Snipping Tool Tutorial

This is a tutorial for using the Snipping Tool found on Windows 7.  I tried to be brief and to the point.

Streamlining Lessons

In the interest of simplifying expectations, I believe that students should have two long term goals over the course of their initial instruction.

Goal One:  Students will create a blog in which they create framework where they will list all of their digital artifacts.


Objectives:

1.  TSW create their own blog complete with pages listing the various areas of specific to state standards.  It will be identical to this blog in that regard.
2. TSW follow the instructions provided to create a digital artifact as outlined on this blog.
3. TSW be assigned to critique the work of three peers by posting a review on the page of the artifact in question.  (A rubric will be used to demonstrate what is acceptable.)
4. TSW will respond to the critiques appropriately.  (A rubric will be used to demonstrate what is acceptable.)
5. TSW will respond to the teacher's response both in writing and making changes to their artifact, page, posts, etc. 
6. TSW will view the grade assigned and will have an opportunity to make changes improve their score if necessary.
7. TSW will write a short synopsis of the activity.  (A rubric will be used to demonstrate what is acceptable.)

Goal Two:  Students will practice their newfound skills using Khan Academy by watching videos and completing exercises thereby accumulating energy points.

Objectives:

1. TSW view videos posted on this blog that directly correspond to the materials covered in class as informed by state standards.
2. TSW complete corresponding exercises earning x amount of energy points that demonstrate a basic understanding of the materials covered in the video.
3. TSW use class time to earn as many energy points on the topics listed in the time allowed for practice.

Conclusion:  Students will be given class time to create their own digital artifact that they can use as a resource to aid them in completing activities.  Once they have begun working in Khan Academy, they can edit their digital artifact to reflect new information that they might need in order to be successful to complete these activities.

Here is an example of how students could create an online mind map to learn about exponents. Check out the updated lesson on the Page titled, "Laws of Exponents."