Public school after school programs

[Pam McKeta]

It's great to see so many new members to the YouthLearn list!

The message below was sent by proy at dalton.k12.ga.us. I envy your work --
this must be a fascinating age to watch students learn.

Since you'll be seeing the kids fairly frequently afterschool, have you
thought of involving them in a project learning experience that spans
several sessions with you? There's lots of information on YouthLearn about
project-based learning (
http://youthlearn.edc.org/learning/activities/keys.html).

And here are some sites with fun project ideas for grades 1-3, many of
which involve using the computer:

* Project Approach website http://www.project-approach.com/
* Global SchoolHouse Project Registry: http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/pr/
* Tooth-Tally Project: http://wilburnes.wcpss.net/toothtally/tooth02.html
* The Great Egg Roll Project: http://www.crossroadsschool.org/egg_roll.htm

Best wishes!
Pam

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Pam McKeta, Morino Institute
pmcketa at morino.org | 703.716.4003
www.morino.org

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I stumbled across this site, thank goodness. I am working on my Ed.S.
degree in educational technology, and am developing a series of lessons
using laptop computers with our after school students.  I plan to spend
about an hour, maybe longer, three days a week with students in grades 2
and 3.  Later, I may add the younger ones.  I would love to hear from
anyone with great ideas.

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