using local resources for project-based learning
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Using Local Resources for Project-Based Learning. David Stubbs [email protected]. Key Question: What should be the route for the Al- Corniche line of the new Doha Metro?. Resources. My colleague and I created a wiki to model to our teachers one way of uploading resources - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Using Local Resources for Project-Based Learning
David [email protected]
Key Question: What should be the route for the Al-Corniche line of the new Doha Metro?
ResourcesMy colleague and I created a wiki to model to our
teachers one way of uploading resourcesWiki: http://learningtoexcel.wikispaces.comBuck Institute of Education
Why use PBL?Broader and richer learning perspectiveMeets demands of the 21st centuryMakes meaningful connectionsAllows for a variety of approaches and methodologies -
DifferentiationCaters for different learning styles and interests –
Multiple IntelligencesEncourages the sharing of ideas and good practiceRequired by IB program!
Challenges of PBLPreparationSelection of good digital resourcesCan be haphazard – easy to go off taskDifficult to assess / evaluate
Exploring Models of integration
References:1. http://oregonstate.edu/instruction/ed555/zone3/tenways.
htm2. Buck Institute of Education [FANTASTIC: hundreds of
resources]
Fragmented
Connected (within ONE subject)
Oral Language
Reading
Writing
Nested (within ONE subject)
What if?
Systems
CirculatorySystem1. Input
2. Output3. Features4. Purpose5. And so on
Sequenced (within TWO subjects)
Jungle Book
English
Ecosystems
Geography
Shared (within 2 subjects)
GeographyRainfall
MathChartsGraphs
Data representation
Webbed (across disciplines)
Use a broad theme, e.g. change, culture, environment, workGreater opportunity for interactionUse 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.
WebbingUse Mind Mapping to brainstorm ideasFor example, bubbl.us or Mind Meister
Process
From Buck Institute of Education***LOTS of resources for every step of the process***
Route Map for Al-Corniche line• Survey• Analysis of Survey• Charts• Tables• Artwork• Newspaper Article• Report• Posters
Possible Projects(for Doha metro project)English
Design a surveyWrite a reportWrite a newspaper article
MathAnalyse results of surveyCreate charts and tables (with ICT)Travel graphs
Science Investigate impact of Doha Metro on global warming Investigate MagLevVelocity, vectors, kinetic energy, electricity
Possible Projects continued(for Doha metro project)Art: LOTS of design possibilities
Color scheme for metro wagonsLogo for Doha MetroAwareness posterArtwork for walls of stationsMetro map
Islamic StudiesBuildings to reflect Islamic principles Include prayer rooms in design
Social Studies Transportation
Guest SpeakerRecommendationInvite a guest speakerALL schools will have a student who has a parent who is
involved with the Doha Metro project
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 [email protected]
