As I mentioned in Embracing Failure, I continue to tinker with my American Government tour de force -- The Congressional Simulation. Last semester, finding myself overwhelmed by my effort to take "The Game" online, I instituted changes in the evaluation process. All were helpful this time around.
But I also encouraged some creative changes. Like last time, each student was required to design a web site for her fictional game persona. But I encouraged the following additions:
1) A podcast welcome to the site performed in character.
2) Instead of a journal, students posted press releases, memos to staff, and letters to constituents.
3) This semester, a presidential aide character was created. Part of her responsibility was to produce a multi-media White House site.
Of course, new innovations mean new complications. Down the road I will no doubt blog about further adjustments. In the mean time I wish to share some of the best work produced by my current tenth grade students. If you visit Super Sophs you will find some of the best web designs, podcasts and documents. A very creative White House site is included in the mix. Hope your get a chance to check it out.
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Super Sophs: Annie, Susan, Laura, and Audrey. Great job, ladies!
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