1. Fall 2013
Course Explanation
Investigative Process
Syllabus Review

2. What are some ways you use
technology every day?
 If you have a cell phone, take it out for this
activity
 If not, you can use the computer for this as
well
 Student login: firstname_lastname
 Password: password
 You may be prompted to change your
password
 If your student login doesn’t work, use: hsguest
& february as the password

3. What’s this class all about?
 Hands-on learning
 Using technology in innovative ways
 Interdisciplinary content….what is this?
 Critical thinking
 Creativity
 Independent learning
 This class is basically all about YOU and
what you are interested in

4. Syllabus Review
 Class Expectations
 Grading & Rubrics
 Project Process
 Resources

5. Investigative Process
 Each project will begin with a driving question
 You will learn the basic knowledge and skills
needed to answer the question
 You will select from the knowledge and skills
learned to complete the Project Plan.
 Analyze available information and determine how
it applies to your own problem. Imagine
alternatives. Decide if you need additional
information.
 Propose a solution and develop a project
 Determine what other knowledge or information
might help you, if you could get it.

6. Wrapping It Up: Create Your
Own Avatar!
 Go to voki.com
 Once you create your own personal
avatar, have it state what you hope to
gain and learn from this class
 Send me the embed code to post on our
blog!