4. Data Literacy Lesson Idea

You will create a written description of your lesson idea that includes the following elements:

1.  Define the idea of "Data Literacy" and how it relates to YOUR content area (e.g. science, math, language arts, physical education).

Address the following questions:

• What happens in the "real-world" related to your content area and data? (e.g. How does scientist work with data?)
• What might students be doing with data in your future classroom?
• What types of technology tools could students use to work with data in your content area?

2.  Describe an ORIGINAL lesson idea that uses a data literacy technology to foster learning (Web search, concept maps, spreadsheet).

Required Elements for your description of your lesson Idea:

• Title of Lesson
• Target learners
  • Identify grade and subject area
• Learning Objectives
  • List the specific concepts, skills, knowledge that you would like your students to learn from this lesson
• Overview of lesson
  • General description of the lesson. Approximately 1-2 concise paragraphs

3. Value Added by Technology:  

• What is made BETTER by the use of technology in this lesson idea?
• How does the technology increase the effectiveness of the teaching or learning?
• How does the technology increase the efficiency of the teaching or learning?
• How does the technology increase engagement?
• How does the technology lead to critical thinking.
• Universal Design
  • Include a short statement about how your lesson idea supports universal design for learning. What elements may be included in your lesson or materials foster universal design