EDUC 4632 - Fall 2015

Mobile Learning Activity

Briar Workman
Blake Loy
Kristina Mayfield
Joshua Vaughn
Education
Boston Massacre
8th Grade US History
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Topic
State Standards

ISTE Standards

Technology

Prior Knowledge,
Bellwork, Pre-Lesson
Work

Hook or Beginning of
Lesson

Class Discussion or
Whole Class
Instruction

Dr. Jessica Koch

Boston Massacre
OK State Content Standard 1: The student will
analyze the foundations of the United States by
examining the causes, events, and ideologies which
led to the American Revolution.
ISTE Standard: Students use digital media and
environments to communicate and work
collaboratively, including at a distance, to support
individual learning and contribute to the learning of
others.
1 Computer per 5 students
TTW assess students knowledge by
verbally asking content questions to
determine students level of
knowledge regarding events of
5 minutes
Boston Massacre. Students will write
down answers. The pre-test will be
given 1 day before the handout is
given and the video is viewed.

5-10 minutes

TTW introduce topic: Boston

Massacre. TTW give a short lecture
covering a basic timeline leading up
to events of the Boston Massacre.

20 minutes
TSW watch Youtube video: The
students will be arranged in small
groups using classroom or computer
lab computers.

East Central University

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=jS7NeIrkk0Q&rel=0
TSW have class discussion facilitated
by the teacher. Discussion will be
centered around students ideas of
how they would react to an event
such as the Boston Massacre.

Independent Practice

Closure or Summative
Assessment

10-15
minutes

5 minutes

Differentiation:
Verbalize content information and
then play video with sound on
Have handout that accompanies
Lesson. The handout will be a short
study guide that emphasizes
information the students struggled
with on pre-test.

TTW assess students knowledge by

verbally asking content questions
regarding events of Boston
Massacre.
TSW complete content based
assessment (exam). The exam will
be the day after students receive
handout and watch video.

*The time is merely a suggestion based on a 45-55 minute period of time (normally middle school and high school).
Elementary school schedule depends on the subject. ELA/Reading is normally no less than a 90 minute block of
time.

TECHNOLOGY:
Describe the mobile learning setting (1:1, shared devices, BYOD, types
of devices, mobile lab- COWs, etc.):
Technology- describe the kind(s) of devices required for the activity (must
relate to previous details): Classroom computer or computer lab to watch
youtube video. 1 computer per 5 students.
Describe the Apps or WebsitesStudents will watch Youtube: Access powtoon video about Boston Massacre
in small groups at computers in the classroom or in the computer lab.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE - CLOSURE

Learning Activity- briefly describe the mobile learning activity: TSW view
powtoon video and TTW explain in detail the events of the Boston Massacre.
ADDITIONAL THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Classroom Management- describe how you will manage the activity to
ensure students are on task. Consider possible misuse or distraction by
mobile devices and how you hope to limite these negative behaviors:
TTW move around classroom to ensure
1) proper behavior
2) The student is paying attention to video
Student Learning Benefits- This video has important content pertaining to
Standard 2.
Assessment(s)- how will you assess learning before, during, and at the
conclusion of this mobile learning activity:
TTW: verbally assess students knowledge of events surrounding Boston
Massacre, then after video give a written assessment regarding content and
dates.
Ex: What was one of the Intolerable Acts?
What date did the Boston Massacre occur?