Bonnie+Wicker's+Project

=Bonnie Wicker's Project Idea - Progress and Information= List your ideas here. Then as you narrow down your final idea(s) you will begin filling out the form below the comment section.


 * || Ideas for your Math/Technology Open ended Project .................................................................................................................................................................. ||
 * 1 || The first idea I had was using my WIKI to have students help each other. I was thinking that students might each select a topic covered this year in class. They would then create a video, Voice Thread, or smartboard type demonstration (I think they can do this on the IPAD) on how to perform operations. I think this will greatly expand student understanding of a topic and allow other students access to assistance on something they may now understand as well. ||
 * 2 || I would design a math game (PowerPoint based) to be hosted on my WIKI that students could use as a review both in the classroom and out. ||
 * 3 || I might also like to do something with Prezi or teachereas since I have not used either of these things, but I don't exactly know what yet. ||


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Place your name next to your comment here || **Comments ** ||
 * Sue Becker || I will make a comment on each and everyone of your ideas. I am hopeful that many of you will also comment on each others work as well. Collaboration is a 21st Century Skill and can be very helpful to everyone! ||
 * Sue Becker || Hi Bonnie... thank you for offering to help Karen with her wiki. That is awesome. Of course it is your choice. I would love to have an email or phone call conversation with you to decide what you really want to do? Could you email me a good time for me to call you and discuss your ideas? My email is becker.275@osu.edu. I think you have great ideas. Any of these would be terrific. I would like to share some of my ideas on iPads and the use of them with some of your ideas. ||
 * Sue Becker || Bonnie... this sounds awesome. I am really excited about the projects you and Mitch have selected. Students (and teachers) learn so much by teaching what they know. Awesome!!! Let me know if you need anything from any of us. Thanks again for your hard work and dedication to help others. ||
 * Sue Becker || Bonnie... I am very excited about both you and Mitch's projects here. Sounds like they are going well. I know that recording with the iPad is not the best. It is hard because you pick up so much background noise. What I have found is that you can purchase a little microphone for 12.00 for amazon that you plug into your head set and it will help make the recording clearer. However, it still is not perfect. A lot of people will use a recording app and do a voice over but...that is more work and more time. I get that kids really want to play around with the technology and you don't have the time for that. However, that gets better and speeds up as the kids get more familiar with the tools. Love to see some of their projects when you get a couple done...let me know. I may have a way for you to post them for sharing if you want. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Nice work!!! ||

Place your Final Open Ended Project Proposal Here --

 * __ Project Proposals __** – I have set up a page for everyone. Check out others work as well. We can all learn from what others are doing also.


 * Name: Bonnie Wicker **


 * School: Lima West Middle School **


 * Grade Level and Class: Grade 7 General Math **


 * Estimated time for development and implementation (if possible): One week **
 * I am modifying this to two weeks. Students have really taken ownership of this project. They are creating manipulatives, writing scripts, etc. We will not be able to complete this in one week. **


 * Project Goal(s) and Objectives: Students will demonstrate an understanding of a mathematical concept by creating a video teaching the concept. These videos will be used to teach future classes and current classmates the concept. Students will use technology such as an IPad, Elmo, or video camera to create the video. **


 * Content Objectives: Student had to self-assess their understanding of 10 key 7th grade concepts. They were assigned a group based on their weakest skill. Students will have to gain an understanding of this concept in order to teach it to others. Students must also create detailed, written steps for completing a mathematical concept. They will also create sample problems and solutions to demonstrate their understanding of the concept. **


 * Description of the Project: Students will work in groups of three to create an electronic teaching video of one concept. Each group will have a different concept as covered this year in math. Students will create a written lesson containing clear directions for performing the mathematical operation. They will also create any needed handouts, practice problems, or hands-on lessons needed to demonstrate the concept. Finally, an engaging video will be produced that demonstrates the concept to be posted on our Wiki Space. Students will be graded on participation, creativity, math knowledge, and teaching accuracy using a rubric. **


 * Considerations **
 * Student Learning Outcomes: Students will gain solid knowledge and experience on one math concept. They will also have the opportunity to practice other concepts as they evaluate the projects from other groups.


 * Mathematical Content: Proposed concepts: equations, linear equations, inequalities, order of operations, graphing, measurement, and geometry.


 * Pedagogical Considerations: Research supports increased student learning through teaching. I have seen reports as high as 90% retention when the student is the teacher. This will provide students an opportunity to do so. It will also require critical thinking as they consider how to best teach and present their lesson.


 * Technology Chosen and Why: I choose our Wiki. Students have some experience with this, but we have not fully utilized it. It also offers the students a chance to access from home. They will also use video and editing software. This is new to us. Finally, using these mediums will allow us to share this teaching with each other and with future students. **


 * Instructional and/or Technical Support You will Request from District Staff: **


 * Implementation Timeline (if appropriate): I plan to begin working on the project in May and expect to spend about 1 week on it in class. **


 * Project Submission Information should be updated as needed. **

Project Report Update by May 1st. Please try to update by answering the following questions regarding your Open Ended Project.
It is our hope that you will be updating your wiki progress at least 2 times during the next few months.

After you have begun to implement your project, please submit revisions here. Use this set of short questions to help guide you in your reporting about your progress. These include:

// This project requires students to use technology to enhance their own learning and that of their classmates. // // I need to know how to use my Wiki. I also need to know how to load video to it. I will need to practicce using my IPad as ain interactive whiteboard to assist students who choose this method of teaching. // // Do you feel you have addressed these topics? This project allowed self-differentiation. Students had to select what they did not understand. They are now teaching each other. // // How does your project align with your Math objectives? Obviously, I want students to have full comprehension of all seventh grade content. This project allows them to decide what they need more instruction in. All of the concepts offered to them were from the key conepts to master in 7th grade. // // So far, I would say that my project is working. Students have been using the textbook to review concepts. They have been asking questions of me and of their peers. Perhaps most importantly, they have been engaged in mathematics. Granted some of their engagement is in the creative part of the project, but I have not seen them so focused. // // I chose this tool for its longevity. Not only are students enhancing their own mathematical understanding, they are also helping future students. The videos will be a valuable tool for years to come. // = =
 * TPACK consideration
 * 21st Century skill development
 * Differentiation, digital natives or other course concepts
 * Alignment with Math objectives
 * Transformative evidence of how this may or may not be working
 * Reasoning for your choice of technology

Now that I have finished the project, there are some things I want to comment on.
====1. I decided to have the students complete a survey before beginning the project. I had them score themselves on their understanding of the major concepts covered this year. I grouped them by the concept they admitted to knowing the least. I loved grouping them this way. It removed the headache of deciding who could work with whom. It also forced them to learn something they didn't quite get the first time through.====

====2. I discovered that the IPad is not a great recoding tool in a full classroom. A colleague shot their presentations in her room with only the presenters present and the sound was fine. WIth others in the room, we could not hear the presenters well enough. We also found our videos were sideways. This was an easy fix on the PC, but we could not fix it on the IPad.====

====3. I was a bit discouaraged that students did not know or remember terminology when presenting their concept. I also found that they spent too much time on the artistic part of the presentation and not enough on the math portion. I think I might give them the math part first then allow them some time to spice it up if I do this again.====