Ideation: Understanding FAFSA Applications by Jennifer Weddel https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j en-us 2023-06-23 17:55:10 UTC 2025-12-23 07:41:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Day in the Life: Students will take a field trip to a local Community College and meet with college admissions counselors. They will be able to learn the ins and outs of the application process, what admission counselors are looking for, and see the admissions process in real-time. jwedd12 https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631168062 2023-06-23 17:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631168062 Simulation Activity: Students will take part in an e-learning activity where they assume the role of a hypothetical student. The are given information about the student's finances: savings and checking and will have to make choices based on what they interpret. By the end of the process, students will apply for a FAFSA loan virtually. jwedd12 https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631168788 2023-06-23 17:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631168788 Workshops: Students will have 5-7 topic choices that they will choose between. Once they have narrowed their focus to 2-3 topics, they will attend virtual workshops that will provide them with knowledge regarding the loan process. jwedd12 https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631169282 2023-06-23 17:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631169282 Interviews: Students will interview credit experts to gain an understanding of the importance of credit and savings. Students will be required to create 5-7 questions they want to ask. They will be given a list of potential interviewees; then, they will either interview via phone, in person or email to get their questions answered. jwedd12 https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631177419 2023-06-23 18:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631177419 Loan Assessment: This is a traditional assessment. Students will engage in a self-paced module that asks them to read articles and watch videos to better understand credits, savings, and loans. There will be three modules within this lesson and at the end of each module, students will take a mini-assessment to show their comprehension. In the end, students will take a traditional assessment that has fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and true/false questions in addition to short answers. jwedd12 https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631179433 2023-06-23 18:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631179433 Brainstorming: In a whole-class discussion, students will brainstorm and write down what they know about credits, savings, and loans. Then, students will be able to collaborate in small groups to research topics they are unfamiliar with. jwedd12 https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631182123 2023-06-23 18:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631182123 Guest Interview: To promote student discussion, I will have a prior student come in and talk to the class about the loan process. Students will be asked to come up with questions they have regarding the college FAFSA application and the information that is needed to accurately complete the form. In addition, the guest speaker will be able to share their experiences in regards to money. jwedd12 https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631183225 2023-06-23 18:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jwedd12/md6gjr13v6gcte1j/wish/2631183225