Collaboration among learners and pedgogical approaches to constructivism
Final Concept Presentation
1. Final Concept
TEAM WIP
Barbora Batokova
Lauren Chapman
Jeanette Leagh
Marcus Perez Cervantes
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
2. MARKET
K-8 Education
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
3. DIRECTION
Traditional instructional methods in K-8 education are
not preparing children to solve today’s and tomorrow’s
complex problems.
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
4. DIRECTION
Because classroom learning is focused on short term
retention as measured by standardized tests, students
are not taught to collaborate and apply knowledge and
skills to complex problems.
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
5. DIRECTION
As an instructional method, PBL addresses these
needs and leads to sustained long-term transferable
knowledge and skill development needed to solve
complex problems.
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
6. PBL VS. TRADITIONAL INSTRUCTION
PBL Traditional
Sustains motivation •
Promotes student interest in subject •
Leads to short term knowledge •
Leads to long term transferable knowledge •
Engages students with real world problems •
Teaches problem solving •
Teaches collaboration •
Improves verbal skills •
Promotes confidence in learning •
Sources: Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning, Research in Science Education Journal & The Buck Institute for Education
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
7. SCHAEFFER ELEMENTARY
• 365 students
• high poverty school (93% poverty rate)
• survival is at the forefront of existence for most
• no focus on getting homework done
• kids don’t relate what they learn to real life
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
8. SCHAEFFER ELEMENTARY
“ They don’t even know how to
count money or tell time.”
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
9. SCHAEFFER ELEMENTARY
“ PSSA doesn’t tailor to student needs.
It’s absolutely criminal. ”
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
10. CITIZEN SCHOOLS
A non-profit offering PBL after-school program through
partnerships with middle schools to extend the learning
day for low-income students.
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
11. CITIZEN SCHOOLS
• reintroduces fun to learning
• supports students with behavioral challenges and
different learning styles
• better follow-through on daytime lessons
• adult role models contribute to academic achievement
and personal growth
• 17% higher graduation rate
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
12. GENERATIVE RESEARCH
• 2 collage sessions
• current + ideal school system; ideal online community
• confirmed previously identified needs
• provided guidance for final concept development
• additional session scheduled for March 25
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
13. NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED
• Awareness
• Credibility
• Time
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
14. FINAL CONCEPT: RASING HANDS
Raising Hands is an online community helping raise
awareness of PBL, increase its credibility as an instruc-
tional method and enable teachers to effectively design
and share PBL projects.
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
15. FINAL CONCEPT: RAISING HANDS
Raising Hands connects professionals to PBL projects to
bring real world experiences to the classroom. Finally,
it allows students to showcase their work and learning.
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
16. FINAL CONCEPT: RAISING HANDS
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
17. EXAMPLE SCENARIO
Welcome to the
Welcome to
PBL community
Rasing Hands!
Check it out!
- She goes online to check a resource center often used by - She links to site through online banner on the storehouse website
low-income schools (like the one she teaches at) called
Storehouse for Teachers
A teacher goes online to check Storehouse for Teachers, a resource
center often used by low-income schools.
She links to Raising Hands through an online banner.
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
18. EXAMPLE SCENARIO
Welcome to the PBL community
She comes across PBL
sponsored by...
Search Sign in
teacher testimonials.
PBL Projects What is PBL? About Us
Julia’s Testimonial
She decides to find out
(5th grade teacher)
more about PBL.
e comes across PBL teacher testimonials on the website and decides to find out more about PBL
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
19. EXAMPLE SCENARIO
Welcome to the PBL community sponsored by...
She learns about what
Search
PBL is and how it works.
Sign in
PBL Projects What is PBL? About Us
Why does PBL work?
lorem
- She learns about what PBL is and how it works
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
20. EXAMPLE SCENARIO
Welcome to the PBL community sponsored by...
She searches the PBL
Search
project database.
Sign in
PBL Projects What is PBL? About Us
Find by Topic Recent Projects
Find by Subject Most Common
Create Project Share Project
- She searches the PBL database
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
21. EXAMPLE SCENARIO
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1 3
6 4
5
She downloads PBL project
- She inputs her class data and finds a short
project to do in her class to teach probability
She inputs her class data and finds
- She wants more engaging way to teach lessons a short project to do in her
class to teach probability.
She is happy she can teach in a more engaging way.
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
22. RAISING HANDS MEETS SERVICE
• introduces and spreads PBL
• gives credibility to methods by sharing research
• saves time on project design and planning
• helps connect learning to complex problems
• helps sustain student interest in subject
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
23. RAISING HANDS MEETS SOCIAL
• enables sharing of student work and PBL resources
• connects teachers for collaboration and feedback
• encourages student input into project design
• nurtures community ties
• helps connect students with role models
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
24. SERVICE PROVIDERS
Service Provider Service Model Sustaining Model Motivation
Microsoft + Paid Online • Start up money from Microsoft • Philanthropy
Education Learning Initiative and • Good PR
Buck Institute Subscription Buck Institute Partners
• Better future
• Revenue comes from yearly subscrip- workforce
tions from schools
• Makes economy
• Advertising from publishers, school more competitive
supplies and educational services
University + • Start up money from educational • Sharing of info
research grants and district money and research
School District Board Free Membership • Revenue from advertising and • Good PR
continuing support from the district • University involve-
ment w/ community
• Mission fulfilment
Book Publisher Paid Online • Start up money from publisher • Promotional tool to
and investors sell more books
Subscription • Revenue from yearly subscriptions • Online presence
• New service to
generate revenue
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University
25. SOURCES
SITE VISITS INSTITUTIONS
Schaeffer Elementary School, Pittsburgh, PA Buck Institute for Education
Citizen Schools, New York City, NY Edutopia, The George Lucas Educational Foundation
The Cyert Center for Early Education, Pittsburgh, PA Partnership for 21st Century Skills
PBL Co-Laboratory
PEOPLE Design Ignites Change
Tim Best, Matrix Learning SRI International
Melissa, Spanish Teacher, Southern California H.S. North American Reggio Emilia Alliance
Sharon Schneider, Special Ed Teacher, Schaeffer Elementary
Cynthia Zurchin, Principal, Schaeffer Elementary JOURNALS & PUBLICATIONS
Gail Sirota, Director of Engagement, Citizen Schools Research in Science Education Journal
Judith Abrams, Program Director, Cyert Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning
Renata Prochazkova, Director, Vacation with English Education Week
Kevin, 3rd grade student PBL Starter Kit
Karen, mother of 3rd grade student The Xplanation
Nick, Music Teacher, Grandview Elementary Newsweek
IMAGE CREDITS Team WIP Citizen Schools www.flickr.com stock.xchng
Service Meets Social Graduate Design Studio II Spring 2010 Barbora Batokova Lauren Chapman Jeanette Leagh Marcus Perez Cervantes School of Design Carnegie Mellon University