Online+Investigation+and+Reflection+Discussion

= Multi-media & Project-Based Learning Online Investigation =

Visit George Lucas Educational Foundation Edutopia Website

Watch Marco's interview on the web site below. What are your thoughts about how multimedia and project based learning might play a role in your classroom?

__Marco Torres on Empowering Students Through Multimedia__

Marco Torres, a social studies teacher and technology director at San Fernando High School, explores how the creation of multimedia projects empowers his students, as well as those who participate in the San Fernando Education Technology Team

Then watch the video, created by an 8th grade social studies teacher who uses PBL throughout the school year, here:

====REFLECTION PROJECT - Create a Google Doc and reflect on these points. Share the link via Edmodo. ====
 * Subject Matter Content: What was learned about the topic?


 * Technical Skills: What technical skills were developed in the process? What software, hardware and/or strategies did you learn to use?


 * Planning, Organization and Implementation: What are key skills and/or concepts for planning, organizing and implementing use of new tech tools?


 * Personal Insights: What did you learn about your own learning? How can you generalize from your personal experience to the staff and students you will be working with?

DUE Tuesday June 21
Rubric:


 * Subject Matter Content: What was learned about the topic?


 * Technical Skills: What technical skills were developed in the process? What software, hardware and/or strategies did you learn to use?


 * Planning, Organization and Implementation: What are key skills and/or concepts for planning, organizing and implementing use of new tech tools?


 * Personal Insights: What did you learn about your own learning? How can you generalize from your personal experience to the staff and students you will be working with?