IfYouHostItTheyWillCome

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__**Description**____:__ A chat with Jen Wagner about Online Projects. Ideas of how to start planning your own project. Several projects will be highlighted as “examples” and “possibilities”. **__Presenter:__** Jennifer Wagner, Murrieta, CA, USA **__Length of Presentation:__** 18:07 **2** CATNIP HOURS __**URL:**__ http://k12onlineconference.org/?p=465

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 * 1) **Register for the class in True North Logic.**
 * 2) **Write down the Essential Questions located below. You will want to refer to these as you are watching the video.**
 * 3) **Watch video presentation at URL listed above.**
 * 4) **Return to this wiki page to answer the Essential Questions and write a Summary**
 * 5) **Adding to this wiki**
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 * 8) **Type in your name**
 * 9) **Write a brief answer for each question**
 * 10) **Write a brief summary as to how you might use this new information in your classroom**
 * 11) **When you are done click on Save in the Editor toolbar**

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 * Essential Questions**

Your Name: Jamie Kozimor 1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face? My first obstacle would be finding something that would be meaningful to first graders. She mentions starting with a "puddle" project (small), as opposed to a "well" project (deep).

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them. I've used wiki's and have been on blogs. I've experimented with google documents.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?" I love the "Monster Exchange" idea, and could see using it with another teacher within my school or district.

Summary: Jen presented the how-to's of hosting an online project for your class. Information as well as examples were given on how to start, where to host, and collecting data. Tutorials of globalschool.net, and docs.google were also given. We were also show several projects at different student levels, from primary to middle school.

Your Name: Danielle Robb

1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face?

One of the biggest obstacles is finding a project that would be meaningful to host. By meaningful, I don't just mean fun for students to do. If I was going to spend the time to host a project, I would want to know that the kids are going to learn the objectives by doing this project BETTER than if I taught them using some other form. I think planning out the project thoroughly is also key. The presenter talked about asking yourself the who, what, when, where, and why before starting a project. You also need to know how you are going to collect the project from students. If you were only doing the project within your classroom, it would be much easier.

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them.

I have previously used a wiki, but not in my classroom. I must admit that I haven't even thought about how I could use some of these projects. I just haven't known where to even start. I think that this presenter did a great job walking us through registration processes and how to set up certain parts of the project.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?"

I love the idea of the monster exchange! In the monster exchange, one school draws a picture of a monster and then writes a description about it. Then, the description is sent to another school. At the next school, the students draw the monster that is being described, after the second monster is drawn, you can compare the pictures. I think this is a FABULOUS way to teach following directions and descriptive writing. I'm sure the kids would be absolutely engaged during this!

Summary: I think that this presenter did a great job explaining what she was talking about. I feel like I have an idea of how I can start a project (now I just need to come up with an idea). I like that she walked us through registering for globalschoolnet.org. She also showed us how to use google forms. I also liked how she talked about other great projects, not just her own. This was a really great video to watch and I can actually take away some knowledge of creating an online project!

Your Name:Jennifer Damante 1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face? An obstacle I feel I would face is becoming familiar with the different places to host a project. Up until this summer I have not been exposed to most of these resources which has only been an intimidation on my end. Now I am much more interested and willing to learn.

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them.

I have used wikis,blogs, google docs and have been introduced to Skype. I took a recent training where I created a wiki where parents can go to support their child’s literacy development at home.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?"

I would like to host a project relating to one of our themes in our Treasures curriculum. I could do the Monster Exchange but change it to the Animal Exchange being that we have an Amazing Creatures unit. I think any project where the students are analyzing data collected from another class and creating a graph would be great. They can then use this information and compare how it is different from their own classes data. Summary: I thought Jennifer Wagner provided a great presentation. It was clear, organized and she touched on the resources needed to get started. At times I feel as if I stuggle with the creation of ideas but once I am given an idea I can run with it. I like that we were provided with a few project ideas to host.

Your Name: Mike Brauer 1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face? The most intimidating aspect of a project like this is my insecurity with technology. Because the project is open to anyone, it is also open to their scrutiny. As I've stated before, it's time to face my fears and just do it!

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them. I have used Skype, but only for simple, personal communication.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?" I'm not sure if this is the best use of the forum, but I'd love to have my students compare notes with other students with regard to how Arizona's SB1070 immigration law is perceived in other parts of the country and world. This could involve interviews, research and data collection, graphing, etc.

Summary: This presentation is an introduction to how to create and host an online project. It covers considerations prior to beginning, available online resources, announcing and promoting the project, and data collection. It also highlights several projects hosted by leaders in the "industry."

Your Name: 1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face?

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?"

Summary:

Your Name: 1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face?

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?"

Summary:

Your Name: 1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face?

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?"

Summary:

Your Name: 1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face?

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?"

Summary:

Your Name: 1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face?

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?"

Summary:

Your Name: 1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face?

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?"

Summary:

Your Name: 1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face?

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?"

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Your Name: 1. When thinking about doing a project, such as those shared in this video, what obstacles do you feel you would face?

2. In the section, "Capture the Information" many resources were suggested. Have you used any of these resources? If yes, explain how and why you used at least one of them.

3. From the presentation - "What project could you do to bring other voices into your classroom?"

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