Coleman CulminatingProject

Regina Coleman Computers and the Curriculum Culminating Project Stage 1 Desired Results ESTABLISHED GOALS 8.1 Educational Technology: All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and through collaboration. 8.1 A. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information. ISTE-Students 1a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes 1b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression 2a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media 2b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats 2d. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems 4b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project 5a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology 5b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity Transfer Students will be able to independently use their learning to… Know elements of successful Restaurants to make better choices in patronizing a restaurant. Apply elements of successful marketing to their own personal endeavors. Meaning UNDERSTANDINGS ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. How do we develop a successful restaurant Students will understand … business within the closed restaurant we have purchased? 1. The complexities and scope of opening 2. What makes a restaurant successful? a restaurant (business) 3. How does geographic location affect us? 2. The elements that make a restaurant (or 4. What effect does a local economy have on business) successful. the restaurant business? 5. What is our customer base? 6. Who is our target market? 7. What are the current trends in dining out? 8. What role does the menu play in a successful restaurant? 9. Are the current facilities and equipment adequate to support any changes we wish to make? Acquisition Students will know… Students will be skilled at… 1. The key components to a successful 1. Communication through google docs. restaurant 2. Publisher and drawing tools for layout 2. The 4 P’s to the marketing Mix posters. 3. How to make advertising materials 3. Word to create a menu 4. How to make an effective restaurant 4. Publisher to create advertisement materials Layout 5. Google Sites-to create a website for their 5. How to make an effective menu restaurant 6. Their target market and their demographics  Stage 2 - Evidence Evaluative Criteria Rubric Assessment Evidence PERFORMANCE TASK(S): Individual: Daily Journal log in Google docs, which will include accomplished tasks. Group: The students’ role is to renovate an old restaurant they just purchased and make it a viable business. The Ultimate goal is to develop a google site that will display the required elements. The group will finally present their website and ideas to a panel of judges. By brainstorming, students will come up with the key components of a successful restaurant. Research and classroom discussions will help lead them to some of the key components such as marketing and advertising, management, food costs, menu offerings, budget and community involvement. Additional evaluation aspects will be the creative and artistic elements of the restaurant name, slogan, logo, advertising materials, floorplan, etc. In groups of 4, students will conduct research and develop specific plans for the restaurant. The overall goal of this unit is to have the students understand the complexities and scope of opening a successful restaurant. Rubric OTHER EVIDENCE: Google Sites Excel Publisher Google Docs Prezi or PowerPoint Stage 3 – Learning Plan Summary of Key Learning Events and Instruction Day 1: The students will meet in groups of four to research the type of restaurant they want to open. They will brainstorm possibilities. The discussions will center around Restaurant Concepts. Day 2: The students will work in their groups to create a plan to come up with a Name for the restaurant, logo, theme, type of restaurant, menu items. Also, the students will begin to divide the work by talents and skills. Communication skills and group dynamics will be reviewed. Day 3: The students will begin to see a theme, ideas will begin to emerge and the plan will take form. Review of Promotional Mix elements. Day 4: The students will submit a theme, logo, restaurant style, cuisine. Target Market Identification will be reviewed.  Day 5: The students will begin to plan the layout for their restaurant. They will first brainstorm the possibilities and then begin to create the interior design. Market trends and customer behaviors will be reviewed. Day 6-10: The students can use a variety of methods to convey their action plan. These include a movie, slide show, webpage, newsletter, or an online poster.  Assessment Rubric Restaurant Renovation Plan Group:_____________________________________ Exemplary Includes all of the required elements Satisfactory Includes some of the required elements Minimal Includes few or none of the required elements 3-2-1 Group came up with a Restaurant concept, name and theme or logo, slogan using Publisher. 10-9-8-7 6-5-4 A detailed summary page outlining: 1. Proposed changes to be made. 2. Target market and customer profile identified coggle.it or another graphic organizer. Creativity in visual layout of the restaurant, kitchen and storefront. Completed in SmartDraw or another (accepted) layout design tool. Explained a fully comprehensive plan for promotional activities. Promotional Mix (activities) explained via a graphic organizer. 10-9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1 10-9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1 10-9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1 Menu was complete and visually attractive and kept to theme. 10-9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1 Promotional Mix elements-examples of advertising materials. 4 Samples included. 10-9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1 Budget sheet presented in Excel. 10-9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1 Mechanics: Free of misspellings or grammatical errors. 10-9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1 Exemplary Satisfactory Minimal 10-9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1 Presentation: Clarity of Expression: Excellent usage of grammar and vocabulary. TOTAL POINTS  Organization of Ideas: well-organized Clearly presented 10-9-8-7 6-5-4 3-2-1