Problem based learning

The purpose of this video was problem solving to motivate the children to learn. This video was very interesting and motivating as an educator. I could not but think that I want my own children to go there. My favorite part of the video was when the teachers based their learning off of what the children wanted to learn. The reason why the children are engaged, energized and interested is because their projects are long term, authentic and the teachers attitude was so positive and up beat. When you have such a happy environment the kids feed off that.

Technology can be resourceful and it also is hands on learning for some of the students. In the video the students had access to a smart board. A smart board enhances students learning and can easily keep kids interested in learning because they are able to work together, and figure things out on their own. They can get information, video clips, and pictures at a click of a mouse and not turn to an adult for the answers. Life long learning activities give a purpose to learning and it work on social skills, communication, and to problem solving.

Overall this video opened up so many ideas to learning. They learned to problem solve, be resourceful and socialize. They improved on their writing, spelling and details on a story. In the beginning of the video they were only telling one sentence stories and by the end they were able to add detail with the help of their class mates.