Timeline

Fall 2010

Project Kick Off - (9/20-9/24)

Do this prior to class:

1. Create an account at Blogger (you will be e-mailed a specific invitation to join your Team Blog).
2. Post a very brief introduction on the Team Bio page for your Team Blog.  Since this is a public blog, you are not required to use your last name (First name and middle initial is fine).
3. Write your first post.  This post should explain why you think the individual was selected as the namesake for your team.
4. Brainstorm a list of possible research questions related to teaching science.  Your list should consist of a minimum of 5 questions.  Do not worry about perfecting grammar or structure of the question at this point.

Be ready to share your list in class.  You will be selecting your focus question this week.  This question will be the focus of your independent research during the semester.  However, you are free to modify or change your question as your research evolves.

Project: 9/25 - 11/14

1. Ongoing Research
2. Consult with instructor as needed.
3. Chronicle your learning by writing at least 8 blog posts. Your audience is other pre-service teachers, classroom teachers and your instructor.  Since your audience may not be familiar with the research that you are doing, your posts should be self-contained.  Each post should tell a unique "story" of what you learned about your topic and how that learning relates to teaching science.  Make sure that you properly cite resources! It is also useful to include a question or "obstacle" that you are facing as you continue your research -- it helps to promote interaction.
4. Interact with other bloggers!  Comment on at least 16 blog posts made by other participants.  At least 8 of your comments must be on posts from other Team Blogs. You are encouraged to make more than the minimum number of comments.
5. Don't forget to keep track of your blog posts and comments (see the project expectations on the Overview page)!

PACING NOTE: I strongly encourage you to make your posts and comments throughout the 8 weeks of the project.  Waiting until the last two weeks of the project to make the majority of your posts and comments WILL result in a lower grade.

Project Conclusion - Week 12 (11/15-19)

1. Post your final virtual presentation and product to your Team Blog (see expectations on the overview page).
2. Submit your project tracking spreadsheet (see expectations on the Overview page).

NOTE:  UWO students will submit their tracking spreadsheet and reflection (see below) to our D2L dropbox.

Post Project - Before The Semester Ends

Review your colleagues' final presentations and products. Submit a reflection to your instructor (See expectations on the Overview page).