Project Based Learning

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Project Based Learning

• Presenter
• Pauline Evans

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PURPOSE

• Over a period of several weeks
• To become expert in one or more aspects of a
  topic.
• Use of books, magazines, the newspaper,
  television, and the internet to garner
  information.
• Use the computer as an educational tool to plan
  and present a multimedia presentation at the
  conclusion of the project.

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Subject Integration

• Addresses performance standards in several
  subject areas math, science, language arts,
  etc.,
• Depends on subject and topic under consideration
• A variety of problem solving and reading
  experiences
• The concept of research

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Skills

• Observing, reading, recording
• interpreting, analyzing, predicting
• Synthesizing, researching, reporting
• Vocabulary expansion
• Creativity
• Many more

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Planning

• Questions to consider
• What kind of project will it be?
• Can cooperative learning experiences be used with
  this project?
• How long will this project take?
• How many computers will I need?
• What planning will I have to do with my students?

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What will it be?

• The project must be relevant to your classroom
  environment and curriculum
• Appropriate for your class
• Adapted to suit the needs and interests of your
  students
• Meet specific content objectives
• First Time start small

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Cooperative Learning

• A good tool to use
• Students learn to work together to achieve set
  goals
• No more than 4/ 5 students
• Guided by the teacher

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Time Frame

• 6 9 weeks
• Variables to Consider
• Number of computers available
• Individual skills and reading levels of students
• Once you begin, it is important to set a time
  frame and stick with it to the extent possible

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Computers

• One computer, Several computers
• A computer lab, Laptop computers
• Arrange to accommodate group work, establish
  rules and procedures for using computers and
  internet.
• Set up schedule
• Demonstrate each program or activity on the
  computer to the whole class.
• Preinstall any software student will need.
• Have ready activities as substitutes if
  technology doesnt work.

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The Big Finale

• Group presentation
• Students demonstrate how they have synthesized
  new information as well as express their
  creativity
• Students will present and share their
  achievements with other classes, parents, etc.,

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Assessment Criteria

• Organization / Planning planned presentation in
  a way that makes sense and support main idea.
• Research complete and accurate facts to support
  main idea
• Visual appropriate drawing/ illustrations to
  support main idea
• Mechanics correct spelling, punctuation, and
  capitalization
• Delivery presented information clearly, loudly,
  and with enthusiasm