Teamwork with Technology

Jade Hodge

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Teamwork with Technology

Learning unity with computers

This lesson focuses on teaching teens the importance of unity and teamwork using computer-based activities. The goal is to enhance their collaborative skills by engaging them in a group project where they will have to work together to solve a challenge using computers.

Audience

Teens

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Materials

Computers with internet access, Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Welcome the students and briefly discuss the importance of teamwork and unity.
Explain that unity is an important skill not just in sports or games, but also when using technology.
Outline the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Group Activity

25 minutes

Divide students into small groups of 3-4.
Each group will be given a worksheet with a challenge that requires them to use the computer. Examples could include a mini coding challenge, a research task, or a simple video editing project.
Emphasize the importance of communication and teamwork in completing the task.
Provide assistance as needed and encourage groups to discuss their strategies and share responsibilities.

Step 3

Discussion

10 minutes

Once the activity is complete, bring the groups together for a discussion.
Use the discussion questions provided to facilitate a conversation about their experiences working together.
Encourage students to share what worked well and what challenges they faced.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Recap the importance of unity and teamwork.
Highlight examples from the student’s activities that demonstrated good teamwork.
Encourage students to think about how they can apply these skills in other areas of their lives.

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Discussion

Unity and Teamwork Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the group activity and the importance of teamwork.

What strategies did your group use to complete the task?

Encourage students to explain how they communicated and divided the work. Highlight effective strategies.

What challenges did you encounter while working as a team?

Lead students to discuss any conflicts or difficulties they faced. Discuss how they resolved these issues.

How did working together make the task easier or harder?

Help students reflect on the benefits and drawbacks of teamwork. Emphasize collaboration benefits.

Worksheet

Group Activity Worksheet

A worksheet with a team-based challenge to be completed with computers.

Complete the coding challenge using Python. Write a simple program that prints 'Teamwork makes the dream work!'

Use a loop or conditional statement to solve the task.

Research and create a presentation on how computers have changed teamwork in the workplace.

Use online sources to gather information and organize it into a coherent presentation.

Edit a short video that demonstrates teamwork in action. Combine different clips and add a voiceover explaining the concept of unity.

Use basic video editing software available on the computers.