Sterling+Hope

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Comments by Karen Leonard: Sterling, I am SO sorry that your project did not work as planned. I think that is one of the biggest frustrations for teachers using technology. We have the best laid plans and then issues arise. We are always told to have backup plans; by the time you create two different lesson plans you begin to wonder if it is even worth it to try to use technology in the first place. While you and I may see the benefit, teachers not as tech-confident get turned off after these experiences.

I loved how you placed all of the videos necessary for this project in one easy to access place for your students. Isn't it wonderful to use tools to help us place YouTube videos into a child-friendly view mode. I always used to worry about sharing YouTube videos due to the adds and other videos on the side. Your extraction method made these videos much safer to view. Your numbered directions also made it very easy for students to understand the order of their steps. You did a nice job making this easy to follow for your students.

I am sure your students were excited to begin this project. What a great way to show understanding of this topic. I only wish you would have had more success. Hopefully, you will not let this discourage you from using technology in the future.