Reading Reflection #1

1. Discussion on what you need to keep in mind as you start the journey through Project-Based Learning. 
As you begin this journey through Project-Based Learning, keeping in mind that as a teacher, you are always growing, learning, and improving is important. The support of the school district or the school you are working is extremely necessary, as no other classroom will be engaging in the same type of learning environment, so the effort you are putting into PBL for your classroom isn't being implemented throughout the students school day, and your students will be engaging in different activities in your classroom compared to other students. Another very important aspect to keep in mind is that PBL is a process that implements a memorable learning experience that can improve the students life skills, classroom skills, and learning abilities being independent as well as successful. 
2. Overall benefits of the PBL approach. 
Some of the overall benefits of the PBL approach are in every aspect of the students lives that are being affected. The incorporation of technology, but not as the focus of the learning, gives the students the ability to find the knowledge they are looking for if they need help, the growth to increase their knowledge of what they are learning to new heights. Good communication skills are learned as they find that working in a collaborative group requires important communication between all members. Working around their own and others hours implements using deadlines and shows that the world does not revolve around them. 
3. Discussion of the benefits of PBL on the students. 
Through working together in collaborative groups, the students learn good working skills among people, finding a conclusion or consensus to solve problems and create their projects together and reach deadlines. The students also learn how to use technology to solve the problems, extend their knowledge of other cultures and peoples without boundaries, as well as creating their projects at the same time. 
4. Discussion on what issues need to be considered in PBL approach. 
As a teacher prepares for Project-Based Learning, it can be time consuming, need much explanation, as well as relies on support from the school district. The teacher must be ready to engage with students on a new level as well as with parents and school officials to be sure that all involved understands the positive implements and learning experiences of PBL for students. The teacher must reconfigure the classroom for quality team building and collaborative activities, as well as re-evaluating the assessment process of the students. 
5. Discussion of New Tech High as an example of New Technology Model. 
The students at New Technology High are benefiting off of the Project Based Learning that they receive at their school. The amount of students in the school and per classroom are much different than some high schools, as they are much smaller, giving more individualization with teachers and colleagues among the school. This also gives way for less student management skilled issues, giving way for more learning time. The incorporation of Online Assessment gives the students immediate correction of their understanding as well as focusing on improvement instead of only the response's correctness.