= 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.

[wiki:ExpActivitiesPreparation Preparation before the session] | [wiki:ExpActivitiesMainSequence The main sequence of activities
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Upload outline Instructional Design [http://phoebe-project.conted.ox.ac.uk/cgi-bin/trac.cgi/attachment/wiki/ExpFiles/ExpOutlineSequence.txt?format=raw sequence].

Upload skeleton [http://phoebe-project.conted.ox.ac.uk/cgi-bin/trac.cgi/attachment/wiki/ExpFiles/ExpOutlinePlan.doc?format=raw lesson plan].



''** 24/10: Too many clicks to get from Sandpit to individual activities. Put this subdivision onto the Sandpit/entry page itself. **''[[BR]]]
''** 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 reference section, which allows you to:
   * Investigate different activities individually. Activities are grouped into:
     * [wiki:ExpActGen General learning activities]
     * [wiki:ExpActAss Assessment activities]
     * [wiki:ExpActMetacog Metacognitive learning activities]
   * See how activities can be put together into [wiki:ExpLobasIntro activity sequences] that support specific types of learning outcome.

 * A [wiki:ExpActivities#PlanningGuideforActivitySequences planning guide]. Use the guide to map out the sequence of activities in this particular learning session.

[wiki:ExpActivities#LearningActivities Top of page] | [wiki:ExpStructure Sandpit page]


== 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?'''[[BR]](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?'''[[BR]]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] ||


[wiki:ExpActivities#LearningActivities Top of page] | [wiki:ExpStructure Sandpit page]