Module+3+Reflection

I do not currently use project-based learning in the sense that the examples showed us. I can't seem to wrap my head around those models, I can't fathom spending all my time on that when I have PSSA's to worry about. Is that wrong?

The value in it would definitely be that kids would be excited about learning. They could choose what to research and it would be more than "classroom/textbook" learning. The downsides...when would I instruct for the dreaded PSSA's? I'm sure I could incorporate that into the project-based learning model, but at this point in time I'm not sure how I would do that...it seems kind of overwhelming.

I feel that I can start incorporating it in my classroom in small steps. For example, currently I have my students completing travel brochures. We studied the five regions of the United States and they chose a region, three states from the region and three points of interest within that state. They then had to create a travel brochure with that information and they will present their final project to the class.

Learning about wikis, blogs and voice threads through this course made me realize that I could incorporate those into project-based learning. But again, I am just not sure how to start the whole process of implementing project-based learning???