Project-Based learning through Google

1. Project-Based learning through Google Using Google Tools to create a GoogleTrek

2. Objectives • Participants will learn the basic elements of a Project-Based Learning unit. • Participants will create a Project-Based Learning Unit in the form of a Google Trek.

3. What is Project based Learning • A dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges. • Students learn by doing. • Learning results in demonstrations of performance. • Students create something that demonstrates their learning. Check out this video from Edutopia

4. Elements of Project based Learning • 1. Driving question • 2. Inquiry based • 3. The teacher guides as students explore a topic. • 4. Each student, or groups of students, present their work at the end if the unit.

5. Google Trek • The project for student completion is in the form of a Google Map • Teacher places checkpoints or pushpin marks on the map. • Each checkpoint or pushpin on the map may contain text, pictures, video, and links to other sites. • The use of the Google Map makes it so research information is in one convenient location. • Checkpoints and pushpin locations guide and scaffold student research. • Use of web 2.0 tools to promote collaboration and interaction among students. • Battles of the Civil War • Digital Road Trip • Dialogue Language Arts • Olympic Games

6. Web 1.0 Vs. web 2.0 • Web 1.0… • Corporations saw the Internet as a platform for delivering information. • Early webpages • Static Web 2.0… • A website that allows users to interact or collaborate with each other. • Google Drive • Padlet • Instagrok • Movenote • Quizlet

7. Google Drive • File storage and synchronizing service provided by Google • Cloud storage • File sharing • Collaborative editing • Documents • Spreadsheets • Forms • Presentations

8. padlet • Online wall • Users can post their thoughts on a common topic • Works like an online sheet of paper • Users can post text, documents, images, and video anywhere on the page • Users can post from anywhere • Users can post from any device • Timeline • Bay Area Eats • Leadership • Civil War

9. Instagrok • The search engine made for education. • Search for websites, pictures, video, key facts, and quiz questions, all in one place • The Civil War

10. Movenote • Communication combining text, video, and audio • Movenote • Sample Presentation

11. Quizlet • Online learning tool • Users create flashcards • Flash cards can be shared via links • Users can play games to memorize flash cards • Quizlet

12. Characteristics of a Google Trek • Your GoogleTrek will contain the following characteristics: • Content linked to standards • Clear purpose for students • Promote engagement • Use at least 2 web 2.0 tools, including Google Maps • Use graphics or images • Link to other websites • Clear sequence that scaffolds the learner’s progress • Font is clear and easy to read

13. Google Trek • Your GoogleTrek should have the following checkpoints or pushpin points on the map: • Title and description • Introduction for teachers • Instructions for another teacher • Introduce the guiding question • Standards • Listed is fine • Introduction for students • Tasks for students to complete

14. Google Trek • The project for student completion is on a Google Map • Teacher places checkpoints or pushpin marks on the map. • Each checkpoint or pushpin mark on the map may contain text, pictures, video, and links to other sites. • The use of the Google Map makes it so research information is in one convenient location. • Checkpoints and pushpin locations guide and scaffold student research. • Battles of the Civil War • Digital Road Trip • Dialogue Language Arts • Olympic Games