Blog Post #6

In watching the videos with Anthony Capps, I have learned many things. One of the statements he made in Project Based Learning Part 2 was the most blaring topic of most of the videos. Anthony and Dr. Strange agreed that Project Based Learning not only involves a way to evaluate students, but it involves their creativity and teaching themselves. They stress that the most important part about Project Based Learning is that the students actually learn.

In the video iCurio: Conversations with Anthony Capps, Anthony talks about iCurio, an online tool that allows students to safely search audio, video, and different websites. iCurio has a storage space that will allow students to hold information that they find in folders, and it helps students organize. For Anthony, it seems that iCurio has been a great success.

Anthony also speaks with Dr. Strange about Discovery Ed and why he thinks it is important in the learning process. Discovery Ed is a good resource full of information about any science or social studies questions students may have. Students and teachers use this search engine that helps students listen and/or watch and learn rather than attempting to read and learn, as many students today are more visual learners. 

I liked the video Use Tech Don't Teach It simply because of the title; let the students use technology in the classroom, don't just talk about it. Today, students are around technology at home, so why not use it in the classroom? He says to incorporate technology into the curriculum, so that students are learning how to use the technology while learning. 

In the video Anthony-Strange Tips for Teachers Part 1 discussed six tips for future teachers:

"1. Be a constant learner

2. Teaching Never Ends, It is hard work, but very rewarding

3. Be flexible, the unexpected will happen!

4. Start with a goal

5. Engage 100% of your students, 100% of the time, in 100% of their projects

6. Reflect, Revise, Share, Work with an audience"

I learned a lot in watching these videos, and I will most definitely use them for future reference!