Reflection 8

1. Description of some ways to build connections and branch out beyond the classroom. • Using technology to have the students’ attention to explore the course topic. • Have the students to experience learning by technology. • Using the project based learning to have the students to explore and know more about the research topic. • Students need to be connected with experts by using some online conference or another tools. 2. Description of the EAST Initiative Model. The EAST is the Environmental and Spatial Technologies that use the technology for solving problems besides improving the students’ and the teachers’ performance. The purpose of EAST is: • Students are independent for their learning. • Having the students to solve the problems. • Using the technology as a supportive tools. • Students have to collaborate and accomplish the goal as a teamwork. 3. Discussion on some reasons to let students “lead” their projects. I believe that when the students have the opportunity to experience something new, they might be more responsible for their own problems. Moreover, students are able to describe and discover the knowledge, which engage them in the course and let them be creative. 4. Discussion on how concepts in this chapter relate to your topic/project. Having the students discover and experience being a leader is a most important part of the learning process. For example, as a graduate students, when my professor ask me to do more research in order to finish my project, I would be more excited to find all the answer for the my project driving question. Also, I will feel that I am the leader for my project, and I will be more responsible to accomplish my goal.