1. Project Based Learning

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3. Project Based Learning Let’s start off with a problem based assignment! or Problem

4. As a group, go online and locate information about Project Based Learning that will answer these questions: What is Project Based Learning? What is the definition? What is the role of the teacher? What is the role of the learner? What lessons are out there for your assigned area? Give an example of a Problem-Based activity for your area. Include the assessment piece

5. Use one of these sites: Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction Southern Illinois University McMaster University San Mateo County Office of Education eduScapes Illinois Math & Science Academy

6. Pick an Area: PBL in the Elementary School PBL in the Middle School PBL in the High School PBL in mathematics PBL in social studies

7. Group Dynamics One computer per group PowerPoint “Expert” Reporter (presenter) Techie (researcher) Be prepared to share a 5-8 slide show that summarizes your findings. Save to a common location Share with class

8. PBL Review and Discussion What was our “Big Problem”? What was your role? What was our role (instructor)? What were the common threads among the different presentations? Did you face any obstacles?

9. Project Based Learning