1. 1. The Independent Project is a student-driven research project outside or within the assigned classroom curriculum.
2. 2. Students Define pursuit Ask questions Research topic Create new understandings AND..
3. 3. Present results written component physical project speech or lessonto an attentive audience of peers and adults.
4. 4. Why a road trip with your students?
5. 5. Because the IP Relevant & meaningful Develops expertise Autonomy Discernment and curation Immersion Research, reading & writing (CCSS) Knowledge making (CCSS) Confidence building Sharing/presenting (CCSS) Curiosity, creativity & innovation
6. 6. HOW to Plan the Trip
7. 7. BEGINNING Grab a teaching partner Build excitement & anticipation Classroom cultureStudents submit three ideas Peer & teacher review Create timeline Cohort Log/journal/blog
8. 8. Student Project Topics
9. 9. DURING Research topic using info texts Evaluate sources Focus inquiry Create rubrics with students Check-ins & mini-lessonsOpen critique/Craftsmanship Revise
10. 10. Research Skills (CCSS) Questioning strategies Awareness of available sources Locating sources Evaluating sources (Sophie B.) Online searching skills Reading non-fiction Note-taking
11. 11. Standards for the 21st-Century Learner"Standards for the 21st Century Learner." American Library Association. American Association of School Librarians, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards
12. 12. Writing Skills Appropriate to level Write clear, coherent text Provide evidence Use grammar and mechanics Revise
13. 13. Presentation Skills Share research & outcomes clearly Prepare & plan for presentationUse media for support Consider audience Field a Q & A
14. 14. Sydney speaking on plastics in our oceans http://vimeo.com/68024671
15. 15. Mia's Presentation
16. 16. Audience Skills Attentive posture & listening Considerate applause Thoughtful feedback & questions
17. 17. Worthwhile Reading
18. 18. Doug Selwyn
19. 19. Ron Berger
20. 20. Harvey & Daniels
21. 21. Chris Lehman
22. 22. Plan Your Road Trip
23. 23. The Independent Project gives your kids the keys to their own learning, whether you provide a curricular roadmap or the student drives the inquiry entirely. Prepare for adventure, grab your to-go mug, and give the kids the keys. Road trip! .
24. 24. Give the Kids the Keys Maureen Milton, Librarian,Arbor School of Arts & Sciences milton.maureen@gmail.com Shelly Buchanan, Librarian &Instructional Coordinator, Rosemont Ridge Middle School shellycbuchanan@gmail.com
25. 25. How did we do? http://national.aasl.org/session-evaluation
26. 26. Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. - John DeweyDewey, John. (1938.) Experience and Education. New York: Kappa Delta Pi. Kindle Edition.