Project Based Learning and Product Cards March 7, 2012

Items to be Discussed
Objectives: What you will know. How product cards can be used in all classrooms. The research behind PBL and resources to tap into. How PBL and product cards can foster student independence. The distinction between Product Cards and Project Cards What you will be able to do Implement PBL and product cards into your classroom instruction Modify cards to meet the needs of you, your content, and your students Discover various technologies associated with the cards for classroom use Foster 21st century learning skills in your classroom Background 10 min Austin Discovery School, TX 21st Century Upgrade through Team Collaboration Embedded in Project Based Learning and other instruction strategies (Buck Institute for Learning) Project Based Learning -20 min Quote/Webbs Depth of Knowledge Levels 7 Elements of PBL Article Website (www.bie.org) How is PBL similar/different from activities you currently use? How could you use PBLs in your instruction? Product Cards 20 min Open e-mail Discuss the criteria (Product Cards NOT Project Cards) Rubric use Explore website and share exemplars Questions10 min

Notes

Work Time30 min Explore Product Cards Upgrade/modify cards Try new technologies on product cards and ask questions Explore Project Based Learning and Buck Institute Next Steps: Feedback What worked for you? What didnt? What are your next action steps? Describe one thing that you can walk away with and TRY!