Module 7 - Activity 6 Real World Collaboration

I have concluded that the following standards are necessary for any authentic problem solving activity

1	Students are given opportunity for Problem Solving
2	Students use critical thinking skills
3.	They build on previous knowledge
4.	It allows   students to apply skills to solve problems
5.	Evidence of interaction/collaboration
6.	End product is shared with an audience
7.	Students are allowed to be creative
8.	Work should be produced over a period of time
9.	The task needs to be multidisciplinary
10	There should be evidence of and opportunities for  in depth investigation/research
11.	Guidelines should be given
12.	The role of the teacher is facilitator/guide
13.	Students should be responsible for their own learning

The project should
1. use hands on approach
2.  be 'real world' oriented
3. accommodate various learning styles
4. allow students to be creative