Who is Anthony Capps?
Anthony Capps is a teacher at Gulf Shores Elementary School. He utilizes Project Based Learning. He believes it is a "constant evolution". He thinks it should be used to teach instead of being a tool that you use to evaluate after lectured teaching. He does not think technology should be used to test your knowledge but should be used as a motivation for students. He thinks that using Project Based Learning should be "driven by content". In this he said that your projects should be created to given students the content required by the state of Alabama's College and Career Readiness standards.
Approach
Mr. Capps has a effective approach to Project Based Learning. He does not teaching technology. He uses technology. He uses a method of "scaffolding" or making steps to a goal. He begins with a simple assignment then uses each new class day to add to the assignment. This created layers of learning and helps the students reflect on their choices and be able to better structure their learning methods.
ICurio and Discovery Education
(Baldwin County Board of Education)
Implemented in Baldwin County , AL these are tools for students and teachers use in Project Based Learning. ICurio is an online tool that students log into to perform safe searches and filters. It has a storage system so that students can utilize a Personal Learning Network. Discovery Education is a visual aid research tool. It gives students the ability to research and watch films, pictures or listen to music based on the topic they are researching.
Reflections:
After viewing all the possibilities I feel confident that using technology in the classroom with be beneficial and motivating. I aspire to see the eagerness in students to learn and process education without the mondaine repetitive note taking and speeches in the past classroom experiences. I am very interested in studying more ways to help students realize their potential as learners.
Robin, this is well written I only saw one mistake. The second and third sentence under the "Approach" heading could be combined, "He does not teach technology he uses it". Other than that, I enjoyed reading your post. I also feel that using technology in the classroom is beneficial. Students enjoy using technology and I believe that enjoyment is important when learning.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that using technology in the classroom will be beneficial and motivationg. In society today technology is an important aspect of learning. I also think that as a teacher using technology in your classroom will not only benefit your students, but you as well.
- Johanna