1. Description of some ways to build connections and branch out beyond the classroom.
Technology is a great way to reach an authentic audience. Technology such as blogs help by connecting students and teachers and by giving students their own voice. It creates a communication medium. It also offers opportunities for students to branch out into the community or farther to research topics for their projects.
2. Description of the EAST Initiative Model.
The EAST Initiative model is the Environmental and Spacial Technologies. They work to make technology usable in the outside world. Students master these sophisticated 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.
When students lead student projects, they develop an independence and leadership, learning how to interact with their peers and learning what they are most passionate about. 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.
Our project is very student led and it's given us more independence. I've also learned more about my community during this project.
I like the ideas you have here as they can be both used in your future classrooms with any age group. As well as it compares to us in college with our projects in this class and others.
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