1. It Matters!Three Ideas toMove fromProjects to PBLMelinda Kolk, Tech4Learning@melindak 2. What is PBL?In a project-based approach toteaching and learning, studentswork to apply what they know tosolve a real world problem.In the process, they gain deeperunderstanding, as well asbuilding thinking, communication,and 21st century skills. 3. Why Do Project/PBL Work?Provide children with the opportunityto apply skillsAddress children's proficienciesStress intrinsic motivationEncourage children to determinewhat to work on and accepts them asexperts about their needsLilian Katz - The Project Approach. ERIC Digest 1994Dr. Sylvia Chard - http://www.projectapproach.org/ 4. Instruction to constructionTeaching and Learning ContinuumInstruction ConstructionNot a theory of teaching, but a belief inhow learning happens. - Alfie Kohn 5. Instruction to ConstructionClassroom ActivitiesTeacher RoleStudent RoleInstruction to --->Teacher-centeredDidacticFact tellerAlways expertListenerAlways LearnerConstructionStudent-centeredInteractiveCollaboratorSometimes LearnerCollaboratorSometime ExpertInstructional Emphasis Facts RelationshipsMemorization Inquiry and InventionAccumulation of Facts Transformation Concept of Knowledge of FactsApple Classrooms of Tomorrow: What We've Learned, David Dwyer, ASCD 6. Why PBL and not projects?Teaching and Learning ContinuumDirect Instruction PBLProjects"The State Report" 7. So you want to do PBL"It Matters" how you do it! Ideas that matter Work that matters Effort that matters 8. Ideas that matterStudent work in PBL should beeducationally meaningful. Big ideas (interdisciplinary) Essential questions (complex) Higher-order thinkingcover vs. uncover 9. Work that mattersStudent work is authentic.1. work is something done by someoneoutside of the classroom.2. work is done for someone outside ofthe classroom.3. work has value to those outside ofthe classroom.Products ProblemsAudience Value 10. Effort that mattersIt is important to make the projectprocess meaningful. Learner choice Learner control (self-direction) Learning together (collaboration)It's the process, not the product! 11. Let's explore some projectsIdeas that matter Why are students doing this?Work that matters Who does this? Who cares?Effort that matters Who am I working with? How is this mine? 12. Let's explore some projectsIdeas that matter Why are students doing this?Work that matters Who does this? Who cares?Effort that matters Who am I working with? How is this mine? 13. Let's Explore some projectsIdeas that matter Why are students doing this?Work that matters Who does this? Who cares?Effort that matters Who am I working with? How is this mine? Watch on YouTube 14. So you want to do PBL"It Matters" how you do it! Ideas that matter Work that matters Effort that matters