Reflection by Diane Savatt https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj Create two posts. One post reflecting on the article you read and another post reflecting on the video you watched. Your reflection should answer the question, "How can this idea or concept benefit my classroom"? Please make sure to put your name at the top of your posts. en-us 2019-04-12 13:08:34 UTC 2019-10-01 15:56:59 UTC hello@padlet.com Austin Krotzer https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352551488 I read  "YES, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING GETS KIDS READY FOR THE TEST (AND SO MUCH MORE)." One thing that would benefit my classroom is the idea that many students are focused on "playing the game" of school and aren't truly engaged whereas in PBL, students have a true interest in the project they are working on.]]> 2019-04-18 13:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352551488 Wes French https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352551913 I read the article "A Checklist for Planning PBL". The concepts in the article can benefit my classroom, by giving me a guide when creating PBL units.  It takes away from the struggle of figuring out what is all necessary when planning out the unit.  This article was very helpful when I planned a PBL unit early in the school year. 

]]> 2019-04-18 13:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352551913 Jason Lyons https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352552208 I read the article about the teacher's role in PBL. I liked the part about the teacher being a guide on the side, not a back-seat driver...not a sage on the stage. ]]> 2019-04-18 13:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352552208 Jason Lyons https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352553719 I watched the video about the 5 key components to PBL. The part about highly scaffolding the time for students was certainly true. A teacher cannot just throw a problem at a group of 4 students and say its due by... There needs to be highly structured in what is expected to be completed at various benchmarks along the way.]]> 2019-04-18 13:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352553719 Wes French https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352554227 I chose to watch the video ""Project-based Learning. Am I Doing it Right? How do I know?". There is a good narrative about different types of PBL and how to push more of the responsibility on the learner. For PBL to work properly, there needs to be a high level of engagement, as well as students being more independent. I can use this video in my classroom when frustrated and not sure if I am doing it right. The video gives a simple breakdown of what proper PBL looks like in the classroom.


]]> 2019-04-18 13:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352554227 Karen Backus https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352554530 I read the article "The Real Reason It's So Difficult to Start Project Based Learning". It says that it is hard to do project based learning is because the work that goes into planning is hard and exhausting.]]> 2019-04-18 13:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352554530 Matthew Newman mlnewman https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352554547 Is working harder (to exhaustion) better than working smarter? Teaching done right has always been application-based. Just because we give it a name (PBL) doesn't necessarily make it better than what I'm already doing. This article was a motivational speech with no real substance. Good teachers already do this, just like good teachers already build relationships with students and do DOL. Giving it a new name and making teachers work harder doesn't make for better learning.]]> 2019-04-18 13:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352554547 Julia Haynes https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352554668 The Real Reason PBL Is So Difficult to Implement. I guess I am a little confused, I thought I was reading an article about PBL but it really was a blog about how difficult it is to implement PBL. I don't really think PBL is anything new, it just got recycled....good teachers have always been able to make the class real and applicable. To be honest I'm not sure I learned anything new from this blog except that PBL is difficult, but I think teaching is difficult, trying to reach students where they are and help them grow is not easy and never has been so with or without PBL teaching is exhausting.]]> 2019-04-18 13:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352554668 Sonny Urrunaga rhurrunaga1 https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352555065 I read  "YES, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING GETS KIDS READY FOR THE TEST (AND SO MUCH MORE)" As getting students ready for formative and AP tests, I am more inclined to try it out first with the APPS students first, then move to the AP class as I gain confidence with it. ]]> 2019-04-18 13:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352555065 Sonny Urrunaga rhurrunaga1 https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352555832  I chose to watch the video ""Project-based Learning. Am I Doing it Right? How do I know?".    The video gives a simple breakdown of what proper PBL looks like in the classroom. I plan on trying out these components as I create PBLs in APPS. There is a good narrative about different types of PBL and how to push more of the responsibility on the learner.  For PBL to work properly, there needs to be a high level of engagement, as well as students being more independent. ]]> 2019-04-18 13:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352555832 Jesse Skaggs jdskaggs https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352556388 I read "A Checklist for Planning Project-based Learning from Scratch". It has a nice discussion of AJ's success with creating a PBL project. Very practical advice.]]> 2019-04-18 13:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352556388 Josh Fry https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352556627 I read the article titled, "The Real Reason It's So Difficult to Start Project-Based Leaning." In this article, AJ discusses the real difficulty of starting yet one more initiative in your classroom. He explores and sympathizes with the burden of the fatigue that sets on classroom teachers as the school year wears on. With that begin said, though he then turns the tide and explains that this weariness is actually a side effect of offering the best things for our students. Project-Based Learning is another things that gets kids fired up about learning. As teachers we should use student's energy and excitement as fuel to keep burning the midnight oil! 

I watched the video titled, "5 Keys to RIGOROUS PBL." In this video they explored the 5 keys to achieve a successful PBL environment. The 5 keys discussed were: real world, core to learning, collaboration, student driven, and assessment. The one key that I found to be in the most important was the first one, real world. This helps the students by in the project and find everyday meaning in what they are learning.]]> 2019-04-18 13:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352556627 Andrew J. W. Ruhland https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352556727  

I read the article YES, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING GETS KIDS READY FOR THE TEST (AND SO MUCH MORE). AJ presents material discussing how teaching to the test vs PBL results affect standardized tests. End all be all he stated that PBL is not the fix to education but another tool that can be added to a teachers tool box to engage students in learning.

]]> 2019-04-18 13:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352556727 Matthew Newman mlnewman https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352556857 5 Keys to PBL: Certainly there needs to be real-world problem solving and student research, exploration, and production.  There is always a call for delivery of information, however -- there needs to be an "expert" who can correct wrong information/thinking, who can provide redirection to prevent harm (both educationally when learning and physically if constructing something). That expert may not be the teacher -- it might be a video or Facetime interaction -- but there must be some jumping off point. Nothing can come from a vacuum, so students need some basic information from which to begin.]]> 2019-04-18 13:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352556857 Jon Shultz https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352557381 I read the article "A Checklist for Planning for Project-Based Learning from Scratch". I really enjoyed the idea of the 20% project to incorporate self discovery. For health education, this self discovery is essential to changing our negative behaviors into positive ones that will affect a person's personal health. ]]> 2019-04-18 13:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352557381 Karen Backus https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352557916 Video: 5 Keys to Rigorous Learning
Real world problem solving with structured collaboration that is student driven. I saw lots of ways to apply this in science and social studies, but not sure how to really apply this to math. What does this look like on a day to day basis for the entire year? What leads up to these projects?]]> 2019-04-18 13:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352557916 Julia Haynes https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352558566 I watched the video 5 Keys to Rigorous Learning. PBL is student driven and has structured collaboration...two key components.]]> 2019-04-18 13:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352558566 Mary Freed https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352558583 I read the article on a checklist for planning project-based learning from scratch. I printed the checklist for future reference. ]]> 2019-04-18 13:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352558583 Jesse Skaggs jdskaggs https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352558910 I watched the video  "Project-based Learning: Explained" , which was a helpful short video on comparing the way we typically do education with the type of project-based work that happens out in the world of professions. Since so many jobs require PBL, we should prepare our kids for it.]]> 2019-04-18 13:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352558910 Kevin Wolf https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352559547 I read the article regarding the teacher's role in PBL. Since I have been doing PBL for 23 years, this is natural for me to be the guide on the side. One interesting thing that I have gone back and forth on is how much guidance students need. I have gone from giving them specific concepts to use to having them find their own concepts. I have given them resources and made them find their own. This is another great way to differentiate since some students will be more independent and others will be needy.]]> 2019-04-18 14:01:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352559547 Jon Shultz https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352559888 I watched the video " What does PBL look like and how can you tell if it is successful? " The video provided great information on explaining the different elements for doing PBL. Students need to become more engaged in their learning through this exploration, our job is to help guide them to the right questions to ask and resources to use. ]]> 2019-04-18 14:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352559888 Kevin Wolf https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352560800 I watched several of the videos, including how can you tell if PBL is successful and 5 keys to rigorous PBL. I agree with all of these videos. Unfortunately I have had students that no matter how authentic you make learning, they will disengage just because it's school. I also struggle with making sure kids are more than having fun...there is a basic set of knowledge or understanding that students must possess before attempting PBLs. This is always a fine line between giving them information and helping them find it and understand it themselves.]]> 2019-04-18 14:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352560800 Penny Shearer https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352561397 I read the article about the teachers role in PBL. I was interested in reading this article, because I always find the balance tricking in how much to involve myself in a students project. How many examples to show? I don't want them to copy ideas; but they need inspiration. How much of a demo do I give? They certainly need to learn technique; but self discovery is invaluable too. Students are so used to being told what to do from step A to Z, that they often feel lost in my class in the beginning. With time, I see them gain confidence, they learn to have more fun with self exploration and they learn that failing can be a big part of the learning process. It really comes with experience and learning to read each student, each class and their needs.]]> 2019-04-18 14:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352561397 Andrew J. W. Ruhland https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352562051 I watched the video "5 Keys of Rigorous Learning." The video definitely presents the positives of PBL. I loved it.]]> 2019-04-18 14:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352562051 Penny Shearer https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352563919 I watched the video about how to know if pbl is successful and what that looks like. I thought this video was spot on. If you see your students seeking knowledge and asking the right questions, then you know they're actively engaged. This is also a tell tale sign they absorbing what they're learning; because they are involved in self learning]]> 2019-04-18 14:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352563919 Heather Markel https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352564295 I read the article "How to do Project-based Learning that Connects to Standards and Curriculum". I wanted to read this article to make connections for the project I am creating and our curriculum come together.]]> 2019-04-18 14:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352564295 Rod Meckley https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352564466 I read the article "What is the role of the teacher in PBL". and I wondered what IS the role of a band director in PBL?  Do I oversee the students building their own band instruments, or do I oversee the students creating videos ABOUT playing band instruments?  Either one, our concert music would not get prepared in time for the concert. Music and Band should stand on its own merit as it had years ago. ]]> 2019-04-18 14:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352564466 Regina Siple https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352565842 I read the article "What Should Be the Teacher's Role?" It stresses the importance of telling story to help students make connections. How can I apply this in Choir? Give up control of the classroom and have students drive the learning. Have them research best practices of learning repertoire and have students run the rehearsal.]]> 2019-04-18 14:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352565842 Todd Lewis https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352566738 I read the article called " A Checklist for planning Project-Based Learning from Scratch. " Aside from the many typos, I thought the article was well written and it was helpful to see some of the required components of a good PBL assignment in an outline/checklist format. It helped me solidify this seemingly expansive and overwhelming idea into a more manageable process.]]> 2019-04-18 14:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352566738 Rod Meckley https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352566883 So, I watched the video "What is Project Based Learning?". The one thing that jumped at me was the piece about the kids assessing themselves and their own learning. We do this during sectionals, ...the kids practice their music and the section leaders give positive immediate feedback. They own their learning and their responsibility to the other sections of the band. Band, my passion, is a performance based activity through which the kids learn through the team sectional process and knowing that they have to perform and be ready to go public with their preparation. Those deadlines are the greatest motivators for kids.... ]]> 2019-04-18 14:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352566883 Regina Siple https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352566930 I watched the video "Project Based Learning Explained." It stresses the importance of presenting a challenge to students and explaining the requirements before sending students down the path of researching, providing feedback, & implementing what they have learned. I suppose in a performance-based course such as Choir, it would involve assigning a challenge such as "What are the steps we need to take in order to learn this song in time for the concert?" Students would be required to research and implement this in their section and teach others the song. They would then reflect and provide feedback to each other regarding the process. Ultimately the success of the performance would be the final outcome. ]]> 2019-04-18 14:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352566930 Manda Meese-artc https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352567739  I read the article "A Checklist for planning Project-Based Learning from Scratch" which discussed how to start a project that you adopt and adapt to fit students needs, modify accordingly along the way, and plan the PBL presentation. This idea of PBL has and will continue to benefit my classroom, as I teach th soft skills that students need to succeed in the world of work and life in general. Focusing more on PBL strategies will only allow my students to develop professional collaboration and intellectual growth more in depth. ]]> 2019-04-18 14:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352567739 Andrew Rafferty https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352568161 I watched the video titled "Project Based Learning, Am I Doing it Right?".  In chemistry class we are constantly taking on projects and experimental investigations.  In the video they showed a hierarchy of techniques when using PBL and (at what looked like) the top, was "public product", which is where students create something that can be useful in their local or larger communities.  

They also mentioned that it is actually a good thing if your kids are complaining or getting frustrated. That means that you are actually making a change in the classroom and in the ways in which their brains work. Keep up the fight, the students will be better off in the long run.]]> 2019-04-18 14:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352568161 Manda Meese-video https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352569337 The video I watched is "Project-based Learning: Explained" and why PBL and how to do it, which discussed how the project-based world can present challenges, whereby one must find solutions, come up with resolutions, present feedback and discover what's been learned. This video mentioned how PBL builds skills for the future. Again, this can benefit my class by having students come up with ideas of their own, implement, and reflect on their learning overall, just as I am currently having students do in class.]]> 2019-04-18 14:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352569337 Todd Lewis https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352570668 I watched the video about Rigorous Project based learning. I think my biggest take away was how different it is from assigning a project at the end of the unit. In Project based learning the project is the unit and they are researching, and learning the content as they are competing the project, not applying the knowledge that they've already learned.]]> 2019-04-18 14:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352570668 Andrew Rafferty https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352571498 I read the article "A Checklist for Building PBL from Scratch". My biggest takeaway was when they talked about the 20% project. Apparently google encourages their employees to spend 20% of their work time doing research and working on projects that are unrelated to their job. With all the room for creativity and worker (students in our case) choice, 50% of all new google products in 2009 came from the 20% rule.]]> 2019-04-18 14:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352571498 Heather Markel https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352572048 I watched the video on "The five key aspects of project-based learning" which was interesting because you could see how the projects effected the students and their learning.]]> 2019-04-18 14:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352572048 Dawn Miller: I read the article, "YES, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING GETS KIDS READY FOR THE TEST (AND SO MUCH MORE)" I liked how Juliani stresses that educators do not need to change everything in their class at one time. It is best done in small increments. If I can start with one unit and come up with a PBL assessment and slowly incorporate more as the school year continues. https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352572979 2019-04-18 14:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352572979 Ashley Walton: I read the article “a checklist for planning a project-based learning from scratch “ I liked the idea of presenting a project to students without set standards or a rubric. Students can pick a topic they want to research (relevant to the topic being discussed), dive into it, and learn as much as they can throughout. This allows for student choice and the flexibility to grow as learners during the project. The idea of holding students accountable, without an assessment, is an idea that can be applied throughout most units in a curriculum. I also watched the video “5 keys to rigorous learning” The video mentioned 5 steps that are a part of the project based idea. I feel that the student driven idea is certainly a reminder of how we as educators need to continue to allow students to take control of their learning, while collaborating with others during a project of any kind. alwalton https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352573722

]]> 2019-04-18 14:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352573722 Dawn Miller: I watched "Project Based Learning Explained" and while it was a tad bit "cheesy". It does make sense that students need exposure to real-life application of problem solving situations. The difficult part is finding an idea that does appeal to a large number of students and being able to give them choices that also provide some degree of fairness. https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352576513 2019-04-18 14:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352576513 Tim Frey: I read the article "A Checklist for planning a project-based learning from scratch". Being able to use an alternative assessment to determine student learning is especially useful for special education students, who may have different learning modalities. https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352577374 2019-04-18 14:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352577374 I watched the video "What is project-based learning". The key fact I learned is how project-based learning differs from simply doing a project. Projects reflect the content that was already taught to the student, whereas project-based learning is where the learning takes place. The students are learning as they complete the project, not simply repeating back information. https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352578989 2019-04-18 15:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352578989 Austin Krotzer https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352579572 I watched the video  "Project-based Learning: Explained." This is applicable to my classroom because it demonstrates that many things we do as adults are really projects. Projects naturally requires us to build skills like communication, cooperation, inquisitiveness to achieve our goals versus traditional classrooms.]]> 2019-04-18 15:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352579572 https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352585371 2019-04-18 15:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352585371 Marisa Rice https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352585656 I read the article “A Checklist For Planning A Project-Based Learning From Scratch “  I liked the idea of students having a purpose, passion, and strategy for this project.   Presenting a project to students without set standards or a rubric may be daunting but doable.  Students can pick a topic they want to research (relevant to the topic being discussed), dive into it, and learn as much as they can throughout.   I think it is important for students to use their voice to create and spread awareness.   This allows for student choice and the flexibility to grow as learners during the project. The idea of holding students accountable, without an assessment, is an idea that can be applied throughout most units in a curriculum. 


I also watched the video “5 Keys To Rigorous Learning”  The video mentioned 5 steps that are a part of the project based idea.  I feel that the student driven idea is certainly a reminder of how we as educators need to continue to allow students to take control of their learning, while collaborating with others during a project of any kind.  It is also important that students document their learning through writing/journey.


 


]]> 2019-04-18 15:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352585656 I watched the video "Are We Preparing Students to be Chefs or Cooks?". This video presented two types of learners. The first type is those who just follow a recipe and set rules. These are the "good enough" learners. The second type take the "ingredients of life" and create something amazing. How can we foster our students and provide them the tools to develop into chefs? In schools are we asking them to be cooks or chefs? How can we encourage them to explore, be driven, and find their passion? cjstorm https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352591142 2019-04-18 15:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352591142 I read the article "A CHECKLIST FOR PLANNING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FROM SCRATCH". One thing I learned from the article is that learning is the goal of PBL. The Genius Hour / 20% project is all about student choice, which drives ownership. This leads to increased engagement/empowerment, and ultimately a deeper learning experience. cjstorm https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352645726 2019-04-18 18:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352645726 Article: "A Checklist for Planning Project-Based Learning from Scratch" ppapadopoulos https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352654342 I think it's incredibly difficult to grasp the idea of how to begin PBL in the classroom. I respected that Juliani recommended to start with an already assembled project idea and to make it your own from there. Further, I think it's important that learning doesn't just come from assessment-based tasks. As such, I'd really like to include more Flipgrid speaking-based activities in my classroom where students are encouraged to practice speaking and assessing their own abilities as the progress within their studies. I hope to build their confidence and encourage them to keep trying, not for a grade, but for mastery of the concept and enjoyment of the language.]]> 2019-04-18 19:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352654342 Video: "What is Project Based Learning?" by John Spencer ppapadopoulos https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352655515 While this video was a bit cheesy, it was a nice reminder that Project Based Learning is something that can be done in any class, and can continue to be adapted as needed to the type of students you have. As teachers, we often grow through professional collaboration and discussion, comparing what has worked and trying new suggestions. I look forward to implementing more opportunities where my students can reflect and propel their own growth through Flipgrid and informally assess their own speaking habits within the target language.]]> 2019-04-18 19:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352655515 Read " Checklist for Planning Project" Article. The 20% project idea is very interesting to allow students freedom of choice, although they would certainly have to choose from within certain content parameters. I could see using more projects like this in Applied Chem, where I have more freedom and leisure with the content that is learned. One hurdle is that PBL projects can be a challenge for how to assess and how to keep all students motivated to do anything (even when they get to choose). djarrow https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352664928 2019-04-18 20:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352664928 Watched "Project-based Learning. Am I Doing it Right? How do I know". The video emphasis that with PBL, students are more in control and learning more on their own. I love the idea that this puts responsibility of learning on the students and fosters a culture of lifelong learners. An important component of this is that this "culture" of independent learning and student responsibility has to be taught at an early age. If they get to the high school level without this mindset, they will most likely not succeed at many PBL projects. One challenge at West York is that we are getting more and more transient students. So, if we do an awesome job in elementary students preparing students with this culture, that is great! But 50% or more of my applied level students are recent West Yorkers and are not coming in with that learned culture. djarrow https://padlet.com/Savatt/r5f1rni2hkj/wish/352666596

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