Google Docs

Our group is just getting started using Google Docs for our PBL project. I used Google Docs in another class but it was fairly limited use and it seems to me the Google Docs has a different feel or layout to it now. (Or perhaps I just don't remember) I see a lot of potential for using Google Docs, and as I work with my team members on this project, I am sure I will get ideas for using this in my classroom. The only problem I can see is the email issue. I am not sure if my county will let me ask all my students to sign up for a gmail account. So far, we have just done a little discussion in our group but I look forward to checking out some more of the options. I think it is cool that people can be working on the documents simultaneously.

Thoughts on Discussion 8

Discussion 8 was a neat and interesting discussion. It was great to see everyone’s ideas and creativity with a variety of subject areas and a variety of grade levels. I certainly learned that my classmates have some great ideas. Some of them have even implemented similar PBL in their own schools and classrooms. What also discovered is that we all seem to have the same concerns about implementing a PBL project for an entire grade level or school. Some of the issues and challenges we think we will face are: time limitations, willingness of other teachers to help, and logistical issues such as scheduling. In addition, there are concerns about reaching all students through the PBL activity regardless of whether they are honors students or students with special needs. I am very interested to see what plan each group comes up with for the PBL project (including my own!)