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Examples of Facilitation Materials
Beginning of Project
Tools to Set Goals:
- Presentations to foster curiosity anfd structure learner inquiry
- Presentations or publications to discuss project expectations and deadlines with
learners and/or parents
- A printed project plan that helps learners understand and contribute to the
expectations, steps, and deadlines of the project
- Electronic communications to parents through e-mails or web-based resources to identify and clarify the milestones of the project
During a Project
Tools to Monitor Progress:
- Spreadsheets or forms to keep track of completed tasks for each learner or team
- Electronic communications to parents through e-mails or web-based resources to communicate learner progress
- Observational anecdotal checklists to record learners' use of 21st Century skills and content knowledge
Tools to Introduce New Knowledge and Skills:
- Web-based resources, such as wikis or blogs to launch learners into research with links to resources
- Presentations for tapping prior knowledge, introducing new concepts or the next stage of the project
- Projection materials for interactive activities to introduce key concepts and skills
Tools to Practice, Review, and Apply Knowledge and Skills:
- Web-based resources to archive lessons and activities for learner review, provide
resources and guidance for project assistance, and provide resources for collaboration
- Presentations to model 21st Century skills or introduce a daily activity or warm-up
End of Project
Tools to Assess Goals:
- Online surveys, forms, or web-based resources for reflection questions and setting new goals
- Presentations with pictures of learners working and completing project tasks for end-of-project review and prompts for group discussion
- Spreadsheets and forms to collect and analyze learner data
- Web-based wikis or blogs to communicate project results
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