RR 11

1. Description of what occurs as a result of using the Project-based learning approach.
2. Discussion on ways to “bring your project home”.
3. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

1. As a result of using PBL you and your students should be filled with vivid memories and lasting artifacts to lead to a great start to a new adventure. It should allow you to be in a good position to build into future projects. Students and yourself will now be use to and well equipped with the process and work with it. 

2. Bringing home your project refers to basically being able to utilize PBL outside of the classroom. You can influence and help your own colleagues as a resource. With your class you can decide what activities were the most engaging and use them again another time or share that with others. You can share that and the rest of your insight with an existing network and outside sources. It is about expanding the journey. 

3. This chapter helps me expand my thinking about my classroom kitchen. I can now prepare myself to know what to do once I have been exposed to and taught using project based learning. It allows me to begin thinking about the power and influence I can have. It brings everything together. 

Here is the Final Concept Map for our Classroom Kitchen!:)

Reading Reflection 6

Discuss how technology tools can encourage students to be reflective and evaluate their own strengths. 
How students to explore the world of technology is a great way to keep them current and involved how to communicate and share with others all around the world the things that they know or they can use technology as a tool to further educate them on materials their teachers are instructing them about. Students will be about track there experiences and later look back on those moments and learned from them. Others students will be able to see their classmate's thoughts and hopefully learned from them as well.

• Students can use technology as a way to share there thoughts and feelings that they may be learning in the classroom. For example having a classroom blog to post all of the new information they found out on the Internet or what they learned in the books provided in class.
• Student will have the opportunity to share personal things about about themselves for others to see. This is a great way  for students to get to know one another.
• Using websites such as Boomerang and Survey-Monkey are great tools that allows students to reflect on their strengths and how to evaluate their weaknesses to become better lifetime learners. 

Describe several ways in which you can get students’ minds ready for a project.
It is essential for students to prepare effectively for starting, creating and executing a project. Students must understand that a project take many hours of planning and preparation to ensure that it will be successful for all of those involved. Like more people its is difficult to want to learn about something that they don;t find interesting or want to put in a lot of time into something that they have no particular ambition to gathering material to create a project worth presenting to others. It is the teacher's responsibility to create topic or find a way to make all topics fun and interesting enough for students to want to learn about and create project about. The more exciting the topics are the better the projects the students are creating will be. Teachers should always strive for students to explore and think about what they can share about their topic in their future presentations. Students should always be collaborating with peers to come up with effective ideas for their projects throughout the school week. It''s important to present students with multiple forms of media to help students create ideas about their topics. 



Discuss the elements of teaching fundamentals first
Teachers should set the project up independent inquiry. It's important for student to express what they know and don't know about the topic they are learning about for their project. For example, before doing new research have the student jot down some information they learn prior to a new day of gathering research material. Have the student share to allow them to presents their thoughts to fellow classmates. Students will then have the opportunity sharing knowledge that may be helpful for others in the classroom. 

Describe the important steps in preparing students for using technology in project.

1. find a technology place for students- students should be free to work with technology with the classroom within a given set time.
2. tap student expertise- ask students questions about topics they feel comfortable discussing. 
3. introduce project management tools- Teachers will be able see what each student is doing on each piece of technology and also using some logging data sheet to ensure that students are staying on task while using technology. 
4. demonstrate- show students how to use specific tool that you are okay with suing and learning about in the classroom. 
5. rely on your technology specialist- If you have access to a specialist bring he or she in to show the kids the correct way to use a certain type of technology that you want them to learn about but you may not be specialized in. 

Discuss ways to promote inquiry and deep learning.

Its is the teachers job to guide students through the learning process. Students are expect to do must of the brainstorming to promote critical thinking and learning, teachers should be there to support students opinions and push them to try to solve the questions or find the answers to their questions. Teachers should challenge students to want to learn more about their new interests, guide imaginations and use question starters to get the mind flowing with ideas.

Discuss ways Chapter 6 connects to group topic
Chapter 6 connects to my groups classroom kitchen because technology is used in multiple parts of the project. For example, we use technology to communicate the grand opening of the classroom kitchen by posting events on social media and in school newsletter. Technology is also use when  making international connections with our virtual  pen pals from Brazil who are also making a classroom kitchen. 

RR 10

Covers Chapter 10, Celebrating and Reflecting, of Reinventing Project-Based Learning, p. 147 to 155.

Your reflection should include:

1. Discussion on the importance of setting aside time for reflection.
2. Discussion on the reason students need to reflect and elaborate.
3. Discussion on how schools build tradition and identity.
4. Discussion on the importance celebrating a project.
5. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

1. It is always important to reflect because it brings the collaborative project to much more than a project. It will become a meaningful experience for your students. They'll be able to celebrate their work. This is why you must always set aside time to do so. 

2. When you reflect on the the project it makes students feel good about what they've accomplished. Also it brings the learning altogether. Students will be able to grasp the learning objectives, meaning behind essential elements, and realize they have learned more fundamental content in an excellent way. They will be able to recognize their growth from behavioral patterns, challenges, dispositions, frustrations, and think about the learning journey itself. 

3. Schools are known for their sports teams, extra curricular programs, academics, etc. The way this happens is they have built awareness in others. Build anticipation for the next generation or class to come. Once people begin to know about it, the community will expect to be involved. People will commit to the learning process. 

4. It's important to celebrate a project. It can be small or big. You should celebrate because learning and it will build your school's identity. It's important to display the learning, a look inside the learners with opportunities for them to talk about their processes, showcase their work to others and look back one more time.

5. This chapter helps me bring things to a close. After all the work that my students and I have put into great projects, I want everyone to notice their work. They should be proud and celebrated. 

RR 9

1. Description of a method of understanding prior-knowledge of students.
2. Discussion on the importance of establishing anchors for a project.
3. Description of several ways to assess what students learned during the project.
4. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

1. One can use a KWL as a prior knowledge method. Students will be given one. They will fill out everything they know pertaining to the subject matter given to them. This is a good way to get their thoughts in a judgement free manner. From there, you can gauge where you need to start in the learning process and get everyone on the same page in the end. 

2. Establishing anchors are important because they are like a framework. They guide where the students have started and how far they are from meeting their goals. Using something like a KWL chart can be a helpful reference. This allows you to look back at where they were, where they want to be, and what they actually gain. 

3. I can ask students throughout the project what they have learned and what they are learning. Ask students to synthesize and summarize thoughts. Also give students the opportunity to take what they have learned and apply it to a new content area. 

4. This is a very important part because it makes us realize what is important and what we expect them to know in the end. What is it that I will want to assess showcasing what they have learned when their project is over? This helps guide that discussion between my group and I. 

RR 8

1. Learning is powerful and connecting with others make the experience even more exhilarating. The class can connect with experts of other industries like universities or high schools. This gives students something to look forward to, meeting with others in higher positions. With the advancement of technology, people can communicate with people all across the country. They can ask specific questions, get feedback, and have new conversations. The class can also do these things for global communication. Technology allows international panels, websites, blogs, video conferences, etc. This increases accessibility and expands the circle of learning. 

2. The EAST initiative model has made it a point to showcase the benefits of technology. Environmental and Spatial Technologies are able to master tools and applications of technology and solve problems in their communities and create projects to do so. It is student driven, authentic project based learning, using technology as tools, and collaboration. It requires training and support for teachers.

3. Students sometimes become quite capable of leading their own projects as they get comfortable and get into creating a project they care about. It opens the way for communication. Students who have been deemed less than or with special needs can create great work. Everyone can learn from what they come up with. They will learn better because they put more work into what the love. 

4. The concepts in this chapter help me to think about how to let go of some control of the project. It really puts things in a perspective that the kids can gain more if we allow them to have more power and to lead their own projects.  

RR 7

1. There are three different levels for classroom discussions. The first is teacher to teacher. This is collaboration with your colleagues. It can be face to face or through technology. This is where one takes advantage of being in a community and then uses each other to help with plans, activities, and other things. The second type is student to student. Students can work in teams and build communication skills. They can spend time challenging each other and having meaningful conversations. The last type is teacher to student. In a project based learning system, teachers can lead discussions and communicate with students through a blog, online calendar, etc. instead of the traditional lecture. 

2. 

• Procedural: This is where you check to make students are staying on schedule with due dates and check points to make sure they're on track. Staying on schedule?
• Teamwork: These types of questions are making sure that everyone is being a team player. Everyone needs to be pulling their own way. This allows students to give their honest thoughts in a safe environment. How are you guys getting along?
• Understanding: These type of check point questions call for probing students' thinking. Review their progress and encourage them to push themselves further in thinking and working. Have you thought about...?   
• Self-assessment: These are used to see what the individual student is thinking and where they are in the project. This gives them the opportunity to release their frustrations, challenges, etc. 

3. Students can gain new insights into how to communicate with diverse audiences and even  all around the morning. They get a wider perspective than the traditional way of communicating and learning. They get to receive information in a better way. Children use technology more now than ever so optimizing it for learning will be comfortable and effective for a lot of students. 

4. Certain skills can make or break a project. They must be administered well. With teamwork, if done too often, responsibility gets lost and the project does not get done efficiently. If done well, it maximizes the project's potential. The same goes with classroom conversations. Self-assessment should be given, but make sure it is encouraging. 

5. This helps with my project because it helps me help my students. I want to be able to push them to get the most out of their work. With these points, I can probe their thinking and guide them effectively. I also know more things to look out for and make sure are done properly.

Collaborative Map Revised

RR #6

1. Doing self evaluations allow students to think about their own capabilities and learning. Blogs allow students to reflect and compare over a period of time. Online surveys allow students to tap into learning characteristics, identifying their interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Other sites allow students to compare their own self-assessment to others in a larger group. 

2. In order to have a good project for the students, their minds have to be ready to learn and take on the project. It should tap students' prior knowledge. Get the students' attention. Invite them to see possibilities. Students should explore the subject and discuss it with family and friends. You guys can role play, have discrepant events, mini-investigations, and more.

3. A teacher must set up the stage for independent inquiry. Students need to be aware of what they know and don't know about the topic. They can establish their own sense of purpose for the project. They can use a K-W-L chart. Then students will go deeper into questioning. Next teachers should share the rubric with the class. Students will have their expectations and know what a good project entails. 

4. 

• First you must set up a technology playground. You must make room to allow students to explore and get comfortable on their own. They may end up picking up a hobby. 
• Next tap student expertise. Students may work in small groups to explore and practice. Allow students to teach one another if they are technically able. They will learn tools, programs, etc. 
• Introduce project-management tools. Students could use project logs to keep track of their progress. They are encouraged to write, assess, and have conversations.
• Demonstrate. Demonstrate the tools that you want them to be comfortable with. Use a specialist or even a skilled student. 

5. There are different questions you could pose to students to get them into deep thinking. Guide students toward skilled questioning by imagining what practitioners or experts may ask. What if, Which one, How, Should, and Why are all good starters. Build more thinking for the students. 

6. This chapter helps my group and I think of our project and take it further. It will not just simply be us telling what the students to do. We now have more tools on how to get the most out of the students and get them excited and really into the project. 

Virtual Penpals

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zl1f_tgcdTuL2npn7apShA1Xb2TSsJktPBoOFUPqRMg/edit?usp=sharing

Update

Hey guys,

I know you guys are busy but we have things we need to do. First, we need the google docs document to be revised according to the instructions on the syllabus. We only received half credit. How to post the link is in the syllabus or I can show you guys.

Next we HAVE to get this script and start recording for our next big project due Friday.

Any concerns, please let me know.

RR #5

1. Discussion on the items that should be considered before starting a project with students.
2. Discussion on teachers’ and students’ management needs.
3. Discuss some of the technology applications that should be considered for use in a project.
4. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

1. Things that need to be considered before starting a project with students are rather straight forward. There needs to be proper planning. With planning comes gathering resources. What materials, who and what is needed has to be planned and figured out. Take inventory and clearly gather what you need. Make sure there is a goal of the project. Goals should have deadlines and milestones and achieved accordingly. The team should be organized in team planning. There should be a plan for assessment set already. How will you test what you expected them to learn? It should have more than one good assessment. 

2. Both teachers and students have needs to create and execute a successful project. Teachers need tools for communicating, tools for milestones, making events visible and notifying students. Teachers also need methods for getting resources to students, systems for managing work products, structures that support productive learning environments and assessment tools. 

Students need systems and tools for time management, tools for material management, collaboration tools, methods for seeking assistance, feedback tools, and ways to work iteratively and see it as a whole. 

3. Some technology that could be considered are a wiki, a blog, Drupal, or Textpatter. Students can create other personalized web pages also. With all of these students and teachers can have great communication. It is easier to update each other. These are great management frameworks and structures to help the flow of information to be shared. 

4. This chapter relates because it it helps us know how to start our project. It provides great advice on what to do before we even get started to have a successful project. Also it gives great applications we can use. 

Assignment VI part A Updated

This is the route from the school we're communicating with and one of the fresh fruit markets near them. This could be one of three nearby markets they could gather their resources for their classroom kitchen.

Virtual Penpals.... information

Hey Girls,

So I know I shared the google doc with both of you but just giving you the link for the gdoc as well. It is not done, I want you girls to read through it and see if you want to change or edit or add to it. Let me know, I did choose a school in Brasilia since Ciera chose the location for the gooogle map =)

Also, for the google map, I see that we are suppose have a route and explanation for it, Ciera if you're able to clarify that, it would be excellent!


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zl1f_tgcdTuL2npn7apShA1Xb2TSsJktPBoOFUPqRMg/edit?usp=sharing

-Rebecca

Assignment VI Part B: Brasilia, Brazil

1. Discuss the potential pitfalls in project design.
2. Discuss the features of a good project.
3. Discuss where project ideas come from.
4. Discuss the steps to design a project.
5. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

We all hope to have a successful project design but there are some pitfalls that may come with that to watch for. The first is being long on activity and short on learning outcomes. The project can be a waste of students' and your time if it is busy but reaches lower order learning aims. Another is technology layered over traditional practice. You have to make sure the project is of quality and not just a dressed up research report. Next is trivial thematic units. Thematic teaching is not necessarily project based, know the difference. Another pitfall is overly scripted with many, many steps. 
A good project is loosely designed with different learning paths. It is here arid causing students to construct meaning, centered around a question, capture students' interest, realistic, and reach beyond school to involve others. It should also tap into rich data, are structured so students learn with and from each other, have them working as inquiring experts, use 21st century skills and literacies, get at learning dispositions and finally, have students learn by doing. 
Good projects are everywhere and give inspiration. One can get inspiration from a tried-and-true project, projects by other teachers, news stories, contemporary issues, student questions and interests, classroom irritant and a collection of great ideas. There are four main steps to designing a project. First revisit the framework by making a final list of objectives, decide on skills to address and identify dispositions. Second is to establish evidence of understanding. Then  plan the theme/challenge for students. Lastly plan your entry to the project and how you will introduce it. 
These concepts relate because my group and I have to begin designing our project and this gives us the steps to do so. It also has given us the pitfalls to look out for as we design it. This gives us the push to produce a successfully designed project.

Reflection #3

1.       The beginning of any project starts with some big ideas right? Students asked to brainstorm about all the potential things that can be presented for their specific project topic. Chapter 3 expressed that one of the important purposes of a group lesson plan project is to learn something that you have never known before, and through your project you are able to educate all of those who you present your project too. Collaborating with fellow classmates, sharing resources material, and thinking outside the box on how to create one cohesive project is the key to educational success.

2.       2lst century skills have a foundation built on things such as:

·         Analyzing the information when searching for reliable resource for your project.

·         Evaluating the research you have found to narrow down the key points for the project.

·         Using Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives to help construct an effective plan lesson for the group project.

3.       It’s essential to understanding that 21^st century literacy allow students gain strong a more realistic view of the world they live in. Reading and writing skills are important parts of 21^st century literacies, but students have to possess comprehension skills for the things they are reading and writing for critical thinking to take place and as a result students have eternally learned something for a lifetime.

4.       The essential learning functions contains eight parts.

o   Ubiquity: Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom, and All the Time - tools that help students become more mobile and learn on the go.

o   Deep Learning - go beyond "filtered" information and use higher-order thinking to engage students.

o   Making Things Visible and Discussable – Students will be able to display the key points to their audience from the information they’ve found.

o   Expressing Ourselves, Sharing Ideas, Building Community – Students should use the Internet to express their thoughts and feelings with those within a shared society.  EX: Twitter.

o   Collaboration-Teaching and learning with others – students will learn more when working hand and hand with fellow classmates and teachers.

o   Research – Students should use the Interest to look for reliable resources.  

o   Project Management: Planning and Organization - helps students manage time, work, sources, feedback from others, drafts, and products during projects.

o   Reflection and Iteration – Students will be able to reflect on what was going on when they were coming up with their big ideas. Having a Facebook page is one of the many ways to be about to do this.

5.       What I have learned from this chapter is that there is so much that goes into group project lesson planning and now I have a better understanding of what my group will have to do for our Classroom Kitchen lesson plan project to better successful.

Here are my 3 websites Evals. I wasn't sure if that was something that we were suppose to do individual but them I realized that we had three different assigned topics...I apologize for that.

http://www.mdcfoodprogram.com/menuideas.html


http://www.nourishinteractive.com/nutrition-education-printables/category/4-teaching-students-healthy-cooking-classroom-activities-kids-eating-healthy-food-cooking-teacher-resources-printables-worksheets


http://visualrecipes.com/

I also find some resources about teaching students with special needs how to cook and having fun while learning what all goes into a classroom kitchen.

http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/as/cooking.html

This one link has a bunch of sites.

Hey girls!
These are the sites that I evaluated for Assignment 3.

https://www.sba.gov/content/follow-these-steps-starting-business

http://classroomcaboodle.com/teacher-resources/classroom-floor-plan/ 

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/elementary-financial-literacy-lessons-resources-brian-page  

Reflection 3

In a classroom, with any project planning there must be a big idea to base it off of. While trying to do this, one must find out exactly what the big idea is. You have to identify what the main concepts are, what you want your students to understand and why the concepts are important. Once you've done this, you can begin thinking of application and relevance for students and real life applications. Once you've thought about these things, it's a good idea to discuss them with your colleagues.
A well put together project will evolve your students using 21st century skills and access them to the higher levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. Students will analyze, evaluate, and create! Your project should challenge students to do them all. Along with those students should access the 21st century literacies. The project should naturally involve students learning to become independent, aware and productive. Within different contexts, students should be able to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute.
There are several essential learning functions that students should accomplish. Ubiquity is not exactly a learning function but it supports project learning just the same. It is being able to learn all the time, inside and outside the classroom. Deep learning pushes students beyond raw information and require students to engage in higher order thinking. Making things visible and discussable enables students to use their mind to examine things versus just telling. There is a visible representation. Expressing ourselves, sharing ideas and building community includes students using tools to express their ideas and build a society around interests. They share their ideas and have social interaction. Collaboration invite students to learn together, plan and write together and grow together. Research involves students using the web but being able to use filters, citations, and organizing information. Project management helps students manage time, work, sources, feedback from peers and teachers, and other organizational tools. Lastly, reflection and iteration refers to being able to reshape and reconsider ideas. Students could use blogs to express these drafts of works and continue to polish them.
All of these elements relate to our project because it shows us how to start. We know the steps and what to look for/keep in mind while designing this project. Kitchen classrooms can be very fun for the children and with the proper steps, we can create an effective environment for 21st century skills and literacies to be accessed.  

Hey guys! Here are our lesson plan topics!

Ciera - Space/Room

Rebecca - Budget

Alexis - Menu Ideas

Now that I've remembered how to post, here is my reflection #2.

After reading, I gathered that the main focus of learning communities is to promote change. It is about making time for new ways of working with colleagues to advance students. Teachers have support from fellow teachers, get to share ideas and create overall improved project based learning practices across the board. Some of the benefits of learning communities are decreased teacher isolation, increased commitment to the mission, shared responsibility, more powerful learning, and higher likelihood of fundamental, systematic change. This is always encouraged because other teachers can open your eyes to new perspectives and ideas of teaching that you may have not thought of. Teachers often share students so it is great if the students are getting some of the same great learning skills all around. Collaboration equals a more powerful learning system for both educators and students. To have a community there are certain components that should be shared among the members. First and foremost there needs to be a clear sense of the mission. This ensures everyone is on the same page with the same goals. Members should also share a vision of conditions to achieve the mission. They must work together in teams to determine the best practice. There should be groups with teacher leaders. The focus should remain on student learning for everyone in the community. Members should be goal and results oriented. Collectively members should share values, beliefs, full commitment, and consider themselves life-long learners. We have to always be willing to learn and accept that one will never know everything and everything. With all of these components, teachers could build an effective learning community. This chapter relates to my project and topic completely. We want to create a project of a classroom kitchen. The idea is to take all of the elements of potentially running a restaurant and give students a taste of all the work that goes into that. The group has to be on one accord with the goals and mission of this. All of the components mentioned apply to us while we strive to make this project successful.  

It seemed essential after reading chapter 2 having strong learning communities is a great start to helping student become smarter well-rounded students. The  important purpose of learning communities is to push teachers to collaborate with one another. Teachers should work together to educate students because that can use each other's ideas that could be helpful in the classroom. There were multiple benefits of Learning Communities for teachers in chapter 2. Some of the benefits consisted of decreasing teacher isolation, increase commitment to the goal of educating students, and sharing the responsibility of creating a smarter society for the world. Being apart of a Learning Community is an awesome resource to have on hand. Learning Communities encourages teachers to learn to work together as a united front in educating their students. One of the best parts of teacher collaboration is having access to tips they will learn from one other in the Learning Community. Teachers use one another as guinea pigs for ideas they would like use before introducing it into the classroom. By doing this, teachers are able to improve lessons and correct any rough patches or correct spots with in the lesson plans. The overall goals is for educators help create smarter students through improving education from teachers who are constantly growing and evolving. Just as teachers, students have benefits from Learning Communities. Some of them happen to be learning to work with fellow classmates especially when there are struggling moments in the learning process. Students will be able demonstrate real-life skills such as communication and critical thinking. The three components of Learning Communities work cohesively together.By sharing ideas, communicating with one another, and learning more about PBL, Project Based Learning, teachers and students will become successful in education. I'm a BIG believer in networking with professors and fellow colleagues because you never know what will work in the classroom and having a few extra sets of eyes and ears can be really helpful.

During the starting process of introducing PBL, Project Based Learning,  into my future classroom, I would keep in mind that to  prepare my lessons plans extensively and stay as organized as possible. Collaboration with other teachers who are also interested in bring PBL, can help build a strong network  for PBL educators. I found that PBL's has a variety of benefits of students and teachers. For instance, PBL approach is centered around students. Because of its student-centered, student tend to find greater understanding in what they're learning; In return, students are able to appreciate PBL and are usually satisfied with  what they're learning in the classroom. As a result students  will carry what they've learn from PBL for the rest of their lives. In terms of teachers, students who enjoy learning in the classroom never want to miss class! This means class attendance would improve, and students will go out of their way to spend more time studying the learning materials. There were some down falls to PBL. PBL doesn't reinforce the prior knowledge student gained in their earlier educational years. For teachers it could become a challenge to bring PBL into the classroom because this approach requires a lot of prep time to make sure the lessons are executed  effectively. Often PBL takes times away from other subjects, and in those states that follow the Common Core Standards PBL might not even be an option for teachers to attempt. New Technology High supports everything that the New Technology Model is all about. Before reading I thought I would be bored and lose interest in the material but I was proven wrong. I intend on using some of the elements of PBL into my future classroom.  

I've now figured out how to use this blog ladies!..lol  I'm not the best with technology so I'm praying this course helps me get more comfortable with using everything.. thanks for being so patient. At least I was able to send Rebecca the concept mp I hope it was helpful.:)

1. Discussion on what you need to keep in mind as you start the journey through Project-Based Learning (PBL).
2. Discussion on the overall benefits of the PBL approach.
3. Discussion on the benefits to students who participate in PBL.
4. Discussion on what issues need to be considered in PBL approach.
5. Discussion on New Technology High as an example of New Technology Model.

As I begin I would have to think of where I have used project based learning before in my classroom. Also I would have to keep in mind what I want to gain from using this and what I want my students to gain more than with regular learning. I have to keep in my mind the way I talk and engage with students, my classroom management style, the physical arrangement of my class, how I think about assessment, what artifacts of learning I collect and how I communicate with colleagues and parents. Some benefits of using the PBL approach are that students develop good communication skills, inquiry skills, learn to be flexible with work hours, develop a better understanding of how the world works, and the way they look at communication overall. Issues that need to be considered are parents' reservations. Some may think of it as they do video games and arcades. New technology high is an example of new technology model. They are beginning to use the project approach as a foundation and not just something added on. They are moving towards the whole school as a movement, which is important that everyone is pushing the students towards this collectively. They projects are make sure that students are involved in real world learning. New Technology High is an example of New Technology Models because it embodies these elements. This was overall a good read to have encountered and set me on the right track and in a good mindset of starting project based learning. 

Concept Map

Hey ladies, here is the first edition of the concept map! I did it on bubbl.us it's one of the links on the course website that we could use, super easy to edit and revise. I'll give you two the username and password in class on Monday for the website! 

Concept map

Hey girls, here are some ideas I have for the concept map:

Big ideas: online classroom restaurant that we can sell items from our classroom kitchen locally and nationally.

Some parts I would think of include learning about finance, building a website, how to market yourself, branding, distribution, advertising, recipes, actually cooking something, and labor of these things. 

We could have an end of year school wide community bake off or something like that... What do you gals think?

:)

Hola chicas

First Post!

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