April 13th -19th (15/5's)

April 13th - April 19th

15/5’s

This week I worked on finishing the Resource Page.  This page focused on Thinking Routines in Actions, Blooms Higher Order Thinking, as well as adding additional resource and formatting to all the resource tab pages.

I created Tabs for the video to follow the template in our instructional component.  However, I struggled to find a lot of video documentation of the thinking routines in action.  Even project Zero had a minimal selection of videos (which I was surprised to learn).  

We met twice this week Monday and Wednesday for a total of 2 hours.  Rick had colleagues test out the site. The biggest issue was that people were unfamiliar with Google Docs and were not reading the directions.  As a team we discussed a plan of action.  We made some minor changes to the site which included making changes to the tabs so that they proceeded in a step-by-step process for the learner to follow the specific order.  

We also learned that the Google Doc embedded view would require the learner to make a copy.  Instead the testers were changing the Google Doc Template that was supposed to be copied.  It was a minor change,which required us to change the public view setting to “anyone on the internet”.

We also discussed the project showcase and who will present what roles.

1. Background-Kim
2. How it was Addressed-Kim
3. Unique Features-Heidi
4. Evaluation-Rick
5. Changes-Rick
6. Lessons Learned-Heidi

As a team we would like to incorporate a thinking routine into our presentation.  At this point we are still working out the details.  Since I will be presenting Via Google + I will be focusing on the “Unique Features” of the site by showing my screen.  I will also conclude the presentation with “Lessons Learned”.

I have been working on the site for the most part every day a few hours a night and my weekends have been consumed by this.  I am looking forward to the presentation and the final exit interviews.  My goal was to take a break from the site for a day or two and I performed a final run through on Sunday with a fresh pair of eye to make some content and formatting changes.  

As a group we are still meeting bi-weekly and it is a great opportunity for us to discuss of progress, as well as what still needs to be accomplished.  I find that it it is extremely important to keep a regimented schedule, especially with a large project like this.  In addition, being in constant communication is vital; everyone needs to be aware of changes of ….

The next plan of action is to meet next week Monday and Wednesday. Rick will give a breakdown of the final evaluation trials.  We will prepare for our showcase presentation and review the site for preparation of the showcase.  I am so glad we  followed a strict schedule of due dates and tasks to complete! I can’t imagine saving this to the last minute. I don’t think it could be accomplished, with all the research and Wordpress learning curve.