TPACK

For this project, I have focused on implementing and fulfilling a few objectives from UEN for the Language Arts Core Curriculum for the third grade.  For example, Standard 1 Objective 2 states that children will, "Develop language through viewing media and presenting."  It is my hope that a project similar to the one I will create will serve as an example for students as they strive to discover language arts through multimedia software.  Standard 5 Objective 2 states that students will develop reading fluency to read aloud grade level text effortlessly without hesitation." Through projects similar to this one, I would have students choose a grade-level appropriate poem or prose to implement, via narration, in their final multimedia project.  This exercise will encourage students to practice their fluency in reading and speaking since they are aware that their final project, including their narration, will be heard by the rest of the class.  Lastly, Standard 8 Objective 6 (f. and g.) states that students will, "Share writing with others using illustrations, graphs, and/or charts to add meaning," and "Publish 4-6 individual projects."  This type of project can count towards students' overall portfolio of projects and also provides an opportunity for students to share their illustrations, and other forms of artistry to their fellow students.

The technology that will be incorporated includes anywhere from computers, to media software, to digital and video cameras, to microphones, etc.

As for pedagogy, this project, and others similar to it, allow students to discover a variety of technology as well as learn how to implement it in a final project.  Furthermore, after completing a project of their own, students' confidence increases, contributing to their overall self-esteem.