Phase+1+Project+Plan


 * Blended eLearning**
 * Project Plan**
 * General Topic:** Elementary and Secondary Education
 * Specific Topic:** Adequate Yearly Progress
 * Audience for the project:** General (Adults and Secondary Students interested in education in PA)
 * Type of Activity chosen to create:** Online Scavenger Hunt

The NCLB Act was signed 10 years ago by President W.Bush. This law holds schools accountable for students’ academic performance. Schools are measured by a set of standards that they must meet yearly ( AYP). The NCLB Act has been the topic of many discussions between educators.
 * Topic Overview**

My audience will use the Web to develop and put to use critical thinking skills. This project is not to be used just as merely a fact finder. It will teach the audience ways to acquire information on the Web on a subject to better understand the topic of the hunt. The audience will search various sites with similar content to answer questions. There will also be a video link available to supplement the websites. I will create a series of questions for the audience to answer.
 * Task**

The project will be posted on my wiki space: http://antiguangem.wikispaces.com/Project+1 The rules and requirements will be listed. This scavenger hunt can be completed by an individual or in teams.
 * Process/Guidance**

The audience will be evaluated by calculating the number of correct answers in the hunt. I will post the scores after the project is over. A reward will be given to the highest scores. (Certificate of completion)
 * Evaluation**

I chose to create this project because I work in the education industry. Everyone should understand what is needed for student success. NCLB has many flaws, and it will take everyone’s input to reform it. Critiques claim that NCLB lowers the standard in education and blame teachers for failing schools. Schools are identified as failing if they consistently fail to make AYP. Learn what it takes to make AYP.
 * Reflection**