Using Local Resources for Project-Based Learning

David Stubbsdavid@stubbsonline.net

Key Question: What should be the route for the Al-Corniche line of the new Doha Metro?

ResourcesMy colleague and I created a wiki to model to our

teachers one way of uploading resourcesWiki: http://learningtoexcel.wikispaces.comBuck Institute of Education

Why use PBL?Broader and richer learning perspectiveMeets demands of the 21st centuryMakes meaningful connectionsAllows for a variety of approaches and methodologies -

DifferentiationCaters for different learning styles and interests –

Multiple IntelligencesEncourages the sharing of ideas and good practiceRequired by IB program!

Challenges of PBLPreparationSelection of good digital resourcesCan be haphazard – easy to go off taskDifficult to assess / evaluate

Exploring Models of integration

References:1. http://oregonstate.edu/instruction/ed555/zone3/tenways.

htm2. Buck Institute of Education [FANTASTIC: hundreds of

resources]

Fragmented

Connected (within ONE subject)

Oral Language

Reading

Writing

Nested (within ONE subject)

What if?

Systems

CirculatorySystem1. Input

2. Output3. Features4. Purpose5. And so on

Sequenced (within TWO subjects)

Jungle Book

English

Ecosystems

Geography

Shared (within 2 subjects)

GeographyRainfall

MathChartsGraphs

Data representation

Webbed (across disciplines)

Use a broad theme, e.g. change, culture, environment, workGreater opportunity for interactionUse webbing to create ideas

Generate as many ideas as possible. Accept all ideas. Seek clarification, if necessary, but do not edit at this stage. Encourage people to brainstorm on their own before contributing to

a common pool of ideas. Remember that brainstorming is an open-ended exercise. At any

time, new ideas or directions may be introduced. Do not close down the process too soon. Provide ample thinking

time.

WebbingUse Mind Mapping to brainstorm ideasFor example, bubbl.us or Mind Meister

Process

From Buck Institute of Education***LOTS of resources for every step of the process***

Route Map for Al-Corniche line• Survey• Analysis of Survey• Charts• Tables• Artwork• Newspaper Article• Report• Posters

Possible Projects(for Doha metro project)English

Design a surveyWrite a reportWrite a newspaper article

MathAnalyse results of surveyCreate charts and tables (with ICT)Travel graphs

Science Investigate impact of Doha Metro on global warming Investigate MagLevVelocity, vectors, kinetic energy, electricity

Possible Projects continued(for Doha metro project)Art: LOTS of design possibilities

Color scheme for metro wagonsLogo for Doha MetroAwareness posterArtwork for walls of stationsMetro map

Islamic StudiesBuildings to reflect Islamic principles Include prayer rooms in design

Social Studies Transportation

Guest SpeakerRecommendationInvite a guest speakerALL schools will have a student who has a parent who is

involved with the Doha Metro project

Resources (continued) I would like to close this presentation with a quick look at the wiki I created

to store resources for the project.http://learningtoexcel.wikispaces.com

Thanks for coming to my presentation. I hope that it was useful.

David Stubbsdavid@stubbsonline.net