This is very interesting. A recent project in my classes involved researching new, emerging technologies and creating a project on one they found interesting. However, this left no room for geeks (like me!) in my classroom who couldn't stop themselves during the research phase. They were highly excited about learning new things, spending days on the research phase, sharing with me each and every one of their discoveries. A choice in media for creation of their project would have suited them, like creating a blog where they could have highlighted multiple discoveries. I like the idea of giving student's choices, just never thought of adding multiple choices (topic AND media) for fear of confusing them. Our resources are limited in my alternative secondary school and I'm the only technology instructor. I keep my door open for other students from other classes to work on their projects when my numbers go down and I have stations available. Course offerings are limited as well, no high tech classes, so I try to supply information, magazines, videos, and research projects like the one mentioned here. I also bring in some of my personally owned technology, but had to stop when my expensive laptop (usually locked down) was stolen. I'd like to hear any suggestions you have. I have a 30 minute tutoring period, M-Th when lots of my fellow geeks from previous years stop by to see me as well as students doing make up work. My former students are sneaking out of class, actually, with an excuse to use the bathroom. We chat very briefly and they get sent back to class. Perhaps this period could be a Construction Zone like the one you mention above.