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 We spent the last session working on project assessments and this coming Wednesday (Feb 3) is scheduled for project architecture (PBL chapter "Map the Project"). We also have dedicated Wednesday the 10th for the chapter "Managing the Project." Here's what I need from each team:


 * (1) Where are you in the development of your driving questions and assessment rubrics?**

Kevin: I'm good on the driving question and close to finished with my rubric, but could use some more time if that's the group's consensus.

Eva: Our driving questions are also looking good, however we spent lots of time looking at the technology necessary to complete the project last time. We could use more time working on the assessment.

Jim: I just finished grading the written document version of the project. Next week, my students will be presenting their PowerPoint component of the project in class.

T/K/K: Our driving questions are looking good, but we need more time with our assessment rubrics. We also need time on learning technology and have started collecting appropriate articles for student use.

Gavin/Schmirer: We are also good on the driving questions. During our last meeting, we mapped out the various stages for our project since we are hoping to leverage both formative and summative assessments and wanted to have a solid understanding of what we would be looking for in each stage of the project. Now that we have a decent outline, we would like to sit down and spend more time fleshing out our rubrics.

Gavron: My Driving Question is all set. At this point, I need to adjust my rubrics. Too much of my attention has been creating a rubric for the research paper portion of the project. I do not feel that I have focused on the presentation aspect of the project. This is a place that I could tap into Jim's expertise.

Sean: My driving question is in place. I have an assessment, but I do not have a rubric. I probably need more time in developing one.


 * (2) Since we will not likely be "managing the projects" any time soon, is it best to spend Weds. Feb 3rd on further assessment work or are you ready to move forward with the "Map the Project" chapter?**

Kevin: I could go either way.

Eva: More time on assessment work and some backward planning would be helpful to us, (Erin and Eva).

Jim:: I could either way on this as well. I wouldn't mind some time to revamp my project instructions and rubric based on issues that I encountered with grading so far. Could we move forward with "Map the Project" and tackle it in in 45 minutes, then spend the other 45 working on further assessment?

T/K/K: We would appreciate more time planning the assessment and collecting materials to limit student confusion.

Gavin/Schmirer: Could go either way too. As mentioned above, we kind of began both last time we met, We definitely do need more time on the assessment piece this week but since we have already jumped the gun and began mapping out the stages, it might also be nice to discuss this next chapter.

Gavron: I would like more time to work on my rubrics.

Sean: I am not ready to move on yet. I love cyber-space.