Assignment:
You will create a written description of your lesson idea that includes the following elements:
1. Define the idea of "Data Literacy" and how it relates to YOUR content area (e.g. science, math, language arts, physical education).
Address the following questions:
- What happens in the "real-world" related to your content area and data? (e.g. How does scientist work with data?)
- What might students be doing with data in your future classroom?
- What types of technology tools could students use to work with data in your content area?
2. Describe an ORIGINAL lesson idea that uses a data literacy technology to foster learning (Web search, concept maps, spreadsheet).
Required Elements for your description of your lesson Idea:
1. Title of Lesson
2. Target learners
- Identify grade and subject area
3. Learning Objectives
- List the specific concepts, skills, knowledge that you would like your students to learn from this lesson
4. Overview of lesson
- General description of the lesson. Approximately 1 to 2 concise paragraphs
3. Value Added by Technology:
i. What is made BETTER by the use of technology in this lesson idea?
ii. How does the technology increase the effectiveness of the teaching or learning?
iii. How does the technology increase the efficiency of the teaching or learning?
iv. How does the technology increase engagement?
v. How does the technology lead to critical thinking.
vi. Universal Design
- Include a short statement about how your lesson idea supports universal design for learning. What elements may be included in your lesson or materials foster universal design.