Before we begin.

Please go to my wiki:

Michaelhscyberspace.pbworks.com

Section 4, on the front page

Why implement them?

When & How to implement them?

Ideas that you could build on?

Group Presentations Professional Development Workshop

What are they?• Students working in groups of 3 or more• Presenting information in front of the classon a given topic

Group Presentations

Gives students:• Choice• Challenge• Control • Collaboration• Construct meaning• Consequence

Why implement

When & How implement

When implement ?• Beginning• Middle• End of the year

• Me: 2nd part of my semester• Why: Students comfort level is higher• Non-threating atmosphere established

On my wiki - 5 choices:

• A pop song• A movie • A famous, historical figure• An open topic• Travels in South Korea

Ideas to build on

Absolutely! Use what you can! Email me with any questions• R_michaelh@hotmail.com

Borrow from wiki

Choice – empowers students Challenge – being in front of others Collaboration – work with others Control & Construct Meaning • reflection paper: - self-evaluate- real life application Consequence – presenting in front of the

class

Why group presentations?

Differentiation – can choose easier/more challenging topics

Scaffolding- on wiki many tips/videos

Group presentations allow for:

More confidence Empowered See value in assignment/own learning Aware of strengths & weaknesses

Results

Group presentations help create

Self – Regulated Learners

Bottom line:

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