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THE ISS SUPER-STUDENTWHAT ARE THEY LIKE?
YOUR MISSIONCreate a Superhero who embodies the characteristics of a successful ISS student.
Criteria:
They have the abilities, traits, and knowledge that support their ‘superpower’
• At least 3 Learner Profile traits have to be evident
• At least 5 AtL skills have to be evident
• Some subject knowledge strengths should be evident
They are unique in their appearance and abilities
• They represent our student population (culture, language, gender, etc)
• Colors and clothing should be symbolic and appropriate
Their tools
• a symbolic gadget with special powers to overcome a weakness
• a map that shows locations and resources that help them
• a Guide about the resources on their maps
What are they like?
SUPERHERO DESCRIPTION• Special name
• A description that includes LP and AtL
• Special powers and abilities• Special knowledge
• Gadget for Extra Power
• What challenge is it for• How does it work• It should be symbolic
• A Guidebook and Map
• Includes important places in the school• Includes a description of who/where/what
MAP RESOURCES COULD INCLUDE:• Library
• SAP
• Nurse
• Counselors
• Principal and MYP Coordinator
• Digital Learning Support
• Offices
• Special classrooms
• Recreational spaces
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS• Veracross for Discussion Posts
• Introduction of yourself• Updates on progress (who is doing what, how it is going)• Final reflection
• Veracross Website
• Links to resources and announcements• Google Presentation
• Group Shield (turn in on VC)• Superhero presentation (will be QR coded)
• Google Draw
• gadget• Google Docs
• List of strengths an MYP student needs• Interviews (Questions and Answers)• Action plan (turn in on VC)
• Creating and downloading files from websites
• Self-assessment and download report• Create your own Superhero (turn in on VC)• Floorplan• Create a comic (optional)
ATL SKILLS YOU WILL USETeamwork
• Negotiate ideas and knowledge with peers and teachers
• Collaborate with peers and experts using a variety of digital environments and media
• Delegate and share responsibility for decision-making
• Manage and resolve conflict and work collaboratively in teams
• Build consensus
• Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas
• Exercise leadership and take on a variety of roles within groups
• Encourage others to contribute
Presentation
• Use a variety of media to communicate with a range of audiences
• Share ideas with multiple audiences using a variety of digital environments and media
• Present information in a variety of formats and platforms
• Create original works and ideas
ATL SKILLS YOU WILL USE
Self-reflection
• Understand and use sensory learning preferences (learning styles)
• Practice strategies to overcome distractions
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of personal learning strategies
Digital skills
• Select and use technology effectively and productively
• Understand and use technology systems
• Troubleshoot systems and applications
• Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
RESEARCH• Find information for disciplinary and interdisciplinary inquiries, using a
variety of media
• Organize and depict information logically
• Understand and implement intellectual property
• Plan short and long term assignments; meet deadlines
• Make connections between various sources of information
• Collect and analyse data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
• Propose and evaluate a variety of solutions
• Use lateral thinking to make unexpected connections
• Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes
• Combine knowledge, understanding and skills to create products or solutions
YOUR RESEARCH EVIDENCE• Documentation of at least 2
student and 2 teacher interviews
• Information about the resources on the map
• Use of the LP and AtL in defining the superpower
ASSESSMENT• Self-reflection on group work
• Self-assessment using rubric
• Action plan for self