Reflection #4

1.            Discuss the potential pitfalls in project design.

The potential pitfalls in project design include not having quality projects while using the technology, not being the “right size”, having themes that do not get the students to be more collaborative and think differently about it, and being overly scripted with too many steps.

2.            Discuss the features of a good project.

The features of a good project include the following qualities:

-Loosely designed with the possibility of different learning paths

-Generative, causing students to construct meaning

-Centered on driving questions

-Realistic, and cross multiple disciplines

-Reach beyond school to involve others

-Tap rich data or primary sources

-Have students working as inquiring experts might

-Students learn by doing

-Learn 21^st century skills

-Structured to learn with and from each other

3.            Discuss where project ideas come from.

Project ideas are everywhere and can be found just by looking around. They can also be found in the classroom and from learning by others as well.

4.            Discuss the steps to design a project.

The steps of designing a project are to revisit the framework, establish evidence of understanding, plan the project theme or challenge, and plan entrée into the project experience.

5.            Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

Concepts in this chapter can relate to our topic/project in many different ways. We are reminding students how to design a project and where they are coming up with ideas. Also, having the students really be engaged and use technology to be successful in their project.