Reflection part 2

I just wanted to add that I did implement the problem-solving lesson plan in my language classes. Students used the computer to research the time period represented in the copies of the personal checks they were given. This was a very successful lesson. Students loved pretending to be FBI investigators (thanks for the suggestion, Ian) and solving the missing person crime. We are not finished with this project, but the engagement is high. Students will blog about their findings and stories during the winter break, and when we return, students will create a digital story about their findings and creation. I think presenting them with a problem to solve is a great way to differentiate because students were able to work on their own levels and to go as far as they could or want to go. The lesson was very self-directed, and I was able to be a guide and facilitator, which allowed me to reach more students on a one-on-one level.