LaBelle Nature Park Project

Capstone Seminar Spring 2004

Margaret England

EME 6938

Action Research Question How can I best

moderate a resource database of LaBelle Nature Park curriculum activities?

Hardwood Hammock

River

Pines and Palmettos

Ferns and Lichens

Birds, Animals, Reptiles, including Gopher Tortoise

Close To Schools

What did I do? Permission from Assistant Superintendent

and Principal Developed site Recruited participants Added information to site to meet needs of

participants Evaluated project

Home

Contact Form

Message Board

Park Information

Document Manager

Useful Links

Scrapbook

What did I learn? Narrow topic Start small Ask for critical friend’s or tutor’s advice Proofread questions for errors and clarity Insure equal access to technology Help participants with technology concerns

Questions? Project Report in Portfolio: Areas of

Mastery Transcripts of Message Board available

upon request

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