Students explore an interactive LMS page introducing the to the 8 great cuisines of China. Learning materials include internal pages with buttons linked to external websites and videos, The news from NPR podcasts/LA Times and other circuits about a NYC restaurateur serving “clean” Chinese food, and 2 assignment choices of participating in a discussion or replicating and reporting on an authentic regional recipe. 

Multiple Engagement choice of learning objective, assignments, keyboard-accessible navigation

Multiple Representation multimedia learning materials, alt text for images, responsive design

Multiple Expression infographic of web 2.0 applications to generate assignment responses for submission

Students acquire key facts about Zhou You Guang’s Pinyin system and explain how foreigners and Chinese ethnic groups finally gain access to literacy.
Learning materials include a hypertext of China’s 56 minority groups, an article of the history of the Chinese writing system, samples of Chinese text with and without Pinyin/translation, a discussion topic, a choice of assignment: an argumentative essay supporting or refuting Pinyin or reporting on an interview of a person about Pinyin and how it impacts them.

Multiple Engagement choice of learning objective, assignments, readings

Multiple Representation multimedia learning materials, closed caption, transcript, full screen reader

Multiple Expression infographic of web 2.0 applications to generate assignment responses for submission

Students evaluate the significance of Wushu or martial arts and create an original Lion Dance using wushu steps demonstrated in 360 degree photos, step diagrams, and video shorts. Other learning materials include articles in multiple formats on the origin of the lion dance, documentaries of dancers, video clips of exciting professional competitions, an assignment choice of creating a performance video or a stop-motion animation using iPhoto.

Multiple Engagement 360 degree photo viewing, video shorts

Multiple Representation multimedia learning materials, keyboard accessible navigation, downloadable PDFs, closed caption videos with transcripts

Multiple Expression choice of assignment and delivery method

In this simple branching scenario, students make life choices and see the different outcomes based Chinese zodiac ‘wisdom’. Related learning materials include player cards that introduces the characteristics of each zodiac animal, weekly zodiac podcasts, audiobook on the origin of the zodiac with a transcript that includes pics in the form of an Articulate 360 course, a reflection assignment-choice of discussion thread or personal introduction video discussing your zodiac sign.

Multiple Engagement online and printable version with game pieces

Multiple Representation multimedia learning materials, responsive design

Multiple Expression choice of assignment and submission method

Students explain how the animals were chosen for the Chinese Zodiac by listening to the tale of twelve animals racing for the Jade Emperor. Learning materials include online and downloadable transcript with pictures and a sorting game as a formative assessment via an Articulate 360 course, an assignment choice of identifying the zodiac sign of your immediate family members or identifying famous people who share your zodiac sign. This format was chosen because the tale of the zodiac race passed down through the generations through storytelling. An audiobook preserves the authenticity of the original method of delivery.

Multiple Engagement choice of audio only, audio with text, audio with text and images, online or white paper format

Multiple Representation multimedia learning materials

Multiple Expression choice of assignment and submission method

Students explore the Great Wall of China by following navigation tips from this tutorial.Learning materials include online and downloadable graphic organizers to plot the different sections of the wall, video of the construction of the wall, an e-biography of Qin Shi Huang, first emperor of China who commissioned the wall, blogs about preservation concerns for the wall, assignment of presenting your research in the delivery method of your choice.

Multiple Engagement virtual tour, roam as you wish

Multiple Representation multimedia learning materials

Multiple Expression assignment of presenting your research in the delivery method of your choice

Students engage in real Chinese New Years traditions and blog about their experiences. Students elaborate on their acquisition of the mandarin language by creating, editing, and posting a Chinese music video as a summative assessment. Learning materials success rubrics, screencast tutorials on how to blog or post to social media, discussions about digital citizenship.

Multiple Engagement multiple social media platforms

Multiple Representation multiple social media platforms

Multiple Expression freeform expression within rubric guidelines