Learning Through Projects
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Projects are an excellent way to engage students in learning that is more relevant, meaningful, and thought-provoking. In an age where students and teachers are measured by standardized testing, projects are a way that we can teach to the state standards in ways that show students the relevance of what they are learning. Projects allow students to show what they know.
For time-pressed teachers, projects may appear to be a good idea, but too much work. However, one of the advantages of this Information Age, is that teachers can borrow ideas from eduators around the world, and then modify and adjust them to their own needs. Likewise, teachers at the same grade level or subject area in a school can collaborate on a project and thus save precious time.
Listed below are some different ways to approach using projects with your students.
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Web Quests
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One way to use projects is through web quests. In a web quest:
- A problem is introduced.
- Students are given an overall task.
- A process outlines how students will work in groups.
- A list of resources is sometimes made available.
- A rubric or other evaluation tool is given.
- A conclusion is developed by students.
- Credit is given.
Here are some sample web quests.
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Web Quest Resources |
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Projects on the Web
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