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Donna Aspenson, Seneca High School
11/21/2010 9:58:16 AM
I am a Business and Information Technology Instructor with the Seneca School District. I am constantly struggling with how to keep my classroom relevant and up-to-date. Recently, I have tried to incorporate the use of projects that involve activities which require my students to problem solve. I also have taken the traditional “reports” assignment and have students prepare projects using PowerPoint or Windows Movie Maker and Audacity. This requires students to use pictures, video and audio and hopefully “make their projects come to life”. The next step in my plan will be to incorporate video production and editing into the project choices. I am writing a grant to obtain equipment to allow us to have equipment and space dedicated to video. I am proud of the accomplishments of some of my students who struggle with their creativity but have come to embrace a new way of thinking. They know any and all ideas are possible with a good brainstorming session. These projects teach my students real world teamwork skills for their future.