Standard7

** Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. **  The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals. **Evidence 1:** Comic strip assignment using Web 2.0 tool at makebeliefscomix.com [|www.makebeliefscomix.com] **Rationale 1:** After learning about a comic strip generator web 2.0 tool at makebeliefscomix.com, I adapted an existing assignment to use that tool. Previously, students had to develop and act out a scene for role play that demonstrated their understanding of communication principles covered in a chapter of the text in a larger communication unit. The products of this assignment, however, often missed the mark. In the new lesson, students used the same content to create two comic strips: one which illustrated the correct use of the communication principle assigned, and one which demonstrated how its incorrect use would impact communication. Once the lesson was adapted to include the comic strip generator, students were more engaged, learning objectives were met more proficiently, and the final products were much better. The assignment is well-suited to multiple learning styles and because it can be done collaboratively, it also allows for learning differences. The product, while still a written product, is a different format that students enjoy. Though the previous lesson was well-established and essentially sound, students were not responding well to it, and consequently, learning objectives were not being met. It needed to be revised. [[home|
 * Standard 7 **
 * KSD **
 * 7.K.3 The teacher knows when and how to adjust plans based on student responses and other contingencies. **
 * 7.S.2 The teacher plans for learning opportunities that recognize and address variation in learning styles, learning differences, and performance modes **
 * 7.D.2 The teacher believes that plans must always be open to adjustment and revision based on student needs and changing circumstances. **

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