1. Before starting a project with students there are many things to consider. The items that should be considered are:
-Gathering resources which includes deciding what materials you will need for the project.
-Milestones and Deadlines help with structure of the project. Things like a due dates and managing time fall under this category.
-Team planning determines how the students will be working throughout the project, whether it is individual, with partners, or in small groups.
-Planning for Assessment must be determined when creating a project. A project can have many different kinds of assessments and creating one can be fun.
2. There are important project management tools and strategies for both teachers and students. These needs differ between teachers and students. Students needs include things such as:
-systems and tools that help them with time management, systems that help students manage materials, tools for collaboration, methods for seeking assistance, ways to get and use feedback on their work, and ways to work interactively and see how the parts add up to the whole project. While these strategies are for students, teachers have a different need for project management tools and strategies. These things are: tools for communicating with students, tools for making milestones and events visible for the students and parents, methods for getting resources to students, systems for managing work products, structures that support a productive learning environment, and assessment tools and strategies.
3.There are certain technology applications that should be used for use in a project. I have my own that I think are the best. But according to chapter five in the book, they have certain ones that should be considered. This list is:
-Wiki, which is simple to use and can be shared amongst anyone
-Blogs, which we have created in this class and can be shared and used by many as well.
-Two web spaces are Durpal and Text pattern and these combine content management and a blogging engine.
4. This chapter relates to our subject because we are using technology to produce, communicate, expand, and create our project as a small group. Our project is technology based and these tips are important when creating our project. This chapter helps us expand our knowledge on the technology we are using and can teach us more about technology as well.
I like how you connected this chapter to your project. You really seem to have found some great assistance in knowing where to begin your project. I also like your honesty when it comes to strategies you prefer and what the book says.
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