First. I know my post is late :(
The chapter helped me think about PBL. I don't have a lot of experience with project based learning and this was an eye-opening thought to base my learning on projects and use that project in every aspect of my classroom. I think that project based learning is a big step up from what I remember form school.
As far as technology, I think that the younger generation is very savvy when it comes to computers and things. They use technology everyday and it's only right that they use it in school. Not only does it give them a wealth of information at their fingertips but I think it gives students confidence because technology is something that they know how to use. Although I'm not a wiz-kid when it comes to technology, but I think it would be a great asset to any project based learning environment.
Again sorry for the late and quick post. I will give it a better go next assignment.
Evne though your post was brief, I thought you made some very valid points in your Reader Response. The first thing I noticed was how you mentioned how limited your experience with PBL was. I began thinking back to my own experience with PBL and I realized that while my elementary school had a school garden and some class discussions that took place in my middle ad high school were inquiry-based and student-led, I still was unable to think back to that one lesson that stood out amongst all my years of schooling. I want something different for my students. With the widespread use and advancememt of techology, studets of this age will be better prepared for their future, a world where technology fluency is required. I admit to not being as technologically savvy as others but this class will prepare me to help students succeed in school and while using technology. Just as the book notes, I will have to be open and willing to change my mindset and beliefs about how the classroom should be run. The world is constantly changing and as a teacher, it would be a disservice to students to not keep up.
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you on most of your thoughts. I almost feel like my students are more tech savvy than I. During my practicum experiences, I have found my lessons are more successful when I incorporate technology. I think my students are able to connect more when the experience is hands on. I like the piece you pulled out about the familiar giving our students confidence. Perhaps this is why project based learning gets our students excited about learning.
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