Reflection+on+Problem-Project+Bases+Learning

Exploring Project/Problem Based Learning At this point in time (up to the present) I no longer do project-based activities. At one time I tried a project with my 8th grade that took 2 weeks to complete but, after 5 years and 10 project tries, was so unhappy with the outcomes that I discontinued it. There is a chance, after ingesting all the information from this class, that I may resurrect this project applying some of the tools and methods learned in this course -such as letting the students have more say in the planning and grading. The process and the outcomes -letting students have more control, etc. - may enhance their learning curve.

When I started these projects (way back when) I thought imagination, cooperation, planning, staging, and choosing would all be enhanced but was disappointed in the results. Maybe now, with more tools and ideas at my fingertips, it may be feasible to try again.

Getting a Smart board (although it is not yet hooked up - and hopefully the use of laptops), using Skype, blogging and wikis will be a way to get this project off the cutting room floor and into the 21st century! NETS-T 1a,b,c 2a,b,c,d 3a,b,c 4a,b,c 5d NETS-S 1a,b 2a,b,d 3a,b,c,d 4a,b,c 5a,b 6a,b