After doing my research on Project-based Learning (PjBL), i realised it is not something new. We have all done projects before. Most will contain elements of SDL and CL, but not necessary ICT. What is "modern" PjBL about?
How often are we given the freedom to choose which topic we would like to work on for our projects? If we're merely assigned a project topic so that it falls under curriculum, conformity kicks in. Is this what we want from PjBL?
Ideally, we would like to put curriculum aside and hand individuals the right to pursue individual interest. But is that feasible?
Like the answer to most questions in life, i think it is about balance. Easier said than done, how do we strike that balance? This would be something i'll be interested to find out.
I understand this is an ICT course, but i think the ultimate goal for all modules should be ML. When i prepare for my lesson, it shouldn't be about a showcase of ICT. It should be about ML, and how ICT can be integrated to achieve that.
In Chemistry, PjBL gives students a chance to mimic what scientist do. Ultimately, they may not become scientist in the future. But if this is what they want to do, they can do it. Scientist today no longer rely only on books to do their research, nor use only pen and paper to record their findings. Inevitably, ICT comes into play, not because it's the 21st century so we must use ICT, but because it facilitates what we're doing.
Striking the balance. . . hmm. . .
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