P-12 Practicum Learning Module Plan

Project Proposal
One of the standards I must teach is blueprint reading. The goal of this class is to increase the knowledge base of blueprint reading, identify the different components of a set of drawings, understand how to use measuring devices with blueprints, and understand the different symbols and abbreviations used in industry. Because of my subject, this is the only unit I teach that could be taught in an online environment. The other standards I teach require lab time with expensive tools that students would not have access to at home. My classes are fifty minutes long. It will take a minimum of two weeks to cover the material along with formative and summative assessments. I plan to use Schoology.com as my delivery system. If I find that this system will not work, my backup plan is to use PBworks. The students will be located in the computer lab at school. Because I am responsible for these students at this time of the day, I will have to be in the lab with them. There will not be any special permission required because the students are already enrolled in my class. I do intend to send home a parent letter explaining to parents what their child will be doing during the two weeks. My local mentor will be Mark Flowers. Mr. Flowers has taught Technology Education for 15 years. He has also taught many classes for Georgia Virtual. I plan to include him in my unit development and assignments. I hope, through his feedback and his past experiences with online classes, to produce a quality project. My test class will be conducted during his planning period. He will be able to visit during class time and observe students work. I will also share the experience with him by giving him access to the online class. I will invite my CIED 7603 instructor to be part of the class. Dr. Arome will have rights to view material and interact if necessary.

PPLM Plan Analyze Learners:

The target audience will be nine students I teach during the day. Their general characteristics show that six are 12th graders and the other three are 10th graders. They come from the same general socioeconomic level. Of the 9 students, 3 are Caucasian, 1 is Hispanic and 5 are African American. The students involved have already taken my entry level class. During that time, I introduced blueprint reading to them. This introduction was very general and did not include the depth that this unit will cover. Because of past experience with these students, I am aware of their ability in this subject area. The learning styles of my students are very similar. They all prefer hands on instruction. The largest gap I see is their computer skills and confidence in using them. This may be a problem that I will need to address throughout the unit. Of the nine, one is LD in reading. Three are college prep and the remainder are seeking a general diploma. There are no females in this class.

State Standards and Objectives: 1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:

a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. 2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. 3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: a. plan strategies to guide inquiry. b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. d. process data and report results. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems.

b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Georgia Performance Standard ACT-OSF-4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of blueprint terms, components, and symbols. a. Demonstrate knowledge of blueprint terms. b. Demonstrate knowledge of blueprint components. c. Demonstrate knowledge of blueprint symbols. State Objectives: Upon completion of this unit students will be able to do the following: 1. Describe the types of drawings usually included in a set of plans and list the information found on each type. 2. Identify the different types of lines used on construction drawings. 3. Identify selected architectural symbols commonly used to represent materials on plans. 4. Read and interpret plans, elevations, schedules, sections, and details contained in basic construction drawings. 5. Demonstrate or describe how to perform a quantity takeoff for materials.

Select Strategies, Technology, Media, and Materials: The delivery system used in this class will be Schoology.com. My mentor teacher introduced me to the program, and after reviewing it I feel it will serve as a good platform on which to build my unit. I also searched YouTube for videos that relate to my subject or the information covered within a particular lesson. These videos are short and get the idea across. I have created many handouts that must be downloaded and accompanied by a set of plans that must also be downloaded. Students will be using an interactive web 2.0 application that helps them better understand the topic. Along with the software, students will also be required to read out of a textbook. Utilize Technology, Media and Materials: I have prepared 10 different lessons. Within each lesson, students will be expected to use a variety of different instructional strategies. Students will access videos that describe certain aspects covered within the lesson. Students are also given assigned reading from their textbook. To accompany differentiation and assist with any learning disabilities, I have provided an audio track of all assigned reading. Students will have to download worksheets, upload assignments, and interact with software. Students will also be required to participate in a live discussion post which works much like Facebook, view PowerPoints, Prezis, and take pre and post test. .

Required Learner Participation: All students will be expected to participate in all discussion questions. I would require them to respond to at least one of their peers post. Positive feedback only. Other observable activities will be the required drawings that must be interpreted. Students will have to download many drawings and worksheets that will help them understand how to read and locate different parts of the drawing set. Evaluate and Revise: All students will: take a pre and post test. be assigned quizzes that are embedded into many of the lessons. download the assignment worksheets, fill them out and upload to be graded.

Revisions will be made after the unit is complete.

Blueprint Reading Unit Outline

Lesson 1 Introduction Pretest EQ: What are blueprints and what are their parts? Video: Blueprint Reading Basics Assigned Reading 1.0.0, 2.0.0 2.1.0 Prezi Discussion Question Lesson 6 Other types of Drawings EQ: What are the other types of drawings in a drawing set? Assigned Reading 2.7.0, 2.8.0, 2.9.0 Detailed drawing assignment Discussion question video

Lesson 2 Drawing Set EQ: What are the parts of a drawing set? Video: How to Read a Site Plan Assigned Reading 2.2.0, 2.2.1 Habitat Hunt quiz Study Questions Lesson 3 Plan View Drawings EQ: Why is it important to know how to read foundation, floor and roof plans? Assigned Reading 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4 Video: How to Read Construction Floor Plans Discussion Question Habitat Review Drawing set and assignment: Floor Plan

Lesson 7 Alphabet of Lines EQ: What is the alphabet of lines and how do you interpret them? Assigned Reading 3.1.0 Video: Alphabet of Lines Matching Quiz Lesson 8 Symbols and Abbreviations EQ: Why are symbols used on drawing sets? Assigned Reading 3.2.0, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.2.5, 3.2.6, 3.2.7, 3.2.8, Symbol Worksheet Symbol Quiz Video:

Lesson 4 Elevation Section Detail Drawing EQ: What are the important views that elevation, section and detail drawings provide? Assigned Reading 2.3.0, 2.4.0, 2.5.0 Plot Plan and Elevation Plan assignment Finish up any work that has not been completed.

Lesson 9 Specifications and Takeoff EQ: What are specifications and takeoff? Assigned Reading 5.0.0, 7.0.0 Takeoff activity Study questions Discussion Question

Lesson 5 Window and Door Schedule EQ: What is a door and window schedule and how do you read it? Assigned Reading 2.6.0 Window and Door Schedule example/ activity Discussion question Study questions

Lesson 10 test Review of information Review of study questions Post Test