Lesson Title
This is Me
Cluster
Pathways
All Pathways
Essential
Question
What careers are within the
Information
Technology clusters?
TEKS
Career Portals:
1.A, 1.B, 2.A,
2.B, 2.C, 2.D,
2.E, 3.A, 3.B,
4.F, 4.G, 4.H,
7.B, 8.B
Prior Student
Learning
Students should have already been presented the Career
Module
Introduction.
Estimated time
45 minutes
Objectives
- Identify and explore career opportunities within the Information
Technology Cluster

Web Developers

Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Materials/Equipment/Handouts Needed
- Computer with Internet access
- Projector and screen
- Several examples of websites to show students
- Note cards
- Large sheets of paper
- Marker
- A word processing program or slide presentation program that can save as a webpage
Introduction/Engage
- Show students several examples of web pages (both personal and professional)
- Ask students to name or describe things they notice about these web pages

Color and designs

Background

Images
- Explain that today, students will learn more about two
Information Technology careers:

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Web Developers
Activities
- Assignment: “This is Me” Webpage
-
Review vocabulary terms and definitions relevant to today’s lesson
- Distribute and review corresponding rubric (if needed)
Lesson Closure
-
“Fish Bowl”

Have students sit in a fish bowl (inner circle and outer circle, facing each other). Students in the inner circle make up a random company or a random product and tell the student across from them

The students directly across in the outer circle must come up with a quick idea for a webpage to advertise this company or product
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Then have the outer circle rotate one spot to their left and repeat the process; continue until the outer circle goes completely around the circle or until the teacher calls time
Assessment
- Verbal responses to questions
- Completion of Web page project
- Participation during activities and presentations
- Presentation rubric (if desired)
Extension
- Exit Ticket
– Use notecards and have students record one thing they learned today. If time permits, the teacher may have students share with the class. Otherwise, students will give their cards to the teacher as they leave class.
Accommodations for Learning Differences
- Accommodations Manual
- Guidelines and Procedures for Adapting Instructional Materials
- Sample Curriculum Customizations for Learning Differences
- Lesson Plan/Curriculum Modification Checklist
- Instructor Format for Curriculum Customization for Learning
Differences
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Materials needed:
- Computer with Internet connection
- A word processing program or slide presentation program that can save as a webpage
- Paper
- Pencil
- Large sheets of paper
- Markers
- Rubric
TEKS:
§127.4.(c)(1)(A)
§127.4.(c)(2)(A)(B)(E)
Approximate time:
45 minutes
Directions:
1. Show students some sample webpages, both personal and professional. a. Discuss things that they notice. What are some things they like or possibly dislike? b. What about things such as color, font, background color, images, etc.?
2. Explain to students that Network and Computer Systems Administrators and Web
Developers create websites to share information. They also create websites for customers who want to provide information, advertise, or sell products or services.
3. Let students know that they will be creating a webpage to share information about themselves to prospective clients. Brainstorm on a large sheet of paper the pieces of information that should be included on their webpage. On another sheet, brainstorm things that should be left OFF their
“This is Me” webpage.
4. Discuss visual appeal and why that is important. Create a list of the top five things that students should remember to do or to include when they create their webpage.
5. Have students briefly sketch out what information they will include on their webpage, and show how they will arrange the information on their website page.
6. Have students open the selected program, (word processing or slide presentation), and begin creating their “This is Me” webpage.
7. Allow time at the end of class for students to present their webpages.
8.
Use “This is Me” Rubric to assign a project grade, if desired.
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CATEGORY
Content
Color
Choices
Fonts
Layout
Spelling and
Grammar
16 - 20
The page has a clearlystated purpose and theme that is carried out throughout the site.
Colors of background and font form a pleasing palette, do not detract from the content, and are consistent across pages.
The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of font styles (italic, bold, underline) is used consistently and improves readability.
The web page has an exceptionally attractive and usable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements. White space, graphic elements and/or alignment are used effectively to organize material.
There are no errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the web page.
15 - 11
The page has a purpose and theme but may have one or two elements that do not seem to fit.
Colors of background and font do not detract from the content and are consistent across pages.
The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.
The web page has an attractive and usable layout. It is easy to locate all important elements.
There are 1-3 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the web page.
10 - 6
The purpose and theme of the page is somewhat vague.
Colors of background and font detract somewhat from the content.
The fonts are inconsistent and point size varies too much in headings and text.
The web page has a usable layout, but may appear too busy or dull and boring.
Most elements can be located.
There are 4-5 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the web page.
5 - 1
The page lacks a purpose and theme.
Colors of background and font are inconsistent and make the content difficult to read.
A wide variety of fonts, styles and point sizes creates a confused text.
The web page is cluttered or confusing. It is often difficult to locate important elements.
There are more than 5 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the web page.
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