Transcript of Independent project iii
- 1. The Independent Project is a student-driven research project
outside or within the assigned classroom curriculum.
- 2. Students Define pursuit Ask questions Research topic Create
new understandings AND..
- 3. Present results written component physical project speech or
lessonto an attentive audience of peers and adults.
- 4. Why a road trip with your students?
- 5. Because the IP Relevant & meaningful Develops expertise
Autonomy Discernment and curation Immersion Research, reading &
writing (CCSS) Knowledge making (CCSS) Confidence building
Sharing/presenting (CCSS) Curiosity, creativity &
innovation
- 6. HOW to Plan the Trip
- 7. BEGINNING Grab a teaching partner Build excitement &
anticipation Classroom cultureStudents submit three ideas Peer
& teacher review Create timeline Cohort Log/journal/blog
- 8. Student Project Topics
- 9. DURING Research topic using info texts Evaluate sources
Focus inquiry Create rubrics with students Check-ins &
mini-lessonsOpen critique/Craftsmanship Revise
- 10. Research Skills (CCSS) Questioning strategies Awareness of
available sources Locating sources Evaluating sources (Sophie B.)
Online searching skills Reading non-fiction Note-taking
- 11. Standards for the 21st-Century Learner"Standards for the
21st Century Learner." American Library Association. American
Association of School Librarians, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.
http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards
- 12. Writing Skills Appropriate to level Write clear, coherent
text Provide evidence Use grammar and mechanics Revise
- 13. Presentation Skills Share research & outcomes clearly
Prepare & plan for presentationUse media for support Consider
audience Field a Q & A
- 14. Sydney speaking on plastics in our oceans
http://vimeo.com/68024671
- 15. Mia's Presentation
- 16. Audience Skills Attentive posture & listening
Considerate applause Thoughtful feedback & questions
- 17. Worthwhile Reading
- 18. Doug Selwyn
- 19. Ron Berger
- 20. Harvey & Daniels
- 21. Chris Lehman
- 22. Plan Your Road Trip
- 23. The Independent Project gives your kids the keys to their
own learning, whether you provide a curricular roadmap or the
student drives the inquiry entirely. Prepare for adventure, grab
your to-go mug, and give the kids the keys. Road trip! .
- 24. Give the Kids the Keys Maureen Milton, Librarian,Arbor
School of Arts & Sciences milton.maureen@gmail.com Shelly
Buchanan, Librarian &Instructional Coordinator, Rosemont Ridge
Middle School shellycbuchanan@gmail.com
- 25. How did we do?
http://national.aasl.org/session-evaluation
- 26. Education is not preparation for life; education is life
itself. - John DeweyDewey, John. (1938.) Experience and Education.
New York: Kappa Delta Pi. Kindle Edition.