- Discussion on what you need to keep in mind as you start the journey through Project-Based Learning (PBL).
- Discussion on the overall benefits of the PBL approach.
- Discussion on the benefits to students who participate in PBL.
- Discussion on what issues need to be considered in PBL approach.
- 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.
