Sunday, February 13, 2011

Introduction: Service Learning & Group Projects

Service Learning Checkup (Week 5)
  • Week 1-2 (Answer following questions)
    • Service Hours Required
    • Deadline for Service Hours / Project Completion
    • Using Service Learning to Learn ENVSD121 Course Material
    • REGISTER at: http://servicelearning.boisestaet.edu
      • Bogus Basin Snow School (4)
      • Boise Urban Garden School (5)
      • Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center (1)
      • Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game Volunteer Program (13)  
      • USDA Agriculture Research Service Northwest Watershed Research Center  (18)
  • Week 3-5
Service Learning Role
  • Dynamic Discussion (odd weeks)
    • Come Prepared to Share Experiences
  • Community Connection
    • Changes - Increased Awareness
  • Non-Traditional Teaching Model
    • Blog - Reflection - Lecture to SL Link  
Group Project Topic Submission  
  • What: Scheduled Group Projects (4) - Topic Choices
  • When: Between February 15-March 18
  • How: Up to 5 Submissions worth 3pts (1 per week) - Total Pts Available: 15
    • Group Project Topics will be chosen from the "best" submissions. Topics must relate to lecture and SL Project. Send to: justythomas(at sign)u.boisestate.edu
Blog Services
  • Choose blog service - Top10BlogServices 
    • SurveyMonkey Results as of 3pm MST
      • Respondents - 25
      • Have Created a Blog - 06 
      • Have an Active Blog - 01
      • Comfort Level with Social Networking / Blogging 
    •  Sample Blogs
    Send Blog Link to:  justythomas(at sign)u.boisestate.edu 

    Service Learning Reflections (Blog Entries)
    • What: Blog Entry
    • When: Semester
    • How: Connect SL project to classroom or local news topics. Up to 5 Submissions worth 3pts ea (15pts)
    • Example:
      • BUGS - Bed Prep & Planting
    • Relate to Lecture
      • Ecology (Garden)
      • Ecosystem (Living Soil)
    • BUGS
    Presentations
    Groups will be announced by Dr. Ball (20pts)
    • #1 Presentation: Thursday, March 24
    • #2 Presentation: Tuesday, April 19
    • #3 Presentation: Thursday, April 28
    • #4 Presentation: Thursday, May 5
    Evaluation Forms
    Self, Group, and Peer Evaluations will be made available via SurveyMonkey (50pts)

    Grading Rubric
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    2 comments:

    1. russFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:34 PM

      i was trying to think of a topic to submit, and im drawing a blank, so i figured id ask for some clarification because maybe someone else is thinking the same thing. so, my topic is supposed to link my service learning with the class studies (and perhaps current events) in the form of a project that groups will be presenting at the end of the semester? is the topic something that the groups will do, or something we feel the community should do concerning our service learning? ...help!

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    2. Justy ThomasFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:45 PM

      Hi Russ - thanks for the note. The topic is something that the groups will research and clearly present to the class. There is no "prescribed" way to present information on the topic but should tie classroom learning to service learning and could potentially include current events.

      Last week was Canadian week at BSU and Thursday's topic included Canadian oil sands and US consumption. The process is not environmentally friendly and the Canadian representatives are working toward making it a cleaner process - this might be something worth looking into (greenhouse gases - holding ponds filled with polluted/toxic water etc). Plus, there are rumors that the US has oil sands and have been considering tapping in...(one person did send a topic relating to oil sands)

      Another person suggested that we look at the political process of conservation - how one can aid in the conservation of specific species and/or land areas - the Boulder White Clouds are of particular interest (Idaho Conservation League will likely have some information). The Bull Trout is a pretty hot topic in this arena too (Idaho Rivers United).

      Another topic suggestion: What if we just let nature take care of itself [instead of replanting native species] - what would the results be?

      And another noteworthy suggestion revolves around genetically modified organism (GMO) food and GMO seeds (Michael Pollan + Chapter 6 + the Year of Idaho Food).

      I hope that I've helped clear topic submission up for you and that some of the other topics help you feel your way around ideas to suggest.

      Feel welcome to email/post for more information.

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