Using Local Resources for Project-Based Learning

1. Using Local Resources for Project-Based Learning David Stubbs david@stubbsonline.net Key Question: What should be the route for the Al-Corniche line of the new Doha Metro?

3. Resources • My colleague and I created a wiki to model to our teachers one way of uploading resources • Wiki: http://learningtoexcel.wikispaces.com • Buck Institute of Education

4. Why use PBL? • Broader and richer learning perspective • Meets demands of the 21st century • Makes meaningful connections • Allows for a variety of approaches and methodologies -Differentiation • Caters for different learning styles and interests – Multiple Intelligences • Encourages the sharing of ideas and good practice • Required by IB program!

5. Challenges of PBL • Preparation • Selection of good digital resources • Can be haphazard – easy to go off task • Difficult to assess / evaluate

6. Exploring Models of integration References: http://oregonstate.edu/instruction/ed555/zone3/tenways.htm Buck Institute of Education [FANTASTIC: hundreds of resources]

7. Fragmented

8. Connected (within ONE subject) Oral Language Reading Writing

9. Nested (within ONE subject) Input Output Features Purpose And so on

10. Sequenced (within TWO subjects) English Geography Jungle Book Ecosystems

11. Shared (within 2 subjects) Data representation

12. Webbed (across disciplines) • Use a broad theme, e.g. change, culture, environment, work • Greater opportunity for interaction • Use webbing to create ideas • Generate as many ideas as possible. • Accept all ideas. • Seek clarification, if necessary, but do not edit at this stage. • Encourage people to brainstorm on their own before contributing to a common pool of ideas. • Remember that brainstorming is an open-ended exercise. At any time, new ideas or directions may be introduced. • Do not close down the process too soon. Provide ample thinking time.

13. Webbing • Use Mind Mapping to brainstorm ideas • For example, bubbl.us or Mind Meister

14. Process • Route Map for Al-Corniche line • Survey • Analysis of Survey • Charts • Tables • Artwork • Newspaper Article • Report • Posters From Buck Institute of Education ***LOTS of resources for every step of the process***

15. Possible Projects(for Doha metro project) • English • Design a survey • Write a report • Write a newspaper article • Math • Analyse results of survey • Create charts and tables (with ICT) • Travel graphs • Science • Investigate impact of Doha Metro on global warming • Investigate MagLev • Velocity, vectors, kinetic energy, electricity

16. Possible Projects continued(for Doha metro project) • Art: LOTS of design possibilities • Color scheme for metro wagons • Logo for Doha Metro • Awareness poster • Artwork for walls of stations • Metro map • Islamic Studies • Buildings to reflect Islamic principles • Include prayer rooms in design • Social Studies • Transportation

17. Guest Speaker Recommendation • Invite a guest speaker • ALL schools will have a student who has a parent who is involved with the Doha Metro project

18. Resources (continued) • I would like to close this presentation with a quick look at the wiki I created to store resources for the project. • http://learningtoexcel.wikispaces.com • Thanks for coming to my presentation. I hope that it was useful. David Stubbs david@stubbsonline.net