Lesson Plan : Communication Technology

Teacher Name:
 Mr. Detter
Grade:
 Grade 7-8
Subject:
 Other

Topic:
 The evolution of digital media.
Content:
 Photograph, Digital media, website, computer, typewriter, television, internet
Goals:
 Students will understand how digital media evolved in the last 50 years. Students will understand how the use of technology has increased the use of digital media.
Objectives:
 To explain how the improvement of technology has improved digital media.
Materials:
 Technology, Video, Power Point, Computer.
Introduction:
 Begin the lecture by showing the class photos of antiquated technology. I will also explain to the classroom that without the innovation in technology, digital media may not have the success it sees today.
Development:
 I will show students how a simply photo taking on a cell phone can be transferred to a professional website.
Practice:
 Students will work in groups at their tables to discuss the different areas of digital media.
Accommodations:
 Digital Media Worksheet.
Checking For Understanding:
 During my lecture I will use different types of questioning strategies to assess how much the students have retained from my lecture.
Closure:
 Finally, to wrap up the lecture, I will provide an overview of the material taught and summarize the importance of digital media in our world today.
Evaluation:
 I will hand the students a "Ticket Out The Door" exercise to be completed before they leave the classroom. This will help evaluate how well the students retained information during the class.
Teacher Reflections:
 After the lesson I can reflect on the information retained by each student.

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