Flip+Liesha+and+Mike

 3-D Project Legacy http://religion-project.wikispaces.com/  =__**A project on the meaning of Mass and appropriate behaviour**__= **How do we know we have been successful? **

Students are able to demonstrate a greater knowledge of the Mass

The time and attention put into the videos shows a new understanding

Students found Mass exploration engaging and were excited to film it

Students were looking for the right words used and spent time in discussion of the meaning of the part they were assigned


 * 1. Students are reporting on their experience - (2 - 3 students sharing - recorded on video) attach videos **

2. Students have acquired new technology skills that they had not had previously - please see the 21st century list below

**//__ Inventive Thinking __//**  Ø Self-direction  Ø Curiosity, creativity, and risk-taking  Ø Higher-order thinking and sound reasoning  Ø Ability to prioritize, plan, and manage for results  Ø The ability to create relevant, high-quality products

The students had creative control of the pieces they created, They wrote the scripts and asked good questions about their topics. They did some research and also questioned the work they did to make sure it was the best they could come up with. It put some of them out of their comfort zones but that seemed to be okay due to the support of their peers that they recieved.

**//__ Effective Communication __//**  Ø Teaming, collaboration, and interpersonal skills  Ø Personal, social, and civic responsibility <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 21.6pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt left 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Interactive communication

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">The students had to work with the groups assigned to them. Most of the groups pulled together and worked collaboratively to create great work. The time spent utilizing various gifts was excellent, and the time spent working with people they would not have picked themselves was good and created more of a group feeling in the class. Although there was an occassional struggle with one group in each class that could not pull themselves together.

**//__ Digital-Age Literacy __//** <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 9.0pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Visual and information literacies

There was a good over all increase in their ability to use the information to create a good coherent project. I think that all groups after viewing the final project could probably think of ways to improve it as well. There is no where to go but up from here!

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">3. Students have learned about digital citzenship - please see the digital citizenship list of skills below

The students enjoyed the collaboration and the use of technology as a tool for learning. They seem committed to working further with these tools they have recieved. The use of the cameras was done in a good and responsible manner. If the students had made their own groups there might have been a different outcome.

// Demonstrate what you did to accomplish the digital citizenship portion of the project. Were you able to integrate any of the above into your lesson? // // See above //

This was done by talking to the students about expectations and where they should be heading. This is not a new concept to them we have been using these at St Francis for a while and the standards are high.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">4. How has our teaching changed? What practices will you continue?

This was great for exploration and familiarity with the material. Many students created fantastic resources for the school as well. The preparation used was helpful to the students. Have a exemplar helped but more was needed to help create a bigger creative atmosphere. The excitement and interest this createed was encouraging especially when covering a topic that can at time be dry or low on resources. Students were given examples of what could be used as well.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">5. What are some best practices?

Using Exemplars Presenting Introductory material Student choice on videos After discussion of videos

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">6. Listing what I have learned and what were some of the challenges

It is good to be prepared and to be familiar with the equipment before you use it. There are some glitches like videos with no sound, no ability to save to the computer, this makes being prepared even harder. Cameras quitting or freezing or not being able to charge them properly. Have students shoot a little video and format it to see how it will work.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">7. Personal growth as a learner on an online collaborative environment.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">This could be used more thoroughly after the ground work is done for the project. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">We did not have enough time to keep it updated. Lots of collaboration was done but not online, within the school.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">8. What are some tips for next time users?

Students need to save to a memory stick Charging has to be done at a computer Keep a sign out sheet to keep track of the Cameras We had for a project the groups always using the same camera We made the groups and the deadlines It takes longer than you think!

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">9. What is your legacy piece?

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">We are going to be posting the videos for the school to use as a resource.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">How have you left a digital footprint to let other know about your important work with kids? (Video, digital storytelling, celebrations with parents, inviting senior administration, manual, collaborative place for yourself and your students)

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">10. Sample lessons - share 2 lessons that you taught using the equipment

Videos are posted on my wiki which will include all the material needed to use this lesson if you want to.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">11. Websites, tools, or apps that you used with your students

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Windows Movie Maker <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">You need a memory stick to work off of as the videos will not save in folders on the computers <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">Head phones for the computer, some of the head phones did not work with movie maker

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">12. Other unexpected findings from your project

This project was meant to focus on the final project but unintentially was far more exploratory than we thought it would be which was totally great. The students playing roles in Mass and thinking about the actions they preform was interesting to watch. This really pulled some groups together who made the best of who they worked with, and showed others incapable of working with people they didn't know.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">13. Final thoughts about your project.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">This was worthwhile but could use some treaking in the delivery as well as more exemplars. Mike and I could think of many small things that could make this both more smooth and more creative!

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;">14. Would you recommend to use this equipment?

Yes this was definately worth while use of the equipment

**__ Digital Citizenship – ISTE Standard #5 __**

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behaviour. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship **// Demonstrate what you did to accomplish the digital citizenship portion of the project. Were you able to integrate any of the above into your lesson? //** **__ 21st Century Skills __** ** This is a list of 21st Century Skills. Did you witness any of these skills in your students and in the learning activities you provided in the project? Give some examples. ** **//__ Digital-Age Literacy __//** <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 9.0pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Basic, scientific, economic, and technological literacies <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 9.0pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Visual and information literacies <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 9.0pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Multicultural literacy and global awareness

**//__ Inventive Thinking __//** <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 6.55pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Adaptability/managing complexity <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 6.55pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Self-direction <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 6.55pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Curiosity, creativity, and risk-taking <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 6.55pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Higher-order thinking and sound reasoning

**//__ Effective Communication __//** <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 21.6pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt left 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Teaming, collaboration, and interpersonal skills <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 21.6pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt left 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Personal, social, and civic responsibility <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 18pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: 21.6pt list 36.0pt 45.4pt left 72.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Interactive communication

**//__ High Productivity & Quality, State-of-the-Art Results __//** <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 12.6pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt 45.4pt 72.0pt left 171.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Ability to prioritize, plan, and manage for results <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 12.6pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt 45.4pt 72.0pt left 171.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø Effective use of real-world tools <span style="line-height: normal; margin: 6pt 12.6pt 0pt 45.4pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt 45.4pt 72.0pt left 171.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> Ø The ability to create relevant, high-quality products