1. Multimedia Portfolio: Lesson Plan

Learner: Grades 2-6

Prerequisites:

It is recommended that teacher and/or students know the following before starting this project:

Computer related:
1. How to open the graphics program
2. How to draw and erase
3. How to save files
4. How to copy and paste
5. How to move applications

Materials and Setup:

A drawing program such as Kid Pix, Apple Works, Claris Works, Windows Paint,Paint Shop Pro

Manila Tag (a file folder with inside lip) to create file folder – 38 cm x 49 cm (approx. 15 inches x 19.5 inches); one per student

Before Lesson:

1. Create a sample cover graphic in the drawing program the students will be using.

2. Print the sample to show the screen graphic/printed graphic ratio.

3. Have a multimedia portfolio example ready to demonstrate the process.

Print list of multimedia projects which will be undertaken this year – one list per student (can be modified)
Colour printer and/or crayons (to reduce colour printing costs, students may colour their pictures with crayons)
Scissors
Glue

Student Machine:

Loaded with graphics program

Instructor Machine:

Loaded with the In Vivo CD
Loaded with the graphics program

NOTE: If not using prefabricated folder, see “Additional Resources” on the In Vivo CD-ROM