Blog Post 9

After watching/reading the links provided, I can get an even better understanding of what a PBL is and how it works. In the Seven Essentials for PBL article, it was interesting to see how another teacher used a PBL in her classroom. The reading was very informative on how to create one, but also gave examples of what each essential was. It was very helpful. The video PBL for teachers was also interesting and informative. Although the article was more interesting, the video also gave good information. What I noticed they point out a lot in these two links is a driving question. To get your whole PBL started, it must have a driving question. It is like the goal you are trying to reach.
In the article PBL and Physical Education, it had the same points as the first article I mentioned. I think it is great PE is being involved with PBL because being active is so important in our lives. The project they tell us about in this blog post, is great. With our obesity rate rising and children becoming less active, including it in school work is a wonderful idea. It is also something fun and what they would like to do, rather than just a regular school assignment. It also involves middle and high school students, which is also great.
And last, but certainly not least the Motivational Video was very cute and inspiring. Hearing what kids think about school and how they really want to learn to become better in the future is awesome. Also, hearing what they like their teachers to do can give us some examples of what we can do to be a great teacher. They spoke a little on being rewarded too. Being rewarded, verbally or another way, is always a great thing. No matter what the age, we all love to know when we are doing good.

So after summing up everything I have read or watched from the links, I can see PBL is getting better and better. Teachers can teach each other about different PBLs and students can teach each other or teachers about their topic. PBL is great and I think it is an awesome way for students and teachers to get involved and learn.