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A video about the first E in Nortel LearniT's lesson plan model.This is the section where the topic is introduced in an interesting way. It is an opportunity to provide some information but to encourage the students to seek out new information. Often this section will arouse a student's curiosity, violate their current notions of the way things ought to be or incite them to pursue answers to their own questions. It is important not to provide them with everything they need to know, but more the motivation to find out. Each lesson plan has an 'essential question' that is the basis for their inquiry. Normally the section will include a few key questions to help direct some of the research in the Explore section.
A video about the second E in Nortel LearniT's lesson plan model. This is the section where the student investigates the topic more thoroughly. In these lessons the investigation takes the form of Internet research but it could equally include original research and the use of a variety of problem solving techniques. What is important is that the students are given the opportunity to "free wheel" their way through the materials and not be over directed. We all know however, that they will need some direction and the teacher can circulate, asking important questions, listening to their interactions and ensuring that they remain on task.
A video about the third E in Nortel LearniT's 6ES lesson plan model. As teachers, we will all have to resist the urge to be the ones that do the explaining at this point. This section provides the student with the opportunity to "explain" or in some way demonstrate their grasp of the concepts after completing their research. Normally this section will contain key questions and/or instruction for requiring the student to provide a summary of what they have learned in the Explore section. This can and should, where possible, take the form of class or group discussion as well.
A video about the fourth E in Nortel LearniT's 6ES lesson plan model. In this section of the lesson plan the students are expected to work directly on the given assignment. It is their opportunity to demonstrate their application of new information and to present their findings or conclusions to others. It is a good time for submitting materials for evaluation, doing presentations and completing the project or assignment.
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A video about the fifth E in Nortel LearniT's 6ES lesson plan model.
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A video about the sixth E in Nortel LearniT's 6ES lesson plan model. This section contains some suggestions for taking the students beyond the lesson. The purpose is to examine ways in which they can bring their findings to others or apply their understanding to new and unfamiliar circumstances. Normally, this type of activity will grow out of their excitement for what they have accomplished. This section is highly student driven, though teachers may want to gently suggest that the students enter their work in a competition or take their displays to other locations outside of their own school.
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A video about the S in Nortel LearniT's 6ES lesson plan model. In this section, the lessons are matched with State, Provincial and/or national standards. It is primarily for the information of the teacher and should provide the information necessary to incorporate the lesson into the local board, district or school curriculum.
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John Grandmont, Nortel LearniT master teacher TV News interview on e-Learning and Cybersafety. Of interest to teachers, parents, and students of all ages.
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