"Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; |
| When the modified block scheduling became a reality for next school year, I was (am) very excited! I immediately thought about all the wonderful project based learning (PBL) opportunities that can happen with the longer class periods built in twice a week. I LOVE PBL! Below you will find many PBL links. Along with the links, I'm available to brainstorm and support PBL in the classroom. Did I mention I LOVE PBL? One more thing to keep in mind.....there are numerous grants available to help fund PBL. If the project has something to do with students and the community....the $$ is out there! | |
PBL Defined
Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. In Gold Standard PBL, Essential Project Design Elements include:
1. Key Knowledge, Understanding, and Success Skills - The project is focused on student learning goals, including standards-based content and skills such as critical thinking/problem solving, collaboration, and self-management.
2. Challenging Problem or Question - The project is framed by a meaningful problem to solve or a question to answer, at the appropriate level of challenge.
3. Sustained Inquiry - Students engage in a rigorous, extended process of asking questions, finding resources, and applying information.
4. Authenticity - The project features real-world context, tasks and tools, quality standards, or impact – or speaks to students’ personal concerns, interests, and issues in their lives.
5. Student Voice & Choice - Students make some decisions about the project, including how they work and what they create.
6. Reflection - Students and teachers reflect on learning, the effectiveness of their inquiry and project activities, the quality of student work, obstacles and how to overcome them.
7. Critique & Revision - Students give, receive, and use feedback to improve their process and products.
8. Public Product - Students make their project work public by explaining, displaying and/or presenting it to people beyond the classroom. [Buck Institute]
1. Key Knowledge, Understanding, and Success Skills - The project is focused on student learning goals, including standards-based content and skills such as critical thinking/problem solving, collaboration, and self-management.
2. Challenging Problem or Question - The project is framed by a meaningful problem to solve or a question to answer, at the appropriate level of challenge.
3. Sustained Inquiry - Students engage in a rigorous, extended process of asking questions, finding resources, and applying information.
4. Authenticity - The project features real-world context, tasks and tools, quality standards, or impact – or speaks to students’ personal concerns, interests, and issues in their lives.
5. Student Voice & Choice - Students make some decisions about the project, including how they work and what they create.
6. Reflection - Students and teachers reflect on learning, the effectiveness of their inquiry and project activities, the quality of student work, obstacles and how to overcome them.
7. Critique & Revision - Students give, receive, and use feedback to improve their process and products.
8. Public Product - Students make their project work public by explaining, displaying and/or presenting it to people beyond the classroom. [Buck Institute]
PBL People, Organization, Blogs, & Books
People: While there are many educators doing, blogging, and writing about PBL, I'll keep it simple with just 2 names: Suzie Boss and Jane Krauss. They write books, present at conferences, and consult with schools. I met them both at ISTE 2015 in a very small roundtable session and their passion and knowledge is superb!
Organization: The Buck Institute is best known for their commitment to PBL for over 25 years.
Webinars & Google Hangouts - How would you like to connect with others about PBL while at home and in your pajamas? Oh, and did I mention at no cost to you or PA! The Buck Institute offers webinars & google hangout opportunities. Currently there aren't any scheduled but wait! There are plenty archived on their site. What's even better is that you can pause it at anytime and miss nothing!
Here is the link to the resource page: http://www.bie.org/resources
PBL Projects & Ideas Search - At the Buck Institute website, you can search in the upper right-hand side of the screen. You may choose media type, audiences, experience levels, and grade levels.
Here is the link to do a search: http://www.bie.org/resources
Blogs: Buck Institute PBL Blog, TeachThought, Edudemic, KQED Mindshift, Bianca Hewes,
Books: There are many books out there but here are my recommendations. If there's a book you recommend, add it in the Comment Section of this post. Click on each book for more information. (I have all the books in my office except the PBL for 21st... it is only on my Kindle. If you would like to check out any of the books, let me know..)
Organization: The Buck Institute is best known for their commitment to PBL for over 25 years.
Webinars & Google Hangouts - How would you like to connect with others about PBL while at home and in your pajamas? Oh, and did I mention at no cost to you or PA! The Buck Institute offers webinars & google hangout opportunities. Currently there aren't any scheduled but wait! There are plenty archived on their site. What's even better is that you can pause it at anytime and miss nothing!
Here is the link to the resource page: http://www.bie.org/resources
PBL Projects & Ideas Search - At the Buck Institute website, you can search in the upper right-hand side of the screen. You may choose media type, audiences, experience levels, and grade levels.
Here is the link to do a search: http://www.bie.org/resources
Blogs: Buck Institute PBL Blog, TeachThought, Edudemic, KQED Mindshift, Bianca Hewes,
Books: There are many books out there but here are my recommendations. If there's a book you recommend, add it in the Comment Section of this post. Click on each book for more information. (I have all the books in my office except the PBL for 21st... it is only on my Kindle. If you would like to check out any of the books, let me know..)
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Remember the start of school? Were you thinking....here we go! It's already March and the end of the school year is on the horizon. It's about that time when we can easily get caught up in the forest looking at the trees. Let's take a giant step back and look at the global education forest. What are others in the forest doing? A quick way to find out is to read the blogs of other educators and administrators. It's a great way to learn about new technology, how to implement, or teaching ideas/thoughts in the classroom from educators who are doing it!
Here is a short list of blogs. Just choose one or check them all out. Share something you read and liked with at least one person in the building.
1. Innovative Educator - http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/
Lisa Nielsen, a longtime public-school educator, uses her platform to explore new learning methods and to shine a light on educational inefficiencies and deficiencies. Case in point: her takedown of “the packet-driven classroom.”
2. Free Technology 4 Teachers - http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
Richard Bryne, a Google-certified teacher and ed-tech consultant, offers online resources and tools at a price point that everyone’s happy with: free. His blog is often updated multiple times during the day, so be sure to check in frequently. I must point out that he started out as a high school social studies teacher from Maine.
3. Shake Up Learning - http://www.shakeuplearning.com/blog
Kasey Bell is a Google-certified instructional technology consultant with a ton of personality. Her blog features fun ways to incorporate technology into the classroom without it getting in the way of the learning process.
4. Mr. Carter's Office - http://dwightcarter.edublogs.org/
An award-winning principal who helped his former district accomplish great things with tech, Dwight Carter provides weekly updates on his work at New Albany High School in Ohio.
5. There Is No Box - https://anotherschwab.com/
The boundaries of instruction and education exist only in our heads. On his blog, Andrew Schwab, an educator and a self-described “IT guy,” is busy “thinking out loud” about all things ed-tech.
Here is a short list of blogs. Just choose one or check them all out. Share something you read and liked with at least one person in the building.
1. Innovative Educator - http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/
Lisa Nielsen, a longtime public-school educator, uses her platform to explore new learning methods and to shine a light on educational inefficiencies and deficiencies. Case in point: her takedown of “the packet-driven classroom.”
2. Free Technology 4 Teachers - http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
Richard Bryne, a Google-certified teacher and ed-tech consultant, offers online resources and tools at a price point that everyone’s happy with: free. His blog is often updated multiple times during the day, so be sure to check in frequently. I must point out that he started out as a high school social studies teacher from Maine.
3. Shake Up Learning - http://www.shakeuplearning.com/blog
Kasey Bell is a Google-certified instructional technology consultant with a ton of personality. Her blog features fun ways to incorporate technology into the classroom without it getting in the way of the learning process.
4. Mr. Carter's Office - http://dwightcarter.edublogs.org/
An award-winning principal who helped his former district accomplish great things with tech, Dwight Carter provides weekly updates on his work at New Albany High School in Ohio.
5. There Is No Box - https://anotherschwab.com/
The boundaries of instruction and education exist only in our heads. On his blog, Andrew Schwab, an educator and a self-described “IT guy,” is busy “thinking out loud” about all things ed-tech.
Julie Quesnell
Digital Learning Specialist at Pembroke Academy
Curriculum Drives Tech ADHD - We think more things before breakfast than most people think all day!
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