Blog Post #6

 Project Based Learning Part 1 really shined some light on what PBL is. PBL is very common. PBL is the use of project to help students learn. PBL is a not only a means to show how students have achieved what you wanted them to, but it's for the students to actually learn something.  When coming up with a project, you should keep in mind to create a project that will have everything the students will need to know in the project. According to Anthony Capps, to strive a PBL must have or do; involve the audience, include student interest, driven content, and an authentic audience.  In
Project Based Learning Part 2 Mr. Capps points are that not every project will go as planned. He even  gives an example to a situtation where a parent had a problem with the project and as a teacher you have to respect the wishes of the parents.

Icurio is something I can see myself using in the classroom. Icurio is a safe online tool use for searches in the classroom. Students can search text, audio, and videos. Icurio has the capability of storage. When students do not finish their work or find something they would like to hold on to they can place it in storage.  Icurio is also a way of online organization. There is also a directory for historical features which allow students to look up again thing and get information.

 Discovery Ed is a great tool for the classroom. Discovery ed use videos to bring learning to life. Discovery ed can bring experts into the classroom about different subjects, especially in the subjects of science and history. This tool is good for those who are visual learners.