Before they began work, students evaluated the timeline from the year before, deciding which features they wanted to preserve and which they preferred to change. Then they crafted their own. This time they emphasized the history of deaf people and growth in technology. They also added more color and decided on a standard size and style for the text so that it would appear more welcoming to readers. The ripple effects or side benefits of doing projects are as important as the final projects.
Students learn to question, analyze, categorize, and synthesize information.
They learn new and different places to find information. They learn about time management and meeting deadlines. These are skills that will last them a lifetime. Furthermore, conducting research builds self-confidence. Copyright 1999, All rights reserved Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center Gallaudet University 800 Florida Ave.