Using projects to build connections outside the classroom.

1. Keystone Technology Innovator
STARS Summit
23 July 2014
Gregory Wimmer
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@gregwim
Connecting
Secondary Students

3. “…Word and PowerPoint are practiced at an introductory level.”
“PowerPoint and webpage development techniques are practiced.”
“WebQuests and videostreaming.”

7. “DEMOCRATIZATION
OF
CREATIVITY”

10. 2010

11. 2012

12. THINKING HISTORY

13. 2013

18. 2014

19. 2013

22. MY MOTHER’S STRENGTH

23. Top Tips for Project Based Learning
• Broaden the Audience
• In all stages of the production
• Create a Buy-In
• Find a buddy (or two)!
• Really…everyone is an asset
• Process vs. Product

24. and remember….