Blog Post #6

I enjoyed getting to know more about Project Based Learning, while watching the provided videos of Dr. Strange and Mr. Capps conversations. Project Based Learning is all about getting students excited to learn. Project Based Learning is our future. We need to better embody the ways to teach by utilizing PBL methods and ideas. I feel like students as well as teachers learn more as well as being more engaged and interested in what they are doing. PBL get students excited about learning and what they create. The goal of a good project is one that has an authentic audience and keeps the students motivated to create good work. Content driven is also a good component of a good PBL project as well as projects that interests students.

Also teachers should use technology to also allow students to share what they are doing. Don't expect perfection, and let the students have time to reflect on their work so next time they will do it better. Teachers should also use the technology themselves so they can understand the questions students will ask. It is also a way for teachers to get students to need to learn what they are required to know. It is important to set goals when creating a project such as; having an authentic audience, student interest, and having choices for the students. Making sure everything that is done in the classroom is meaningful not only to the teacher but to the students also.