Blog Post 6

Project Based learning Part 1. And Part 2 Experiences of a 3rd Grade Teacher

Project Based Learning is continuingly evolving. PBL is something that is done at the end of the lesson to show that students have learned what they are supposed to learn. Instead of a method that students should learn. What I have learned is that the goal of educators is to have students to take something from PBL with them. Students have achieved something from PBL. To get students excited about what they are creating and the goal for the project is to create a project that they will need all the content they need to know to complete that project. The goal of a good project is on that has an authentic audience. So that students are rewarded for the work that they do and be motivated for the good work they do. A PBL that is relevant to students lives and has the student interested. They can involve the community because the student can see that it is related to the real world experiences but most importantly are driven by contact. Projects must be within the state standards of what the students are suppose to learn. That will give the students the opportunity to need to know the content. Students can complete the project according to the states requirements.

I curio is an online tool that allows students to safely search websites. Students can also search images and video. I curio has been filtered for educational use that fits the ACCRS and other state standards. It has a virtual online storage for both student and teachers to store valuable information. Students and teachers are able to retrieve their stored information at any time.

Discovery Ed is a text article that can be used along with visual content. Students will be able to retain a lot more such as background knowledge, extended conversation, or illustrations to support text being used. It can be used for all subjects such as science and social studies. It is a great tool for teachers and student to do research for subject topics such as flowers or animals. Discovery Ed not only provides pictures but it has videos that the students can connect with someone outside the class room. It brings experts into the class room by video to video. Discovery Ed can be used by student to do searches so they can enrich their research experiences. Teachers can use Discovery Ed to bring different text to life.

The Anthony- Strange Tips for Teachers Part 1 1. Be a constant learner yourself. If you are not a learner you will not be a successful educator. Teachers have to be constantly learners. Educators have to model that behavior for students. 2. Teaching never ends. It is hard work. It is very rewarding. Teachers learn from their craft of teaching in their free time. 3. Be Flexible. The Unexpected will happen. Teachers have to be creative, flexible and cannot be committed to one way of doing something. They must be able to respond to unexpected events. 4. Start with a goal. 5. Engage 100% of your students 100% of the time in 100% of their projects. 6. Reflect, Revise, Share work with an audience.

Use Tech Don’t Teach it

What I have learn about “Use Tech Don’t Teach It “is that teachers should introduce technology to students smartly. Educators should allow students to learn technology in steps before advancing further. Technology can prove to students that they are learning. Students are excited about learning with technology and what they are learning. Technology should never be taught to students allow them to figure it out and learn from their mistakes.