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My goal for this course
My goal for this course is to begin moving a lot of my math and social studies lessons into the "Real World" part of the Range of Use chart. I want to do this without losing sight of what is asked of me on our state PSSA tests. If I can get students to understand where in the world they are going to be using the math and social studies concepts, they may feel a little more ownership in what is being asked of them.

I would also like to start having my students use websites such as this wikispace to do their math and social studies work. It would be cool if they could log on, get their assignment and submit it all from their computer at home. It would really put me on the outside as being a leader with this but it could be very beneficial.

Students will use technology, in their own way, to enhance their learning and to provide other students with the information they found while doing their research. Students will research which geographic area they want to settle for their country. Students will need to have detailed drawing on poster or presentation software showing physical attributes of their country. Students will research which type of government they would like to use in their country. Students will present their country to the class using digital tools.
 * __Goal Statement:__ I will create a project entitled "Starting a New Country." You will need to start a new country and make sure you follow all of the steps needed to start a successful and productive society in the eyes of the world. You will need to present the material with presentation software such as PowerPoint and any other presentation software that is available to you.**

Good Luck!! I completed my LoTi survey, I have realized that my top priority is "Student Learning and Creativity." I really do agree with the results of this survey. I really want to continue to implement activities into my lesson that meets the needs of my students. It is sometimes hard to accomplish this with the rigors of the state assessments. I still find it important to do my best to give the students an opportunity to be creative and learn in their own special way. .[|LoTi Results]

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