CONTRASTERS CREW REVIEW Ideal school (Nacho, Roxane, Pablo) By Marta Alonso

Contrasters Crew  ( Pablo, Nacho, Roxane) has finally made a wonderful project although they had problems with sending the material to create the video and presenting on time. It also clear that they had less time than other groups but they finally show very interesting ideas about their ideal school. All the theory was explained in a very easy way although it were they three just talking. Subtitle helped a lot in this process. The information given was accurate and interesting inside each point although there were some facts that were repeated during the video. The 3D design of the physical school was so nice and also the great explanation of each place inside the building that was pretty long part in the video. They gave very good facts in the context part and tried to explain the possible solution for their restrictions. One of the best ideas was the use of Self Review Framework to compare and assess the school with other taking about ICT.  Technology is also include in the school and in the video they talked internet safety and they use they would give to different apps for students with special necessities and also to prevent and solve bullying. Inside all the ideas they mention there are some quotes of authors like Piaget and they really gave lot of importance to methodologies as the inclusive education and other point that had surprised me was the idea of trying to avoid competition in schools. They explain all the leadership point so well including some information they looked for and explain how the participation of the families would be: parents, students and teachers would form a triangle where they would be always in connexion. A negative point to improve would be including more content of other subjects and also the video needs a bit of originality but counting with the little time they had, other parts such as the content and facilities to understand it are finally achieved. 

TRAVELCHERS REVIEW Ideal school (Marta Alonso)

 This group has have a great challenge in relation with one of their components Vinny  who could not understand Spanish and in some cases that the group wanted to express something they needed to speak all in English although  it was more difficult that doing it in Spanish. A part from that point that finally the managed it very well, there were some objectives that were not achieved as they explained in their own presentation before the video. I really liked the beginning of the video and the mix of voices at the time of explaining the theory in the video. The content of Travelcher’s video was absolutely the most completed and innovative due to the multiple ideas they collect about different articles and webs. It was shown that they made a huge effort looking for new ideas and a way to include them in their ideal school. Although they mention lots of projects, methodologies and more data, they also talked about learning communities as most of the rest of groups. Their part of context was so complete with all the facts and figures they gave. Overall a point to highlight is the originality of the video made with hand-made dolls and a class made of paper. It was a hard work to do it and also to record it.  As some ideas that I really liked  I  would mention multiple intelligences and all the ways they said they  would use ICT in the school. They also gave lot of importance to sensitive learning and projects like Corners.  I point to improve I can mention is that the video was very long so there were time where it was easy to get lost and not getting the ideas well.

REVIEW IDEAL SCHOOL CONTRASTERS CREW (By Ana Rallo)

First of all, I would like to start by congratulating the group. Both parts of the previus group have passed through huge challenges because of working against time due to the separation, but we all were able to overcome it and do a great job.

About the content, they explain really well theoretical definitions with their own words and about context they gave many facts and graphics showing all they were talking about.

They gave a lot of importance to the self-review framework and explain it really good as well as the importance of ICTs. They didn't forgive speaking about special needs or some dissabilities that their students could have and how they could overcome them with projects as the "AZAHAR" one.

The localisation of the school is well explained, as well as the inclive school's program and the importance of the families inside of the school. They mention values as learning from each other and highlighted the importance of ensuring a great relation between students providing a good class environment which rises the productivity of the children.

One of the stronger points of the presentation was their "speech" about bullying, where they gave many data, definition, facts, importance and how to deal and erradicate it.

About the physical structure, their building is U-shaped, just one floor well equiped of technological devices with a natural climate and where every cycle is connected. They included and orchard for gardening and raising vegetables and the instalation of polyvalent rooms as the gym where big meetings would be held.

Good work!

FERNWEH REVIEW Ideal school ( Marta Alonso)

Fernweh showed us that their group work has improved a lot and as they said: they have also noticed their group spirit has increased during this project due to the great amount of tasks and the necessity of collaboration between all the members. Each one has accomplished their roles. One of the best ideas was the 3D perspective of the building that they created in a informatics program. This gave us a great view of how was the building built and where it was each space. Inside the theoretical part is important to mention the ideas in relation with context where they talk about economic aspects and how they would start being a private school and then public. They also highlight the importance of the creation of education communities. Talking about methodologies they used cooperative learning and projects made in class. They have known how to mix content of the three subjects in a fantastic way. Including emotions and multiple intelligences for example from psychology of education and some other methodologies such as the inclusive education in which they pointed out the importance of giving the same opportunities for everyone. They also mentioned the active an experiential learning and the education based in value to solve conflicts. They bet on freedom for students and a reciprocal way of learning- teaching, from teacher to student and the other way around. One of the best points they explained were the one about ICT where they told us that BQ was the company which provided them all technological devices. Point to improve would be changing the voice which sounded in the video because was always the same tone and it made get a bit tired and also it would be necessary to make some references to certain authors of theories because they didn’t mentioned any. I enjoyed a lot with the funny part of the bibliography and I recognise that subtitles made the understanding easier.

REVIEW IDEAL SCHOOL TRAVELCHERS (By Ana Rallo)

I will be really concrete with this project, I think it was really well done and greatly completed so I will just mention some points I want to highlight.

• Their introduction of the location of the school was really well done and creative, as well as the explanation they previously gave about why did they choose that location, many facts really well searched.
• Their video started really good because it was new to show the model while talking and the part with the toys but in the end it felt a bit monotonous, although I appreciate their effort on making something different.
• Really good idea of not having subjects but having "stations" and really well explained.
• Perfect ICT's use, a bit confusing because they were in every minute of the video but they get really good explained.
• The explanation of how multiple intelligences are going to be developed or how they will take advantage of them is really well explained.
• Really clear class organization in a U shaped way for face to face debates or other active activities as well as the Godfather program.

CONGRATULATIONS!

REVIEW IDEAL SCHOOL FERNWEH (By Ana Rallo)

Fernweh did a great job. We are able to notice that they have improved hugely since the beginning of the subject. At first, we could see a difference on the amount of work and even some "problems" between them. In this project they've overcome this differences and they have taken advantage of the strong points of each member of the group.

They started with an innovative idea of showing us the school. They made a 3D virtual design where we could see in detail everything, even the name SINERGIA. We could find all the details and facilities that were established inside their school. Apart from all the things used for the scholar timetable, they included some spaces for renting them for maybe parties or different social meetings.

Speaking about the inside work, they decided to deal with cooperative work in which nature can be used for relaxation and serenity. The importance they gave to families is really huge, they need to be involved. Their ideal way of learning is based on the social constructivism and on learning by projects.

They mention the difficultness of being since the beginning a public school, so that they opt to start as concert and thanks to some projects and little by little, achieve the idea of a public school.

Emotional intelligences should have a huge importance on learning and this importance has been gaved from SINERGIA's school. Their other ideas as education based on values, having a creative education or using ICT's in every situation where well explained.

I would like to congratulate this team! And my favourite idea, the one of working with Bq projects of "do it yourself" and "do it with others" using them as providers. WELL DONE!!!