A presentation targeted for Kansas Technology Rich Classroom teachers at a summer conference (2011) who are trying to manage PBL amid the infusion of the Common Core, MTSS, TRC, 21st Century Skills and so on.

1. Project Based Learningin the Core Content Amber Rowland South Central TRC Conference June 2, 2011

2. My “Project” My Essential Question: How doteachers “do” PBL (amid Common Core, MTSS, TRC, 21st Century Skills, Standardized Testing-AYP, etc...)?

3. 60 Minutes! Define Project Based Learning Examine the role of technology in PBL Explore PBL in your classroom Buck Institute’s Model of Standard’s Driven Project Based Learning – Understanding and Application PBL+MTSS+Technology+21st Century Skills+Common Core = a perfect storm

5. Open Education Resource Movement

6. Starting with fresh eyes

7. New Standards, technology, MTSS

8. Changes in School Accreditation

11. TRC gives you a leg up! IT’S WHAT WE DO ALREADY!! Start with the standards Consider how each student can learn them Consider the content, product & process Student choice Authentic Higher Order Thinking

12. Let’s Talk about your Projects How did your projects: Start with the standards Consider how each student can learn them Consider the content, product & process Student choice Authentic Higher Order Thinking

13. PBL Explained Buck Institute for Education (BIE) & Common Craft

14. Building ConsensusA Group Definition of PBL With your shoulder partner(s), identify FIVE words that you believe best describe PBL based on the Common Craft/BIE video, your previous experiences, and yourpartner(s) discussion.

15. Guiding Definition~Project Based Learning~ Buck Institute for Education BIE defines standards-focused PBL as a systematic teaching method that engages students in learning knowledge and skills through an extended inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefullydesigned products and tasks.

16. The Benefits of PBL Helps students to both "know" and "do." Supports students in problem solving, communication, and self-management. Encourages lifelong learning, civic responsibility, and personal or career success. Integrates curriculum areas, thematic instruction, and community issues. Encourages accountability and goal setting. Creates positive communication and collaborative relationships among diverse groups of students. Meets the needs of learners with varying skill levels and learning styles. Engages and motivates bored or indifferent students.

17. To PBL or not to PBL?

18. The Role of Technology in Project Based Learning Multimedia Technology as a “means” not an “end” Problem Solving Communication Learning styles Motivation Application of Knowledge Seamless Application Moursund, David G.. Project-based learning using information technology . 2nd ed. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education, 2003. Print.

19. What Makes a Project a Good One? Space Day While watching the following PBL video example, identify evidence that it is a “good project”. Following the video, we will share your observations. Edutopia: http://www.edutopia.org/space-day-science-math-engineering-video

21. Space Day Designing tools for Space Plans, scale model, presentation, cost estimate, written proposal Cooperative learning Collaboration Multiple Forms of Assessment

22. Think-Pair-Share Share your observations with your small group: Was this a good project? Why? What “stood out” in this video example? Did you see authentic learning? Did your observations match our group definition? Discuss the forms of Assessment. Whole Group follow up reflections… Highlighted observations Questions Is your own definition and awareness of PBL changing?

23. Creating PBL Experiences~A Buck Institute Guide~ Begin with the End in Mind Craft the Guiding Question Plan the Assessment Map the Project Manage the Process A Suggested Handbook Project Planning Form Online

24. Begin with the end in mind THE SIX A’S ~CRITERIA FOR DESIGNING PROJECTS~

26. Open-ended (not overly scripted) – Wichita & Sharks

27. In-depth exploration of the discipline – Buhler & Dr. Data

28. Challenging – Space Day

29. Authentic/Real-World – Goodland/Grinnell & Rural Community Project

31. PBL Checklists http://pblchecklist.4teachers.org

33. Mixed grouping

34. Collaboration

35. Creativity

36. Communication

38. Tap into their talents, gifts and interests to help them succeed

39. Giving kids choices

41. Manage the Project Facilitate as Kids Begin to Drive Communicate – Edmodo, ePals Digital Citizenship Tap into Experts and Expertise Status Reports Goal Setting and Fulfillment Assessment Updates – Rubrics BIE Rubsitar Authentic Audience Bend, Give, Stretch Reflect

42. Thinking Points How will PBL look in your classroom? What “End” or “Ends” do you have in mind? Teacher vs. Student selected topics? Do your students have prior project experience?

43. Exploring how others have done it: BIE Interactive NETS*S Wiki Innovation Odyssey Collaborative Projects iEARN GlobalSchoolNet Journey North

44. Top 5 Tips Collaborate Try 1 New Tool/Idea Brainstorm with Colleagues Use Your Facilitator Empower Kids

45. INTEL from KSDEhttp://www.kansastrc.org/forum/topics/intel-offerings-from-ksde Intel Classes this Summer