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=Problem Solving Through Projects= Region IV -New Orleans, LA, April 10-12, 2014 Room: Dauphine 1 2:00-2:45 and 3:00-3:45

Projects use a hands-on approach that enhances student critical thinking and problem solving skills as well as core academics. These Projects will also provide managing techniques and a team building approach. Project learning can prepare students for success in life and to be competitive in the 21st century workforce.

Referenced websites http://homepages.abdn.ac.uk/j.masthoff/pages/teaching/CS3021/practicals/MoonExercise.pdf

http://marshmallowchallenge.com/TED_Talk.html

http://m.wikihow.com/Solve-a-Problem

Prezi Presentation for project management
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Handouts
FUNdamentals of Project Management 26th Annual HSTW Staff Development Conference
 * Project Management Quick Reference Guide[[file:pmquickrefguide.pdf]]


 * NASA Communication Exercise- This exercise is from the Project Management for Youth Curriculum by by Kris Reynolds. I have received permission to use this part of the curriculum as an activity in my presentation.
 * Marshmallow Tower[[file:Marshmallow Tower.docx]][[file:Marshmallow Tower.pdf]]

media type="file" key="marshmallowtoweri.qt" width="300" height="300"
 * Build a Bridge[[file:Build a Bridge.docx]][[file:Build a Bridge.pdf]]media type="file" key="buildabridge.qt" width="300" height="300"
 * SNAFU[[file:SNAFU.docx]][[file:SNAFU.pdf]]media type="file" key="snafu.qt" width="300" height="300"
 * Save the Egg[[file:Save The Egg.docx]][[file:Save The Egg.pdf]]media type="file" key="savetheegg.qt" width="300" height="300"

Resources

 * Fundamentals of Project Management 4th Ed. Joseph Heagney. American Management Association[[image:funprojectmanagement/fopmbookpic.jpg width="71" height="124"]]
 * Project Management for Youth Kris Reynolds, PMP- KrisReynolds@thepersimmongroup.com Table of Contents[[file:Promngtythtoc.pdf]]
 * Various ideas from game books and websites