I believe that this view was instilled even deeper in me by my work on this project and from what I learned by completing it.
This quote is of a student reflecting on the assignment completed. I found this very inspiring to here a student say such a thing. It shows how beneficial project based learning assignments can be. It allows the student to create a product and really develop a very deep understanding of what they are doing thus learning more than they would with traditional methods of instruction.
Quote 2
We are the future of our world. We therefore need to fully understand what is going on in it.
This quote is another quote made by a student and it truly shows how important educating the student for the current world and the future is. Students may not like to admit it but they are interested in what is going on around them, especially when it involves new types of technology. I think that educators could use this information to their benefit. If educators find intriguing new topics in the world and incorporate them with the use of technology they will be successful in engaging more students in the learning process.
Quote 3
Although teaching students to interpret and evaluate the flux and flurry of messages surrounding them is certainly a challenging and formidable objective in itself, the projects described in this article suggest that production activities can serve as a logical extension of the objectives of media literacy and should be incorporated into media literacy classes. The result can be an enhancement rather than diminution in critical analysis skills, particularly when media products are developed in response to assignments that require critical analysis.
Ok, I know that this is a long quote. But WOW it says it all. I love this quote. It really shows the importance of using up to date information, incorporating technology and media, improving literacy, and helping the student to have a deeper learning experience. I agree with this quote 100%, and I think it says it all, so there is not much for me to reflect on.
Excellent quotes! I really think you are going to accomplish meaningful technology integration and create meaningful change in education with your future teaching practices!
ReplyDeleteI also chose the same quote as your second one!!! Understanding the world is such an important topic and, like you, I feel that being able to use current world informational along with technology can really spark the learning process for our students! Great Post!!!
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