LInC ACT Reflections

Day 1:

  1. How is this task different than the traditional school assignment?
  2. How was the simulation like a plant?
  3. Engaged learning is like ______because________________________.
  4. Compare and contrast the role of the student in an EL lesson and the traditional student role.
  5. Compare and contrast the role of the teacher in an EL lesson and the traditional teacher role.
  6. How does technology help to engage the learner?

Day 2:

  1. What is the most important element of Engaged Learning?
  2. What questions do you have about engaged learning and best use of technology?
  3. What are the key elements in an engaged learning project that determine its success or failure?
  4. What are the strengths of using a project rubric?

Day 3:

  1. What questions do you have about engaged learning and project revision?
  2. As a facilitator, how will your classroom role change?
  3. How will you manage the use of class time during your engaged learning project?

Day 4:

  1. What do you still want to know about engaged learning and project revision?
  2. What are three things that you must do to assure your project will be successful?
  3. How will you be certain that all students will have equal use of technology in your project?

Day 5:

  1. What are your "next steps" as you continue to prepare your project for implementation next fall?
  2. What do you feel will be your strength when facilitating your project? What will be your weakest link?
  3. What questions do you have that need to be answered before you implement your project?
  4. What do you consider to be the most challenging aspect of implementing this project with your students?
  5. What will be the most rewarding aspect of implementing this project with your students?