AssignmentZero March 18, 2007
Posted by Matthew Woolums in Tools.trackback
AssignmentZero
Have you ever wanted the chance to be a journalist? Have you ever wanted a place for your students to be journalists? Take a look at AssignmentZero.
Inspired by the open source movement, this is an attempt to bring journalists together with people in the public who can help cover a story. It’s a collaboration among NewAssignment.Net , Wired , and those who chose to participate.
In other words, from the home page you can visit the assignment desk to see current stories under development, offer to participate, and if your qualifications meet the editors needs, you are assigned the story. Some assignments are given to only one person, while others are given to groups. You need to be a member to contribute. Assignments also include discussion boards to talk with other contributors about the story.
While I don’t think every student should flood AssignmentZero, wouldn’t it be an interesting format for a school to set up? In addition to the school year book or newspaper, students could select from assignments for curricular classes, contribute to group assignments or submit individual work. Imagine a portfolio developed over several years that includes documented participation in project-based learning.
http://zero.newassignment.net/
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