How to Use Tech in Service Learning

This Tech in Service Learning Project–How to Use Tech in Service Learning–blends the student knowledge of tech with service learning in their geographic area. Students set up classes at local senior homes to teach them how to do basic computers skills like use digital cameras, edit photos, chat with family on Twitter or Facebook, create a blog, use email, and more. Designed for middle school, this lesson is student-directed, self-paced, with lots of independence and authentic learning.

What’s included:

* brief summary of project

* suggested prior knowledge

* Essential Question

* Big Idea

* Common Core alignment

* ISTE alignment

* Best Practices

* suggested domain and academic vocabulary

* likely tech problems that will arise

* materials required

* teacher prep required

* step-by-step instructions

* enrichment to dig deeper into the subject

* more information to support specific learning

* assessment strategies

* sample grading rubric