wiki:ExpActivities
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Assemble the Activity Sequence

Page Name = ExpActivities

Sandpit area for working out the activities section:

Use this page to put together the sequence of activities that you want your students to do in the learning session that you are planning.

Preparation before the session? | [wiki:ExpActivitiesMainSequence? The main sequence of activities

Upload outline Instructional Design sequence.

Upload skeleton lesson plan.

24/10: Too many clicks to get from Sandpit to individual activities. Put this subdivision onto the Sandpit/entry page itself.
] If we include all activities and all sequences on this page, it will get too long! However, we want people to be able to make notes on a single 'sheet.' So maybe pop up info on the individual activities and sequences in a separate window.

This part of the planner is divided into:

  • A planning guide. Use the guide to map out the sequence of activities in this particular learning session.

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Planning Guide for Activity Sequences

Use the Notes space on this page to start mapping out what the students and teacher will do in this learning session. For each activity, consider:

  • What's going to happen in this activity?
  • Where does the focus of the activity lie? Is it done wholly or primarily by a) the teacher or b) the students?
    • If the teacher is the focus, what are the students doing at this time (or vice versa)?
    • If this is a group activity,
      • How big are the groups?
      • How will the students be split into groups? Can they choose, or do you want to decide yourself?
  • Which learning outcome is the activity intended to support? link to LO page
  • How does this activity relate to the rest of the sequence?
    • Is it part of the main 'flow' of activities? If so, where does it come in the sequence?
    • How long should the activity take? (If it's in a F2F session, then you might like to specify the start and end times.)
    • Is it supporting differentiation? For example,
      • Is it an alternative or reinforcement activity for less able students?
      • Is it an extension activity for the more able students who might finish their work early?
  • What equipment and resources do you need? Do you need to book the use of technology in advance? ( link to Context page )
  • Do you need to have an alternative activity up your sleeve; e.g. in case the technology fails?

The above re-done as a table:

What's going to happen in this activity? [Replace this text with a short description.
Which learning outcome does it support? [Replace this text with a short reference]
How long should the activity take? [State the length of time or start and end times]
Who is doing it? Students / Teacher [delete as needed]
- If it's done by the students, what is the teacher doing at this time (or vice versa)? [Replace this text with a short statement]
Can students choose what they do? Yes / No [delete as needed]
- If Yes, what options do they have? [Replace this text with a short list]
Is this a group activity? Yes / No [delete as needed]
If Yes:
- How big are the groups? [State the number]
- How do you want to divide up the students? (i.e. Can they choose, or do you want to decide yourself?) [Replace this text with a short statement]
What resources do you need?
(e.g. books, handouts, Websites, IT, other equipment) 		[Replace this text with a short list, or remind yourself to look at the Resources page]
How are students going to get support and/or feedback?
- While they work or after they have finished? [Replace this text with a short statement]
- From the teacher, computer or each other? [Replace this text with a short statement]
Are any additional or alternative activities associated with it?
You should specify these on the appropriate pages.
- Extension Yes / No [delete as needed]
- Reinforcement/remedial Yes / No [delete as needed]
- Alternative (as part of your contingency plan) Yes / No [delete as needed]

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