PART
1 The Problem |
PART
2 Developing a Plan |
PART
3 Research & Data Collection |
PART 4 |
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5 Recommendation and Final Presentation Report |
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Part 1 - The Problem |
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Let's take time and review the problem
at hand, so we can develop a better idea for planning to solve the problem!
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Summary of the problem
presented by Librarian: 1. Library has noticed a decline in student attendance, and wondering why? 2. Library's funding is in danger of being cut for lack of student interest. 3. Library asked for your help in making the library a place that students would like to use. 4. They also need your help in determining the kinds of books kids really like to read. |
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You will form groups and analyze the current problem presented to you by the Lemont Community Library. When you are done completing the list of ideas for possible solutions to their dilemna, use Inspiration to chart out the entire picture, how your group views the problem, and possible avenues to pursue, turn it in. We will be discussing all questions and issues next, and then move on to developing a plan of attack. | |||||
Part 2 - Developing a Plan |
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After completing the brainstorming
activities and addressing the issues and analyzing the problem at hand,
it is now time to develop a plan of attack. While working as a team, make sure
you follow these guidelines: |
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Part 3 - Research and Data Collection |
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How are you going to go about collecting
and analyzing your data/information? One way of collecting data would be an online database. Follow the directions on how to develop an online database to keep track of your data. The database can be developed through FileMaker Pro, posted to a web site, and allow users to enter information to your database automatically. You will then need to sort and evaluate
the contents of the database in order to use this information to report
back your findings. |
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Part 4 - Analysis of Data |
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How is your team going to draw conclusions
from your data? |
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What problem
did you research? What data did you collect? What other data did you use? What other resources did you use (beside the database collection)? What did you find out? Do you feel you have enough data to make a recommendation? What other questions do you have at this point? |
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Part 5 - Recommendation and Final Presentation Report |
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Your group will be presenting your recommendations for possible ways to make the library more appealing to students, parents, and the general public in a multimedia project.
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Possible choices
might be: PowerPoint Presentation HyperStudio Prsentation Internet Web Page |
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Project
Rubrics Check out these rubric for each stage of your project. |
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Created for the Fermilab LInC program sponsored by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory Education Office and Friends of Fermilab, and funded by United States Department of Energy, Illinois State Board of Education, North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium which is operated by North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL), and the National Science Foundation. Author(s): Ronda
Larson-Dranter, Mary
A. Warren |