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- 1. Meredith Wallace FRIT 7234 Mini Lesson Lesson 1: Ethical Use of Information Grade Level: 3rd Grade Time Allotment: 45 minutes Description of Lesson: The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn how to avoid plagiarism when researching and taking notes. They will read articles, watch videos, and have discussions on the topic of plagiarism. Student Background: Students have a knowledge of basic computer skills, curated resources, and completing Google Forms. Standards: ● ISTE Standards: Digital Citizen- Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical. 2c- Students demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property. Guiding Question: How do you avoid plagiarism when researching and taking notes on a topic? Objectives: ● The students will discuss plagiarism and note taking. ● The students will restate what plagiarism means. ● The students will conclude why the information on plagiarism and note taking is important to them.
- 2. Materials/Resources: Computer for each student, curated resources on ethical use of information using Symbaloo, Google Form Assessment Instructional Procedures: The teacher will have a discussion with the class to find out what they already know about plagiarism. The teacher will present the guiding question to the class. The students will access the curated resources developed in Symbaloo to view articles and videos on plagiarism and note taking. Website link: https://www.symbaloo.com/shared/AAAAB8GzvecAA42AR5E6eQ== . When all of the students are on the site, the teacher will tell the students to click on the first four tiles. (The last tile is a website for plagiarism detection that they will not use for this lesson.) As students view the curated resources on their individual computers, the teacher will monitor and help students. As the students complete the curated resources, they will be placed with a partner or small group to discuss what they learned. The groups will share aloud with the class. Assessment: Students will complete the following assessment using Google Forms. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfENvl29qEhJ1Gcm6rdvEmN3PxylQA68bV 4a6c_P0zYcRNYyA/viewform?usp=sf_link The teacher will review the assessment and provide any feedback or reteaching that is needed. Digital Information Fluency: 3.A Learners ethically use digital information. Principles of Inquiry-Based Learning: Authentic- The topic of plagiarism is relevant in the lives of the students. Deep Understanding- The teacher addresses misconceptions during the initial discussion. The articles, videos, and collaboration give students the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the topic. Assessment- Teacher
- 3. observations are made throughout the lesson. Technology was used to create a Google Form that includes open-ended questions and a self-assessment. Appropriate Use of Technology- Technology was used for students to access information and to share what they learned. Ethical Citizenship- Students learn how to appropriately use information found on the internet. Enhance/Extend: Using technology to create a curated list of resources enhances the learning for students. The articles and videos provide a way for students to develop a deeper understanding of the topic that could not be reached by only using class discussions.