Final Reflection for Learning Effectively

One of the most important things focused on in this class was the importance of critical thinking. Project based learning is a method that can be made to be cross-curricular and more authentic to students. More and more, students say that they “power down” when they come to school because they are being taught in a way that they find boring. If they are given the opportunities to make the projects their own, and then given an authentic audience, the learning will become more meaningful for the students.

The levels of technology were very interesting because it gave a set of guidelines for evaluation. It also put into perspective how I personally have used technology in my classroom and how I need to improve my use for my students. Many examples were also given to help understanding. This is also a good way to evaluate a teaching staff to show where growth and instruction is needed.

Overall, Learning Effectively with Technology gave me a different perspective on how to develop a project and what my motivation behind a project should be. Students need to be taught how to use technology correctly and proficiently while giving them an authentic audience to help them create more meaning in their learning. When students are at the center of learning, the project is the most successful.