SNAPSHOTSActive Learning in the Humanities Classroom

Paviter Singhpaviter@gmail.com

I didn't realize learning could be so much fun!

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OBJECTIVETo provide students with the opportunity

to apply what they have learned in English and Social Studies by getting them to

collaborate with each other to create an authentic, real world product that will be

showcased online.

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OVERVIEWIntroduction

Ask Questions & Clarify Any DoubtsBrie!ng on Project GuidelinesAsk Questions & Clarify Any Doubts

Students are Paired Up into Project TeamsTeams Select Project Topic

Refer to Rubric, Sample Project, Milestones when needed

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OVERVIEWTeams Learn How to Create a Glog

Refer to Resources When NeededWork on & Publish Project Online

Teams Submit Project URLTeams Comment on Projects of Other Teams

Refer Back to Rubric When NeededEach Student Completes Online Re"ection

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PROJECT WIKIStep 1: Project Guidelines

What is the project all about?Who are you going to work with?

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Step 2: Possible TopicsReview the 2 possible topics

Select the one that interests you more

PROJECT WIKI

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Step 3: Assessment RubricBecome familiar with the rubric

Ask questions & seek clari!cation if you are unclear

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Step 4: Sample ProjectLook at the sample project as an example

of what a project can look like

PROJECT WIKI

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Step 5: Key MilestonesRefer back to this page regularly to be

reminded of important deadlines

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Step 6: Submissions PageOnce you have published your glog,

Post your glog URL to the discussion forum

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Step 7: Peer ReviewVisit the glogs of at least 2 other teamsDescribe what you see in their glog by

posting on the discussion forum

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Step 8: Student ReflectionEach student needs to complete the online

re"ection

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Step 9: ResourcesThese include a step guide to creating a

glog and links to other media that can be used for the project

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END PRODUCTAll Team Glogs will be embedded to the

SNAPSHOTS WikiThese glogs will also be used as curriculum

resources to teach Secondary 2 History students in 2011

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