Prepared for the #COLchat2action conference, Swartz Creek, MI July 29, 2014 Related video playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlmv9j-HOACuV1S8jJMFt4cMAN88vqffN

1. • Consider the essential elements of PBL
• Think about the impact of PBL on
learning communities
• Envision steps involved in leading to
successful project-based learning
TODAY WE MIGHT…

3. LETS TAKE A LOOK…

4. B.I.E. APPROACH TO PBL

5. The Difference Between Projects And Project-Based Learning; © Amy Mayer, @friEdTechnology

6. 1. Real World Connections
2. Real Work
3. Relevant to Student Lives
4. Real Issues
Keep It Real

7. PBL Design Process

8. Spend adequate time planning and preparing
Involve people outside the classroom in
project work
Familiarize yourself with the driving question for
the project.
Show students an example project. (if
possible)
Share rubrics
Teach students how to work in a team
Let students play a role in planning how they
might approach a task, identifying what
resources they need, and deciding how they
can demonstrate what they learn
Stuff to Consider

9. Project launch is important!
Resist the urge to pre-teach the
content or to direct students every
step of the way. Start the project first
and generate the “need to know”
Conclude projects with reflection on
both process and content
Don’t forget to celebrate what you and
your students accomplish
Other Stuff to Consider

10. What the kids had to say…
Sometimes things won’t
go as you expect…that’s
when you know you’re
doing PBL.