In project based learning part one, Dr. Strange discussed the
importance of project based learning with former student of The university of
south, Mr. Anthony Capps. Capps also took this very same class that we are enrolled
in today and is teaching 3rd grade at Baldwin County Elementary School. Dr.
Strange goes on to ask Mr. Capps a few questions on how does he approach
project based learning as a teacher. What I gathered from the video is that the
main goal to a good project is to have a good audience, make it exciting, and
do hands on activities. Number two is that, students should be aware of what
the state expects of them in order to be a successful student. After that,
students will then know what is expected of them in Mr. Capps 3rd grade
classroom. It's almost as if they both go hand and hand. I find the tool iCurio
to be very interesting as well especially for a third grade class. These videos
provided lots of helpful information.
Discovery Ed is another toll that can be
used to coincide with Project Based Learning. This can be used for social
studies or sciences. Not only is Discovery Education useful for students but as well as
teachers to find information on different topics. This tool is something that
was not offered or as prevalent as it is today but will be very helpful to the
students now and generations to come.
Tips
for Teachers was very helpful for me and for others especially since we are
going to become future educators. One of my main things when I start teaching
is to not be afraid to have a little fun with your students. Not only does it
grabs their attention but many but it opens up doors for questions, and things
of that nature. I think that's what most teachers as I was coming up failed to
realize. Yes, it's about getting our education but at the same time kids are
more apt to learn and participate when
the teacher is about excited and having fun while teaching whatever the subject
may be. Another things is that as we discussed earlier in a blog post, asking
more open ended questions to get the answer you need goes a long way.
Use Tech, Don't Teach it taught me a lot of things I wasn’t
aware of but one that stuck with me was there is always room for learning. Just
because we go through school, get a degree and began teaching doesn’t mean
we've learned all that we need to know. There will be times where students will
teach me a thing or two I'm sure but let that be a lesson for all of us, as teachers,
students , and parents.
