lessonplan

=__What makes a good lesson plan?__=

Here's a few thoughts to get the discussion started...
The given: The lesson meets state academic standards.

A good constructivist lesson plan includes each of these elements:
 * Engagement
 * Context
 * Inquiry
 * Collaboration
 * Reflection

What are some other elements of a good lesson plan?
Entertainment Something that students can relate to or that they are already familiar with. Critical thought Something they're a part of... cooperative/active learning (movement) Kinesthetic elements A manageable assessment piece An element of discovery... it should be somewhat emotional for them to internalize it Individual accountability (even in group work)

=__How can a Tablet PC be used to improve a lesson plan?__=

Again, here's a few thoughts to get the discussion started...

 * Demonstrations
 * Multi-media (multiple learning modalities)
 * Interactivity
 * Class access to the Internet
 * Class authoring or editing

And many more ideas...
Take advantage of spontaneous teachable moments. (Internet searches etc) Use for assessments... (for example: a tiny animation illustrating a concept) Drawing cartoons (of historical events...) Take images - make movies or soundtracks...