Day+3

=Algebra Connection=

Trainer: Melanie Doucette

 * ===Subject(s) of the day's workshop===

Creating a class resource website. || **Prerequisite Knowledge **

Creating a website using Dreamweaver. Embedding screencasts on a website. Algebra Concepts ||
 * == Content (Describe in a paragraph) ==

Algebra concepts sometimes require students to remember very specific solving procedures. While in class, the teacher can instruct the students on these procedures and give assistance if needed. Once the class is over and the student finds themselves trying to complete problems similar to the ones they did in class that day they may get stuck because they are at home where they no longer have the support of their teacher. In this situation a few things may happen. The student may try to seek assistance from others like their parents or friends. They may also search the internet for some explanation on how to complete the task at hand. None of these scenarios is ideal and in some cases may result in the student becoming frustrated and giving up. A class website can alleviate this issue completely if designed correctly and updated regularly. ||
 * **List the objectives for this lesson **


 * 1) Participants will determine what information is important to include on a student resource website for an Algebra class.
 * 2) Participants will design and create an Algebra student resource website.
 * 3) Participants will embed the tutorials created on Day 2 of the workshop on the website. ||
 * **How will you teach the lesson. Details help. **

Brainstorm Activity

The trainer will briefly discuss the idea of creating a website for students to use as a resource both in and out of school. The trainer will then display and explain a sample resource website that has already been created. The benefits of developing such a site will be discussed with the whole group.

The participants will then collectively brainstorm a list of what should be included on such a website and determine how often the site should be updated. This information will be recorded by the trainer on a SMART board so everyone can see what the ideas are. Once a comprehensive list has been established, the original groups of four from day one of the workshop will again meet up and work together. Their task will be to develop a student support website for an Algebra class using Dreamweaver.

Website Development Activity

The groups of four will each develop a website that Algebra students would utilize while taking the class. As part of the development process, groups must include the quadratic equation tutorials they created during the previous day’s workshop activities.

Wrap Up Activity

Once the groups have each created their websites they must also develop a website scavenger hunt. The website link and scavenger hunt will then be given to each member of another group to complete. The completion of this activity will serve two purposes: each group will receive feedback on the website they created and they may also find they like some of the things the other groups have done on their sites. Finally, each of the workshop participants will again be asked to sign on to the support Wiki and post something in the class website area of the best practices page. ||
 * **Additional materials you will use and how will you use them **

Dreamweaver for website development, SMART board for presentation purposes, workshop Wiki, Screen-O-Matic tutorials from day 2 ||
 * **Evaluation **

The scavenger hunt and support Wiki posts will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the day’s activities. ||