Reading Reflection #7

1. The different levels of discussions within the classroom include teacher to teacher, student to teacher and student to student. Teacher to teacher includes collaboration among colleagues. It is incredibly important and helpful if teachers and staff work together as a team so that the students benefit. Student  to teacher includes open paths of communication between these two parties. Students need to be able to tell their teachers how they are doing on their projects, what they are struggle with, what their strengths are, etc. Lastly student to student includes students working together and interacting with each other in order to problem solve.
2. While students are continuously working on their projects it is important that the teacher consistently check in with the students. This can be done in a number of ways which includes procedural questions such as how they are stay focused and on task. If they are on time with the schedule or not. Another way is to ask questions about teamwork. If everyone within the group is contributing  and how individuals are getting along. Understanding is a third area that teachers can check in with their students. Making sure that they are expanding upon their questions and that this is evident throughout their project. Lastly teachers need to make sure that they pose questions for the students to self assess themselves.
3. The benefits of students optimizing the use of technology includes reaching goals that they set for themselves, helping them to stay organized, expanding their horizon and gaining new insights. These are all great benefits for students to gain because it is helping them to grow and developing into high functioning people.
4. Some 21st-century skills that can make or break a project are troubleshooting and teamwork. Troubleshooting helps students to prepare for real-world challenges and teamwork helps students to work with fixing conflicts that might occur within the team.
5. All of these concepts relate to my project because as a teacher I will need to make sure that I am constantly checking in with my students. And that all levels of communication are being put into practice so that my students will be able to benefit in their projects. Lastly it is important that my students are exposed to technology and use them throughout their projects so they are ready for the real world.