I posted this as a comment on the day it was due because I didn't realize I was signed into the wrong account and could not edit the blog...

1. Some things to keep in mind when starting project based learning are, the goals you want your students to achieve. You need to be ready to change plans because you do not know what children will know and do. Your classroom management style also needs to be kept in mind. Students need to become better at monitoring their own progress. Teachers need to reinforce this.

2. Some benefits project based learning has are that it forms the centerpiece of the curriculum, students engage in real world activities and practice that strategies of authentic disciplines, students are able to work collaboratively to solve problems that matter to them, students are allowed to use this as a tool of discovery, collaboration and communication.

3. The benefits to students who participate in project based learning are, they develop good communication skills to break through cultural misunderstanding. Students will develop good inquiry skills, learn to be flexible with their working hours because they know other people are relying on them to meet their deadlines. They also develop a fuller understanding of how the world works and that it does not just revolve around them.

4. An issue that needs to be considered with project based learning is that teachers must invest a great amount of time into it. They need to invest time in preparation and planning to set the stage for the project. Not only do teachers have to invest their time but their students do as well.

5. I think New Technology High is a great idea. It allows students to always work together and better themselves. The only issue I have is that using technology all the time may get a bit boring. Trying new things every once in a while is always a good thing.