I had the opportunity in one of the technology classes to use the CLRN website to search and locate a resource that met standards that I was teaching.  At the time, I was teaching fifth grade and found a particular source that would be very beneficial for my students.  During the course of finding out more about the online product I discovered that I would really like to use the program in my classroom.  I contacted the publisher of the program and he was very gracious to let my students and I have free access to the online website.  www.thejwd.com In return, I was to create a unit plan using this specific program and submit my finally copies to the publisher.  This was a time consuming project but I learned a lot along the way.  I was able to map out a ten day schedule using the website and came up with three additional assignments for the use of assessment.  On top of that, my students thoroughly enjoyed the program and it was very successful. 

There are three different programs I used to create the next artifacts.  The first was using a web authoring program to create Here Ye, Here Ye which is a webquest created for fifth grade students in the area of the American Revolution.  Students are given a task to create a newspaper.  They are given step by step directions to complete the task which is beneficial for all learners.  The webquest requires students to view videos, looks at websites, and use graphics. Next, I used PowerPoint to create an interactive learning tool for students to learn about pyramids.  This lesson also requires students to use information learned to complete a task.  The last program I used was Word to create a one page information sheet for students.  Students were asked to follow directions and use one piece of technology to complete a task.