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Lesson Plan Template
ETEC 5303

Your Name:
Jason Wells

Lesson Title: 
All About Networking 

Introduction: 
This lesson has been designed to assist the district technology department in training teachers and staff on the purpose of the campus networks. At the conclusion, staff will be able to work with colleagues in their Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and building level teams to create lessons that best works within the districts network system. The district seeks to improve the understanding of how the networks function and the general effects on classrooms. 

Content Area and Grade or Age Level of Student(s): 
K-12 Teachers of All Areas

Objectives: 
•	Learners will gain a better understanding of how networks function. 
•	Learners will better understand how this effects their classrooms. 

Standards Addressed: 

Teachers: 
1d - Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
2a - Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity 
2b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress 
2c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and
3a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
5b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others

Coaches: 
1a. Contribute to the development, communication, and implementation of a shared vision for the comprehensive use of technology to support a digital-age education for all students 
1b. Contribute to the planning, development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of technology-infused strategic plans at the district and school levels 
1c. Advocate for policies, procedures, programs, and funding strategies to support implementation of the shared vision represented in the school and district technology plans and guidelines 
1d. Implement strategies for initiating and sustaining technology innovations and manage
3a. Model effective classroom management and collaborative learning strategies to maximize teacher and student use of digital tools and resources and access to technology-rich learning environments 
3b. Maintain and manage a variety of digital tools and resources for teacher and student use in technology-rich learning environments 
3c. Coach teachers in and model use of online and blended learning, digital content, and collaborative learning networks to support and extend student learning as well as expand opportunities and choices for online professional development for teachers and administrators
4b Design, develop, and implement technology rich professional learning programs that model principles of adult learning and promote digital age best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment
4c. Evaluate results of professional learning programs to determine the effectiveness on deepening teacher content knowledge, improving teacher pedagogical skills and/or increasing student learning

Timeline: 60 Minutes Total

Materials: 

-	Pens/Pencils
-	Notepad 
-	Computer / Tablet Device 

Grouping Strategies: 
The lesson will be can be completed individually, if needed. It is recommended staff completed this presentation as a content area team or building. 

Learning Activities: 
The learners will complete the overview video, view the presentation slides, and the key term quizlet. And the end of the session, learners will complete a brief survey evaluation and quiz. 

Diversity: 
The lesson presentation will cover a range of information from the basics to high level concepts related to networks. Key terms and concepts used in the presentation will be explained in a way to reach all learners in the professional development. 

Assessment: 
Learners will be assessed based upon their quiz results and exit surveys/evaluation feedback. This assessment will cover all areas in the presentation. 

References: 

https://www.techopedia.com/definition/25597/computer-network 
http://www.comptechdoc.org/independent/networking/cert/netterms.html