Goals: 1.Understanding the assignment through models 2.Discovering group roles

“Work effectively with a group on a collaborative project in a digital space.” Establish Group Norms Revisit and enforce Group Norms Update the digital space frequently Create and keep daily agendas Evaluated on “Individual Collaboration Rubric.” 30% of grade.

“Communicate a persuasive message effectively to a specific audience.” Choose a message Choose an audience Choose the best way to communicate with that audience Create the message

Youtube recycling video – Purpose – show older, non-recycling duds what they should do and why. – What’s Great: slick editing and story-telling, logos, compelling facts, matching music – What’s Needed: Specific, measurable request for action (pledge to recycle all bottles, share with 5 friends, etc.) Citations for statistics given during movie.

Honoring US casualties of war – Purpose – have celebrity fans re-examine who they honor, recognizing the sacrifices of soldiers. – What’s Great: Clear ethical message delivered simply via facebook – What’s Needed: Citations to support the claims (“famous for rehab”, “died in her bath”, “worldwide news” and also for Lt. Michael Murphy. A “for more info” page/link so that once you’ve gotten your audience’s attention, you can direct them to additional information. Specific, measurable request for action (thank a vet, leave a comment)

Mission 21 – Purpose – Educate Rochester about teen prostitution, recruit volunteers, asking for donations *See NEEDS tab – What’s great: updated frequently, emotional and ethical appeals, specific ways to help – What’s needed: Nothing.

Kony Facebook Page. Movie. Website.Facebook PageMovie. Website. – Purpose – Make Joseph Kony, a war criminal, famous, which leads to his arrest. – What’s great: cited sources, engaging editing and story-telling, simple request for action “what you can do NOW” with additional ways to help. Easy for one person to do a lot. – What’s needed: Nothing.

Make a Difference Day – Girl ScoutsGirl Scouts – Purpose – Let senior citizens “know people care.” – What’s great: specific, measurable goal, testimony from recipient, involved nine people – Further evidence of the event – flyer? Video? Sample greeting card?

Day of Silence. Website.Website. – Purpose – “ brings attention to anti-LGBT name- calling, bullying and harassment in schools” – What’s great: cited sources and resources for more information, set-up is easy for one person to do a lot. – What’s needed: Nothing.

Purpose: Make viewers aware of suicide symptoms and prevention What’s great: good use of persuasive forces, source citations, action the viewers can take now What’s needed: nothing

Go to for LOTS of good ideas! See what Campaigns they are currently promoting. Look at the Action Finder to review project ideas where you can choose time, who, what.

JM Parking Lot Garbage. Purpose – get students to not litter. Shoot video of the lot at 7am, compared to 3:30 each day. Edit into a 30 second video to be shown during advisory. Have students with garbage bags in the lot reminding students to throw their garbage away. Follow-up with additional video each week to demonstrate the progress or lack of progress. Good Works. Purpose – encourage a JM culture of kindness. Create a “good deed” ticket, giving each teacher ten blanks, along with an explanation of the project. Teachers distribute the tickets, then winners are chosen from those to get gift certificates (donated by local businesses in conjunction with the administration). Follow-up with surveys of students and staff on changes in the building. Recruitment Drive. Get more students to join a JM Club. Choose a JM club with low attendance during Advisory. Work with the advisors and club members on a recruitment drive. Gather data on increased participation/attendance.

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Working collaboratively with your group: Review the assignment, rubrics, and what needs to be accomplished for success. Determine what roles might be needed, taking advantage of the strengths of the group members. When finished, take advantage of this time to progress on your Collaborative Research and Persuasive Project.