Autobiography Video & Reflection #2

I would have to say that my intial thoughts on Project Based Learning are that I like it. I think it works well, and it is really nice to be able to ask for help when needed. If I were to use this in the classroom, I would more than likely do something very similar to this project. One way I would use it is I would split the students up into small groups, similar to what we had do. However, I would give each group a specific breed of cattle, sheep, or hogs and make them create a video on the in's and out's of that specific breed. I had to do a project similar to that for Livestock Judging, and it proved to be very effective. Another way, is put students in a group in the shop and have them work together and build something. Have them do research on what they want to build, next have them plan everything out and get project approval. After approval they would work together to complete the build. Once the bulid was complete, they would put all the research, plans, blueprints and photos of them working together in a scrapbook, so once they were totally complete they would be able to showcase their project and what it took to get there. All in all, I belive that Project Based learning was very effective, and honestly at first I was skeptical, but after completing this project, it relieved all doubt I had. Thanks and I hope you enjoy my movie!