Reading Reflection 12

1. Discussion on deeper learning through PBL.
2. Discussion on the forecasts brought about by using PBL.
3. Brief discussion on the technology tools for deep learning with original works and raw data.
4. Brief discussion on the technology tools used for bringing ideas into the open.
5. Brief discussion on the technology tools used for teaching and learning with others near and far.
6. Brief discussion on the technology tools used for helping students bring coherence to their project studies.
7. Brief discussion on the technology tools used on small devices that are particularly helpful in PBL. 

PBL allows for a deeper learning because a student is able to inquire and search for answers in their own way and create a meaningful project that will be memorable and teach them concepts in an in depth way. Forecasts brought up about by using PBL are achieving scale thoughtfully and students will have opportunities to invest learning time with engaging projects. Technology tools can be used for deep learning with original works and raw data and for bringing ideas into the open. Discussion is more prompted during the PBL process. You can uses technology to communicate during projects using blogs and others resources or even Skype with people across the world to take part in projects together. Technology tools that are particularly helpful in PBL are apps such as pinterest, twitter, face time and others that can be found on small devices.

CH 12 Reflection

1. Discussion on deeper learning through PBL.

• it helps students become good citizens and develops their sense of agency. Many skills such as collaboration, soft skills, and good habits are reinforced through PBL. They learn how to learn in the real world by using PBL.

1. Discussion on the forecasts brought about by using PBL.

• Because of common core, education is more rigorous. This forces students to learn in other ways, forcing students to collaborate. This will bring better communicators. 

1. Brief discussion on the technology tools for deep learning with original works and raw data.

• This allows students to learn how to use technology and use their original projects . 

1. Brief discussion on the technology tools used for bringing ideas into the open.

• Technology such as powerpoints, podcasts, and videos allows new ideas to be shared in a classroom. This allows students to display their works with others.  

1. Brief discussion on the technology tools used for teaching and learning with others near and far.

• Social media and other google applications are good ways for students to share their ideas to others. They can make their words public and able to receive feedback from other students. 

1. Brief discussion on the technology tools used for helping students bring coherence to their project studies.

• There are many applications out there that students can take advantage of for PBL. For an example google docs works well for PBL. Students can work together on one document from multiple devices and allows them to clearly communicate their goals. 

1. Brief discussion on the technology tools used on small devices that are particularly helpful in PBL.

• Cell phones and tablets allow students to usefully share their ideas. They can use social media apps such as twitter and instagram to share ideas and pictures. There are many applications on these small devices that are helpful and allows the students to share their ideas. 

Reading Reflection 12 (Week 12)

1. Discussion on deeper learning through PBL.
2. Discussion on the forecasts brought about by using PBL.
3. Brief discussion on the technology tools for deep learning with original works and raw data.
4. Brief discussion on the technology tools used for bringing ideas into the open.
5. Brief discussion on the technology tools used for teaching and learning with others near and far.
6. Brief discussion on the technology tools used for helping students bring coherence to their project studies.
7. Brief discussion on the technology tools used on small devices that are particularly helpful in PBL.

"Deeper learning" is a term used "to describe the multifaceted outcomes of project-based learning" (pg. 225). It is about developing critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaboration. 

The forecasts brought about by using project-based learning are that students will be involved in engaging projects that enhance the standards already set in place, more critical thinking, and assessments that are all about applying knowledge instead of rote memorization. 

Some technology tools used for deep learning with original works and raw data include sources for finding experts, primary source repositories, free media, and rich data sources.

Technology tools used for bringing ideas into the open include anything that makes ideas visible and expresses ideas creatively. 

Technology tools used for teaching and learning with others near and far involves project collaboration, capturing group-thinking, videochat, collaborative expression, and screencasting.

Some technology tools used for helping students bring coherence to their project studies are tools that help organize investigations, classroom learning platforms, and note-taking and organizational tools.

Lastly, technology tools used on small devices that are particularly helpful in project-based learning can be obtained through some of the applications for tablets and smartphones. 

Reading Reflection #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 the importance of sharing your journey through PBL.
4. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

As a result of the PBL learning approach students have the feel of going through a learning journey together. This gives them an overall good experience to remember and to motivate them to set goals for future projects. The students truly go through the learning process with inquiry and end results. Ways to ''bring your project home" are to share your project with an existing network, publish your own project library, contribute photos of your project activity, publish your project, and submit a session.The importance of sharing your project is to be a resource for your colleagues and also to celebrate your students hard work. This relates to my project because I never thought of sharing the projects of my students and before reading this chapter would have never known where to do this but now I do.

Chapter 11 reflection

1. Description of what occurs as a result of using the Project-based learning approach.

• Creates connections that can lead into other projects. Enables students to set goals, work on teamwork, work on conversations and help fine tune their work. 

1. Discussion on ways to “bring your project home”.

• Through networks, a project library, contribution of photos, publishing, and submitting.

1. Discussion on the importance of sharing your journey through PBL.

• It allows to share your good thoughts and work to others. It helps other learn from them. 

1. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

• In my project we used lost of pictures to really bring home the project. It allows visuals to be shared with others so they have a better idea. 

Reading Reflection 10

• Discussion on the importance of setting aside time for reflection.

• Reflection helps students feel good about their accomplishments and will allow their learning to really stick. It gives them time to think about what they learned. If they liked what they learned and what they still want to learn. They can reflect and see how collaboration with their peers has helped their projects. This encourages students because they can look back and see what obstacles they have overcame
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• Discussion on the reason students need to reflect and elaborate.
• Students can feel a sense of pride when their hard work pays off, that is why reflection and elaboration is so important. Students find out what they are good at and how they have grown. They appreciate the journey of learning because they see the strides they have made through their projects. Elaboration helps the students want more from their words. It allows them to think what do I want to become of this project, what can i do next?

• Discussion on how schools build tradition and identity.
• Tradition and identity is tied together. It could be based on your schools tradition of earning metals or sucsess. Or it could be even smaller scale of the classroom. If your third grade classroom has a project every year dealing with live butterflies teaching their life cycle younger children may anxiously await being a student in your classroom. Community involvement plays a important role in the celebration of learning. The community has the ability to form relationships with the students making a fun learning environment. 
• Discussion on the importance celebrating a project.
• There are many reasons why celebrating a project is important. It allows students to have the opportunity to look back at their project, appreciate helpers, the resources you have used to make this project. This allows time for learners to talk about their process of their work and their growth. This also gives students opportunity to show off their works in the schools to feel a sense of pride of their hard work. 
• Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.
• I could see how the school identity could be created from my project through traditions. I think that any hands on group project is memorable. I think that students will go home and talk with younger siblings about the plant project that they got to do in Ms. Brown's class and be excited about this tradition. 

Reading Reflection #10

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.  

The importance of setting aside time for reflection is to make students feel good about their accomplishments and make learning really stick. The reason students need to reflect and elaborate is because this is how they develop and maintain useful skills. Schools build up tradition and identity by first establishing the tradition of excellence and honoring students hard work. They will have a sense of pride and continue the work  and be excited about it in the future. For this very reason it is important to celebrate a project.  The more focus put on the project the more likely students will keep up the good work. This is important for my project because I will incorporate a way to tie in traditions and identity into it.