In chapter seven the author discusses several different techniques
you can use to prepare your students for a project. One strategy is to use a
K-W-L chart to access what the children already know and using that to guide
your instruction. They recommend you create excitement and interest before
using a chart such as this. They also discuss preparing students for the technology
you will ask them to use by understanding what kind of resources are available
for your students and by advance planning in how your students will use the technology.
One example the author refers to is setting up a technology playground for your
students to give them a rich problem solving experience so they know they can
accomplish that task.
Screen casting is a way to share material and information
with your students. Some benefits are using tutorials to watch a lesson
anywhere and the teacher doesn’t waste time repeating it over and over. Another
is a flipped lesson is produced so a teacher interaction is supported by
students. Feedback on work products is another benefit and teachers are able to
give students sticky feedback in those critical situations that will improve
writing skills. The steps to screen casting are: plan, practice, record, edit,
publish and promote your students work.
The author also discusses promoting inquiry through giving
them a wide range of topics to pick and let them choose what interests them,
this helps with engaging in deep learning and comprehension. This type of
project allows students to think complexly by going in several different directions
while exploring interests of their own. I think this is a great idea for future
classrooms because it will engage students and let them have control of their
learning process. There are several different parts of this chapter that relate
to our project but none more than this promoting inquiry based style of project.
We are allowing students to pick which physical exercise that are going to
perform and so they can be in control of their learning just like this style of
learning.
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