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=Session 5= __What opportunities does project based learning present our students?__ Project based learning is an ideal way to tackle many skills that students will need to use when they leave the classroom. Under the best of circumstances the students will have to use higher order thinking skills to fulfill the requirements. They will have the opportunities to practice learning with and relying on others. Furthermore, they will be exposed to real life applications of the skills being learned. __How can our students become subject matter experts?__ I'm not sure that I understand what "subject matter experts" means. I do not feel as if I am a "subject matter expert" in anything. __What tools exist to help our students present their knowledge?__ I can only share what I know and have learned. My exposure to tools that make this possible is limited to this class and working with another teacher at Malden High School. The ability to use sites like wiki, googlesites, along with the many others, provides that experience. I honestly feel as if I will need to fumble through with students on how to use many of these tools. It can be overwhelming when I try to add a new paradigm in conjunction with a brand new set of internet tools. media type="custom" key="9957691" __What opportunities for project based learning currently exist within your department?__ Limited at this point, however their is no need for that to remain. I see possibilities for students to engage in project based learning. __What opportunities does project based learning provide for our students?__ Project based learning is an ideal way to tackle many skills that students will need to use when they leave the classroom. Under the best of circumstances the students will have to use higher order thinking skills to fulfill the requirements. They will have the opportunities to practice learning with and relying on others. Furthermore, they will be exposed to real life applications of the skills being learned. __What potential weaknesses exist in this approach to education?__ Infrastructure, money, education( for staff), access to experts, ability to coordinate outside with inside. media type="custom" key="9972845"
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