Adventures in Electronic Constructivism

Journal 9

This article gives you examples on how to do old research which is good and bring it into the new world. To really summaraize this. The teachers want to challenge the students to go out and explore their work. They want them to take their research and try new things with it. They want them to ask questions and grow as leaders in a team setting.
Then it gave an example of two presidents name George and compared and contrast their policies and their standings in politics. This was also done with three women in history, seeing how each changed the world we live in.

1.) Would these make good projects for your students?

YES, I think these projects would show kids a good respect for new and old. It would give them an oppurtunity to show what they know about the present and the past. Throw in some creativeness from each student and you have a great oral presentation from each student. I can see it now!

2.) What is the con of having your student turn in a normal written paper?
If I where to ask a student to give me a 3 page research paper on George Washington I would get a paper with no real meaning or reason and the student would leave with nothing.