LP4

[|Italian Renaissance Movie Assignment.doc]

[|The Italin Renaissance Assessment Sheet.doc]

[|A Who’s Who of the Italian Renaissance.ppt]

I was supposed to learn something new about something of my choosing. I was supposed to do this through creating a technology product of some kind and accompanyin documentation. I also was given the option of completing a new lesson plan assignment of a different type from the one done in Lesson 3.
 * What was I supposed to accomplish and how?**

I learned that making a powerpoint game is a great deal of fun and easier than I thought. I also learned that the more I design interesting, technology-based assignments for my students because of assignments I have to complete for this class, the more I am likely to do so on my own. Also, the students love them and get a great deal out of them.
 * What did I learn (growth/progress)?**

Given more time, I would have done several of the student and teacher products such as the Google Lit Trip, Timeliner, or the Podcast Interview. I tried the interview, but due to scheduling difficulties with colleagues that did not happen.
 * What should I have done differently?**

I have already begun using this assignment with my class and it is going well. As with every other product I have produced for this class, this one is another weapon in my teaching arsenal. More importantly, it is proof that trying new things is not only wise, but essential to keeping the material fresh and interesting for teachers as well as students.
 * Why is this artifact important to my targeted career?**