Chapter 6

This chapter is full of information about launching projects and the implementation strategies to do so. After reading the chapter, I really feel the headings are the most important in getting the concept across. The idea of using technology to address the launching of a project is mind blowing to me. Thinking back to how I used to brainstorm on paper during elementary school seems so old fashioned now to compared with all the advances in technology these students get to experience. While using paper is never frowned upon, the advances of technology help to make those old ways more beneficial.

The names of the headings and subheadings that I believe help to shape this chapter and really explain everything are as follows:

·         Laying the groundwork

·         Get minds ready

o   Ideas for generating interest and promoting inquiry

·         Teach the fundamentals first

o   Set the stage for independent inquiry

o   Share the assessment rubric

·         Prepare for technology

o   Set up a technology playground

o   Tap student expertise

o   Introduce project-management tools

o   Demonstrate

o   Rely on your technology specialist

o   One size fits all-or not

·         Promote inquiry and deep learning

·         Build toward information literacy: less looking , more thinking

I believe that if we as a group and teachers follow these guidelines then our gardening project should prove to be successful in teaching students about inquiry and the use of technology.