Final EL ProjectsReflecting on What You Learned
Two Projects
Citizenship Project Due: Friday, April 13, 2012 3-5 Minute Presentation about your citizenship journey Created and presented at the last class – Reflection
Ceremony
Capstone Project Due: Friday, December 13, 2012, by 2pm 3 Format Choices: Digital Storytelling, Written Paper,
ePortfolio
Citizenship Journey Project
Content Reflection on service
Application of values
Describes how Service & Information Gathering contributed to understanding of citizenship
Illustrates how passions, values & skills are related to service choices
Considers the key elements needed to keep in action
A Map of Your Exploration
Structure You will get a chance to reflect and create a puzzle that
shows the pieces of your citizenship journey since joining EL The project will be done at the December 2 meeting and all
supplies will be provided 3-5 minute presentation to your family group
Grading Completion of the project Depth and genuineness of reflection Content questions answered
Pieces of My
Journey
Citizenship Journey Project
Preparation – Discussion Board Questions Due 4/13/2012 What does service mean to you in general--- how has your view of
service changed from the beginning of the class till now? Which values were significantly demonstrated (or the lack there
of) during your service planning and experience? How, if any, have you and your concept of citizenship changed
due to your service and information gathering experiences? If you were to be more involved in service (any kind of service
that you chose), what are 3 questions you would need to ask yourself before getting involved? Think about the values, passions and skills you investigated during the retreat as you answer this question.
*Print out your responses for the April 13 project
Capstone Project
What is a Capstone? cap· stone n.
1. The top stone of a structure or wall.
2. The crowning achievement or final stroke; the culmination or acme.
Capstone of the
Washington Monument
Capstone Project
3 Options Digital Storytelling
Video/slide reflection 3-5 minutes with narration
Written Paper 3-5 pages
ePortfolio Web-based reflection that
incorporates various learning artifacts
Capstone Project
Content Requirements Learning About Self from EL program Learning About Leadership from EL Elements 7 C’s (personal description with examples) Learning About Collective Action & Shared Responsibility
(working with others for change and citizenship)
Grading Structure (objectives varies for medium) Content
Capstone Project
Resources Digital Storytelling
VoiceThread iMovie Power Point w/Narration
Written Paper Samples on Bb LSC Writing Lab
ePortfolio Google Sites
Final Projects
A draft of your project is due Monday, April 9(50 points). Must be reviewed by the Learning Support Center. Don’t wait to the last minute to talk with the LSC, make an appointment!!
We are looking forward to seeing what you learned!
Don’t wait until the last minute to ask for assistance with technical or other assignment related questions.