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=Teacher's Page = ==**On this page you will find an overview of what we have done for this wikispace based on the information that we were provided with, you will also find an overview of how wikispace is linked to the learning outcomes and what ICT techniques have been used in order to reach these outcomes. Finally you will be able to see our forward planning document for the four lessons, with our orginal brainstorm and project management plan. **==

=__**Overview: **__** We began by brainstorming the topic and organizing 4 lessons that students will be able to complete regarding drugs and drug use. Once the brainstorming was complete a project management plan was formed in which the duties for the project were split evenly in two. **= =** We used Inspiration to complete the brainstorming part of the project and the project management plan as well. Between the two of us we understood our roles and got to work immediately on creating a wiki-space for students to be able to access and then complete tasks set out by us. The wiki-space was the most complicated part of the project and filling in information was split between the both of us. **= =** As our students are required to create a presentation using ICT and learning from the ICT as the same time, both of us as teachers had to learn a few things about certain programs and websites such as wiki-space, power point, word, inspiration and a few others. We have to be very capable using all the ICT that students may use to complete their project as if the students have questions, we need to be able to answer them. Once all aspects of our project were completed adding everything to the wiki-space and sending to Mr. Frank Bates via digital drop box was the last step in our project. **= = = =**__ICT USE__: We chose certain ICT elements that we felt would be useful but also attainable by students. Many programs that teachers can use for ICT development, students cannot at home so we had to make sure that all the students can use such software. Power point is an obvious one as most presentations are done with this now. Almost all computers will have a power point software pack and this is easy for students to use. The internet is also the most obvious choice for students to use ICT within their projects as plenty of information about drugs and their roles can be found on the internet. White board will be used on presentation day as students can then interact with the white board and also get fellow classmates involved in the learning experience. Students have been given some choices regarding how they would like to present the project to us teachers and if in the form of a song/rap then certain ICT will be involved with this such as media players and other media sources which can correlate with ICT.**= = = =**The overall design of our ICT integration project has allowed students freedom but within boundaries of what they should know and what they should not. When presenting, we have given students a choice of song/rap, presentation, videos etc. All these things are relevant to students lives in the world today and we are sure will be stimulating to the students. We have tried to cover all bases with this 4 lesson sequence so students can build up to using all the ICT and presenting to the class in a professional and creative way.**=

=__**Learning Processes:**__ Our ICT integration project was primarily based around social constructivism. Because our work is done in groups we considered this to be collaborative learning in the sense students will be teaching each other and putting ideas together to form one goal. Each student will have a different role within the team and they are required to research each sub topic to achieve the ultimate goal of understanding their final topic. We felt that problem solving became a big part of our project for the students as drug use is never an open and shut situation. Drug users can act differently and hopefully within the students findings they learn this and can react accordingly. If a student encounters the drug user and the drug user reacts very differently to what is expected then as the role of drug councilor and parents they must problem solve and respond according to certain protocols and self beliefs.= =The biggest reason we linked this project to social constructivism is because it truly is social learning. Students are forced to respond, react and interact with each other to learn and achieve their final goal for assessment. The students are given a set of possibilities and then have to use certain stages/processes to research, collaborate, and finally produce their assignment. Remember that not all learning was just socially with other students but rather working together with ICT and communicating with the ICT to get answers and responses.=

=**__Overarching Learning Outcomes:__ Our wiki-space focuses on certain learning outcomes and within lesson 1 and 2 we focused on learning outcomes 3 and 4 which are, 3: students recognize when and what information is needed, locate and obtain it from a range of sources and evaluate, use and share it with others. 4: Students select, use and adapt technologies. During lesson 1 and 2 students are required to research and share information with partners in the group, they will also need to know where to find information and how to use that information found to complete their task. Lesson 3 then focuses on 4 and 9, where learning outcome 9 is Students interact with people and cultures other than their own and are equipped to contribute to the global community. Lesson 3 focuses on students returning to groups and discussing findings and sharing ideas to how the project can be a success. Sharing ideas is sometimes the best way to learn for students.**=

=Lesson 4 will focus on 4, 12, and 13 where 12 is students are self-motivated and confident in their approach to learning and are able to work individually and collaboratively. 13 is that students recognize that everyone has the right to feel valued and be safe, and, in this regard, understands their rights and obligations and behaves responsibly. Lesson 4 is purely presenting findings within a song, role play, power point etc. This involves students to work together and at times individually. Students must be understanding of each other and work collaboratively to complete their task.=

=Below are the Forward planning document, brainstorm and project management plan for Daniel Thomas and Taryn Brunette.= = =

