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.
This chapter helped me put things into perspective as well. It is good for students to know the benefits of technology to help solve problems and guide them through their project!
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