Project-based LearningEDT3470January 14, 2013

Technology Empowers Student Field Workhttp://www.edutopia.org/naturemapping-technology-data-collection-video

Fourth-grade students make meaningful contributions to science through the nationwide NatureMapping program.

I think it is a good idea to find ways to have students interact with members of their community (like the farmers in this video) as a way to support their learning.

A. AgreeB. DisagreeC. Maybe

I think it is a good idea to get students outside of their school into “the field” for learning opportunities.A. AgreeB. DisagreeC. Maybe

Hula to High Tech: Hawaiian Students Re-Create History

http://www.edutopia.org/hula-high-tech-video

A Honolulu school uses technology to illuminate an ancient heritage.

I believe it is a great learning opportunity for all when students from different grade levels work together on projects.

A. AgreeB. DisagreeC. Maybe

I feel that creative thinking and the ability to let students make mistakes and problem solve their way to a solution are two of many characteristics that are vital to educators who are integrating technology into daily classroom learning.A. AgreeB. DisagreeC. Maybe

Five-Year-Olds Pilot Their Own Project-Based Learning

http://www.edutopia.org/beginning-journey-five-year-olds-drive-their-own-pbl-projects

Student-driven class activities, enhanced by technology, launch kindergartners on a journey of lifelong learning.

I believe it is important to get students engaged by doing projects that link the students to their real world and bring the real world into the school setting!

A. YesB. NoC. Maybe

I can image my future students successfully working on real life projects.A. YesB. NoC. Maybe

Journey North: Children Practice Real Science by Monitoring Monarchs

http://www.edutopia.org/journey-north

Thousands of students track migration patterns of butterflies and other species as part of this online project.

I can imagine having my students communicate with pen pals like the students in this video.

A. YesB. NoC. Maybe

I think it is important for students to have intercultural experiences like the ones these students had.A. YesB. NoC. Maybe

A. Interesting and relevant

B. Just interesting

C. Just relevant

D. Uninteresting and irrelevant

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