Time Travel with Tech: Exploring Civilizations through AR

Contextualization

• Target Age: 12-15 years

• Target Language Level: B1 (Intermediate) (CEFR)

• Location: Classroom (indoors)

Lesson Aims

CEFR competencies:

Reception: Comprehend detailed information from 3D artifacts and accompanying descriptions and audio hotspots.

• • Can understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard language.

  • Can follow detailed directions

  • Can read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to their field of interest with a satisfactory level of comprehension.

Interaction: Exchange, check, and confirm information, expressing and responding to ideas and opinions about the artifacts.

• • Can communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to their interests and professional field. Can exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. Can express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music, etc.

  • Can summarize and give their opinion about a short story, article, talk, discussion, interview or documentary and answer further questions of detail.

Learning objectives (SWBATs):

• • Identify, describe, and analyze key features and historical contexts of selected artifacts.

  • Engage in detailed discussions about the artifacts.

  • Collaborate to create and deliver a presentation summarizing their analyses and discussions.

Preparation for the app task cycle

• Downloading app: 10 minutes (before the lesson)

• Becoming familiar with technology: 15 minutes (beginning of the lesson)

• Getting an account: Not needed for the BBC Civilisations AR app.

Materials

• Link to the app(s) used: BBC Civilisations AR App

• Handouts: Screenshots of app interfaces, artifact information sheets, discussion guide, presentation worksheet.

• Equipment: Smartphones/tablets with the BBC Civilisations AR app installed, projector for presentations.

• Additional materials: Notebooks, pens, presentation template.

Brief description of each phase of task cycle

• Pre-task (15 minutes):

  • Introduction to the historical context of selected artifacts.

  • Brief tutorial on using the BBC Civilisations AR app.

  • Introduction to the selected artifacts and their historical significance.

• Main task (30 minutes):

  • Exploration (10 min): Students explore selected artifacts using the app, taking notes on key features, historical contexts, and information from audio hotspots.

  • Discussion (10 min): In pairs, students discuss their findings, utilizing a discussion guide to delve deeper into the analysis of the artifacts.

  • Presentation Preparation (10 min): Pairs prepare for their presentation, synthesizing their findings and discussions. They can also decide if they want to record their presentation using the screen recorder feature.

• Post-task (15 minutes):

  • Presentations (10 min): Pairs share their findings with the class using the Presentation Worksheet as a guide. They can choose to show the AR artifact live, share pictures, or play their recorded video.

  • Reflection (5 min): Reflection on the use of AR in learning about history and art, and feedback exchange among peers.

Pre-task Activity Demonstration

Post-task Demonstration:

A participant is giving a Presentation on the Artifact