Short Description

Engage students in a digital scavenger hunt using GooseChase, promoting collaborative language use through practical, contextual activities across the campus. This lesson forms a part of a broader unit on practical language application and cultural understanding.

Authors: 

1. Thays Ribeiro Da Costa

2. Laiane de Castro

3. Raihan Rahman

4. Arezoo

Contextualization

• Target Age: 15-18 years old

• Grade: 10-12 (High school)

• Target Language Level: A2 (Elementary)

• Location: The location of the activity is in university classroom and university surroundings.

Lesson Aims

• Specific objectives based on CEFR:

  • Interaction: Engage in cooperative tasks requiring negotiation and information exchange.

  • Mediation: Convey information coherently from provided materials (QR codes, historical insights).

• Learning Objectives (SWBATs):

• • Utilize various verb tenses accurately in contextual storytelling and reflections.

  • Relate historical and cultural information to personal and collective experiences.

Preparation for the App Task Cycle

• Time Needed for Prep: 1 hour

• Before Lesson:

  • Download GooseChase App.

  • Familiarize with app navigation and functionality.

  • Set up student accounts for usage.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH PHASE OF THE TASK CYCLE:

• Pre-task (20 mins):

  • Introduce GooseChase, explaining its functionality and usage.

  • Provide historical and cultural context related to missions.

  • Formulate student groups, ensuring varied competencies.

  • Distribute handouts and ensure app is operational on devices.

• Main Task (30 mins):

  • Execute the GooseChase: Students engage in outlined missions, applying language skills in storytelling, reflections, and information synthesis.

  • Peer Interaction: Facilitate cooperation within groups, ensuring collective decision-making and equal participation.

• Post-task (20 mins):

  • Group Sharing: Each group shares insights, challenges, and learnings from their missions.

  • Assessment: Evaluate language use, participation, and mission completion.

  • Reflection: Students pen down reflections on the activity, learning, and applications.

Examples of Materials and App in Use