Project based learning
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The document outlines the concept and benefits of project-based learning (PBL), emphasizing its role in fostering critical thinking and engagement among students. It describes PBL as involving complex problem-solving activities and mentions different types of projects such as inquiry-based, maker, and passion projects. Additionally, it provides examples and discusses the importance of differentiation and student ownership in the learning process.
Project based learning
- 1. L E A R N H O W T O I M P L E M E N T P R O J E C T - B A S E D L E A R N I N G T O E N G A G E C R I T I C A L T H I N K I N G S K I L L S I N C R E AT I V E W AY S F O R Y O U R S T U D E N T S S U S A N S . W E L L S P R E S I D E N T - E L E C T 2 0 1 5 - 1 6 F O R I S T E M O B I L E L E A R N I N G N E T W O R K W W W . S U S A N S W E L L S . C O M W W W . C A M P T E C H T E R R A . C O M W W W . L I N K E D I N . C O M / I N / S U S A N S W E L L S W E L L S S U S A N S @ G M A I L . C O M @ W E L L S S U S A N PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
- 2. WHAT IS PROJECT-BASED LEARNING? • Students work for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge.
- 3. WHY USE PBL? • With this type of active and engaged learning, students are inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the subjects they are studying. • Naturally allows differentiation. • Students drive their own knowledge quest.
- 4. PBL IS … • Solving a complex problem presented through: hands-on physical artifact or activity: written presentation; oral report • Connected to learning objectives • Takes time; result– engaged students, deep thinking, original solutions • Appropriate across all ages, grades, content areas • Challenging to all involved; worth it!
- 5. PBL =PERSISTENCE THROUGH DIFFICULT PROBLEMS
- 6. PBL=INCLUDES QUESTIONS THAT DON’T HAVE A CLEAR ANSWER
- 8. PBL=4C’S IN ACTION; COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, CRITICAL THINKING, CREATIVITY
- 9. TYPES OF PBL Inquiry-Based Projects http://www.projecthdesign.org/toolbox/format/lesson-plans- activities/ MakerEd Projects http://makered.org/resources/projects-learning/ Challenge Projects http://www.alfredstate.edu/academics/high-school- challenge-program/projects Genuis Hour http://theglobalgeniushourproject.wikispaces.com/home
- 10. AND MORE… • Passion Projects http://psolarz.weebly.com/mr-solarz-eportfolio/step-by- step-directions-for-creating-passion-projects-in-our- classroom • Design-Thinking Projects https://dschool.stanford.edu/groups/k12/wiki/956b6/Design _Thinking_Projects_and_Challenges.html
- 11. EXAMPLE… COMPUTATIONAL THINKING & STEM = PBL Example: Lack of Water Around the World • Computational Thinking Concept- • Break a problem into parts or steps • STEM Application- • Break down global drought crisis areas and determine how drought conditions are impacting the communities • Computer Science Application- • Recognize and find patterns or trends • STEM Application- • Visualize data comparing water need conditions in parts of the world • Computer Science Application- • Develop instructions to solve a problem or steps for a task with data • STEM Application- • Determine target global water crisis areas based on data, make a plan to help alleviate water crisis
- 12. Susan S. Wells • Outreach Coordinator for K-12 Education, Shodor, National Resource for Computational Science Education • President-Elect 2015-16 for ISTE Mobile Learning Network • Founder, Camp TechTerra TM and TechTerra TrainingTM, bringing together technology and nature in STEM-based discovery • Consultant on educational technology for K-12 Website www.susanswells.com www.camptechterra.com twitter @wellssusan Contact me wellssusans@gmail.com 919-627-4207 Thank you!
Editor's Notes
- #3: Camp TechTerra, science lab work, micro study
- #4: And related to STEM… STEM Definition now includes computer science http://www.nebhe.org/newslink/get-with-the-programming-stem-definition-now-includes-computer-science/ expand the kinds of STEM programs that can be run and funded by federal government agencies to include computer science.
- #5: Think about the teaching and learning we’ve always done…Consider the problem, logically…needs to make sense…organize what you know and need to know, analyze the situation. Model and simulate sollutions in an ordered manner. Generalize what you’ve learned to other similar problems. Transfer this learning to new content areas, new problems.
- #6: Different then Grit…continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other people Grit includes optimisim, courage, conscientousness, follow through, resilience, seeking excellence