Kyra Elston
3/18/14
Reflection #8
1. Description of some ways to build connections and branch out beyond the classroom.
Technology builds connections in the family, classroom, community, and the whole world! Blogs are a modern technology tool that is used by teachers, moms, construction workers, bakers, ect! The list is endless. It creates a communication medium between all sorts of people. It also
offers opportunities for students to branch out into the community for
further research for our projects we are working on now.
2. Description of the EAST Initiative Model.
East Initiative Model stands for Environmental and Spacial Technologies.
They work to make technology usable in the outside world which is a hard thing for students to grasp when they are so use to doing it in the classroom. Students being professional when handling tools and application in context while
solving community problems that interest them. Technology is a hook that
attracts children to contribute more into their communities.
3. Discussion on some reasons to let students “lead” their projects.
Students leading student projects are a great tool to help them develop
leadership skills. They get to learn how to interact with different audiences which is an important standard for Michigan's Education system. Everyone has a part in a project and
students can find their own place when they take the lead in a project
they love.
4. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project.
I feel like there is only so much you can do in the class with kitchen and catering so having technological programs that allow the students to branch out and experience, grow and learn in different ways with the connections they can make in other places; even as far as across the world!
Kyra I love the way you connected student lead projects to the idea of lifespan projects, and how this will help them later in life. Your explanation of the EAST model was well thought out and easily read.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you mentioned the fact that many people in different fields have blogs. There is a lot available as far as knowledge and experience. I read many blogs based around my different interests and hobbies, so it only make sense that blogs should be a resource for classroom projects. They provide information and help students find individuals with expertise in their area of research.
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