Using SPARKvue to capture real-world data
Performance Objective
| Instructional step | Performance Objectives |
| 1.0 To intall the SPARKvue app | Given a smart-phone or tablet with internet access, learners will be able to successfully install the SPARKvue app |
| 1.1 Turn on your smart phone
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Given a smart-phone or tablet with sufficient battery, learners will successfully turn their device on. |
| 1.2 Go to the app store | Once learners have turned on their device, they will go to the App Store(iOS) or Play Store(Android) |
| 1.3 Click on “Search” | Once learners have opened the App Store, they will be able to successfully locate and click the “Search” button |
| 1.4 Enter “SPARKvue”
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Utilizing the on screen keyboard, learners will be able to correctly type “SPARKvue” into the search field. |
| 1.5 Click on “Search” | Once learners have successfully typed “SPARKvue” they will be able to successfully locate and click the “Search” button
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| 1.6 Click on “Install” | Using the app store, learners will be able to succesfully locate the SPARKvue app and click the “Install” button |
| 2.0 To connect to a Bluetooth sensor | Provided that learners have a device with SPARKvue installed, and a Bluetooth probe to use with it, they will be able to successfully link to a Bluetooth probe. |
| 2.1 Unlock phone and open app “SPARKvue” | Provided that learners have a device, they will be able to successfully unlock the device and select the SPARKvue app |
| 2.2 Click the Bluetooth icon on the top of the screen | Once learners have opened the SPARKvue app, they will be able to successfully locate and click on the Bluetooth icon at the top of the screen. |
| 2.3 Turn the Bluetooth sensor on | Provided that learners have a Bluetooth probe with charged batteries, learners will be able to locate the power button and turn the Bluetooth sensor on |
| 2.4 Wait for the sensor to show up as an “Available Device” then click on it. | After turning the Bluetooth probe on, learners will be able to locate and select their probe from the “Available Device” list. |
| 2.5 Wait for the sensor to appear under “Connected Devices” | After selecting th probe, users will wait until they successfully locate their probe under “Connected Devices”. |
| 2.6 Click “Done” | Once the learner has finished linking the sensor, the will be able to successfully locate and click the “Done” button and return to the home menu. |
| 3.0 To log data for further analysis | Provided that learners have a device with SPARKvue installed, they will be able to successfully log data for further analysis. |
| 3.1 Unlock phone and open app SPARKvue | Provided that learners have a device, they will be able to successfully unlock the device and select the SPARKvue app |
| 3.2 Using Bluetooth Sensors? | Learners will be able to choose the sensor type (bluetooth or on-board) they plan to use. |
| 3.2.1 Connect Bluetooth Sensor | Provided that learners have a bluetooth probe, learner will follow the steps under 2.0 to successfully connect to a Bluetooth sensor. |
| 3.3 Select the sensor you will use | Once the learners have viewed the list of available sensors, learners will be able to select the data they would like to analyze |
| 3.4 Press the Green “Play” button to start recording data | Learners will be able to successfully locate and click on the “Play” button to start recording data. |
| 3.5 Press the Orange “Stop” button to stop recording data | Once the event under obersvation occurs, learners will be able to successfully locate and click on the “Stop” button. |
| 3.6 Press the “New Document” button to email the data to yourself | Learners will be able to successfully locate and click on the “New Document” button in order to email the data to themselves for further analysis. |
Assessment Instrument
Directions: Please read each skill and objective carefully. If you complete the performance objective, please check yes; if not, check no.
| Parallel Performance Checklist | |||
| Subordinate Skills | Performance Objectives | Yes | No |
| 1.0 To intall the SPARKvue app | Given a smart-phone or tablet with internet access, learners will be able to successfully install the SPARKvue app | ||
| 1.1 Turn on your smart phone
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Given a smart-phone or tablet with sufficient battery, learners will successfully turn their device on. | ||
| 1.2 Go to the app store | Once learners have turned on their device, they will go to the App Store(iOS) or Play Store(Android) | ||
| 1.3 Click on “Search” | Once learners have opened the App Store, they will be able to successfully locate and click the “Search” button | ||
| 1.4 Enter “SPARKvue”
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Utilizing the on screen keyboard, learners will be able to correctly type “SPARKvue” into the search field. | ||
| 1.5 Click on “Search” | Once learners have successfully typed “SPARKvue” they will be able to successfully locate and click the “Search” button
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| 1.6 Click on “Install” | Using the app store, learners will be able to succesfully locate the SPARKvue app and click the “Install” button | ||
| 2.0 To connect to a Bluetooth sensor | Provided that learners have a device with SPARKvue installed, and a Bluetooth probe to use with it, they will be able to successfully link to a Bluetooth probe. | ||
| 2.1 Unlock phone and open app “SPARKvue” | Provided that learners have a device, they will be able to successfully unlock the device and select the SPARKvue app | ||
| 2.2 Click the Bluetooth icon on the top of the screen | Once learners have opened the SPARKvue app, they will be able to successfully locate and click on the Bluetooth icon at the top of the screen. | ||
| 2.3 Turn the Bluetooth sensor on | Provided that learners have a Bluetooth probe with charged batteries, learners will be able to locate the power button and turn the Bluetooth sensor on | ||
| 2.4 Wait for the sensor to show up as an “Available Device” then click on it. | After turning the Bluetooth probe on, learners will be able to locate and select their probe from the “Available Device” list. | ||
| 2.5 Wait for the sensor to appear under “Connected Devices” | After selecting th probe, users will wait until they successfully locate their probe under “Connected Devices”. | ||
| 2.6 Click “Done” | Once the learner has finished linking the sensor, the will be able to successfully locate and click the “Done” button and return to the home menu. | ||
| 3.0 To log data for further analysis | Provided that learners have a device with SPARKvue installed, they will be able to successfully log data for further analysis. | ||
| 3.1 Unlock phone and open app SPARKvue | Provided that learners have a device, they will be able to successfully unlock the device and select the SPARKvue app | ||
| 3.2 Using Bluetooth Sensors? | Learners will be able to choose the sensor type (bluetooth or on-board) they plan to use. | ||
| 3.2.1 Connect Bluetooth Sensor | Provided that learners have a bluetooth probe, learner will follow the steps under 2.0 to successfully connect to a Bluetooth sensor. | ||
| 3.3 Select the sensor you will use | Once the learners have viewed the list of available sensors, learners will be able to select the data they would like to analyze | ||
| 3.4 Press the Green “Play” button to start recording data | Learners will be able to successfully locate and click on the “Play” button to start recording data. | ||
| 3.5 Press the Orange “Stop” button to stop recording data | Once the event under obersvation occurs, learners will be able to successfully locate and click on the “Stop” button. | ||
| 3.6 Press the “New Document” button to email the data to yourself | Learners will be able to successfully locate and click on the “New Document” button in order to email the data to themselves for further analysis. | ||
Instruction Strategy
Instructional Strategy for Preinstructional, Assessment, and Follow-Through Activities
| Preinstructional Activities: |
| Motivation: A teacher will talk to the students about data logging, initially focusing on manual data collection and the problems that presents, transitioning to the benefits of capturing real-world data. Learners will be shows different wireless probes, and what data collection looks like using them.
Objectives: Discussing real-world applications of real-world data will inform learners how probeware can improve their life. Students will realize how easy it is to capture real-world data for further analysis Student Groupings and Media Selections: Students will be gathered in groups no larger than 4 in a standard science classroom. A standard science classroom will have a chromebook cart for student usage, a computer and projector for the teacher, and enough Bluetooth probes that everyone can practice usage. Students will supply their own smart device, but teacher should have 1-2 spare devices for students without one. |
| Assessment: Entire Unit |
| Pretest: No pretest will be administered.
Practice tests: no practice tests will be administered. Posttest: Students will log data from a Bluetooth sensor and email it to the facilitator. Student Groupings and Media Selections: Students will use their own mobile device to log data and email it. Each teacher should have 1-2 spare devices for students without a phone. Emails will be sent through the district gmail accounts. |
| Follow-Through Activities: |
| Memory Aid: Students will be able to reference posters around the room with quick tips.
Transfer: After the workshop, the teacher will have a number of labs that require data logging. This practice will help students remember how to log data. Student Groupings and Media Selections: The skills presented in this training should be done on a self-guided basis. |
Writing Instructional Content Presentation and Student Participation
| Objectives #1 Install the SPARKvue App |
| Content Presentation: Live trained facilitator and PowerPoint |
| Content: Turn on your smart phone. Go to the App Store (Google Play Store). Click on “Search” and enter “SPARKvue”. Select the SPARKvue app and click install.
Examples: Facilitator will show a PowerPoint presentation displaying each step, giving an explanation of each step, while learners follow along on their workstations. Student Groupings and Media Selections: Each learner will require smart-device with internet access to accomplish this task. Teacher should have 1-2 spare smart devices to loan to students without their own. |
| Student Participation: |
| Practice Items and Activities: Learners will follow along with the facilitator and the PowerPoint presentation.
Feedback: If students have successfully installed the SPARKvue application on their smart device, they will see the SPARKvue icon and be able to launch the app. Student Groupings and Media Selections: Each learner will require smart-device with internet access to accomplish this task. Teacher should have 1-2 spare smart devices to loan to students without their own. |
| Objectives #2 Connect to a Bluetooth sensor |
| Content Presentation: Live trained facilitator and PowerPoint |
| Content: Unlock phone and open app SPARKvue. Click on the Bluetooth button at the top of the screen. Turn the Bluetooth sensor on. Wait for the sensor to show up as an “Available Device” then click on it. Wait for the device to appear under “Connected Devices”. Click “Done”
Examples: Facilitator will show a PowerPoint presentation displaying each step, giving an explanation of each step, while learners follow along on their workstations Student Groupings and Media Selections: Each learner will require smart-device with internet access to accomplish this task. Teacher should have 1-2 spare smart devices to loan to students without their own. |
| Student Participation: |
| Practice Items and Activities: Learners will follow along with the facilitator and the PowerPoint presentation.
Feedback: If students have successfully connected a Bluetooth sensor to their smart-device the main screen of SPARKvue will show the connected sensor. Student Groupings and Media Selections: Each learner will require smart-device with internet access to accomplish this task. Teacher should have 1-2 spare smart devices to loan to students without their own. |
| Objectives #3 Log data for future analysis |
| Content Presentation: Live trained facilitator and PowerPoint |
| Content: Unlock phone and open SPARKvue app. If using a Bluetooth sensor, connect it. Select the sensor you want to log. Press the green “Play” button to begin recording. Press the orange “Stop” button to stop recording. Press the “New Document” button to email the data for further analysis.
Examples: Facilitator will show a PowerPoint presentation displaying each step, giving an explanation of each step, while learners follow along on their workstations. Student Groupings and Media Selections: Each learner will require smart-device with internet access to accomplish this task. Teacher should have 1-2 spare smart devices to loan to students without their own. |
| Student Participation: |
| Practice Items and Activities: Learners will follow along with the facilitator and the PowerPoint presentation.
Feedback: If students successfully log and send data, the instructor will receive an email and be able to verify receipt.
Student Groupings and Media Selections: Each learner will require smart-device with internet access to accomplish this task. Teacher should have 1-2 spare smart devices to loan to students without their own. |