Final Concept Map

Reflection 11 Ishara Brent

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

A lot occurs when using the Project based learning approach. One thing that occurs is learning about an assignment and evaluating. Another is teamwork and working with others on how to communicate. Project based learning approach helps with communication and branching out to others for criticism and opinion. Project based learning helps build skills and use technology to the best of its ability.  It also help create a strong relationship between the teacher and the students, so that the students can be successful. 

2. Discussion on ways to “bring your project home"

Bringing a project home can mean opening new doors and creating connections that can build future project designs. It's also important to reflect on the project at the end to help with future planning. Learning from mistakes is bringing a project home because you can perfect the next project.  It is also important to invest in a project to structure the learning experience for students. 

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

Concepts in this chapter relate to our topic "staying healthy", because we also bring projects home. We invest in all our projects and try our best. We critique our work, share insights, and enjoy our work. This chapter summarize how we learn from a project we created. 

Ishara Brent Reflection 10

Discussion on the importance of setting aside time for reflection

Setting aside time for reflection is very important because it helps students feel good about their accomplishments and it makes learning stick. Reflecting is an essential way of learning and helps students reveal things they might not otherwise think about. For example, what they learned, their growth as learners, and what they want to learn in projects ahead. Asking questions is also important when reflecting. Reflections help students think about how joyous and gratifying the learning journey can be.

Discussion on the reason students need to reflect and elaborate

Students need to reflect and elaborate to earn more decisions for subsequent projects. Projects help open students’ eyes and provide questions to reflect. Students can use wiki to elaborate and organize a proposal. The students get to be evaluated by educators which help them to elaborate.

Discussion on how schools build tradition and identity

Schools build tradition and identity by being known for something special, such as, teams, projects, or programs. Community members play a he part because once they begin to notice and value students’ accomplishments, they will give schools enthusiastic support. Schools build tradition and identity because once they have established a tradition of excellence, students will feel it’s a privilege to honor the tradition with their hard work. Schools’ identities are tied to their traditions.

Discussion on the importance celebrating a project

It is important to celebrate a project  to showcase students work and accomplishments. Celebrating a project, celebrates learning and building a schools’ identity. There are a lot of way to celebrate a project, in a classroom, or on the web. It is also important because it anchor memories in students’ minds.

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

Concepts in this chapter elate to our topic Staying Healthy, because we set aside time to reflect as well. It helps us learn, and remember what we learned about Education Technology. We also plan to celebrate once we are done with all are assignments. Great way to end the semester. 

Reflection 11 (Allison Burt)

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

 

As teachers use a project-based learning approach they have a lot of planning to do before they can “launch” it to their students. Based on student feedback/reflections teachers get a sense of how PBL has helped them succeed. Since students work is posted online after each assignment teachers are able to see their progress over time. This allows teachers to hold class discussions regarding student work they see and teachers can see which parts of the assignments need improvement. Teachers are able to collaborate online with other teachers regarding project success and/or learning. Sharing online on a database opens up a pool of new ideas.

 

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

 

There are many ideas teachers can use to help students “bring their project home.”  In this digital-age tools are essential to have in PBL. Students can use their mobile phones or portable devices to add to their learning. One example is using mobile phones, which features cameras, video recording, text messaging, and being able to access the internet almost anywhere. Teachers should initiate “deep learning” by providing students with rich resources regarding their projects. Teachers should be teaching students how to navigate, analyze, and gather important information using reliable sites. Another aspect to PBL is making things visible and discussable. Using visuals like maps, mind mapping, and photographs add to students learning. For example, using Google Earth allows students to visualize checkpoints of destinations and analyzing. Lastly connecting with others worldwide through blogging or using a webcam builds your network. These are all ways students can develop a phenomenal project.

 

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

 

Throughout this semester we have used a variety of tools with PBL.  I have used a blog, concept map, Windows Live Movie Maker, Google Earth, Google Docs, taskstream, and mobile phones to get photographs for our web site. All of these mini-projects lead to the big celebration at the end, “Staying Healthy Workshop.”  Having all of this online allows others to give us feedback and reflect on our work. Also since our web site will have all our work gathered from the semester it will be assessable to others for sharing. We can always go back and reflect on our progress.

 

Reflection #11 -- Lexie Sittsamer

Covers Chapter 11, Bring It Home, of Reinventing Project-Based Learning, p. 157 to185. Your reflection should include:  1. Description of what occurs as a result of using the Project-based learning approach. (p. 159-160) ""been somewhere" together" opens new pathways / topics of interest  sharing findings with others capitalize on investment critique work resource for others                                                                            2. Discussion on ways to “bring your project home”. (p. 161-163) share blog iEARN Global SchoolNet project library  publish web resource  3. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project. With the completion of the PBL Staying Healthy lesson, students will gather all information and share it with others who may be interested in the topic.

Cameron McCririe Reflection #10

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

 Setting aside time for reflection gives the students time to think about their thinking or self reflect on what others might have said about the topic. Allowing the students to reflect helps them to learn and analyze what they learned.


2. Discussion on the reason students need to reflect and elaborate

Students need to reflect and elaborate because reflection allows for students to think about their own and others ideas. Giving time to elaborate allows the students to expand their ideas and dual monsters


3. Discussion on how schools can build identity and tradition

Schools can build identity by sharing their knowledge with other students and with other members of the community. This form of sharing information can be called a tradition at a later time.


4. Discussion on the importance celebrating a project

After a project is complete allow the students work to be displayed in the classroom as a reminder of what they have done and to give them a sense of identity to their individual work.


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

As our fair comes to a close each student will come up with a celebration. Also we are having students to reflect about the choices they make during the day in what food they eat and what they do to exercise.

Reflection #10 -- Lexie Sittsamer

Covers Chapter 10, Celebrating and Reflecting, of Reinventing Project-Based Learning, p. 147 to 155. Your reflection should include: 1. Discussion on the importance of setting aside time for reflection. (p. 147-148) "taking time to reflect helps students feel good about their accomplishments, but more importantly reflection can be the thing that makes learning really stick." essential element in learning "reveal things they might not otherwise think about what they learned and what they enjoyed about learning their growth as learners what (and how) they want to learn in projects ahead." 2. Discussion on the reason students need to reflect and elaborate. (p. 148-149) "A successful project is the springboard for the next cycle of learning." "What does this get you wondering about next?" "What do you want to learn now, and how do you want to go about it?" What worked / what didn't work? Next step(s) 3. Discussion on how schools build tradition and identity. (p. 150-151) "building awareness in others" "foundation for tradition" annual activities/events that are looked forward to year after year meaningful projects to community / school 4. Discussion on the importance celebrating a project. (p. 154-155) celebrate learning school = "place where kids get to learn through projects" event blog party display work students take charge of event "acknowledgment of hard work and commitment contributed to the success of the project and a culture of excellence at your school." appreciation of those who were apart of the process presentation of learning 5. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.

• the students in our group will create/plan the final celebration
• educating others in the community about healthy living