Target Learners: heterogeneous group of 26 fourth grade students
Objectives: Students will learn about copyright laws and fair use through a series of lessons created around/embedded in a WebQuest project. (can be taught without use of WebQuest, but doing a project gives the lessons immediate relevance)
http://questgarden.com/61/14/9/080222194824/
Technology Standards from the National Educational Technology Standards for Students Grades 3-5:
1. Use keyboards and other common input and output devices including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively. (1)
2. Discuss basic issues related to responsible uses of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use. (2)
3. Use technology resources (e.g. calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. (5,6)
4. Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources. (6)
Assessment: Students will be assessed based on proper completion of Bibliographic Resource Sheet and rubric contained in WebQuest.
Teaching Strategies: questioning, guided practice, independent practice
Introduction: Teacher will place on overhead a transparency of an “original” work that actually contains student work (I’m using haiku) that the teacher claims to have written. Wait for students to claim the work, then “confess.” Begin questioning strategy, leading students to draw conclusions that it is not ok to copy someone else’s work, and if you are going to use their work, you must give them credit. Sample questions may include:
“What’s wrong with me using this? I was too busy to write my own!” (It’s not yours!)
“This is better than what I could write, so that’s ok, right?” (No, why?)
“What could have made it ok for me to use this?” (quoting, permission)
“Does anyone know what we call it when we use other writer’s works without permission?” (plagiarism)
“What happens in the real world if people do this?” (talk about job loss, going to court (napster) etc. Ask kids what they know.
Tie in to WebQuest project.
Remind students that they have chosen an author to research, and that this research will take place using both print and electronic resources. Show students both the Bibliographic Resource Page and Scouting Report (on the WebQuest). Explain how both forms need to be used.
Required Time and resources:
Lessons will take place in 50 minutes sessions over a day 5 day period (5 additional days required to complete Author WebQuest.)
Day 1: Introduction (see above)
Day 2: Use school media center and do guided practice with books (use one with multiple copies so students can share) and encyclopedias.
Day 3: Students work independently conducting print searches for information on chosen author. *Be sure to note that information derived from an author’s text needs to be cited as well!
Day 4: Introduce on-line searches and citations. Use school server and approved sites. Guided searches - show how to do correct citations.
Day 5: Students search independently using school sites for author information. Teacher checks citation sheets for proper form and information.
If desired, use All-Star Author WebQuest to finish project
Objectives: Students will learn about copyright laws and fair use through a series of lessons created around/embedded in a WebQuest project. (can be taught without use of WebQuest, but doing a project gives the lessons immediate relevance)
http://questgarden.com/61/14/9/080222194824/
Technology Standards from the National Educational Technology Standards for Students Grades 3-5:
1. Use keyboards and other common input and output devices including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively. (1)
2. Discuss basic issues related to responsible uses of technology and information and describe personal consequences of inappropriate use. (2)
3. Use technology resources (e.g. calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities. (5,6)
4. Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources. (6)
Assessment: Students will be assessed based on proper completion of Bibliographic Resource Sheet and rubric contained in WebQuest.
Teaching Strategies: questioning, guided practice, independent practice
Introduction: Teacher will place on overhead a transparency of an “original” work that actually contains student work (I’m using haiku) that the teacher claims to have written. Wait for students to claim the work, then “confess.” Begin questioning strategy, leading students to draw conclusions that it is not ok to copy someone else’s work, and if you are going to use their work, you must give them credit. Sample questions may include:
“What’s wrong with me using this? I was too busy to write my own!” (It’s not yours!)
“This is better than what I could write, so that’s ok, right?” (No, why?)
“What could have made it ok for me to use this?” (quoting, permission)
“Does anyone know what we call it when we use other writer’s works without permission?” (plagiarism)
“What happens in the real world if people do this?” (talk about job loss, going to court (napster) etc. Ask kids what they know.
Tie in to WebQuest project.
Remind students that they have chosen an author to research, and that this research will take place using both print and electronic resources. Show students both the Bibliographic Resource Page and Scouting Report (on the WebQuest). Explain how both forms need to be used.
Required Time and resources:
Lessons will take place in 50 minutes sessions over a day 5 day period (5 additional days required to complete Author WebQuest.)
Day 1: Introduction (see above)
Day 2: Use school media center and do guided practice with books (use one with multiple copies so students can share) and encyclopedias.
Day 3: Students work independently conducting print searches for information on chosen author. *Be sure to note that information derived from an author’s text needs to be cited as well!
Day 4: Introduce on-line searches and citations. Use school server and approved sites. Guided searches - show how to do correct citations.
Day 5: Students search independently using school sites for author information. Teacher checks citation sheets for proper form and information.
If desired, use All-Star Author WebQuest to finish project