RR #6

1. Doing self evaluations allow students to think about their own capabilities and learning. Blogs allow students to reflect and compare over a period of time. Online surveys allow students to tap into learning characteristics, identifying their interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Other sites allow students to compare their own self-assessment to others in a larger group. 

2. In order to have a good project for the students, their minds have to be ready to learn and take on the project. It should tap students' prior knowledge. Get the students' attention. Invite them to see possibilities. Students should explore the subject and discuss it with family and friends. You guys can role play, have discrepant events, mini-investigations, and more.

3. A teacher must set up the stage for independent inquiry. Students need to be aware of what they know and don't know about the topic. They can establish their own sense of purpose for the project. They can use a K-W-L chart. Then students will go deeper into questioning. Next teachers should share the rubric with the class. Students will have their expectations and know what a good project entails. 

4. 

• First you must set up a technology playground. You must make room to allow students to explore and get comfortable on their own. They may end up picking up a hobby. 
• Next tap student expertise. Students may work in small groups to explore and practice. Allow students to teach one another if they are technically able. They will learn tools, programs, etc. 
• Introduce project-management tools. Students could use project logs to keep track of their progress. They are encouraged to write, assess, and have conversations.
• Demonstrate. Demonstrate the tools that you want them to be comfortable with. Use a specialist or even a skilled student. 

5. There are different questions you could pose to students to get them into deep thinking. Guide students toward skilled questioning by imagining what practitioners or experts may ask. What if, Which one, How, Should, and Why are all good starters. Build more thinking for the students. 

6. This chapter helps my group and I think of our project and take it further. It will not just simply be us telling what the students to do. We now have more tools on how to get the most out of the students and get them excited and really into the project.