adverb, preposition, conjunction, interjection

Then tell your kids that they are to find out the following about each part of speech:

Definition

10 examples words

Rules about using the part of speech

Unique qualities about the part of speech

Use two examples of a part of speech in a sentence and underline the part of speech.

Step 3: Once the students have found out the information about the two parts of speech, you may want to set up four stations in the room (noun, verb, adjective, and adverb).

Then, you can have four of the eight part of speech experts meet together and then switch to (pronoun, preposition, conjunction, interjection).

The experts need to talk to each other and make sure that they have their information correct.

Step 4: Students go back to their original group after the two expert group sessions. Each expert then shares what he or she learned.   I strongly urge you to have group members take notes.

Step 5: After each group member or expert has presented, ask students to study their notes for a quiz over the information on the following day."

3. As mentioned in step 5, I will provide them with a quiz on nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. This will hold students accountable for making sure they take seriously what they are doing and to make sure they are getting the right information.

Here is my rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/191ELxyMh37Oxo5jSq3RZYeGQKN_dcfWnN4LjgWGQCPk/edit?usp=sharing

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One of my favorite kinds of cooperative learning is called a socratic seminar. I found this resource guide to a discussion about how to run a socratic seminar as well as guided questions for the students. From this resource, Mrs. Carol-Ann gives a guide to her students on how to participate in a socratic seminar:
"1.   Refer to the text when needed during the discussion.  A seminar is not a test of memory.  You are not "learning a subject"; your goal is to understand the ideas, issues, and values reflected in the text.

2.   It's okay to "pass" when asked to contribute

3.   Do not participate if you are not prepared.  It will be obvious that you are not prepared and you must participate in order to get a grade for this assignment.

4.   Do not stay confused about someone’s comment/question; ask for clarification.

5.   Talk to the participants, not the teacher.

6.   Stick to the point currently under discussion; make notes about ideas you want to come back to.

7.   Raise hands and wait for the leader to select you.

8.   Listen carefully and respectfully.

9.   Speak up so that everyone can hear you.

10.  Talk to each other, not just to the teacher or the leader.

11.  Discuss the ideas rather than each other's opinions.

12.  You are responsible for the seminar."

These are awesome steps that clearly lay out the expectations for her students as well as give them advice. I can use this for any discussion really, but the topic she chose to talk about was about The Giver. Here is the link to her document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P-CiCNEhDN6fjItwBPx_GZOwiugPDyYvsySBoTe5d1I/edit?usp=sharing

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As I was browsing the internet looking for ideas about project-based learning, I came across a resource that explained how students can create TED Talk style presentations. First, is to show them three to four powerful TED Talks and have them analyze the TED Talks: What makes for an effective TED Talk? As they are analyzing the question, have them create steps on how to make an effective TED Talk. Then, have students share their steps. Make a list and narrow it down to a few simple steps and attributes.

The TED Talks about be used to persuade someone, but I think it would be most effective sharing personal experiences of students. This would allow them to relate to the text as well as find their own voice.

Here is a link to the resource: https://craftedcurriculum.com/4378-2/