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Project Guide
by Brian Murfin
Introduction:
Students
will work as a group to complete a “Worldchanging Project.” The final
project will be burned on a CD and also uploaded to a web site. The
goal of this project is to demonstrate how Information Technology can
be used to make a positive difference in our world. All projects will
use Web 2.0 applications such as blogs, wiki's, web sites, social
networking tools, or Google applications, e.g. Google Groups, Google
Earth. Examples of possible project topics:
- Promotion of the
recycling of old computers
- Issues
of importance, e.g. bird flu, global warming, world hunger, affordable
housing, renewable energy, energy conservation, reducing carbon
footprints, how to save gas
- Open source
software and “Digital Divide”
- More possible
topics can be seen at http://www.worldchanging.com/
Project criteria:
- A team of students
will develop each project.
- Project should use
a Web 2.0 application.
- Project helps
individuals or local small groups make a positive contribution.
- Projects should
exhibit creativity.
Procedure:
- Form teams: Post names of
team members on forum
in Science
Moodle
- Brainstorming (individual and
then team): Post results on forum. Use the safe search tools.
- Pick
a topic: Browse through the list of possible
project topics. Pick a
topic and explore related links and do quick google search. Post your
topic in the forum.
Post at least three possible names for your projects. Very important:
Once you have your topic, focus and narrow it down as much as you can.
- Choose
products: Your mission is to help people to learn about your topic so
that they can take actions to make a positive difference. Be creative
and use a variety of techniques. Pick one or more items from
the
possible project
products list.
- Choose
technology tools: Look at the list
of technology tools and choose the one you
think you might need to use. Consult with the teacher for help if you
aren't sure.
- Post your project plan on the
forum:
- Post brief project updates on
the forum
at the end of class each day:
- Go through the help and tour
for wikispaces
- Submit your final project by
posting it on worldchangingprojects.wikispaces.org.
Also post a link to your project on the forum