The document discusses Challenge Based Learning (CBL), a collaborative learning approach where students work together to learn about real world issues, propose solutions, and share their work globally. CBL is similar to Project Based Learning but emphasizes solving real problems through an interdisciplinary approach and publishing results. The document provides an overview of the CBL process and resources for teachers to implement CBL projects in their classrooms.
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1. DEEP DIVE INTO CBL
Lucy Gray • The Connections Conference • June 2013
2. Introductions
Based near Chicago, IL USA
Primary grade teacher in
Chicago Public Schools
Middle school computer
science teacher at the
University of Chicago
Laboratory Schools
Tech Coach at UEI
ADE/GCT
Consortium for School
Networking
Edmodo
Chicago Public Schools
The Global Education
Conference
The STEMx Conference
5. Goals for Today
Review various approaches to project-based learning
Determine teacher and student best practices
Envision the CBL process
Brainstorm project ideas
Identify examples and resources to support PBL/CBL in your
classroom.
Start building a project to launch during the next school year
Find potential project partners partners
6.
7. Challenge Based Learning
“Challenge Based Learning is a collaborative learning
experience in which teachers and students work together to
learn about compelling issues, propose solutions to real
problems, and take action. The approach asks students to
reflect on their learning and publish their solutions to a
worldwide audience.”
-Challenge Based Learning: A Classroom Guide
8. Is There a Difference?
In Project Based Learning (PBL),
students go through an extended process
of inquiry in response to a complex
question, problem, or challenge. While
allowing for some degree of student
"voice and choice," rigorous projects are
carefully planned, managed, and assessed
to help students learn key academic
content, practice 21st Century Skills
(such as collaboration, communication &
critical thinking), and create high-quality,
authentic products & presentations.
-Buck Institute for Education
Project Based Learning at High
Tech High and Save the Beach
9. The Other PBL
Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional approach that
has been used successfully for over 30 years and continues to
gain acceptance in multiple disciplines. It is an instructional (and
curricular) learner-centered approach that empowers learners to
conduct research, integrate theory and practice, and apply
knowledge and skills to develop a viable solution to a defined
problem.
-John R. Savery, Overview of Problem-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning at Punahou
10. CBL Best Practices: Students
Work in collaborative groups
Use technology-based collaborative work spaces , tools and
content
Focus on real-world problems using an interdisciplinary
approach
Share the results with the world
11. CBL Best Practices: Teachers
Connect standards-based subject matter to 21st century
content and skills
Act as facilitators/project managers with students driving the
research and resolution
Define products
Develop informative and summative measures
12. Similarities and Differences
Essential Questions
Backwards Design
Hands-On
Student Choice
21st Century Skills
Interdisciplinary
Three videos
Collaborative workspace
Publishing
Journaling
Actionable steps
Student-led
15. Stage 1
From Big Idea to the Challenge
Identifying the big idea and brainstorming potential
essential questions.
Create a brief call to action video stating the big idea, the
essential question and the challenge, inviting others to join
in.
Students do all this! Skills are embedded
throughout these steps.
For instance, research
skills can be taught in
tandem with research
during the
implementation stage.
Students should be journaling throughout these stages.
16. Stage 2
Setting the Foundation
Generate sets of guiding questions.
Identify resources and activities for answering these
questions.
Students do all this!
Students should be journaling throughout these stages.
17. Stage 3
Identifying a Solution
Brainstorm possible solutions.
Decide on a solution and course of action based on
research.
Students do all this!
Students should be journaling throughout these stages.
18. Stage 4
Implementation and Evaluation
Create and execute an implementation and evaluation plan,
gathering multimedia evidence throughout.
Collect and analyze data.
Students do all this!
Students should be journaling throughout these stages.
19. Stage 5
Publishing Results and Reflections
Solution Videos
Reflection videos
Students do all this!
Students should be journaling throughout these stages.
20. How would this work in your school?
For middle and high school teachers, how do you cover
content and fit CBL into the school year?
What are some of the possible pitfalls?
Discussion
26. Getting Started
A big idea
A challenge
A set of guiding questions
Connections to other
classrooms and experts
Resources and activities
A method of evaluation
(rubrics, reflections, surveys)
Collaborative spaces and
tools