Evaluating Your GAME Plan Progress

I think I achieved some measure of success because my students were able to do their online research in locating some websites dealing with documentary production. They enjoyed doing this because it opened a new world for them, and they appreciated the impact technology has on learning about new content. This entire exercise has reinforced my feelings about opening learning to the students, which is what student-centered learning is all about. They did not need me to feed them the information all the time, I was the facilitator in the learning process. In fact, I am learning a lot from them, and we are helping each other problem solve what is required to be done, for example, locating the correct websites that discuss the rudiments of documentary production, then locating relevant and reliable information about the various aspects of Carnival. It is a learning experience for me and for them. However, I think I need more time to continue locating information and putting everything together. I am really limited in available time and access to the computers and the Internet in school to complete the research. I would have much preferred if there was a live demonstration, however, the students do not seem to mind one bit.