Project-Based Approaches helps teachers improve their understanding and application of project-based learning in their classrooms.
This course is for teachers who are new to project-based approaches – and teachers who are experienced with project-based approaches find it equally helpful.
8. Intel ® Teach Elements: Project-Based Approaches An experienced teacher mentors her colleague, sharing her strategies to engage students in projects that enhance their learning. You’ll visit students to see how they’re benefiting from Project-Based Approaches.
13. Intel ® Teach Program Intel is pleased to provide the Intel ® Teach Elements courses at no charge to educators, because we believe quality education is the foundation for opportunity and innovation. At Intel, we work with teachers to build education programs that combine best practices with the power of technology. Since 1999, the Intel Teach Program has helped 7 million educators in more than 50 countries to make learning more compelling and relevant through the use of technology.
The latest from the Intel Teach Program: A series of short, professional development courses that provides deeper exploration of 21 st century learning concepts addressed in Intel Teach courses
Assessment in 21st Century Classrooms is an interactive e-learning experience that offers an in-depth look at assessment that meets the needs of 21st century teaching and learning. In this course, teachers see how assessment strategies can benefit their teaching practices and their students’ learning. They learn how to plan, develop, and manage student-centered assessment. Action planning exercises offer opportunities to apply the assessment concepts.
Module 1: 21st Century Learning Consider the 21st century skills students need to excel in a changing world. See what assessment looks like in 21st century classrooms and how 21st century skills are assessed. Module 2: Assessment Strategies Learn how assessment purposes define assessment practice and how different methods and instruments meet those purposes. Explore effective rubrics to assess 21st century skills. Module 3: Assessment Methods Look at how assessment methods can be used for various assessment purposes as part of regular classroom activities. Learn how assessment methods can enhance teaching and learning. Module 4: Assessment Development Develop an Assessment Plan and create assessments to meet standards, 21st century skills, and objectives for a unit or project. Module 5: Assessment In Action Learn ways to schedule and track ongoing assessment that supports students as they transition to new assessment practices. Use assessment data to guide reflection, set goals, plan instruction, and provide input for grading purposes.
>> Launch the course and show the Orientation and scroll through the Introduction . [TO PRESENTER: If you have time, do one activity
Project-Based Approaches helps teachers improve their understanding and application of project-based learning in their classrooms. This course is for teachers who are new to project-based approaches – and teachers who are experienced with project-based approaches find it equally helpful.
With 5 Modules, teachers can easily explore the benefits of doing projects in the classroom and begin to build their own action plan to incorporate projects.
>> Launch the course and show the Orientation and scroll through the Introduction . [TO PRESENTER: If you have time, do one activity: A good one is Module 1: Lesson 2 (PBL Benefits, Misconceptions & Challenges: Maria’s advice to Abe). You can jump straight into an activity (you probably know this) by clicking the Menu button at the bottom of the page, then select (this one is Mod 1, Lesson 2, activity 3 )]
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sneak preview at ISTE 2010, and we’ll release it online during the summer (check back at /elements or request notification when you complete the course survey).
Elements can be administered in three different formats – completely online, through portable CD’s, or through Face to Face facilitation. Simply choose the best option for your district.
Elements can be administered in three different formats – completely online, through portable CD’s, or through Face to Face facilitation. Simply choose the best option for your district.
Intel Teach courses incorporate some of the free online tools and resources you’ll find at www.intel.com/teachers – including the Help Guide, Assessing Projects, Designing Effective Projects, and the thinking tools…
You can use the screenshot or go to the URL – very brief overview of the tools & resources (description is on the top of the page –or talk for 30 seconds about what you like) Launch the URL to show the Teachers webpage…. Intel also provides free interactive web 2.0 like tools that support higher level thinking skills. (Give a brief 30 second overview of each tool.) No matter what kinds of discussions and discoveries you would like students to experience, Intel Teach has a free tool to help make it happen.