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This classroom guide is intended to inspire and expand teachers' thinking about effective assessment in project-based learning (PBL). The tips listed in this guide are organized to follow the arc of a project. First comes planning, then the launch into active learning, and then a culminating presentation. Reflection is the final stage, and it's equally important for students and teachers. At each stage, paying attention to assessment will pay dividends. The top ten tips for assessing PBL are: (1) Keep it real with authentic products; (2) Don't overlook soft skills; (3) Learn from big thinkers; (4) Use formative strategies to keep projects on track; (5) Gather feedback--fast; (6) Focus on teamwork; (7) Track progress with digital tools; (8) Grow your audience; (9) Do-it-yourself (DIY) professional development; and (10) Assess better together. This guide also offers a bonus tip on how to assemble a PBL tool kit. (Contains 37 online resources.) | Into the Driver's Seat
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When implementing Project Based Learning, teachers and students can think about different types of challenges or problems.
In her first PBL unit, a new teacher learns how giving her students voice and choice will ignite their passions and enhance their learning.
Do you know the difference between project and problem-based learning? Find out here on an infographic that compares and contrasts the two teaching models.
The past few years I’ve had the opportunity to teach a course entirely through project based learning. Our local university approached a couple of schools in our district and asked us if we were interested in teaching a cross-curricular PBL program where our grade 12 students can earn college credits. Ummmm…. heck yeah! Basically, the ... Read more
There are so many apps available for teaching a meaningful PBL project. I'm going to share a few of my favorite must-have apps to make your unit a success.
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Do you want to get started with project based learning, but you’re not sure how? Maybe project based learning sounds too complicated, in-depth, and overwhelming to you? That’s how I felt when I first delved into PBL. But now I know there is nothing to be afraid of! In this post, I will give a quick explanation of project-based learning and then give you some tips and ideas to begin to implement it in your own classroom. What is Project Based Learning? Project based learning, simply stated, is an authentic learning experience
Student voice and choice, publishing, and a driving question are some of the essential ingredients of project-based learning.
Well-designed project-based learning (PBL) has been shown to result in deeper learning and engaged, self-directed learners. Learn more about the five core elements of successful PBL.
4 tips for finding authentic ideas for kindergarten projects instead of relying on fictitious simulations.
Not only does project based learning motivate students because it is an authentic use of technology, it facilitates active learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Projects begin with a driving question–an open-ended question that sets the stage for the project by creating interest and curiosity.
