Reading Reflection 1

Chapter one discussed the many benefits of introducing our future generations to focus on project based learning in the classroom. I learned many ways that student collaboration could greatly benefit their understanding and learning skills. From student based learning they will be able to take on their learned stills to other stages of their education. Our society as a whole can benefit from project based learning. PBL is transforming students into cooperative individuals that are able to share strategies to create great finished projects. The students will be able to better work together with others in their future job positions. There are infinite amount of advantages using the PBL for both the students and the teacher. Teachers are able to learn from their student’s teamwork. Every student is unique which makes it important for teachers to adapt to each different situation. PBL will transform teachers into students as well. Teachers will always be learning new ways to innovate learning in the classroom by seeing what works well. Although the students, teachers and our society will improve from PBL there could be some issues. Perhaps individuals could create a dependence on other students for their own success. Knowing where each student stands based on their cognitive development could be difficult. The teacher will have to find a way to assess their student so they can know which student isn’t succeeding. New technology high will generate children into empowering adults, while engaging and integrate learning with technology. With the use of technology rapidly transforming social bookmarking is becoming more prevalent. People all around the world are able to connect and learn through the Internet and other means of technology. Smart phones make it possible to get students interacting with others. Social bookmarking makes communication and collaboration, and therefore learning easier. With the use of PBL in the classroom we can help generate more cooperative, social, and confident adults.