Kimberly Franclemont

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EDU-225
March 10, 2015

Raft Card 1:
ROLE (student)
A 6th grade student

Row 1

AUDIENCE
Your teacher and

FORMAT
Power Point

TOPIC
What is the

fellow students

presentation and

difference

report

between a dolphin
and a porpoise?

Objective:
You will able to differentiate the difference between the dolphin and the porpoise.
Student Role:
A 6th grade student.
Audience:
Our teacher and fellow classmates.
Format:
A Power Point presentation and report.
Topic:
What is the difference between a dolphin and a porpoise?

Directions:
1. Visit (http://www.dolphins-world.com/...difference-between-a-dolphin-and-a-porpoise)
to get started on finding the differences between a dolphin and a porpoise.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Brainstorm ideas for how to create your Power Point presentation using a storyboard.
Create an outline for your report.
Create your Power Point presentation with speaker notes and creative images.
Write your report using Microsoft word or Google Docs. Be sure to print it out so you
can turn it in.

Resources:
Web sites to visit
Dolphins World - Dolphin Facts and Information
http://www.dolphins-world.com
Porpoise Facts and Information - Whale Facts for
http://www.whalefacts.org/porpoise-facts
Dolphins vs Porpoises - What are the differences?
http://www.dolphinworld.org/stories/dolphins-vs-porpoises-story.htm

Assessment:
You will receive up to 50 point for each part of your assignment.

Raft Card 2:

Row 2

ROLE (student)
AUDIENCE
An Anchorman for the The community

FORMAT
A three minute

TOPIC
How many

local news station

Podcast

different types pf
dolphins are
there?

Objective:
To learn about the various kinds of dolphin there are.
Student Role:
An Anchorman for the local news station.
Audience:
The community.
Format:
Podcast report
Topic:
How many different types pf dolphins are there?

Directions:

1. Visit http://www.dolphins-world.com to begin learning about the various kinds of

2.
3.
4.
5.

dolphins.
Create a storyboard for your script.
Write your script in clear language that is easy for you to read aloud.
Go to http://www.Voki.com and create a proper avatar to use for our Podcast.
Create your Podcast by reading your script using your Avatars voice.

Resources:
All About Dolphins
http://www.allaboutdolphins.net
Types of Dolphins - Buzzle
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/types-of-dolphins.html
What are the 32 types of dolphins? - Dolphins-and
http://www.dolphins-and-more.com/what-are-the-32-types-of-dolphins.html

Assessment:
You will receive up to 25 points for each of the following: Storyboard, Script, Podcast design,
and over all presentation.

Raft Card 3:

Row 3

ROLE (student)
A Marine Biologist

AUDIENCE
Fishermen

FORMAT
Informative

TOPIC
Do dolphins help

Magazine Article

or hinder the
fishing trade?

Objective:
To learn about the dangers dolphins face and be able to write a comprehensive paper about the
topic.
Student Role:
A Marine Biologist
Audience:
Fishermen
Format:
Informative Magazine Article
Topic:
Do dolphins help or hinder the fishing trade?

Directions:

1. Visit http://www.dolphinspotter.karoo.net/factdanger.htm to learn some of the dangers

2.
3.
4.
5.

that dolphins face.

Brainstorm using the research you have done.
Create an outline with your ideas.
Write your article using Google Docs.
Proofread and revise before submitting final draft. Be sure to cite your resources.

Resources:
Dolphins help fishermen to catch fish - Technology
http://www.nbcnews.com/.../t/dolphins-help-fishermen-catch-fish
The dangers of entanglements | IFAW - International
http://www.ifaw.org/united-states/our-work/whales/dangers-entanglements
Earth & Animals Magazine: DOLPHINS IN DANGER
http://www.worldanimalfoundation.org/.../2015/2/DOLPHINS-IN-DANGER

Assessment:
You will receive up to 25 points for each of the following: format, punctuation, grammar,
and story line.

Entry 2: Differentiating Instruction through Technology

Introduction (4-6 sentences)
(Introduce this section of the plan and explain why it is an important part of a comprehensive
classroom technology plan. The last sentence should be a proper thesis statement that previews
the main sections of this plan. Use subheadings for sections underneath the communication
plan.)
Technology to Differentiate Instruction (300-400 words)
(Name of Technology Tool): (Describe how you would use this tool to differentiate instruction.
Explain the impact this has on student achievement and why this tool is student centered.
Connect this to the ISTE standards and justify rationale with research.
(Name of Technology Tool): (Describe how you would use this tool to differentiate instruction.
Explain the impact this has on student achievement and why this tool is student centered.
Connect this to the ISTE standards and justify rationale with research.
(Name of Technology Tool): (Describe how you would use this tool to differentiate instruction.
Explain the impact this has on student achievement and why this tool is student centered.
Connect this to the ISTE standards and justify rationale with research.
Pros and Cons (150-250 words)
(Explain the pros and cons of using technology to differentiate instruction. Be sure to
justify rationale with research.)
Concluding Paragraph (4-6 sentences)

(A solid academic paper always ends with a conclusion to summarize what was discussed in
the paper and why it is important. This should be in your own words with no citations.)

References:
Ex. Author Last, First (year). Title of the Article. Title of the Journal should be in italics, volume
number should be in italics (issue number), page numbers only.