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The Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001’s ASCA NYS School Counselors Elementary School Students

Curriculum that uses online computer modules to teach students different character education topics –problem solving, communication, conflict resolution, respect, & responsibility Focuses on different life skills and proper behavior in academic &social situations COPYRIGHT MINDOH! LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Free resources to integrate technology into classroom lessons.technology iLearn Technology Copyright © 2008 All Rights Reserved.

Good for character education Can create many scenarios Choose the number of panels, the design, colors, save the comic to a gallery or print them out

Discovery Channel for Kids© Students Create Account Videos are unique to each student make high-tech videos upload them to the internet upload images & music many different animation choices students LOVE this program

Create 3-D Cartoons Choose a puppet Record your voice onto it Move puppet by using mouse or keyboard E.X.A.M.P.L.E

OBJECTIVE Students will incorporate different pillars of character education into an autobiographical video using PikiKids.com Comic Creator. Students will be able to identify the different fundamental principles of character education within themselves &explain how they demonstrate these qualities through the use of a comic strip. GRADE LEVEL 6 th – 8 th TIME FOR LESSON One hour MATERIALS Computer Lab, Internet Access,

PROCEDURE Review the different pillars of character education – explore many different aspects and discuss why these are important. Have students access the internet and go to & do a demonstration on how to use this website. Ensure that the demonstration covers all of the main points of the website and encourage students to ask questions. Talk about what an autobiography is and have students brainstorm different ideas Introduce the assignment – Create an autobiography that uses all the letters in the alphabet to present yourself and demonstrate how you demonstrate the different aspects of character education. Leave time for questions Students will have one month to work on this assignment after this lesson.

EVALUATION –Students will be graded on whether or not they completed the assignment &presented it to their class. –The comic should explain how each student demonstrates AT LEAST ten qualities of character education. –Classroom teachers will proofread for spelling & grammar. –I will be present in the classroom for the presentations. STANDARD MET New York State Education Department Standard 5 Computer Technology – Students use the computer as a tool for generating & drawing ideas

Go to websitewebsite Create a an account – SIMPLE – Go To ‘SignUp’ Click on ‘Create Your Own Comic’ Use 1 cell (box) – choose whichever you want Create your comic strip layout (colors and border width) Find an image that you want to use by searching Flickr gallery Select an image that represents you as a person – Doesn’t necessarily have to look like you OR be a picture of a human Add features – eyes, nose, mouth, hair, lips, etc Add some fun stuff if you want Walk around the class and have each person explain what they made and why it represents them

Character education aims to teach our students the components of becoming a moral, socially responsible individual. __________________________________ These social skills are necessary for children to be successful in life & have healthy relationships. __________________________________ Technological competencies are just as important in today’s high tech, digital age. _________________________________ Students will develop positive character education competencies & learn essential technology skills needed to develop into thriving adults.

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