1. Presented by Dawn Sells
Mushroom
Management
Presented by
Dawn Sells

2. Mushroom Management Summary
1. Put them in the dark- The students identify a problem, and they are prepared to solve it.
2. Feed them manure- The students begin to explore while the teacher creates a situation and helps guide the students to understand it.

3. Mushroom Management Summary continued
3. Stand back and watch them grow- After the information has been gathered the teacher guides the students to work in groups to present the knowledge they have gained.
4. Chop off their heads and ship them- the students present their work, create their own conclusions, and assess their own learning.

4. Applications of Mushroom Management in the Classroom
Put them in the dark~ Teacher lets the students explore with various 3d geometric shapes.
Feed them Manure~ teacher explains to the students the different names of the shapes, and explains that the students will work in groups to create a geometric city with the 3d shapes.
Stand back and watch them grow~ students work in groups to create a geometric city using manipulatives.
Chop off their heads and ship them~ using the paint program the students will duplicate their cities.

5. Reflection
the mushroom management process is a useful metaphor in mapping out a lesson. this process can be universally used throughout various grades.

6. Applications of Mushroom Management in the Classroom
Put them in the dark~ Trainer explains how to create a PowerPoint presentation to Trainees
Feed them Manure~ Trainees follow along on their computers experiencing using PowerPoint tools
Stand back and watch them grow~ Trainees create their own PowerPoint presentation
Chop off their heads and ship them~ Trainees present their PowerPoint project

7. Reflection
Educators in different disciplines work together to understand how important it is for today’s students to feel comfortable with technology and provide a good example for students by utilizing technology
as a resource in the classroom.

8. References
“A Collaborative, Problem-Centered Approach to Learning about Technology Using Technology” (