Data Collection Sample Agenda

Time frame: Prior to the conference, students should spent time collecting the required data. You will need a class period or two to prepare your presentation. The actual videoconference can be 45-60 minutes.

Preparation: Decide on the type of data to collect and discuss with the other teacher. Collect the data. Decide how to present the data and what questions to discuss with the other class. Plan for visuals. Assign tasks and involve many students if possible.

Agenda: 50 minutes

5 min. Welcome and introductions. Each class shares their location and brief information about their school.

Visuals: Use document camera or PowerPoint to share a few local pictures of interest.

30 min. Presentations. Each class shares a 10-15 minute presentation of their data collection process and results.

Visuals: Photos or digital pictures of the process and graphs of the data collected.

15 min. Discussion. Teachers could team facilitate a discussion of the results and their significance. What can be learned from the information? What further questions arise for study? What issues can be discussed based on the data?