Branching out beyond the classroom is a learning experience. A way to to build connections is connecting with experts. This provides a variety of connections because students use blogs and personal responses from experts to help them with their learning experience. Experts provide knowledge and experience that students can take note of. Another way is expanding the learning circle, this includes connecting with other classrooms in the community, and other countries and continents. Communicating findings is another way to build connections and branch out beyond the classroom. This includes conducting research or raising awareness to address a real problem, and advocate change.
Description of the EAST Initiative Model
The EAST initiative model helps solve problems and make improvements in their communities. EAST stands for Environmental and Spatial Technologies. EAST students master multimedia tools and applications in context while solving community problems that interest them. The EAST initiative model is a technology benefit used for a real purpose. The model is build on four essential ideas, student-driven learning, authentic project-based learning, technology as tools, and collaboration.
Discussion on some reasons to let students “lead” their projects.
When students lead they can open up new opportunities for other students. A reason to let students lead their projects is because they create their own ideas about their project, learn on their own, and develop their own understanding. When a student leads is helps their leadership skills.
Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project
Concepts in this chapter relate to my topic because we use connections to branch out beyond the classroom. My team member and I focused one of our projects on international students so we can focus on communication and diversity.
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