Lesson-Intro+to+VideoConf

= Introductory Lesson - beginning the collaboration =

Materials needed:
- polycom (video conferencing equipment) or Skype, adobe connect with microphone, speakers and camera - mark x on floor with tape where students need to stand for spotlight sharing. - prepare introductions (math question, name, grade, something they like, my favourite number is... because...) - Smart Notebook 100 chart OR mini 100 charts (2 per page)

Paper Copy of 100 Chart: Hundreds Chart

Smart Notebook File [|Welcome and 100 Chart.notebook]

= 3 Part Lesson =

Minds On:
Part 1 - Teacher Intro (10 mins) (Teacher 1 running this part and sharing their screen via adobe connect ) - Each teacher take turns - name, school, grade, town (show map), my favourite number is... because.... (google map/google earth - on smart board)

- Teacher 1 - talk about how sound carries. Sign language clapping to show our support, encouragement and thanks. - Teacher 2 - Spotlight and Learning Goal: To get to know each other and how to effectively ask questions over the polycom.

Part 2

- Student Intro through "spotlight" sharing. (15-20 mins) - when students answer a question they can come up (to the designated spot on floor - mark with x) and do their introduction. - Introduction -- in partners - tell name, grade, something they like, and "my favourite number is... because...", partner does the same.

Action:
Guess My Number (30 mins) (Teacher 2 takes control and shares computer screen through adobe connect) Materials needed: 100 charts for students (paper copy), smart board:100 chart

Teacher 1 and Teacher 2 play guess my number with kids. kids answer yes or no to teachers questions. Teachers record thinking on smart board. Count questions asked. Becomes healthy challenge.

Class 1 class picks secret number and class 2 class ask questions. Secret number holders move to "spotlight" area. Teacher 1 class records on smart board as model, all kids play on individual 100 chart.

Teacher 2 class picks secret number...

Repeat switching who has the secret number back and forth (time permitting)

Consolidation
Teacher 2 - Which questions made it easier to find the magic number? How did these questions make it easier? (2 or 3 responses) Teacher 1 - Did you enjoy the video conference experience? Why? (2 or 3 responses)

Good bye! (sign language wave)

Extension - Follow up
On online discussion forum: Q: Which questions made it easier to find the magic number? How did these questions make it easier? Q: Did you enjoy the video conference experience? Why? - students comment

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