Multimedia Experience: Integrated Curriculum Project

Physical Boundaries

In one school, and at each students home

What’s and who’s involved

Middle/Junior high students

Teachers

Equipment Involved

home computers

internet

(perhaps) video sharing/camera function

(perhaps) scanner (for sharing notes and documents)

printed media and textbooks

digital-format textbooks?

*Ipad Vs. Printed Textbooks
*E-textbooks
*Classroom Discussion Boards
*Benefits of Discussion Boards Vs. Classroom environments

Demographics

11-14

able to afford OR check out computer/laptop (or tablet?)

all genders and races

Wants and Needs (Individual and Community)

individual:

•   want to be social

•   willing to discuss

•   self-motivation

•   open-minded

•   critical thoughts

community:

•   draw connections

•   desire for in-context subjects

•   need for relatability

•   need to make links

•   long-term retention

Symbols

message board icons/conventions:

speech bubbles

plus signs

avatars

online identity

profile

memes

media references

signatures

group/guilds

polls

instant feed?

links (IMG, URL, VIDEO)

clubs

badges?

Motivations for Participating

part of grade

better retention of knowledge

confidence/empowerment through sharing

ability to discuss, rather than introverted learning

casual setting, comfortable

practical, well-rounded education

keeps kids connected, even outside of school (NO isolation!)

Articles on integrated curriculums:
Why Integrate?: A Case for Collating the Curriculum
Integrating Curriculum: The Importance