pbl for a digital age
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NOYCE 2011TRANSCRIPT
Project Based Learning for a Digital Age
Kerry Rice, Ed. D. Department of Educational Technology
Boise State University
Agenda
1. Introductions2. Defining PBL3. Cool Tools4. Let’s Play!
PBL vs. PBL
Problem-Based Learning• Ill-structured
problems• Scenario-based• Instructor-led• Case-study• Individual or group• Classroom-based• Expected outcomes
Project-Based Learning• Authentic projects• Results in a product• Student-led• Negotiation and
Choice• Individual or group• External sources• Open-ended
7 Essentials for PBL
1. Need to Know (meaningful entry event)2. Driving Question3. Student Voice and Choice4. 21st Century Skills5. Inquiry and Innovation6. Feedback and Revision7. Publicly Presented Product
Larmer, J. & Mergendoller, J. (2010). 7 essentials for project-based learning. Educational Leadership, 68(1).
21st Century Skills21st Century Skills
LCP’s PBL Best Practice
A major challenge facing educators in the 21st century "is how to design our educational system... in order to produce
graduates who are better prepared to take up jobs in a knowledge-based environment characterized by a pervasive
use of information communications technology" (Bodomo 2006, ¶1)
21st Century Skills21st Century Skills
• Global awareness• Digital, information, media
and social literacy• Financial, business and
economical literacy• Creativity• Critical thinking and
problem solving
• Communication and collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative and self-direction
• Leadership and responsibility
• Productivity and accountability
How does technology enable us to teach
better???
Technology Allows…
• Repetition• Individualization• Pace• Multiple
representations• Metacognition• Motivation• Interests• Level playing field
• Resource sharing• Collaborative
knowledge construction
• Participatory culture• Learning styles
Centre of the Cell http://www.centreofthecell.org/interactives/flu/index.php
Learner Autonomy
Active Participation
Collaboration and
Community Building
Authentic Assessment
21st Century Skills21st Century Skills
PBL Essentials Activity Construct Tool
Guiding Questions: Global warming; Fact or Fiction? Should I reduce my energy consumption? Why?
1. Need to Know Entry Event
Watch video on the effects of Global Warming or participate in simulation on climate change.
Active Participation Internet ResourcesOnline simulation (National Geographic Global Warming Effects Map)
2. Driving Question Brainstorm possible avenues for investigation and/or solutions.
Learner Autonomy Concept mapping tool
3. Student Voice and Choice
Negotiate key activities and project outcomes.
Learner Autonomy Survey instrumentsMultiple representations of learning
4. 21st Century Skills Planning teams develop task lists and job roles.
Collaboration and Community Building
Project management tools.
5. Inquiry and Innovation
Discuss change in perceptions about global warming and reach consensus on a definition of “carbon footprint.” Measure kw/hour usage and determine energy consumption.
Active Participation, Learner Autonomy
Game (Global Warming Interactive)Class wiki or blogCarbon footprint calculatorGlobal collaboration sites
6. Feedback and Revision
Self-evaluation, peer-evaluation, reflection, learning log, teacher evaluation. Process and product.
Authentic Assessment, Active Participation
Discussion forum, Chat, Wiki, Blog, voicethread.
7. A Publicly Presented Product
“How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint” presentations delivered to school, displayed on the Web, posted in a Blog, etc.
Active Participation, Authentic Assessment
Video or slideshow sharing tool, Wiki, Blog
Reducing our Carbon Footprint
http://missbakersbiologyclasswiki.wikispaces.com/Louis
PBL
http://pbl-online.org
How will your classroom be transformed?
Kerry RiceDepartment of Educational TechnologyBoise State [email protected]
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