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 * Standard 7:** Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons
 * Evidence:** [[file:Integrated Multi-media Lesson Plan[1].doc]]


 * Description:** This lesson plan was written and developed to incorporate more technology into my class in the form of a presentation. My goal for this lesson was to make research and presentation of findings more interesting and engaging for the researcher (the student doing research) and the audience (the class).


 * Rationale:** This document demonstrates my ability to create different types of lessons by providing a sample lesson plan, which I have created. This lesson plan was created for my 8th Grade Applied Engineering and Technology class in order to help students better understand a specific field of engineering that appealed to them. In the past, thislesson was presented to the students as a research project accompanied by awritten paper. After some collaboration and reflection with other instructors, I wrote this lesson plan to incorporate a variety of technology based presentation options. This update in the lesson has been received extremely well by students because they enjoy working on anopen-ended project and the option of creating a presentation using the computer. As an instructor, this experience has taught me how vital the incorporation of technology into the classroom is. It has shown me a clear-cut difference in student engagement andunderstanding, which inspires me to continue incorporating technology-based learning activities into my classes.

After observing students disengagement and poor performance outcomes, I adjusted my lesson to incorporate technology, which dramatically improved the overall lesson and outcomes. I addressed variation in learning styles during this lesson by allowing students to choose any form of presentation that they wanted to.This allowed students to work in a presentation format that they were familiar and comfortable with, which helped students with different experience and knowledge to all be successful on the project. I have demonstrated that I value openness to adjust and revise my curriculum by changing this lesson. I have come to realize that continuous improvement plays a very important role on my effectiveness as an instructor and on student engagement. I know that by continually improving and evaluating my curriculum, students will continue receive quality instructionand information.
 * KSD’s Alignment:**
 * 7.K.3 The teacher knows when and how to adjust plans based on student responses and othercontingencies.**
 * 7.K.3 The teacher knows when and how to adjust plans based on student responses and othercontingencies.**
 * 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 onstudent needs and changing circumstances.**