1) The lesson has 4th grade students use Microsoft Sway to create presentations demonstrating their understanding of ecosystems.
2) Working in groups, students will research an assigned ecosystem and develop an interactive Sway presentation using images, videos, and quizzes.
3) Presentations will be peer-reviewed, and a class discussion will reinforce ecosystem preservation concepts.
1) The lesson has 4th grade students use Microsoft Sway to create presentations demonstrating their understanding of ecosystems.
2) Working in groups, students will research an assigned ecosystem and develop an interactive Sway presentation using images, videos, and quizzes.
3) Presentations will be peer-reviewed, and a class discussion will reinforce ecosystem preservation concepts.
1) The lesson has 4th grade students use Microsoft Sway to create presentations demonstrating their understanding of ecosystems.
2) Working in groups, students will research an assigned ecosystem and develop an interactive Sway presentation using images, videos, and quizzes.
3) Presentations will be peer-reviewed, and a class discussion will reinforce ecosystem preservation concepts.
1) The lesson has 4th grade students use Microsoft Sway to create presentations demonstrating their understanding of ecosystems.
2) Working in groups, students will research an assigned ecosystem and develop an interactive Sway presentation using images, videos, and quizzes.
3) Presentations will be peer-reviewed, and a class discussion will reinforce ecosystem preservation concepts.
Lesson Idea Name: Exploring Ecosystems using Microsoft Sway Commented [TF1]: Grade Level/Content Area: 4th grade science Content Standard Addressed: 4-LS1-1 ISTE Technology Standard What would you like students to know and Addressed: Empowered Learner 1.1d be able to do by the end of this lesson: By Students will have a solid understanding of how the end of this lesson, students should be technology works and how to transfer their able construct an argument regarding how knowledge using current technology. plants and animals have features that play a role in their development, reproduction, and survival. What is the student learning goal for this lesson idea? Students will utilize Microsoft Sway to curate information and create a digital presentation that demonstrates their understanding. Selected Basic Productivity Tool: Microsoft Sway URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable): https://sway.cloud.microsoft/my Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy Level(s): ☐ Remembering ☐ Understanding ☐ Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating ☐ Creating
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☐ Teacher-directed: There is no student voice and choice in the activities. Students are guided by the teacher's direction and expectations.
☐ Student-Led: Students are given voice and choice in the activities. They may select the topic for presentation and/or determine the tool they will use to meet the learning goal. Products of learning will be uniquely designed. Teacher simply facilitates the learning in a lesson like this.
☐ Project-based and/or Publishable: Students are completing projects to demonstrate their learning and the projects can be shared outside of the classroom. This objective could be reached by displaying the project on the school’s morning newscast, posting the project to the classroom blog, presenting it to another class, or publishing it via an outside source.
Lesson idea implementation: For this lesson on exploring ecosystems, Sway will be used as a basic productivity tool. Students will collaborate in groups to produce interactive presentations about several ecosystems as part of the planned activity. The significance of ecosystems and their components will be covered in the introduction to the class. The students in the classroom will be instructed that their goal is to research their assigned ecosystem and develop a creative and engaging educational presentation. Students will use Sway to gather data, choose relevant images, create interactive components including Basic Productivity Presentation Tool Lesson Idea
pictures or quizzes to engage their audience in order to make use of the available technology. Throughout the process, students will be offered direction and encouragement to make sure they stay on task and make productive use of the technology. Students will receive feedback through teacher assessments and peer evaluations. After having the chance to present their Sway presentations to the class, students will receive constructive criticism to help them become more successful with the work they present. To conclude this lesson, a class discussion will be incorporated for students to share their knowledge and insights about the topic at hand. Last, the educator will reinforce the importance of preserving and protecting these ecosystems. Managing the technology/engagement: Describe a way to use this technology in a way that gets students actively involved in authentic tasks and contexts? How will you manage the classroom behaviors on the technology: A storyboard, which is a documented plan before using the computer, can be utilized to manage classroom behavior when using technology. Students will be able stay focused on their learning objectives and work efficiently as a result. Time constraints and teamwork will be promoted to guarantee participation and task fulfillment within the specified period of time.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL):
Multiple modes of representation, action, and expression are supported by Sway in connection with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Students can demonstrate their comprehension of ecosystems using a variety of media formats, including pictures, films, and quizzes. Sway's interactive features promote participation and personalization while accommodating a range of learning styles and skill levels.
Reflecting on enhanced learning:
After developing this lesson plan, I am confident that the exercises produced will enhance students' learning. I'm excited to use Sway to carry out the collaborative project given that it will promote a deeper comprehension of ecosystems, creativity, and active engagement. Technology will be used to improve student engagement and offer opportunities for individualized learning.
(Advances in Econometrics, 39) David T. Jacho-Chavez, Gautam Tripathi - The Econometrics of Complex Survey Data - Theory and Applications-Emerald Publishing (2019)
