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The purpose of this professional development activity is to introduce Service-Learning through online resources to the teachers and staff of Medway Public Schools. During this session, participants will research the quality standards and discover resources to guide them in linking a project to their curriculum. This research will lead to the creation and implementation of a high quality service-learning project. Special attention will be given to sharing resources for projects related to Medway 300, a celebration of the town’s 300th anniversary, which takes place in 2013.
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1. To introduce teachers to quality service-learning practices 2. To explore various websites dedicated to teaching the standards of quality service-learning 3. To research successful service-learning projects in Massachusetts and the United States though the use of the internet. 4. To create and implement a service-learning experience using the national standards for quality service-learning for use in your classroom 5. To explore the resources provided by Medway Historical Society **Pre-requisites: ** The ability to navigate the internet The ability to post on a closed blog page **Details / Requirements: ** 30 PDP’s will be given to those who: 1. View assigned online videos 2. Answer questions pertaining to assigned videos via course blog <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">3. Comment on other attendees blog comments <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">4. Search the web for projects that meet your curriculum needs and subject area <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">5. Create a project using the Medway Schools Service-Learning template <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">6. Implement a Service-Learning project in your classroom **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Time requirements: ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">•10-15 hours online: viewing and commenting on blog <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">• Remaining hours required for writing and implementing your project <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Those who successfully complete these requirements will receive 30 PDP’s at the close of the school year.