So, how do we start? For me? With relief at this statement “The last thing you need to be is a digital whiz.” (Ohler, 2008. pg. 133). I think it’s clear by now that I love a good list and the figures (11.1-11.3) here were very helpful in that they showed several ways to break down the process into manageable pieces. I kept thinking this chapter should have been titled “How To Eat An Elephant”*.
I also liked that each approach had opportunities for review and reflection by the students. I think this would truly elevate the experience for students. They can correct, modify and enhance as the work vs. being set up to pass or fail at the END of the process.
Lastly, the section on adapting the development process to meet the learning objective was right on target. There is an analogy I use with new teachers or those struggling to connect lesson plans to standards or desired results: You don’t make a shopping list, get the supplies, prepare a birthday cake, put 13 candles on it, and HOPE there is a student who is having their 13th birthday that day. Effective planning is the same thing- you start with the need you are trying to meet, gap you are trying to fill, and then plan your activity.
*the answer: one bite at a time
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