"Today every teacher needs to be a media composition teacher....When students create messages, they gain new knowledge while strengthening communication and problem-solving skills." (p.85)
I think the above quote means that teachers need to be knowledgeable about digital literacy and have the skills to pass this knowledge on to students. Students that are literate in using technology and are able to create projects and complete assignments using technology will have ownership of their work.
"Some of the best project-based learning assignments using media and technology give students a combination of structure and freedom, where they can develop communication skills and exercise their creativity but have some constraints that limit and shape their work." (p.86)
In my opinion utilizing PBL or problem based learning in the classroom is an excellent way to differentiate for students. As mentioned above students will be able to be more creative with completion of assignments but will have a guide for completion. For instance, a project given to students could list 5 - 6 ways to complete but still have the same final rubric for each child.
"Many students have never worked in collaborative learning groups and need to practice active and tolerant listening, helping one another, giving and receiving constructive criticism, and managing disagreements." (p.97)
I definitely agree that students working in collaborative learning groups. In order to become good learners they must know how to work with each other appropriately to complete the assignment. Collaborative learning has a two fold benefit in my classroom. Many of my students have severe cognitive limitations and do not like working in groups. Collab. groups allow them to focus on the positive aspects and benefits of working with another group. Also, it teaches them that each person needs to have input in order to complete the necessary assignment.
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