Reading Reflection Chapter 7

1) The first level of classroom discussion is teacher to teacher. This can be about anything from procedural to formative assessment. The next level is student to student. This should be about what they are learning as they learn it so that they can collaborate with each other to get the most from their project based learning. The final level is teacher to student. This is most mostly done with small groups although whole class discussions can also be done.

2) The first question for checking in is procedural which makes sure that the students are where they should be. The next question is about teamwork and whether or not the team is getting along well and being productive. The next question is understanding where you want to make sure that the students are understanding what they should be. The final question is self-assessment to find out what the students are thinking of their project.

3) The benefits to students when using technology are wide reaching. Students are already using technology and integrating it into the classroom is a great way to reach them and peak their interest. It is also something that works for students with a wide variety of learning abilities. With a podcast, for example, students who need a bit more help can easily replay the information without having to ask the teacher to repeat himself.

4) Troubleshooting can make or break a project. When something goes wrong, you need to be able to figure out what that something is so that students can work around it otherwise it turns into a roadblock that stops the learning. Another thing that can make or break a project is teamwork. Teamwork is the very foundation of working on a collaborative project. If someone doesn't do their part, the entire thing can fall apart.

5) This chapter connects with our topic because we ourselves are having to work together in a team. This can be challenging at times but makes it just that much more rewarding. If anything, collaboration like this becomes more important in college than it is in the lower grades mostly mentioned in this chapter. We all have our own lives and school and work, but it is good to know that we can all count on each other.