1. To build connections and branch out beyond the classroom is important to every student in the classroom. You are able to expand on what the students already know and it can help them to apply what they know to the world around them. This can help with students to learn how to network with each other which is also a 21st century skill they can take with them into their future.
2. The EAST initiative model stands for Environmental And Spatial Technologies, A great thing about this model is that it looks at real world problems. This is a huge benefit to students and it makes it so much more real for them. It also focus's a lot on learning through technology. It is utilized a lot more than it already is.
3. When you allow students to "lead" a project it gives them the courage to step up and be a leader. I know I was not a student leader until I came to college and I wish I would have had these little opportunities when I was younger. It gives students confidence in themselves and their abilities.
4. This chapter applies to my group project because we all have had to step into the outside world and learn more about our topics. We have had to be the leaders in our project and in our sub sections of the project, just as if we were teachers in a classroom.
I really like the EAST initiative and how this allows students to look at problems that are actually going on in the world. I think especially when doing a PBL project this helps because then students can relate to projects and learning more then if they were not making a connections to their learning.
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ReplyDeleteI really like how you stated EAST initiative model relates to real world problems. I agree, I think all students and teachers should know about this. Great job!
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