Virtual Classroom Tour Template

The M-Factor Learning Areas Levels Objectives Music, ICT, Literacy, Art, Photography and Film Making Years 4, 5 and 6 •To compose an original piece of music with lyrics. •To plan and film a music video. •To create merchandise and promote the ‘class band’. •Engage ‘disaffected’ pupils in a creative learning project. Software Movie Maker, Photo Editor, Word, Power Point, Publisher, DigitalBlue- Movie Creator, Garage Band, Internet Explorer. A competition in the style of the X-Factor television show between two classes at Maplefields School. Their challenge was to create a class ‘band’ write an original piece of music, create a music video and promote their band to win the votes of the rest of the school and the ‘celebrity’ judges. Craig Charteris Maplefields Primary SEBD Special School Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Description Authors The M-Factor Teacher Planning and Management Background & Planning: (Please click on the link below) An introduction to the school context and the M-Factor Music Video Project and the Planning document for the project. Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Implementing the Project. As shown in the planning and review documents there was a variety of resources and equipment used. We used interactive whiteboards for demonstrations, pc’s and laptops for the children to work on, digital video cameras, digital cameras, paint, paper, pencils and anything else we could get our hands on! We worked all over the school creating our videos and photography, displaying posters and flyers creating an amazing ‘buzz’ in the school, particularly as only the two classes involved knew about what they were doing which made them feel very very special! Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Documents The M-Factor Project Overview Work Samples, Teacher and Student Reflection Teacher Planning Teacher Reflection: Additional Activities and Evaluations. Evaluations of the work and details of the other activities that developed as the project progressed. Student Perspective: Quotes from the children taken from an interview forum as part of research on the effectiveness of the MFactor. Student Work Samples: Examples of some of the children’s work. Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Documents The M-Factor Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources The M-Factor Teaching Resources Click the documents below to view the teaching resources used in the teaching of this learning project: Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Documents Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources The M-Factor Assessment and Standards The Primary aim of the project was to provide a positive learning experience for low ability/ disaffected children with severe Social Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. ICT was an integral part of the project but not the focus itself. The M-Factor project involved so many different elements all or part of it could be used in any classroom. All of the project objectives were met and reflected in the evidence and teacher assessment. Further information was gathered from the other professionals involved and the children as part of Masters Degree dissertation research into the effectiveness of the project. The findings were that music and ICT skills and knowledge, motivation, independent and co-operative work skills, social skills and self-esteem were all supported, nurtured and improved by the project. This had a very positive impact on the children feeling part of a team, on behaviour which were all long term Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Most importantly the children had FUN! The M-Factor Classroom Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Documents The M-Factor Pre-service Teacher Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project. Using the Tour Model: Questions to consider before you begin to create a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity helps to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to consider at the implementation stage of a learning project. Record Your Thoughts: A document in which you can record your comments and reflections as you create your own learning project. Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Documents The M-Factor Staff Developer Guide Click the documents below to learn from this project and create your own classroom project: The Starting Point: Questions to keep in mind when reviewing this project with your faculty. Using the Tour Model: Questions to pose as you assist others in creating a technology-integrated project based on this Virtual Classroom Tour. Authentic Assessment: Keys to promoting the understanding that assessment needs to move into the realm of authenticity in order to make learning more meaningful for students. Implementing a Project: Some questions to pose at the implementation stage of a learning project. Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources Documents The M-Factor Microsoft Office Training Resources Click the links below to access training resources on Microsoft Office and other software: Microsoft Educator Network – The Microsoft Educator Network provides you with the latest classroom resources, professional development tools, and communities of practice and expertise. http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=EducatorNetwork Tutorials - Learn to create rich learning experiences using Microsoft products and technologies. http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=Tutorials Productivity in the Classroom – Lesson Plans with great ideas for integrating technology into teaching and learning http://www.microsoft.com/education/?ID=LessonPlans Office Tips for Teachers –Ready-to-use ideas that integrate Office applications into subject areas such as math, science, and language arts. http://www.microsoft.com/education/default.asp?ID=ClassTipsArchive Project Overview Teacher Planning Work Samples & Reflections Teaching Resources Assessment & Standards Classroom Teacher Guide Pre-service Teacher Guide Staff Developer Guide Office Training Resources