I found that some of my current materials incorporate aspects of the simulated work environment, having students role-play in a specific situation. I like the idea of incorporating this type of learning on a larger scale.
I feel project based learning can be very productive. I have started using this in my problem solving class. I have really noticed the enhanced critical thinking that comes with project based learnig. I plan on using this quite often in future lab activities.
Definitely, getting students take ownership over their learning will help prepare them for their professional career. I'm attempting to implement experiential learning with art students by getting them directly involved with the installation of their graduating exhibition. I will also to teach a new course this Spring called Survival Skills for the Artist that will serve as a base for real world experiences.
Is any one else getting lost with all the anacronyms?
Much of this information is very timely for me, especially the project-based learning section. I am currently designing a laboratory course that will use this.
The idea of project-based learning is exciting. It has given me better ideas of how to shift the focus of the project from a list of tasks that need to be completed to one where the students generate the tasks based on a real-life problem that they might have to address during their future career.
Reply to Mel Henderson's post: I am with you;that distinction is quite helpful. I see how I can adapt some of my projects into a project-based learning experience to help the students take ownership and feel successful.
I think we must embrace technology, it is this generations life line so we must follow though and learn it with them.
I appreciated the distinction between projects and project-based learning. Technology is an important classroom tool that we have to get right in order to effectively reach the Gen Z population. They get it, some of us do not. And I am one of those who have fought tech for years. I guess I need to get into it.
The importance os using tehchnology to create learning experiences, scenarios and enhance problem solving skills.
In this day and time, due to Covid, technology pays a key role in education. We can utilize many avenues to enhance the learning process.
Having students take ownership of their learning and work ethic along with providing the critical thinking and creative problem solving skills will help prepare them for those jobs that have not been created yet - that they'll be expected to fill.
I know that having a clinical setting for the student to practice real time events in the classroom work every well. Making sure that the student know how to handle work place scenarios makes it better when they are out in the work place.
I can think of several scenarios where the Question Formulation Technique can be useful. We really need to be creative and prepared going forward with using technology in the classroom and preparing for at-home learning. That was a great list of tools provided. I love using project based learning. Again, I’ve bookmarked several of the sources to help guide the process. I need to study more about the simulated workplace and work based learning.
