starting pbl handout for symposium
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Staring PBL Tips Tools amp Tech
Core PrinciplesCommon Intellectual Mission AdultWorld Connection Personalization Reflection
Project PlannersTo download Word doc versions of the PBL Project Planner and completed samples I shared visithttpresourcesbyolabeeblogspotcom
Sampling the WorkTo see the work of the students of Room 28 check out httpmelrosestars28blogspotcom To view work at other PBL
schools please see the Helpful Sites for PBL on the next page
CritiqueUse three basic principles Be helpful Be specific Be kind To learn more about critique amp PBL check out Ron
Bergerrsquos book An Ethic of Excellence amp videos of him speaking at HTH available on YouTube
Other Tips
bull Start small
bull One good project a year goes a long way
bull Reflection can be the most powerful learning experience during a project
bull Give an authentic audience
bull Mini-deadlines for portions of assignments keep everyone on track
bull Share your work with other educators
ContactGina Olabuenaga EdD
Melrose MathScienceTechnology Magnet
731 N Detroit Ave | LA CA 90046
8183084295
golabuenaga2gmailcom
golabuenagawordpresscom | resourcesbyolabeeblogspotcom | melrosestars28blogspotcom
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Student + Passion = Learning
Helpful Sites for PBL
Site Description
Edutopia wwwedutopiaorg
Sign up for their weekly emails Each week it is like professional development in your inbox Many articles available to help coach you through your first weeks
Edutopia PBL Resources httpwwwedutopiaorgstw-replicating-pbl-resources
Edutopia put together all of their PBL resources on one place for download here
The Buck Institute for Education
httpwwwbieorg
This organization focuses on research surrounding project-based learning Nearly all of their PBL materials are available for free download as word docs amp pdf files No matter what you need you can most likely find it here Their PBL books are also a great resource
Blogger wwwbloggercom
Easy way to share your work and your studentsrsquo work Great way to begin if digital portfolios are new to you Links with your Google Gmail accounts
Wordpress wwwwordpresscom
Another tool for sharing the work The basic free version has plenty to get any teacher started
Thinkquest wwwthinkquestorg
Password protected international educational website that allows teachers and students to collaborate and share projects
Google Sites sitesgooglecom
Google Sites is another option you have for creating teacher amp student digital portfolios webpages
Google Docs httpsdocsgooglecom
While the wonders of Google Docs never seem to end Google Forms amp Google Docs have been especially useful tools for feedback and collaboration among and between students during project work
Google Sketchup sketchupgooglecom
This 3-D sketching software for the conceptual phases of design Great for art architecture engineering and mathematics teachers
Vimeo httpvimeocom
Akin to YouTube allows you to upload and embed student videos without firewall issues Cleaner video feeds too Highly customizable
Starting PBL Tips Tools amp Tech by Dr Gina Olabuenaga 13 2
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Site Description
Slideshare httpwwwslidesharenet
Ever wondered how to embed a powerpoint on a webpage Upload almost any document format here get a link embed As simple as that You can make documents available for download as well
Dropbox wwwdropboxcom
Safe online storage site to share amp save documents Good hard drive back uptoo
High Tech High wwwhightechhighorg
This public charter organization is world renowned for their astonishing work with PBL Check out the many teacher digital portfolios for project ideas videos and student work samples
Alfred Solis wwwalfredsoliscom
Here is a strong example of a teacher digital portfolio from a former HTH teacher who now the Director of New Media at the Buck Institute Great resource Follow him on Twitter too
Da Vinci Schools httpwwwdavincischoolsorg
Two new charter schools in the Hawthorne area who already receiving accolades for their PBL work The schools also offer teacher digital portfolios to help you generate ideas for projects
Expeditionary Learning amp Ron Berger
httpelschoolsorg
The mission of this organization is to inspire and support educators in meeting the needs of all students Supports the differentiation that will be required for your upcoming projects and student success Ron Berger who designed the critique I use in my classroom works with the organization and is helping to shape it in positive ways
TED wwwtedcom
Conversations with the worldrsquos most talented amp innovative people Visit here Visit often Be inspired
Twitter wwwtwittercom
When I began teaching who would have thought that I would be following people on Twit-ter to get resources for the classroom Here are some people you should be following for PBL ideas and tips
twittercomjohnlbie | twittercomalfredbie | twittercombiepbl | twittercomedutopia
twittercomsuzieboss | twittercomedReformer
Also a recent article on Edutopia gives you more tips on how to use to Twitter to expand your professional learning network (PLN)
httptinyurlcompblontwitter
Edutecher wwwedutechernet
This site also available in a smart phone app does all the internet resource searching for you Search by subject area (writing falls under language arts) to find ways to enhance your writing instruction
Starting PBL Tips Tools amp Tech by Dr Gina Olabuenaga 13 3
Student + Passion = Learning
Helpful Sites for PBL
Site Description
Edutopia wwwedutopiaorg
Sign up for their weekly emails Each week it is like professional development in your inbox Many articles available to help coach you through your first weeks
Edutopia PBL Resources httpwwwedutopiaorgstw-replicating-pbl-resources
Edutopia put together all of their PBL resources on one place for download here
The Buck Institute for Education
httpwwwbieorg
This organization focuses on research surrounding project-based learning Nearly all of their PBL materials are available for free download as word docs amp pdf files No matter what you need you can most likely find it here Their PBL books are also a great resource
Blogger wwwbloggercom
Easy way to share your work and your studentsrsquo work Great way to begin if digital portfolios are new to you Links with your Google Gmail accounts
Wordpress wwwwordpresscom
Another tool for sharing the work The basic free version has plenty to get any teacher started
Thinkquest wwwthinkquestorg
Password protected international educational website that allows teachers and students to collaborate and share projects
Google Sites sitesgooglecom
Google Sites is another option you have for creating teacher amp student digital portfolios webpages
Google Docs httpsdocsgooglecom
While the wonders of Google Docs never seem to end Google Forms amp Google Docs have been especially useful tools for feedback and collaboration among and between students during project work
Google Sketchup sketchupgooglecom
This 3-D sketching software for the conceptual phases of design Great for art architecture engineering and mathematics teachers
Vimeo httpvimeocom
Akin to YouTube allows you to upload and embed student videos without firewall issues Cleaner video feeds too Highly customizable
Starting PBL Tips Tools amp Tech by Dr Gina Olabuenaga 13 2
Student + Passion = Learning
Site Description
Slideshare httpwwwslidesharenet
Ever wondered how to embed a powerpoint on a webpage Upload almost any document format here get a link embed As simple as that You can make documents available for download as well
Dropbox wwwdropboxcom
Safe online storage site to share amp save documents Good hard drive back uptoo
High Tech High wwwhightechhighorg
This public charter organization is world renowned for their astonishing work with PBL Check out the many teacher digital portfolios for project ideas videos and student work samples
Alfred Solis wwwalfredsoliscom
Here is a strong example of a teacher digital portfolio from a former HTH teacher who now the Director of New Media at the Buck Institute Great resource Follow him on Twitter too
Da Vinci Schools httpwwwdavincischoolsorg
Two new charter schools in the Hawthorne area who already receiving accolades for their PBL work The schools also offer teacher digital portfolios to help you generate ideas for projects
Expeditionary Learning amp Ron Berger
httpelschoolsorg
The mission of this organization is to inspire and support educators in meeting the needs of all students Supports the differentiation that will be required for your upcoming projects and student success Ron Berger who designed the critique I use in my classroom works with the organization and is helping to shape it in positive ways
TED wwwtedcom
Conversations with the worldrsquos most talented amp innovative people Visit here Visit often Be inspired
Twitter wwwtwittercom
When I began teaching who would have thought that I would be following people on Twit-ter to get resources for the classroom Here are some people you should be following for PBL ideas and tips
twittercomjohnlbie | twittercomalfredbie | twittercombiepbl | twittercomedutopia
twittercomsuzieboss | twittercomedReformer
Also a recent article on Edutopia gives you more tips on how to use to Twitter to expand your professional learning network (PLN)
httptinyurlcompblontwitter
Edutecher wwwedutechernet
This site also available in a smart phone app does all the internet resource searching for you Search by subject area (writing falls under language arts) to find ways to enhance your writing instruction
Starting PBL Tips Tools amp Tech by Dr Gina Olabuenaga 13 3
Student + Passion = Learning
Site Description
Slideshare httpwwwslidesharenet
Ever wondered how to embed a powerpoint on a webpage Upload almost any document format here get a link embed As simple as that You can make documents available for download as well
Dropbox wwwdropboxcom
Safe online storage site to share amp save documents Good hard drive back uptoo
High Tech High wwwhightechhighorg
This public charter organization is world renowned for their astonishing work with PBL Check out the many teacher digital portfolios for project ideas videos and student work samples
Alfred Solis wwwalfredsoliscom
Here is a strong example of a teacher digital portfolio from a former HTH teacher who now the Director of New Media at the Buck Institute Great resource Follow him on Twitter too
Da Vinci Schools httpwwwdavincischoolsorg
Two new charter schools in the Hawthorne area who already receiving accolades for their PBL work The schools also offer teacher digital portfolios to help you generate ideas for projects
Expeditionary Learning amp Ron Berger
httpelschoolsorg
The mission of this organization is to inspire and support educators in meeting the needs of all students Supports the differentiation that will be required for your upcoming projects and student success Ron Berger who designed the critique I use in my classroom works with the organization and is helping to shape it in positive ways
TED wwwtedcom
Conversations with the worldrsquos most talented amp innovative people Visit here Visit often Be inspired
Twitter wwwtwittercom
When I began teaching who would have thought that I would be following people on Twit-ter to get resources for the classroom Here are some people you should be following for PBL ideas and tips
twittercomjohnlbie | twittercomalfredbie | twittercombiepbl | twittercomedutopia
twittercomsuzieboss | twittercomedReformer
Also a recent article on Edutopia gives you more tips on how to use to Twitter to expand your professional learning network (PLN)
httptinyurlcompblontwitter
Edutecher wwwedutechernet
This site also available in a smart phone app does all the internet resource searching for you Search by subject area (writing falls under language arts) to find ways to enhance your writing instruction
Starting PBL Tips Tools amp Tech by Dr Gina Olabuenaga 13 3
Student + Passion = Learning