I've been somewhat absent from this blog recently. Partly due to the same reason I was creating this blog - the GB Henderson Summer Program. While the Las Vegas program has not yet started, and will not start for just over two weeks, the Colorado program is currently under way and I was asked to spend two weeks in Colorado providing assistance at the program here. Needless to say I've been very busy trying to help out while still completing the work for my Master's classes and trying to fit in some sightseeing on the side!
However, while helping out with the summer program here, students are coming up with ideas I've never considered as well as reminding me of resources that I've used in past years that I thought I'd mention. Let's first start with what the students are coming up with - Google Sketchup! Students independently came up with the idea to create models of their displays using Sketchup. The students were able to quickly create scale drawings of their vision that communicated their thoughts and plans with the teachers. This lead to clarity in communication and ease of planning - I can't believe I haven't thought of this before! One student even decided to import his model into Alice, a "free scripting and prototyping environment program for 3D object behavior," in order to create a simulated environment. The technical capabilities of these students never ceases to amaze and wow me!
As far as reviving a previously used resource, I revisited an online polling service, Poll Everywhere, to introduce students an audience response system for an interactive piece for their end event. Students are currently considering using this system to test audience knowledge about the ownership of food companies. They will see how much people know about the ownership and subsidiaries that rule the food industry.
Are there any other similar resources or suggestions you can think of to help the students out? We are always open to suggestions!
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