Project-based Learning see powerpoint

Authentic Learning
Can group by readiness, interest collaborative work
Aligned to standards, accountability built in
Systematic, authentic, complex, carefully designed projects and
tasks
Inherent drive to learn
Should be the central focus, provocative issues or questions that
would lead to in-depth exploration of a topic, concept
Uses technology, self-management, project management
Product solve problems, explain dilemmas, present research
Include multiple products frequent, consistent feedback
Performance-based assessment with rubrics
With students who need more support more direct instruction,
shorter projects, more focused on fewer standards
Backward design:
1. Develop the project idea connect to the community, public
policy events, connect to standards.
http://pbl-online.org
http://www.edutopia.org
Take a look at a few videos at your level and come up with an idea
that you could use for your unit.
2. Decide on the scope of the project duration, depth, breadth,
technology, outreach, partnership, audience, student input, role
3. Select standards for alignment and accountability
4. Incorporate simultaneous coutcomes collaboration,
performance-based products,
5. Work from project design criteria: assessment, good project
design
6. create a classroom environment that accommodates the project:
physical offices, classroom organization, opportunities for
collaboration.