Using Technology with Authentic Learning in the PBL

classroom

Using Technology with Authentic Learning in the PBL

classroom

ED 480 Educational TechnologyInstructor: Mr. Jenkins

Fall 2008

ED 480 Educational TechnologyInstructor: Mr. Jenkins

Fall 2008

Conception KiawolConception Kiawol

What is PBL?What is PBL?

Problem-Based LearningProblem-Based Learning

What is Problem-Based Learning?What is Problem-Based Learning?

An Instructional method that enhances active learning

An Instructional method that enhances active learning

Challenges students to learn through engagement in a Real problem. Challenges students to learn through

engagement in a Real problem.

Real-world, complex problems stimulate learning

Real-world, complex problems stimulate learning

The teacher acts to facilitate the learning process rather than to provide knowledge. The teacher acts to facilitate the learning

process rather than to provide knowledge.

Linking PBL and Technology

Linking PBL and Technology

How using technology with authentic

learning in the BPL classroom.

How using technology with authentic

learning in the BPL classroom.

Technological support is crucial to provide continuity, order, and information accessibility in

student and classroom management. Technological and pedagogical tools should enhance and supplement the learning…

Bringing exciting curricula based on real-world project and problems

Bringing exciting curricula based on real-world project and problems Providing scaffolds,

tools and resources to enhance learning

Providing scaffolds, tools and resources to enhance learning

Providing both students and teacher more opportunities

Providing both students and teacher more opportunities Expanding opportunities

For students learning through Collaboration

and discussion

Expanding opportunities

For students learning through Collaboration

and discussion

Interaction, collaboration and discussion is essential

Group interaction in PBL model means that Students must Communicate with group members outside classroom, Example;

Instructors can incorporate activities using on line

This gives students opportunities to negotiate and collaborate

The computer conferencing,

web database,

Online group discussions

Audio

Video

Photographs

Power point and etc…

The computer conferencing,

web database,

Online group discussions

Audio

Video

Photographs

Power point and etc…

Students ResponsibilityStudents Responsibility

Likely to succeed in the online

courses and take more

Ownership of their ownlearning.

SOME EDUCATIONAL WEBS, WHERE YOU CAN LEARN BY YOURSELF IN ALL THE SUBJECTS…INCLUDING MUSIC…, AND ENJOY ALL THE

EDCUATIONAL GAMES YOU LIKE.

Summary

Integration of technology and problem-based learning (PBL) has the potential of freeing up the instructor…

Provides a continuous thread of information which is accessible to both students and facilitators

Guidelines for student communication outside the classroom

Continuity of learningStudents can access web site in their own timeCrates a sense of ownership and responsibility

ConclusionConclusion

Technology should facilitate and strengthen the pedagogic Processes and should provide the frame or skeleton for the Classroom process.

Allows for good time management and economic use of limited classroom resources. Example;

Technology should facilitate and strengthen the pedagogic Processes and should provide the frame or skeleton for the Classroom process.

Allows for good time management and economic use of limited classroom resources. Example;

http://funschool.kaboose.com/http://www.starfall.com/http://www.uptoten.com/http://pbl.cqu.edu.au/index.htmlhttp://www.coolmath-games.com/http:akidsheart.comhttp://www.visualmathlearning.com/http://www.funbrain.com/index.htmlhttp://zunal.com/myaccount/zwebquestlist.phphttp://www.kidsknowit.com/http://www.learningplanet.com/stu/kids2.asp

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