1. The book seemed to have a few ideas as to what teachers should keep in mind when starting an electronic project- based learning unit/ activity/ project. The book told teachers to way prepare in advance as well as keep in mind variations that students may use and encounter. Teachers were also told to get into learner mode and give the students some of the reigns (because the students of today seem to know more about technology than the teachers).
2. The overall benefits of project- based learning seemed to be that students actually learned and grew in their knowledge and skills. Students also were able to apply their new skills in real life if they wanted to and they were also able to solve real problems!
3. Students benefited in the project as described in answer number two. However, students also learned to work together and work with others. They developed team building while they were learning and completing real life task.
4. The issues that need to be considered are lack of understanding in the project. Lack of motivation to get started on students part. Lack of group collaboration. Lack of appropriate technology (some classrooms are more advanced than others).
5. I think it would be an interesting model to investigate. Once a teacher understands that model I think it would be a great model to use in every classroom. Most younger people I know would rather not carry a book around but carry technology everywhere.
I agree with it being an interesting model to investigate. I think it would be super cool to look more into PBL in New Tech High. It seems like the teachers and students really enjoy having PBL involved in their school.
ReplyDeleteSheryl, I agree with you that students would rather carry technology around than a book. But I also think it's important to use traditional teaching as well as technological teaching. Giving students multiple options of ways to learn is important. PBL seems to focus on visual and auditory learners but not everyone is that type of learner.
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