1. The potential pitfalls in project designs include not being the "right-size", not using technology in the right way for students to be creative when presenting findings, making a theme for the school year that doesn't get the student thinking outside the box as well as too many steps that causes the same information from everyone.
2. Features of a good project:
-loosely designed with different learning paths
-causing students to construct meaning
-focus on a driving question
-capture student interest
-realistic and cross multiple disciplines
-go beyond school and involve others
-reach primary sources
-structured for students to learn as a team
-use 21st century skills
-teaches important dispositions
-students learning by doing
3. Project ideas are infinite. Some project ideas come from previous successful projects.
4. a. Revisit the Framework
b. Establish evidence of understanding
c. Plan the project theme or challenge
d. Plan entree into the project experience
5. The concepts in this chapter relate to our topic/projects reflect what we are trying to accomplish. We have to have students come up with a way in order to present their findings in a technological way. We also want the students to be engaged and interested in what they are researching.
Hi Catrin,
ReplyDeleteI like how you said we need to have students use technology to present their findings. I think today, especially it is crucial to incorporate technology as much as possible!
Catrin, I like how you mentioned that we want the students to be engaged and interested in what they are researching. I think if they enjoy what they are working on, they will put more effort into learning about the topic and will create a better product.
ReplyDeleteCatrin,
ReplyDeleteYou made a very important point when you stated that the project idea should be the right size. An important factor to consider is that the overarching subject should be broad enough to give students wiggle room to choose their specific main idea of their project. This helps the problem of groups doing too similar of projects.
Great Highlight!
Arika