Change Over time & Compare/Contrast Analysis

Overview

In this module, you will be learning about a variety of instructional technology tools and strategies that support the analysis primary source documents and the creation of Document-Based Questions.

Objectives

transform a traditional lesson plan that incorporates student-centered analysis of change over time as well as similarities and differences between historical figures and cultures through meaningful instructional technology tools and strategies

Wonder

Have you ever wondered how you can support your students' analytical skills through change analysis as well as compare/contrast analysis?

Investigate

Choose some tools/strategies from the list below that you'd like to investigate further.

Learn

Visit the Resources Page to view some video tutorials and read various support materials about your chosen tool/strategy to learn how to integrate technology into your lesson. Don't see what you'd like to learn? Please contact Rob Leo, Coordinator of Instructional Technology Training for support.

Create

Create a real-world example of whichever tool/strategy you have chosen, transform a lesson plan that integrates your selection, and deploy your lesson with your students.

Tools

Google Drive
Google Docs
Google Slides
Google Drawings
Google Classroom
Screencastify
Piktochart
Timeline JS
Juxtapose JS
Lucidchart

Strategies

Create a template in Google Docs that includes a graphic organizer (i.e. table) for organizing/brainstorming a comparison of two time periods (C-O-T) or two regions (C&C). In Google Drive, “make a copy” of the original template and rename it for the relevant assignment. In Google Classroom, create an Assignment and allow students to edit the document to brainstorm ideas in the graphic organizer (table).
Create a Google Doc with a C-O-T or C&C essay prompt. Create an Assignment in Google Classroom and attach the Google Doc, making a copy for each student. Set a due date for students to turn in their work. Provide feedback to students using Google Docs' Comment tool or record your feedback using Screencastify and return their work.
Have students use Piktochart, Google Drawings, or Google Slides to create a digital poster/display/infographic that demonstrates their C-O-T or C&C analysis. Students can share their work to Google Classroom’s stream; peers can comment.
Task students with creating interactive projects using Timeline JS to demonstrate their understanding of change over time relevant to an assigned topic.
Task students with creating a visual comparison using Juxtapose JS to demonstrate their understanding of change over time relevant to an assigned topic or to compare and contrast an assigned topic.
Task students with using Lucidchart to create Venn Diagrams or other graphic organizers to demonstrate their understanding of similarities and differences relevant to an assigned topic.

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