Creative Data Display

Year Level:

Year 2 – Australian Curriculum

Curriculum Area:

Technologies: Digital Technologies (F–6)
Strand: Processes and Production Skills
Content Descriptor:
VCDTDI015 – Use data to solve problems, identify and explore digital systems, and represent data in creative ways using digital systems.

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Duration:

45 minutes

Class Size:

22 students

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Learning Objective:

By the end of this session, students will be able to represent pre-sorted data creatively using digital systems, and select appropriate media such as text, images, symbols, and voice recordings for creative and clear communication.

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Resources & Tools:

• Devices with internet access (iPads, Chromebooks, or laptops)
• Access to Seesaw, Google Slides, or Book Creator
• Pre-collected data (e.g. classroom data on favourite pets, colours, fruits)
• Digital stickers and clipart (saved locally on device)
• Headphones with microphones (for voice recording)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed pictograms and infographics (for inspiration)

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Prior Knowledge:

Students should have:

• Experienced simple data collection and sorting (i.e. tally charts, pictographs)
• Used basic features of Seesaw/Google Slides/Book Creator previously
• Understood basic device handling and digital drawing skills

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Preparation:

• Teacher fully loads devices with app/tools
• Teacher ensures student logins are active
• Five-minute demonstration file created beforehand (e.g. “Favourite Fruit” bar graph with images and a voice note)
• Data sets written or displayed on whiteboard (e.g. tally of favourite animals: 8 dogs, 6 cats, 4 rabbits, 2 birds, 2 fish)

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Hook/Warm-up (5 minutes)

Whole Class Discussion + Quick Sketching Activity

On the board, briefly review a previously learned concept — tallying and recording data. Show students a simple bar graph and pictograph of "Favourite Classroom Pets".

Ask:

• “What is this showing us?”
• “Can we tell which pet is the class’s favourite?”
• “Could we show this data in more fun ways?”

Challenge: On mini whiteboards, students QUICKLY sketch how they would show the data differently (e.g. draw animals, emojis, use colours). Invite 2-3 students to share their ideas.

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Main Learning Activity (30 minutes)

PART 1 – Choosing Your Data (5 minutes)

Students pick a pre-collected classroom data set from options:

1. Favourite Fruit
2. Favourite Animal
3. Favourite Colour
4. Favourite Season
5. Favourite Sport

Each set has already been tallied with results displayed on the board for easy visual reference.

Students choose one dataset they feel connected to OR are the most interested in.

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PART 2 – Creating a Visual Presentation (20 minutes)

Instructions:

Students open Seesaw, Google Slides, or Book Creator (teacher directs based on available tools and devices). Using their selected platform, students must represent the data in a creative way.

They can choose to make:

• A graph (bar graph, pictograph)
• A digital poster
• A slideshow (max 2–3 slides)

Must Include:

• Digital images (clipart, emojis or photos)
• Colours or symbols for categorising (Blue for berries, paw prints for pets, etc.)
• Optional: Record short voice note to explain findings (e.g. "Dogs were most popular because 8 students picked them!")

Tips from Teacher:

• Use emojis to symbolise categories
• Re-size and drag images to create custom pictographs
• Use record button to explain your data in your own words

Teacher circulates to support students individually:

• How are you choosing your images?
• What does your graph or poster help people understand?
• Can we make this clearer or more fun?

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PART 3 – Pair Share & Gallery (5 minutes)

Pair up students for a quick share of their creations:

“What was your data set? Tell me something your graph or poster shows.”

Then, do a quick gallery walk on screens (Seesaw feed, Google Slides presentations, or Book Creator library), and spotlight 1–2 strong examples using creative audio and symbolism.

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Assessment (Ongoing throughout & final feedback)

Teacher will assess based on the following criteria:

Criterion	Indicators
Appropriate media use	Includes correct images/symbols for categories (e.g. using a cat picture for “cat” data)
Visual appeal	Layout and media are organised and colourful
Creativity	Fun use of audio, emojis, symbols, backgrounds
Clear communication	Viewer can understand which data category “won” or is most favoured
Voice explanation (if included)	Shows understanding of the data and reflects personalisation

Teacher uses anecdotal observational notes during walkthrough, possibly photographing or screen capturing examples for student folders/portfolios.

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Extending/Next Steps:

• Combine individual student graphs into a whole-class digital data book, with each child’s graph/poster on a page
• Create a class “Data Wall” showing all topics explored, voted on, and creatively presented throughout the term
• Introduce concept of simple coding sequences (e.g. "If cats get more than 5 votes, add a paw print background") to connect with next Digital Technologies content descriptor

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Differentiation:

Support:

• Offer templates with image placeholders and category text
• Provide visuals for non-readers or EAL/D students
• Work 1:1 or in small groups with struggling students or early finishers

Challenge:

• Encourage extending data by surveying friends live during the session
• Ask early finishers to animate their graphs using Seesaw drawing tools or Book Creator options
• Add a second voice clip to describe any trends (e.g. "Everyone who likes apples wears red today!")

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Teacher Reflection Prompts (Post-lesson):

• Did students engage with the tools with confidence?
• Were they able to represent the sorted data with creative choices?
• Was the output age-appropriate and reflective of their understanding?
• Did all students meet the objective, or were there gaps?
• How can voice recording, creative imagery and digital design be expanded across learning areas?

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Links to General Capabilities:

• ICT Capability: Students practice using technology to communicate ideas
• Literacy: Explaining findings in voice recordings or captions
• Creative and Critical Thinking: Personalising and designing ways to display data
• Ethical Understanding: Respecting peer data and choices during sharing

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This lesson brings data to life through colour, creativity, and fun digital storytelling — helping Year 2 learners find their voice while learning the power of presentation.