March Madness Research Project and the ISTE Standards for Students
ISTE Standards for Students
(ISTE Standards•S): The standards for evaluating the skills and
knowledge students need to learn effectively and live productively in an
increasingly global and digital world
We are well underway with our research for the March Madness unit we are completing this quarter for research. The students have used the organizer we made and have completed notes. They are now working on the powerpoint slides and typing their information on the slides. They have had fun locating the fight songs and have been sharing them with their classmates. Importing the video has been challenging for many of the kids, but they have figured them out.
We have been working on how to cite their source for used images or pictures they have included. We have also had to discuss digital citizenship about only going to appropriate sites as well as what to do when those annoying "pop-ups" occur. In most research projects we have limited the sites the kids were able to use. This is one of the first times they have had the opportunity to "surf" and find needed information. We have discovered that there have been some inappropriate pop-ups about dating sites etc. We had to have a very important talk about this after one fifth grade student decided to sign-up a friend for that site. Luckily it didn't work and another student reported that...interesting situation.
What I love about this activity is it does really help kids learn to navigate the internet in a way they haven't before, how to do a powerpoint using text pictures and videos, and also how to cite sources within a powerpoint using.
This sounds like such a great motivating project for kids! I can't wait to see some of their final projects. Also, what a great discussion to be able to have with kids in a safe environment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to discuss internet safety. That is definitely an important topic as kids surf the web. Sounds like you guys came up with a way to make research fun for the kids. I would love to see a finished project :)
ReplyDeleteI think we should continue this March Madness tradition for future classes as well! :)
ReplyDeleteThis March Madness project has been a true highlight for Ella. She has spent a lot of time working on this at home and has enjoyed every minute of it. I'm impressed at what she has learned from this project....very impressive!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I think it is great because the students not only are learning to navigate the internet, but they are searching on a topic they enjoy. Powerpoint is a great program for these students to have down for the future too. Great idea!
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