Concept+Vault

=The Plan= The ConceptVault is an experiment designed to pre-teach, tutor and reteach information online. It is a “work at your own pace” website that is written in common language. The ConceptVault lays the foundation of each concept kids are working on in class so the teacher can build on that knowledge in the classroom. Think of it as a booster shot of information to help improve the mind.

Our vision is that the ConceptVault will grow and over time you will be able to search many topics through the search box to the right. Click this link, search through the box or simple find the page with the drop down menu to the right. We hope this is the start of an Educational Movement to change how we help students learn through technology!

Students are taught major concepts over their educational career and the concept vault will house these concepts in order to give students the knowledge prior entering the classroom in order to facilite more discussions and high level thinking. = = = = =The Project= The ConceptVault is an experimental project built in cyberspace as a type of online tutorial cataloged by subject that can be accessed at any time by anyone. While our goals, objectives, grade levels and scope and sequence may change the concepts never do. The key is to have each page follow the same structure so the user can navigate the information while creating an endless stream of possibilities.

Builders
 * Undesignated Students
 * Designated (i.e. Tech Ed Class)
 * Teachers

Builder Rights
 * Teachers: Structure & Web Videos
 * Students: Web Video Submissions to teacher

Incentives
 * Contest: Highest Score & Biggest Change
 * Payment: Pay for high graded submissions

Uses
 * Pre-teach
 * Tutorials
 * Student Success
 * Home Use

Design
 * Concept Name: The concept should be a general term and not specific event
 * Objective: Mom & Dad Version
 * TEK
 * Vocabulary
 * Explanation
 * Web Video
 * Personal Lesson Video
 * Homework/Practice
 * Contact Administrator Link: Creator + Principal

Teacher Expectations
Each year teachers will be asked to create a wiki on one concept. The ultimate goal is to have a database for parents and students to review concepts prior to entering the classroom, or to go back and review a concept that the students needs additional support in.

When writing your concept wiki, keep in mind the three things that drive our students: Love, Survival and Power. Write the wiki in such a way that is interesting, that captures your audience. Review the concept vault for examples.