Chapter 11 Bringing It Home

Capitalize on your investment

·       What did you do to help make your project successful?

·       Did you use technology? If so did the technology make a difference for your students and their learning?  By reading thus far I have learned that using technology in a project really does make a difference.  Students seem to be more engaged in a project when it involves the use of technology. 

·       As a teacher did you learn any new ways of how to communicate with parents and organize the classroom around a project? Parents like to know what their children are doing in class and as a teacher it is important to find a sufficient way to let the parents know what is going on. 

Critique your work

·       Your project may have gone very well, but don’t let that stop you from trying to make it any better.

·       Talk to some of the teachers in your school and ask if they have any suggestions to make the project even better.

·       “Plan a project debrief with your planning team, and use this opportunity to draw out each other’s best ideas for improvement.” (161)

Share your insights

·       You took the time and effort to create a project so why not share it with others.

·       Share your idea with a network

·       Allow other teachers to view what you did so that they may create a project similar to yours. 

Become a resource for your colleagues

·       Be the teacher that other teachers come to you when they have questions about a project.

·       Encourage them to think outside the box.

Enter a contest

·       Don’t be afraid to enter your project in a contest.  That way you get your work out there and can get positive and constructive feedback. 

Enjoy the journey

·       Take time to reflect on all that you have accomplished in the project.  Just because the project is done you can still talk with your students about the wonderful job they did.