This document provides an overview of project-based learning (PBL) and tools to support PBL. It discusses example small group projects like inventing an app. It recommends brainstorming objects and skills for the app. It also discusses research students could conduct to produce commercials for their apps. The document then lists tools like Google Docs, Calendar, Drive, and Hangouts for collaboration. It provides tips for group roles and evaluations. Finally, it suggests publishing all PBL information and resources in one place like LinoIt and giving students class time daily to work on their projects.
11. Example Small Group Project: Invent an App
•Students choose any object
•The group gives the object
an extraordinary skill
•The group creates a
30second video commercial
showcasing the object and
it’s skills
12. •Students jotted down
possible objects and
skills
•The students created
a storyboard of their
commercials
Brainstorm: Object, Skill, Commercial
22. •Give each group a stack of
yellow, blue, & red cups.
•The top cup is their status.
•Yellow= sunny &
bright, everything's all right
•Blue= we're through, what
should we do?
•Red= we have a problem
we cannot solve alone
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25. Team Leader: ensures the
group is listening & completing
tasks
Organizer: makes sure that
everyone participates &
understands the instructions
Deliverer: turns in the project
Reporter: presents for the
group
Assign tasks & roles
29. Google Docs
•Create document
together or upload a
Word/Open Office
•Collaborate on a
document
•Group chat
•Reverse changes
•Work on a mobile
device
•Work offline, saves
online
•Add comments
•Various privacy options