Project Based Learning

When I become a teacher, I would definitely use the project based learning method. I love that it involves collaboration and critical thinking skills. I would use it if was teaching a geography class. I would have three students per group. Each group would work interdependently to do a project on a continent that I choose for them. They would talk about countries found on that continent, estimated population for that continent, events that occurred within that continent, and surprising facts about that continent. They would learn information about the continent they previously did not know. If I was teaching a science class, I would use project based learning to help my students learn more about energy. They would be able to get as creative as they like. They would be able to present using technology, posters, 3-D visuals, and more. I cannot wait to teach using project based learning in my future class. Also, I like project based learning as a student.

Prensky Text

I really enjoyed reading the Prensky text. It proved to be very advantageous for me. Since I will be an early childhood educator, it helps me learn the appropriate way to implement technology in the classroom. I learned that technology should not overshadow the lesson. Instead, it should enhance the lesson. There are ways to partner technology with the curriculum. Also, I did not think of teaching as a way to partner with students. I always thought of teachers as mainly leaders. I did not know that there was a different type of student partnering. I thought there was one general way of partnering. I did not know that teachers and students have so many roles.

The Prensky text answers so many questions I have about teaching in the future. It helped me feel less nervous about teaching in the future. It also helped me understand how the curriculum can be real and relevant