I looked at the Connection Across Disciplines for Jimmy, Paul, and Carl. They created a really neat lesson plan incorporating BYOD. I feel that their assignment took a novel approach in illustrating how history can be learned in classroom. Their lesson plan focused on exposing students to historical issues and themes from the 1960s. They state that students are expected to bring a laptop device to class or a notebook/tablet. The bell work did not prompt them to use technology immediately; I think that this was a wise decision. The students were encouraged to watch a YouTube video called, “The 1960s in America: Crash Course US history #40”. It was fifteen minutes long. I think it was very informative and the media and pictures really brought a face to all the issues discussed. I feel that in those fifteen minutes I learned many facts. Having students take notes while watching the video was a really good way to make sure that they watch the video and have a response. I just wonder how students who have trouble multi-tasking may find this procedure. It is hard to watch a video, write, simultaneously and understand what is being discussed. The 20 min work period prompted students to take a protest in the 1960s and they will journal the protest on Evernote. The need to cite 3 sources, this is a really cool way to teach them how to cite. Perhaps the students could have a list of a few good websites that teach them how to cite or automatically does it for them eg. EasyBib. I liked this lesson because it really took into account various learning styles (visual, audio, writing, reading) and it is really important to make sure that this is taken into account when incorporating technology in the classroom.
