Author

Deb Kyle

Title

On Pratique les « 3 R » !

Grade Level

9-10

Subject Area

Français de Base

Overview of unit/lessons/activities (assumptions of prior knowledge/learning)

This project is an extension of Unité 6, " Pensons Vert!",of Passages 3. I decided to go into this unit with my 10's as we were ready for a new project to practice grammar skills we'd been working on, and we were about to enter into Earth Week. We started with discussions about Réduire, Réutiliser and Recycler. We also discussed vocabulary related to les « 3 R ». The grammatical components we had covered were verbes au présent et passé, les pronoms objets directs, and les pronoms "y" and " en".

To integrate technology, I decided to try a project that would see the students create photo movies               ( diaporamas  demonstrating the practices of the «3 R » I wanted to use Photo Story 3. I then hoped to show the students' work to other French classes, and, show the best work to the whole school on video announcements.

Correlations to ICT and curriculum outcomes

ICT Curriculum Outcomes: BOC 12.1 : Use a wide variety of technology, demonstrate a clear understanding of technological applications, and consistently apply appropriate technology to solve curriculum problems.

                                               BOC 12.3 : Demonstrate facility with the specialized vocabulary associated with the technology they use.

                                               BOC 12.4 : Take personal responsibility for their safe and ergonomic use of technology for learning.

                                               SEHI 12.1: Behave ethically and with accuracy as they generate and distribute information about themselves, others and curriculum topics under study.

                                               SEHI 12.3 : Critically analyze the impacts of evolving technologies on themselves, societies and the environment.

                                               SEHI 12.4 : Demonstrate habits of perception, analysis, judgment and selectivity as they contribute to society through the discerning and critical use and creation of information resources and technology.

                                               PTS 12.2 : Evaluate, select and use the following to learn and to represent curriculum concepts under study : specialized software, including computer-based simulations; and measuring, sampling and recording devices, including complex calculators.

                                               PTS 12.3 : Write and represent their research using the structures, features, conventions and techniques of specialized publication and presentation formats with growing fluency.

                                               PTS 12.4 : Evaluate, select and use a range of media, and information and communication technology to create, edit and publish their work independently.

                                               CT 12.1 : Use language, in a range of aural, print, media and electronic forms to explore and express their perceptions, feelings, ideas and attitudes; refine their thinking; and interact, negotiate and collaborate with others in order to build their understanding.

                                               CT 12.2 : Critically apply technological skills in a range of electronic, visual and print media for formal and informal communication.

                                               CT 12.3 : Design and create electronic documents to accomplish curricular tasks.

                                                CT 12.4 : Discover, share and reflect upon their own and others' cultures, values and understandings as they are expressed in electronic and other formats.

 Résultats d'apprentissage :

 10e à la 12e année                 : Communication : Interagir dans la salle de classe où le français est         la langue d'usage.

                                                                              : Élaborer des descriptions détaillées.

                                                                              : Exprimer ses opinions, des points de vue et de les justifier.

                                                                              : S'engager dans une variété d'activités interactives.

                                                     Formation  Langagière Générale : Se servir de stratégies d'apprentissage, de stratégies de communication et des stratégies sociales pour communiquer en français à l'oral et à l'écrit.

                                                   Langue : Comprendre et utiliser le vocabulaire, les expressions et les structures reliés aux besoins de la salle de classe et aux domaines d'expérience selon la situation de communication.

Projected timeline for preparation and for carrying out activities

Another three or four classes should be set aside for viewing and evaluations.

Time is difficult to forecast, as variables such as class composition, absences, interruptions and technical hiccups will all affect progress.

Equipment Requirements: (computers, software, etc)

Blank CD's or DVD's

Headsets with microphones

One computer for each group of students.

Photo Story 3

LCD projector

Teaching materials provided (Blacklines, worksheets, templates, teacher materials)

 Handout describing the project.

Rubrics

Resources available for teacher/student use (websites, references, etc)

Dictionnaires Français-Anglais

Photo Story 3 tutorial #1

Photo Story 3  tutorial # 2

Detailed instructions for each activity or lesson (teacher notes, activity information, learning strategies, teacher role, student roles)

 1) We had covered verbs in the present and past tenses, the impératif, direct object pronouns, and the pronouns "y" and "en".

2) Using Passages 3, Unité 6, « Pensons Vert!», we reviewed related vocabulary and discussed protection of the environment through practice of the 3 R's.

3)I explained the project to the students. I gave them a handout explaining the process and evaluation, and noting some useful websites.

4)We watched the Photo Story tutorials on the Moodle site.

5) I created the groups.

6) The groups received the "R" their photo movie would illustrate.

7) The students brought in their cameras, and we took pictures inside and outside of the school. They also took photos outside of school time. I had the students save their photos on CD's or DVD's.

8)We went to the computers. The students arranged their photos with Photo Story 3.

9) They added text.

10) They added narration.

11) They added motion.

12) They added music.

13) They saved their photo stories.

14) We viewed them in class.

15) We shared them with other classes, and then with the school on video announcements.

Student products expected

A photo story which illustrates, with visuals, text, narration and music, the practice of one of the « 3 R ».

Samples (include teacher notes, assessment information, student work if available)

Logistics (organization, grouping, management issues, access to technology)

Lockview has a roll-out cart of 15 laptops which are loaded with Photo Story 3, so we did not have to leave the classroom. I appealed to my principal to purchase headsets with microphones.

If you plan to use a lab, make sure that the computers are loaded with Photo Story 3, and that you have headsets with microphones.

Assessment information (e.g., rubrics for products and/or process)

Formative evaluation

Summative evaluation...by viewers                                 

Self evaluation

Evaluation of  co-équipiers

Possible extensions