Terry Smith - Project Based Learning Technology

The video discusses the teacher's background and experience in project-based learning, emphasizing its importance in engaging students through real-world experiences. It defines project-based learning as a teaching philosophy and provides examples of its application in classrooms, including global projects like the Monster Project and Landmark Project. The video also explores virtual projects and their benefits, especially for special needs students. It concludes with advice for teachers on how to start implementing project-based learning in their classrooms.

What is the primary focus of project-based learning according to the speaker?

• Memorizing facts

• Creating real-world experiences

• Following strict guidelines

• Completing worksheets

How does the speaker define project-based learning?

• A type of exam

• A set of rules

• A philosophy of teaching

• A strict curriculum

What was the first global project the speaker participated in?

• The Vendee Globe sailboat race

• The Landmark Project

• Quest Atlantis

• The Monster Project

What is the Monster Project primarily designed for?

• Teachers new to technology projects

• University professors

• Advanced technology users

• High school students

What is the main activity in the Landmark Project?

• Finding cultural landmarks

• Writing essays

• Creating art

• Building models

What type of questioning is used in the Landmark Project?

• Essay questioning

• Multiple-choice questioning

• Polar questioning

• Open-ended questioning

What is Quest Atlantis?

• A traditional textbook

• A type of exam

• A virtual world for learning

• A physical classroom activity

How does Quest Atlantis benefit special needs students?

• By limiting interaction

• By focusing on memorization

• By offering a new identity in a virtual world

• By providing physical activities

What is the speaker's goal at Western Illinois University?

• To teach only local projects

• To promote a global perspective in teaching

• To focus on traditional methods

• To avoid technology in education

What is the recommended first step for teachers new to project-based learning?

• Create their own project

• Join an existing project

• Avoid using technology

• Focus on exams