In a
collaborative project
participants work together to ensure success. When
you register, therefore, you are making a
commitment to the other teachers and students that
you will do your part of the project.
The vast majority of projects
operate in a professional, collegial, and friendly
manner. This should be a rewarding experience that
is bound to develop new friendships.
These "Golden Rules of
NetPBL" offer practical hints on being a
good net-project citizen.
BEFORE I REGISTER FOR A PROJECT, I WILL READ
THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION TO MAKE SURE
It meets my curricular needs
I have the time and opportunity to complete
required tasks and meet project deadlines
I can acquire any required materials to
complete all tasks on time
I have the technology and subject-matter
experience required
WHEN I REGISTER FOR A PROJECT, I WILL
Understand that I am making a commitment to
real teachers and students who depend on us to
do our part to make the project successful
Understand that a collaborative project
inherently requires me to be flexible and
cooperative
Read and answer all project messages every
day or on an agreed-upon schedule. If I’m unable
to keep to this schedule I’ll e-mail other
participants and let them know what the problem
is
Complete required tasks and meet project
deadlines
Send a letter of explanation and apology to
project members if I am unable to complete my
commitments through unforeseen circumstances
Be positive, honest, and open to changing
circumstances and group consensus
Optional Considerations
At the beginning of the project, send an
informative message to other teacher participants
describing yourself, your teaching situation, and
your students.
If other participants and the host agree, have
your students also introduce themselves by
e-mail.
Be sociable; make your messages newsy and
informative. These efforts will pay off in a more
cohesive group that can better work together to
accomplish your mutual goals.
Have backup technology in mind, even if it’s
another teacher close by who can upload your
work.
