Workshop Lesson Plan
Topic: Integrating Voice Messaging in the Classroom
Duration: 1hr
Instructional Method: Online
Objectives: By the end of the session, teachers will be able to:
Standards:
ISTE/NETS–T
Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity
d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments.
a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress
c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
Model digital age work and learning
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation
c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats
Engage in professional growth and leadership
a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
Materials:
Activities:
Step 1: Review educators experiences integrating Google Voice and WhatsApp Messenger.
Step 2: Discuss the uses of Google Voice in language learning.
Step 3: Demonstrate how to acquire a Google Voice number. Guide participants to obtain their personal Google Voice numbers.
Step 4: Introduce WhatsApp as an alternative to Google Voice for delivering voice messages. Discuss other uses of WhatsApp.
Step 5: Demonstrate how to create a group within the WhatsApp platform. Guide participants to create groups WhatsApp.
Evaluation:
Duration: 1hr
Instructional Method: Online
Objectives: By the end of the session, teachers will be able to:
- Identify at least two platforms for delivering voice messages.
- Sign up with at least one platform.
- Describe how the various platforms can be integrated in language lessons.
Standards:
ISTE/NETS–T
Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity
d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments.
a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress
c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
Model digital age work and learning
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation
c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats
Engage in professional growth and leadership
a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
Materials:
- Handouts
- Internet connected cellphones for participants
- Video resources
Activities:
Step 1: Review educators experiences integrating Google Voice and WhatsApp Messenger.
Step 2: Discuss the uses of Google Voice in language learning.
Step 3: Demonstrate how to acquire a Google Voice number. Guide participants to obtain their personal Google Voice numbers.
Step 4: Introduce WhatsApp as an alternative to Google Voice for delivering voice messages. Discuss other uses of WhatsApp.
Step 5: Demonstrate how to create a group within the WhatsApp platform. Guide participants to create groups WhatsApp.
Evaluation:
- Ensure participants have set up accounts for at least one of the two platforms
- Lead participants to discuss how they will implement at least one of the two platforms.
- Allow participants to share similar platforms that they are familiar with.