1)
One of the big things to consider before
starting a project with students is that you need to asses your inventory of
resources. You must first see what your school can offer you, then figure out
what you may need to borrow or purchase outside of what your school can
provide. Next you must figure out what types of technology your project will
include, and if an expert in the field is needed for support that you or your
children might need. Using an expert or other volunteers as a resource can
prove to be very valuable when doing a project.
2)
The biggest management skill that both teachers
and students need is time management. This is a key factor in any project, big
or small. The use of a project calendar is big tool that both teachers and
students can use in order to keep themselves organized and on track during a
project.
3)
The use of technology can really ease the stress
of a project for both students and teacher. When starting a project with
technology, start off small and work your way up to more advanced technology
applications. One of the simplest ways to integrate technology into a project
is by using a project wiki. This wiki can include directions for the project,
the project calendar, and various links to help the children succeed in their
projects. Eventually you can move into more complex technological applications
for the students such as creation of their own websites.
4) This chapter relates in several ways to my own topic
and project for the class. During my own project I will be engaging in the use
of time management skills in order to create a successful project. Also I will
be using several forms of technology in order to make my project better. Also when
we started our project, our group needed to asses our resources and figure out
what we might need.
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ReplyDeleteI also think time management is most important when developing projects. Teachers need to set clear expectations and deadlines should be posted. The student needs to continuously reflect on his/her progress being made for their project. Also I agree teachers should start projects with technology simple to make sure students grasp how to do the steps then add on other criteria.
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I totally agree that before you can start a project you have to make sure you have the resources for it. Also, I liked that you mentioned using volunteers to help with a project. Volunteers are a great as long as they are actually helping and just in the way.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your responses. They were very direct and simply put. There were so many options for technology and I really liked the wiki idea. I can see being able to use that throughout the school year. I also think you hit the nail on the nose when you mentioned time management.
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