| How does our research project fit into the Grade 1-9 Curriculum and the school-based curriculum? | | Language Arts /Mandarin: | |
Language learning abilities are required for us to plan
an interview list, record the interview, write the interview thoughts,
and produce research information. When we made the questionnaire, we
needed to express what we were asking in a way that everyone could
understand. When we did interviews or questionnaires we needed to
express ourselves very well, and could not be too nervous when talking.
After the interview, we listened to the record, and converted the
interview’s contents into writing. When we type our writing, we needed
to organize the interviewees’ answers into key points. This required
good comprehensive ability to completely understand the thinking and
ideas the interviewees expressed. | | Mathematics: | |
We made our questionnaires with our personal computers. It
was very important for us to know how much time we needed to scan and
organize the questionnaire so that we could actually calculate the
total time. In the questionnaire statistics, we needed to learn
quantity statistics and bar chart production, and concluded the
research results from the numerical expression. In the interview
transportation, we utilized the most economic means to get to our
destination and maintain our budget. | | Arts and Humanities: | |
We had a lot of interaction with children during the
learning procedure of CCNDA. We saw the teachers put in efforts for the
children, and felt the wonderful interactive art among people. This art
deserved our appreciation and learning with an artistic mood. | | Science and Technology: | |
We used the computer to do most of our work such as statistical
questionnaire, thoughts writing, and interview record review. We also
used a camera and video recorder to take pictures and record videos. We
recorded all details of our interview and the procedure of our learning
in the research. | | Integrative Activities | |
We learned to work as a team. We helped each other and completed
the webpages together; besides, we learned to do and show our best on
everything we do. |
| | What information tools & technologies did you used to complete your Cyberfair project? |
The most information homework for us is form the “27CWSC digital
platform”. Using these network platforms in school, we can upload our
work and interview information. We can also discuss our thoughts in
this place and share all kinds of information. With 27CWSC digital
platform, even if we could not attend research meetings, we can keep up
with everyone's progress. | | Tools & technologies | Use | | 27CWSC digital platform | Discussions, assignments,
data collection platform | | Computer | Typographical, clerical
establishment | | Recorder | Recording interviews | | Video recorder | Recording interviews | | Camera | ecord learning process,
taking pictures | | Web authoring software | Web Design | | Video editing software | Charting, Retouching |
| | In what ways did you act as "ambassadors" and spokespersons for your Cyberfair project both on-line and in person. |
In order to effectively help the community, our teacher arranged
many activities, including the interview with CCNDA, for us. Through
the activities and interactions with the community, we learned precious
experience and knowledge. We gradually understood their needs and some
aspects which most people didn’t know and learned that caring for them
was more important than donating money or being a volunteer. Besides,
working with them was an invaluable experience.
Serving or caring for the disadvantaged is not an easy job, but
many people, such as the teachers and volunteers of CCNDA, are willing
to put time and effort into it. Their selfless humanitarian spirit is
our good example. We felt their sincerity and enthusiasm when visiting
them, so we would like to share our feelings and precious experience
with everyone through our Cyberfair project. | | How did other members of your locality assist or take part in your research project? |
We thank Mr. Hung-en Chang, the Secretary-General, for
sharing CCNDA’s operational idea and current situation, as well as
telling us how CCNDA gathers resources to benefit the community. We
thank Teacher Wen-li Lien, Teacher Yi-lin Huang, and Ms. Yu-mei Kao for
coaching us and teaching us how to get along with little children. We
also thank Ms. I-Hsuan Li and Ms. Mei-lien Shih for introducing CCNDA,
a place full of love, to us. Additionally, Teacher Yueh-chiao Cheng and
all volunteers of the Life Education Division of CCNDA provide the
first-hand information to our questionnaire. We thank all the people
who helped us during our research!
| | What has been the impact of your project on your project team members? |
During the Cyberfair project, we had to type in lots of
interview contents since some interview was extremely long. Some team
members often forgot to hand in their assignments, but we still
overcome many difficulties eventually. Even though we spent a lot of
time, including class time, lunch break, and holidays, to finish the
project, we were willing to do it. We learned to respect each other.
What’s the difference between others and us? We are willing to share,
but how do we help the people in need receive help and respect? We have
learned these during the Cyberfair project. Even though working on the
project affected our daily routine, it helps us see the warmth and
unknown side of our society and motivates us to help more people in
need. | | Did you respect intellectual property rights and use references? |
Every part of the information on this website came from our own
interviews, or our own selections from the student data and photos that
the teachers gave us. During the interviews, we informed all those
being interviewed that the content of the interview would be placed on
the website and asked for their consent. We also informed classmates
who provided pieces and teachers providing photographs or video that
the content would be placed on a website and asked for their consent. | | Discoveries, lessons and surprises |
In the beginning we didn’t knew much about the disadvantaged
people, but after studying, we were shocked that in the society so many
people needed help or never experienced the happiness of owning
everything they liked, while we were so picky with food or
inadvertently hurt those who loved us with our cold attitude or words.
The experience had taught our team to reflect on our previous attitude
towards life and people. Because of the project, we get to know many
selfless people and learned the importance of tolerance, empathy, and
love. Moreover, We learned that to help people, we needed to know their
need first, and the society wasn’t perfect but we could make it better
with our actions. We saw the touching deeds in which good people cared
for the disadvantaged and shared the stories. The project brought us
surprises and shocks. You will have a better picture of our feelings
after reading though the project.
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