1. Second Semester

2. Journal Prompt What kind of work/school environment do you thrive in: one that is structured and strict, one that is extremely laid back, or somewhere in between? Explain your answer!

3. Question: What do Google, Apple, and 3M have in common? Yes, they are among the wealthiest companies in the United States Yes, they are among the top innovators of the United States But there is something else they all have in common...their workplace!!!

4. How are their workplaces the same? They all follow the 20% time program This means, they are allowed to spend 20% of their time each week (one day) working on their own side projects (whatever they want!!!) The 20% time program has caused the following to come into existence: Gmail (Google) The post-it note (3M) Masking tape (3M)

5. Video Clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwwdtQHqd9g

6. What does this have to do with us? We are going to be implementing this 20% time program into our classroom (with some differences) That means, that, each week, you will be given a day in class to work on whatever kind of project you want At the end of each month, you will submit these projects to me for a SUMMATIVE grade

7. Question #1: What form does this project have to come in? Answer: It can be almost anything! A paper A digital presentation Art (music, drawings, graphic arts, etc.) A self-made movie The sky is the limit!

8. Question #2: How will our time in class each week be monitored? You will be expected before each “free” day to think of a goal that you want to set for yourself in relation to your project choice each week At the end of class, you will be expected to reflect on whether or not you achieved that goal and why or why not (along with other questions). This will come in the form of an exit ticket. Part of your grade also STRONGLY depends on how class time is being used to do your project.

9. Question #3: What do you exactly mean by “anything we want” for a topic? Here’s some examples: Ever wonder why some people sit in the same seats for classes, even when they’re not assigned? Research it! Still not sure what career you want to pursue after school or want to learn more about your desired career? Now is the time to find out more!!! Skilled in the arts and want to do a project based on a particular book/ song/ piece of art? Always wanted to travel but weren’t sure where interesting places would be to go? Well, now’s your time! Ever wanted to brush up on your knowledge of a particular subject of interest? Go for it!!!

10. Question #4: What is the timeline for this project? You will always have Tuesday to work on this project We will have the library signed out for most days Your first 20% project will be due Monday, March 3 rd, 2014. That means you get a total of 5 work days in class (we have mid-winter break the week of the 17 th )

11. Question #5: How are we going to be graded for this project if we are all doing different things? You will all be graded using the same rubric These are the components on the rubric: Use of time in class (25 points): Did you actually use the time, or were you talking to friends, playing on your phone, or doing work for another class or assignment? You will receive a participation grade out of 5 points for each work day. Execution (25 points): Was there effort put in? Is it organized/ is there a method to your madness? If it is a visual project, is it aesthetically pleasing? Does this look just thrown together? Exit tickets (25 points): You need to fill each one out at the end of each work day Grammar/ Spelling (10 points)

12. Final Question: Why are we doing this? It seems random! ALL of college is about being able to manage your own time Professors usually give you a list of due dates at the beginning of the semester; it’s your job to keep them in mind This is practice for college!

13. Goal for Today: Choose a topic! By the end of tomorrow, I want you to have the focus to your project chosen, as well as a list of possible ideas on how to execute this focus (what form will the project take?) This counts as one of your exit tickets. Have fun!!!