Project Based Learning Assignment - 3 Parts

Grade 2 New Media Assignment

Part 1:  Wordle Assignment:  An Introduction to Wordle

Focus:  The following activities focus on the ability to share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society as well as, pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

Read over and discuss relevant words for Remembrance Day from books read in class.  Create a reference list to be projected on the LCD screen

Demonstrate:  Show them what a wordle is and demonstrate how you can customize the words and other effects like randomization. I indicate that not only do they need to be able to print their own wordle but that they need to be able to share the responsibilities of the group so that each of them is able to successfully create a wordle

Activity 1:

 In pre assigned groups the students are to follow the directions to get to the website wordle.  (I have already linked my class webpage with wordle to help the students go directly where to go.)

Once the students are at the web site I give them instructions as to how to navigate the site, I indicate that each student is responsible to input 4 of their own words, regarding words that they feel is important to them in expressing their ideas about Remembrance Day.  They are to type in their name and the 4 words that they use.  They then each input their information and print.

Print and pass it in.

 Assessment:   

Completed the assignment while sharing the responsibilities are evident- Quick and easy to evaluate:  Students 21^st Century Skills see rubric:

Activity 2:

The students that are in my class (2R) are going to teach the students in the other Grade 2 class (2H) how to use Wordle.  My students are responsible to give the instructions for their friends from the other Grade 2 class.  The students are to complete a Wordle using their names, each taking turns typing in their own names.  Print and pass it in.

Part 2:  Glogster Assignment:  An Introduction to Glogster

Create a Glogster image showing the different emotions that you feel regarding the soldiers that have died in World War 1 and 2 or if you  have family that have been affected by a more recent war.  Perhaps you can even create a peace message.

Part 3:  Primary Pad Assignment:  An Introduction to Primary Pad

Students are to create an account, with the teachers’ help, and set up an online discussion showing their learning about the significance of Remembrance Day connecting their personal learning to global changes that have happened due to the War.   

Students are expected to share their discoveries collaboratively online, using primary pad, applying their knowledge to their own situation, discussing how their lives would be impacted if there was a war in Canada right now. 

By creating this knowledge I would like you to consider the global perspectives influencing your lives as students today, as well as, in your future.

Assessment:   Completed the assignment while sharing the responsibilities are evident- Quick and easy to evaluate!

Students 21^st Century Skills see rubric:

Criteria is a synthesis of the following lessons in the articles:   21st C. Learner, Five Hallmarks of Good Homework,7 Essentials of Project-Based Learning, and Show us What Homework’s For
Purpose:  Did the Student personalizes the purpose of the project?	Evidence of question	Evidence of critical thinking	Evidence of gaining knowledge by reflecting, collaboration, communicating	Personalized the driving question
Efficiency:  Did you learn anything?	Shared knowledge during group discussion responsibly respecting others feelings and manners	Participated productively with the group	Draw conclusions-connect to a real situation real world events	makes informed decisions based on self assessment and group collaboration
Ownership: Personal relationship between the student and the content formed?	Applied knowledge from personal experiences to new situation	Evidence of individual research, generated new questions	Evidence that the student became involved in the decision making process during group work	Student performed activities finding pleasure in personal growth
Competence: (differentiation) Student selected activities based on personal inquiry and time restraints	Evidence of pursuing personal growth by self assessment and openness to new ideas and suggestions	Found additional information on independently	Evidence that student related activities  to personal life	Customized project and components (activities) to personal needs- different style, brochure, different medium to present the message (results)
Aesthetically Appealing -Public Presentation	Aesthetic Growth multiple components digital, visual, textural, technological	Used creative and artistic formats to express personal learning	Trying a variety of formats	Organized uncluttered Attractive Attention grabbing visuals
Self Evaluation -Any new ideas?	Identified own areas of interest-select resources that are engaging	Identified areas of increased skill	Assess own ability to work with others face to face and through digital medium	Assess own growth
Total: Each section is worth one point for a total of 24

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