Project based learning

Tier 2

November 30, 2011

Today’s Objectives

Understand PBL

Explore examples of PBL projects

Understand the PBL philosophy and process

Explore resources for PBL and create a list of

ideas for your Tier 2 project

Today’s Expectations

Engaged Learner

Professional Learning Community – No

Teacher Left Behind

Collaborative assistance, elbow partner, help

your neighbor

Communicate early and often

Self-directed learning during “wait time” – using

available resources

What is PBL?

Problem versus Project

Problem-based learning is an instructional

strategy in which students work cooperatively to

investigate and resolve an ill-structured problem

based on real-world issues or situations.

Project-based learning is an instructional

strategy in which students work cooperatively

over time to create a product, presentation, or

performance.

Definition of PBL

Extended student learning

Focused on a project or problem

Student-influenced inquiry

Authentic Questions

PBL Design Process

Begins with end in mind

Structured and standards based

Develops Habits of Mind

Connects to Big 6

PBL Examples

WebQuests OHE WebQuests

Greek Mythology

Whales: Primary Grade example

Blogs OHMS Library

CHE Library

OHE Library

OHHS English

Wiki T3 Wiki

NWMS

PBL in the 21st Century

Teaching Skills (AND Content)

communication and presentation skills

organization and time management skills

research and inquiry skills

self-assessment and reflection skills

group collaboration and leadership skills.

What does PBL look like?

Small group brainstorming

What are students doing?

What is the teacher doing?

How are students using technology?

How does the teacher assess learning?

How is it different from what you are doing now?

What the experts say…

Groups of students working together toward a

common goal

Performance is assessed on an individual basis

The depth of content understanding is

demonstrated

Assessment is most often in rubric format

Contributions are made to the ongoing process

of project realization

Why do PBL?

In your opinion, what are the benefits of PBL?

What challenges do you think you might face?

How might you overcome these challenges?

Learner Benefits

Students reflect upon their own ideas and opinions

Students exercise voice and choice

Students make decisions that affect project outcomes

Students make decisions that affect their learning in general

Students tackle complex problems in a collaborative manner

Successful PBL Design

Teaching methodology is based on a

constructivist approach to learning,

content mastery, and critical thinking

Incorporates the project management skills

valued by today’s global industries

focus is on helping students move

through an inquiry process that

1) stimulates their thinking,

2) engages them in authentic tasks, and

3) demands demonstration of mastery.

Successful Design cont.

Teachers as adult mentors help students

engage more deeply in the learning process

and develop rigorous, positive attitudes

towards academic achievement.

Successful Design cont.

Begin with the End in Mind

Make a list of possible learning activities that would

work well for PBL

Decide on what you want students to

learn/know/demonstrate as a result of this project)

How can these activities be student centered using

technology?

Make a list of possible technology resources to be used

by students and yourself

What YOU need to do next

Consider your options for student centered

activities leading to an overall PBL project

Select a manageable number of resources to use

for your project

Start working on your project

Play time!

Check out the resources on the T3 Tech website

Have anything you want to share?