Interactive Lesson: Audience Analysis

Grand Canyon University

TEC542

Summary of Lesson: Students will engage in project where they will be creating a webquest on the Maya, Aztec, and Incas. The tasks they need to complete will be to create a map and identify and label where the Incan, Mayan, and Aztec Empires were located. Students will also be creating a timeline for each civilization showing important events from the beginning to the end of each civilization. Students will also be responsible for answering each of the following questions:

1. Which of the 3 civilizations would you have wanted to live in? Give at least two reasons why.

2. Of the two civilizations you wouldn’t want to have lived in, give one reason for each why you wouldn’t have wanted to live in either of those.

3. Students will also be completing a paragraph for each civilization on different aspects of the civilization such as (religion, science, geography, food, music, games, etc)

Audience Analysis:Category Description of Learners

Age Group 4th graders ranging in age from 8-10 years old

Technology Abilities

Basic internet research skills The majority of incoming students have experience with Word, and

Power Point. Within our curriculum, more advanced tools are taught within these

fundamental programs.

Characteristics The course is an advanced fourth grade Social Studies class whereas students become eligible through standard test scores and grades (NOT technology skills).

Since these students may not obtain strong technology skills, baseline technology tools will need to be introduced.

Usually honors students catch on quickly and will not require extensive instruction or practice time.

Appropriate Interactivity

Students will be expected to establish a good rapport with other participating students through both written and verbal communication.

Interactivity will require the practice of: Web safety, teamwork, digital citizenship, and accountability.

Tasks Required

Set-up and operate through a Web-based webquest Research information Collaborate, brainstorm and share knowledge of information on Maya,

Aztec, and Inca’s

Physical Environment

Students will have use of a personal computer in the schools computer lab.

For collaborative work, small group settings can provide the option of one-to-one computer, pairing, or teams with role assignments.

Although the classroom environment will vary, a structured routine will be established so students know what will be expected of them.

Modifications Hearing Impaired : Assistive learning systems, speech to text software, emails, overhead visuals Visually Impaired : Text to speech software, voice recognition software, enlarged computer screen, optical character reader/voice output Behavioral : Specialized software and programs, tap into strengths, project-based learning, safe and comfortable environment Lower Functioning : Provide practice time, break tasks into smaller steps, scaffold new information, pair with more experienced students

Audience Constraints

Time Management – Provide clear expectations, set deadlines, keep students on task, be realistic.

Comprehension/Familiarity of Programs – Use tutorials, allow practice time when introducing new tools and skills, provide visual and verbal instruction

Server Down – Always have a back-up plan (without technology access) that will continue to develop aspects of the project