Project+Based+Learning

__ Project Based Learning __

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__Why__

Allows students to see value in learning rather than being told the answers - Self-Directed Learning

Essential questions:

1) The value of Buy-in 2) How is the experience authentic: value in real world 3) Infusing an Element of Challenge

These play into what research tells us engages students: [|March of the Monarchs] Gender project Overview

1) Purpose in assignment 2) Audience 3) Choice

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__Modules__

1. Begin with the end in mind - [|Gender Project](Middle school) 2. Craft the driving question - New Technologies Link Ancient Cultures (Middle School) 3. Plan the assessment - [|Monarch Butterfly Overview] (Elementary School) 4. Map the project - It's All Happening at the Zoo School (High School) 5. Manage the Process - Classrooms without Boundaries (High School)

__PBL Resources__

[|Project Based Learning Video Library] - See the Evolution of a Project, View some examples and key concepts *Most of these links are from the Online Resources Site for Problem Based Learning at: []

[|The Buck Institute for Education]

Project Based Learning in the World Classroom Blog

Jo Ann Murphy-Genter's iPad Resources for Special Education

Jo Ann Muphy-Genter's Project Based Learning Resources

Does it work? Listen to the kids... media type="youtube" key="r5WF6xhe0wU?version=3" height="345" width="420"

Planning Checklist: [] Project Plan: []

__** Technology Toolbox Resources **__

Websites:
 * Glogster
 * Voice Thread
 * Edmodo
 * Prezi
 * Google Docs
 * Skype in the Classroom
 * Animoto
 * Skype
 * UStream TV
 * Wolfram Alpha
 * Weebly
 * WikiSpaces
 * PBWorks
 * Common Core Units (ELA only right now. Math is coming very soon.)
 * YouTube and Keepvid
 * Google Maps
 * Wikimedia Commons
 * Son of Citation Machine
 * Roselle Public Schools' PBL Curriculum
 * Common Core Resources

Apps:


 * iWork Suite: Pages, Keynote, Numbers
 * Zapd
 * Camera
 * iMovie
 * GarageBand
 * Storykit
 * StoryRobe
 * Toontastic
 * Sock Puppets
 * Voice Memos
 * Puppet Pals
 * Evernote
 * Comic Strip Designer
 * Dropbox
 * Sonic Pics lite
 * Audio Memos
 * Verbally
 * Dragon Dictate
 * Dragon Search
 * Quick voice recorder
 * ibrainstorm
 * Air Sketch
 * Finger Sketch
 * Jots
 * Scan

Programs/Other:
 * iTunes
 * Escondido Union School District's Daily Free Apps Announcement!

Get them motivated. If THESE kids can do it... media type="youtube" key="oROsbaxWH0M?version=3" height="345" width="560"