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Preparing for Project-Based Learning. Oct. 31 & Nov. 2, 2011. Framework for Project Learning Success. http://www.bie.org/videos/video/framework_for_project_learning_success
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Preparing for Project-Based Learning Oct. 31 & Nov. 2, 2011
Framework for Project Learning Success • http://www.bie.org/videos/video/framework_for_project_learning_success • Teacher-training coordinator David Grant describes how King Middle School in Portland, Maine combines project learning and technology to build effective, authentic learning experiences.
“Know-how” is as important as resources in PBL. • True • False
Teachers Learn Through Modeling • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV7cuMTdJbg&feature=player_embedded • An Indiana Education Consortium conducts 3 days of professional development workshops where PBL coaches model best practices.
After a 3-day workshop on Project-Based Learning, teachers become experts of PBL approach to learning. • True • False
Elementary Project: Courtyard Redesign • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMIslolwzCs&feature=player_embedded • 5th graders from Madison Wisconsin public school present their finished designs to a group of school architects, planners, & designers. The video also demonstrates teacher planning.
Oracle ThinkQuest Institute • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3kp7ib3Qw4&feature=player_embedded • Fifth graders from Alban Elementary School in West Virginia use ThinkQuest to complete their Success Project which goes beyond the classroom.
Elementary Project: Kindergarten Harvest • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KMfwoL1mPY&feature=relmfu • Two Kindergarten classes from Explorer Elementary learn how to grow and harvest vegetables with the help a garden coordinator.
Attendance for October 31 & November 2, 2011 • Yes • No
Today’s lecture was: • Interesting and relevant • Just interesting • Just relevant • Uninteresting and irrelevant