Out of role we then assigned six different projects that were mentioned in the email to groups of team members. In these groups we read outlines of the projects and wrote some key research questions. We also discussed why we need research questions.
“We need to know what to look for”
Sally
We then began exploring our fictional website, deciding on which links were going to be the most useful starting point for the different projects. As we read we wrote questions we wanted to ask to help us understand what we were reading, and made notes of words, terms, and types of equipment we were unsure of and needed to find out more about.
We also considered how much time we would need to complete the project. We decided on three days with 4 x 45 minute blocks of time available each day. We made project plans in our groups about how many blocks of time we would be likely to spend on the different aspects of the project, which had to include research time, writing time, poster design time, making a clay model to go with the display, and using drama to present the information in an interesting and interactive way. Our plans are flexible but will help guide us and make sure we cover everything. We have time sheets to record what we do in each block as we go.
Next week we will be ready to begin our projects, armed with our own research questions, an idea of where to start looking for some answers, a project plan, and time sheets to help us keep on track. We are going to be busy, Sarah from management will be visiting us at the end of three weeks to see our displays and they will have to be of a high standard!
