Lesson Plan
Course Title: Digital and Interactive Media
Session Title: Emerging Technologies
Lesson Duration: 3 Hours
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this assignment the student will be able to identify changes to technology
and it’s affect on the DIM field. Also, students will have a clearer idea of how to implement new
technologies for more creative and relevant DIM projects.
Specific Objectives:
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Students will research recent (last 3 years) technologies that may have an impact on the
field of DIM
Students will compare and contrast these technologies with older versions (if applicable)
Students will discuss pros and cons of new technologies and the overall impact they might
have on the industry (i.e. creation/loss of jobs; broader reach of message; simplifying
creation process)
Preparation
TEKS Correlations: 130.278
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(3B) use Internet resources for research purposes; and
(3C) research technologies that have surfaced within the last three years in the area of
interactive media
Instructor/Trainer
References: Content Developer Knowledge
Instructional Aids:
Emerging Technology Teacher’s Instructions
Emerging Technology Assignment sheet and Rubric
Materials Needed:
Each student will need a copy of the Career Exploration Assignment sheet and Rubric
Access to internet connection
Equipment Needed:
Teacher will need a computer connected to a smart board or projector to allow students to view
internet search result examples found by teacher.
Each student will need a computer with internet access, word processing software, presentation
software and printer access (color if possible) to print their results for submission.
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Introduction
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Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
The instructor should begin by asking students to identify several pieces of
technology that are required for DIM classrooms and careers in the field of
Interactive Media.
As a class students can brainstorm ideas on current technology and its origins, as
well as discuss how the growth and evolution of technology has and will impact the
industry.
Outline
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Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructor Notes:
1. Technology that has an impact on DIM:
For this lesson, the
teacher will refer to
“teacher’s guide” for
direction on how to
introduce and complete
the lesson with your
students.
A. Examples
1. Computers
2. Software
3. Digital Still/Video cameras
4. Scanners
2. How has it impacted the industry?
A. DIY mentality
1. I can do it myself
2. I don’t need to pay to have it done.
B. Financial impact
1. Is it cheaper now?
C. Creative impact
1. What can we do now that we
couldn’t do before?
D. What will come next?
1. How will it impact the industry?
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Application
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Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
During the discussion students will brainstorm ideas related to the subject. Absent
students may require additional one-on-one direction and prompting, or they can
collaborate with students around them that were present for clarification and help.
MI
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Following the presentation, students will be provided with the Emerging
Technologies activity to complete on their own. They will use a combination of
existing knowledge and personal research to complete the project and then
compare and contrast their findings against their classmates’.
Summary
MI
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Students will take all of the introduced information from the lesson and use it to
complete the project. A quick Q&A with regards to the parameters of the
assignment may be used to check for understanding.
Evaluation
MI
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Periodic checks for understanding during the presentation are used as well as
progress checks to quantify the amount of research done and information
gathered.
MI
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
The project will be completed individually to check for understanding and graded
against the provided rubric. Class evaluation and discussion can also be used to
allow students to compare and contrast their findings against those of their peers.
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Extension
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Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Upon completion of their research, students will have knowledge of technological
advances and the impact they can have on Digital Interactive Media. They should
ask questions like:
 What does this do for the industry as a whole?
 How can I benefit from this?
 How is it different from what came before?
 What are the possibilities for the future?
As the assignment has a small timeframe for completion, allowing for collaborative
interaction or the creation of a formal presentation should fill any remaining
completion time gaps.
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MI
Verbal/
Linguistic
Logical/
Mathematical
Visual/Spatial
Musical/
Rhythmic
Bodily/
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Teaching Strategies
Personal Development
Strategies
Lecture, discussion, journal
writing, cooperative learning,
word origins
Reading, highlighting, outlining,
teaching others, reciting information
Problem solving, number
games, critical thinking,
classifying and organizing,
Socratic questioning
Mind-mapping, reflective
time, graphic organizers,
color-coding systems,
drawings, designs, video,
DVD, charts, maps
Use music, compose songs
or raps, use musical
language or metaphors
Organizing material logically, explaining
things sequentially, finding patterns,
developing systems, outlining, charting,
graphing, analyzing information
Developing graphic organizers, mindmapping, charting, graphing, organizing
with color, mental imagery (drawing in
the mind’s eye)
Use manipulatives, hand
signals, pantomime, real life
situations, puzzles and board
games, activities, roleplaying, action problems
Reflective teaching,
interviews, reflective listening,
KWL charts
Cooperative learning, roleplaying, group brainstorming,
cross-cultural interactions
Natural objects as
manipulatives and as
background for learning
Socratic questions, real life
situations, global
problems/questions
Creating rhythms out of words, creating
rhythms with instruments, playing an
instrument, putting words to existing
songs
Moving while learning, pacing while
reciting, acting out scripts of material,
designing games, moving fingers under
words while reading
Reflecting on personal meaning of
information, studying in quiet settings,
imagining experiments, visualizing
information, journaling
Studying in a group, discussing
information, using flash cards with
other, teaching others
Connecting with nature, forming study
groups with like minded people
Considering personal relationship to
larger context
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Digital and Interactive Media
Emerging Technology: Teacher Instructions
Discussion:
1.
Technology and DIM Discussion
A.
What kinds of technology can impact the way digital interactive media is created
and presented to the public?
1.
Computers
2.
Software
3.
Digital Still/Video cameras
4.
Scanners
2.
How has it impacted the industry?
A.
DIY mentality
1.
I can do it myself
2.
I don’t need to pay to have it done.
B.
Financial impact
1.
Is it cheaper now?
C.
Creative impact
1.
What can we do now that we couldn’t do before?
3.
What are the “Newest” pieces of technology?
A.
What does it do?
B.
Was there anything like it before?
C.
What has it changed?
1.
Will the change be for the better or worse for DIM?
a)
Monetary impact (ex: DVRs allowing people to record shows and
skip commercials)
2.
How can we use it to our advantage?
a)
Free Smartphone apps that contain advertisements
4.
What will come next?
A.
Ask for ideas
B.
How might they impact the industry?
5.
Assignment
A.
Hand out assignments sheets and discuss requirements/field questions
B.
Optional requirements:
1.
Make each student choose a different subject, to avoid crossover, and
allow them to present to the class.
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Emerging Technologies Research
Assignment Sheet:
1.
2.
Research any kind of new/improved technology (less than 3 years old) that has had an
impact on Digital Interactive Media.
A.
Hardware or software
1.
Be clear about the specifications
a)
Who, what, when, where
b)
Why and how
B.
Evolutionary/Revolutionary
1.
Evolutionary: based on previous technology that has been updated or
otherwise improved
2.
Revolutionary: completely new concept
Quality questions to consider
A.
What is it, and how can/does it affect DIM specifically?
B.
If it is evolutionary, what is it now compared to what it used to be?
1.
How is/will it affect the industry?
a)
Economic impact
b)
Technological impact
C.
In your opinion or in the opinion of others, will it make things better or worse for
people involved in the DIM industry?
D.
Where/how do I get it?
E.
Why/why don’t I need it?
F.
What’s next?
1.
Understanding that everything eventually either evolves or disappears,
what do you think the next step will be in the evolution of your item?
Requirements:
1.
Write a two page research paper based on the information you have gathered about
your subject, and be prepared to discuss with the class.
A.
Size 12, Times New Roman font, double spaced
B.
Include answers to all quality questions listed above, and any other information
you deem important.
C.
Include an image of your research topic on a separate page.
1.
Image does not count towards two page requirement.
D.
Include a separate works cited page to catalog where all information was
gathered from
1.
No less than 3 sources.
2.
Work cited page does not count towards two page requirement.
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DIM Emerging Technology
Rubric
Description
of Task
Promotion Coming
Steady Worker
You’re Fired
4-5
2-3
0-1
ALL quality questions were
answered completely and
relevantly
2-3 quality questions were
answered completely and
relevantly
1-2 quality questions were
answered
4-5
2-3
0-1
Mastery of spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, correct paragraphing
Occasional errors in
spelling, punctuation,
capitalization,
paragraphing
Frequent errors in spelling,
punctuation, capitalization,
paragraphing
4-5
2-3
0-1
Requirements
All requirements with regards to
length, font usage, included images
and work cited page, are met
3 of 4 requirements, with
regards to length, font
usage, included images
and work cited page, are
met
2 or fewer requirements,
with regards to length, font
usage, included images and
work cited page, are met.
4-5
2-3
0-1
Submission
Project is submitted in the
appropriate manner, on time, with
the student’s name included one all
pages in the header section
Project is submitted in the
appropriate manner, on
time, with the student’s
name included
Project is submitted late,
with the student’s name
included on all pages in the
header section
Quality Questions
Mechanics
TOTAL
TOTAL PTS EARNED
Comments:
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