Project+Based+Learning

= = = PBL--An Effective Strategy to Integrate Common Core Standards with Technology Enabled Learning =


 * NOTE: Math teachers please sit together. English teachers please sit together. **
 * If you don't teach either of those subjects please sit with one or the other. **

Overview [[image:ThinkingPBL.jpg width="371" height="281" align="right"]]
The traditional classroom where students passively listen to the teacher, read the text, answer the questions at the end of the chapter, then reproduce those facts on tests and quizzes with no connection to the real world application of what they are learning does not prepare students for the 21st Century. 21st Century learners are engaged learners.

Our role in a digitally enriched classroom is to guide students to solve complex, real world connected problems that they care about. Content mastery must be embedded in 21st century skills context that requires students to work collaboratively, solve problems, do effective research, manage their time, and evaluate, analyze and synthesize information using appropriate real world technology.

Learning Outcomes

 * Participants will examine how to cluster Common Core Standards to create engaging real world projects.
 * Participants will analyze a real world project to determine how it could be tweaked for use with their students

Technology applications used in this workshop:

 * Linoit (online sticky notes)
 * Google Forms

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What is the difference between project based learning and doing projects?
As a group we will all view the following two videos:

1. An Introduction to Project Based Learning (Edutopia Video) --3 1/2 minutes

 * Put your thoughts about the following questions on stickies in Linoit**-- Quick share: 3 minutes
 * How does the project based learning classroom look different from a traditional classroom? **( Pink Sticky )**
 * What do the students in this video say about project based learning? **( Green Sticky )**
 * What are the advantages of project based learning? **( Blue Sticky )**

2, PBL at SE Raleigh High School--6 minutes

 * **CLICK HERE to respond to the questions** about this video, then **CLICK HERE** to see everyone's response.--3 1/2 minutes
 * Quick share (verbal): 3 1/2 minutes--Discuss what stood out for you (either in the video or in the responses).

WORK IN A TEAM with the people at your table.

 * As a team** select a project from the project links below in your content area below that looks interesting to you.
 * Analyze the project (Team verbal discussion):**
 * 1) What is the real world connection that students can care about?
 * 2) How many (and which) standards are met by this project?
 * 3) What is the time frame? Is it realistic?
 * 4) What higher order thinking skills are included?
 * 5) In what ways do students collaborate?
 * 6) What decisions do students make, and what decision have been made by the teacher?
 * 7) What formative assessment strategies are embedded?
 * 8) How will the teacher know students have mastered the content (summative assessment)?

Have one member of your team post your team's response to the following question here:

 * === What are the important things to remember when planning an effective project based learning project? ===


 * English: **
 * Propositions Project (Integrated English Social Studies Project (9 minute video about this project)
 * A Great Place to Visit


 * Math: **
 * [|Geometry Students Angle into Architecture Through Project Based Learning] (11 minute video about this project)
 * A Real Learning Curve: Catapults Demonstrate the Quadratic Equation

** English: ** WORK IN A TEAM with the people at your table
Choose //**one**// of the flowing novels that you are familiar with:

Fitzgerald, F. Scott. __The Great Gatsby__ Poe, Edgar Allen. __The Tell-Tale Heart__ Twain, Mark. __The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn__

Using **THESE (click here)** Common Core Standards determine:
 * A real world connection that will engage your students and meet the chosen Common Core Standards
 * A product that will reflect what students have learned
 * An essential question that will inspire students
 * An overview for a scenario that will define the project and motivate students
 * Integration of technology for both production and final product


 * **HAVE ONE PERSON FROM YOUR TEAM POST YOUR PROJECT IDEA HERE**
 * **CLICK HERE TO SEE RESPONSES.**

** Math: ** WORK IN A TEAM with the people at your table
Using **THESE (click here)** Common Core Standards determine:
 * A real world connection that will engage your students and meet the chosen Common Core Standards
 * A product that will reflect what students have learned
 * An essential question that will inspire students
 * An overview for a scenario that will define the project and motivate students
 * Integration of technology for both production and final producT


 * **HAVE ONE PERSON FROM YOUR TEAM POST YOUR PROJECT IDEA HERE.**
 * **CLICK HERE TO SEE RESPONSES**.

IV. Reflection (10 minutes)
1. What is familiar to you in terms of how you now teach? 2. What is different from the way you currently teach? 3. What energizes and excites you? 4. What concerns you? 5 How might you adjust your instructional strategies to include project based learning?
 * WORK IN A TEAM WITH THE PEOPLE AT YOUR TABLE: **
 * Take a close look at this model of project based learning in the classroom.** --5 minutes
 * Have one member from your team verbally share out your team's insights.-- 5 minutes**

V. Conclusion (5 minutes)

 * What is the difference between project based learning and doing projects?
 * What are your take aways that you will share in your district or at your school?

Next Steps.... Return to your Agenda to access the next session.
Buck Institute: PBL Online--Project Based Learning [|21st Century Technology and Learning--Free PBL Resources] Edutopia: Project Based Learning Intel Education--Designing Effective Projects
 * References: **

Internet4Classrooms--Middle and High School Projects Best Practices: Instructional Strategies and Techniques--Project Based Learning UDL Guides Personalizing Learning to Meet Common Core Constructing Modern Knowledge--A Good Prompt is Worth 1000 Words Partnership for 21st Century Skills
 * Additional Resources: **

Linda Ullah
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