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Sample Learning Activity:

Welcome to our sample learning activity demonstrating the integration of technology into instructional design, formative and summative assessment, and student data analysis for student learning outcomes!

In this activity, students will use technology to research and create a presentation on a topic of their choice related to the Civil Rights Movement.

• Curricular resources that guide instructional design:

The learning activity aligns with the following standards:

Social Studies Standard 5: The student understands the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on the United States.

English Language Arts Standard 2: The student presents information and ideas in a variety of formats, including digital media.

To guide student research, the teacher will provide a list of online resources, such as primary source documents and multimedia resources, that are appropriate for their grade level and align with the standards. The teacher will also model how to evaluate the credibility of these sources and how to cite them properly.

• Formative assessment strategy:

As students work on their presentations, the teacher will use a variety of formative assessment techniques to monitor their progress and provide support as needed. These might include:

• One-on-one conferences with students to discuss their research and ideas for their presentations

• Online discussion forums where students can share their work-in-progress and receive feedback from their peers and the teacher

• Google Forms surveys or quizzes to check for understanding of key concepts and ideas

• Summative assessment strategy:

For the final assessment of the learning activity, students will create a presentation using a digital tool, such as Google Slides or Prezi. The teacher will use a rubric to evaluate the presentations based on criteria such as content accuracy, organization, presentation skills, and use of technology.

• Student data:

Throughout the learning activity, the teacher will use technology to track student progress and gather data on their learning outcomes. This might include:

• Google Classroom or another learning management system to track student submission of assignments and completion of quizzes

• Google Forms or another assessment tool to track student scores on formative and summative assessments

• A spreadsheet or data visualization tool to analyze student data and identify areas of strength and areas for improvement

By using technology to gather and analyze student data, the teacher can identify patterns and trends in student learning and use this information to inform instructional decisions and support student learning.

We hope this sample learning activity gives you some ideas for how you can integrate technology into your instructional practices to facilitate student learning. Please feel free to adapt and modify it to meet the needs of your own students and curriculum.