Chapter 5 Reflection

1. Discussion on the items that should be considered before starting a project with students.

Be sure to include your physical inventory needs into the project that you have determined while brainstorming the project as well as items that you need everyday; computers, books, communications boards, microphones, etc. Other items to think about is not only how but who are the students going to contact during the project, other students, other schools, businesses, professionals, etc. Are there other types of technology that will be used in class, Skype, facetime, virtual tours, blog space, video conferencing. These are just other physical items but what about management items. Write any and all ideas down, nothing is a bad idea when first starting, then talk with your media specialist, co-teachers, or community of teachers for feedback.
     2. Discussion on teachers’ and students’ management needs.
Teacher's managements needs are discussed on page 84 involving, communication, setting milestones and deadlines, managing products, structures and framework for the project, assessments, tools, and strategies to help students reach their goal. Students' management needs are discussed on page 85 involving, tools to hel[ them manage their time, tools to help them stay organized, (folders, e-mails, graphic organizers), how to compiling feedback from teachers and other peers to increase the value of the project.
       3.Discuss some of the technology applications that should be considered for use in a project.
There are thousands of web based applications available, so do the research, find appropriate sites where your students can build their knowledge, use it again for another project, easy access. General types of web applications include but are not limited to, personal web pages or blogs, videos, live feed websites, etc.

1. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

I think that the key part of this chapter is management. We can think about different technology applications but we won't be able to use them if we haven't taken the correct steps and managed our resources, time, and availability to the students and the project.