There are some things to be considered when starting a
project. One thing to consider is
involving a professional in the project.
This could be someone visiting the classroom, or your class visiting the
professional in a field trip. It
is also a good idea, if there is not someone near by you to use technology as a
way to get a hold of them, through email, blogs, or skype, like we did in
lecture. Another thing you can
consider at the beginning of a project is teamwork. You should plan both teamwork and individualized work. When having your students work in teams
you should combine students with the same interests and abilities, but also, be
sure to change them up throughout the project.
As
a teacher, we need to make sure we have the proper materials and resources for
our students when they are completing a project. We also need to have good management during the project,
because we are the coordinators and it is up to us to make sure the students’
projects are successful. Some
tools teachers need to include are communication tools, tools to make
milestones and make it visible for students, the teachers should also make sure
there are resources available for their students, and assessment tools such as
ways to measure how productively they are works, to asses the level of
participation of each group member, and to get feedback from their
students. The students also should
have management tools, which should be included during a project. They are, having tools to help them
manage their time and materials during the project, collaboration tools, ways
to work with one another, and ways to get feedback from other peers and their
teacher.
There
are 3 main web-based applications to consider when creating a project. First is using wiki, it is a simple web
page that can be shared with anyone, and is a great tools for developing information. Another web-based application would be
a blog. I can relate to this
because we use them all of the time in our class. I actually think it’s a great way to display information and
to communicate with group members.
I also like the blog because any one can comment so you can get feedback
in that way. Lastly, a desktop
application, which is a more innovative form of blogging, and consists of discussion
boards, survey’s. Like I said we
have been using the web-based application, Blogger, for this class and I really
think it has been great and is another way my students could communicate to
anyone about their findings in their staying healthy project.
Your reflection was really good. I like the idea of grouping students based on likes and interests but making sure to change the groups. I must have skimmed over this in the chapter! This is a good way to show the thinking the goes into group work because it shows students aren't paired at a whim. I also liked when you talked about having separate management tools for students and teachers. This helps to keep everyone on track which can be a difficult task for the students. I agree that the blog is a great form of communication! Especially for students who may not like to speak up. My only worry about this is the privacy factor and how closely the blogs will have to be monitored.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the beginning of your reflection the most. You made a lot of really good connections to the book and related them to what we are doing in class. I liked your ideas about going on field trips to see how professionals can give information on the project. This also gives students a way to relate their project to the real world. I also really like they way you talked about grouping students. It made me think about how we grouped up for the projects we are doing in class which was based on the similar interests we have. This allows students to be able to work on a project that has more meaning to them as well as everyone in the group.
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