1.  Before we begin.
 Please go to my wiki:
 Michaelhscyberspace.pbworks.com
 Section 4, on the front page

2.  Why implement them?
 When & How to implement them?
 Ideas that you could build on?

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

4.  Gives students:
• Choice
• Challenge
• Control
• Collaboration
• Construct meaning
• Consequence

6.  When implement ?
• Beginning
• Middle
• End of the year
• Me: 2nd part of my semester
• Why: Students comfort level is higher
• Non-threating atmosphere established

7.  On my wiki - 5 choices:
• A pop song
• A movie
• A famous, historical figure
• An open topic
• Travels in South Korea

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

9.  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

10.  Differentiation
– can choose easier/more challenging topics
 Scaffolding
- on wiki many tips/videos

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

12.  Group presentations help create
Self – Regulated Learners