1. Project Based Learning at Moorefield Station Elementary

2. PBL Overview A systematic teaching method that engages learners in acquiring knowledge and skills through an extended inquiry process structured around complex, relevant questions, carefully designed products, and authentic tasks.

3. Break It Down ~Real Life Projects ~Students collaborate ~Student driven ~Inquiry based ~ Cross Curricular ~ Regular Student Reflection ~Community Connection and Involvement ~ Active Role for Parents ~ Authentic Assessments ~Allows for Small Group Instruction

4. Learning Environment ~Non-Traditional Seating -tables, foam blocks, carpets, lighting ~Mobile Classroom with Shared Spaces ~Creating Critical Friendships ~Fluid Daily Schedule ~Community Supply

5. Classroom Expectations ~Fosters Meaningful Discussions ~Creating Critical Friendships ~Ownership of Work ~Shared Leadership ~Teamwork ~Collective Responsibilities

6. BYOT ~Not Officially a BYOT in LCPS ~Not Required but Encouraged ~Acceptable Devices- tablets, laptops, iPads, slates ~Parents will be given apps used during instruction that can be downloaded for free

7. Curriculum ~All state and county standards will be addressed ~County pacing might be altered ~Your students will be learning the standards in a more integrated fashion...timing might not follow other traditional classrooms. ~Direct instruction will still be provided throughout the day

8. Assessment ~Pre-Assessments will be given prior to starting units to gather baseline data ~That data will drive instructional strategies and grouping ~Post-Assessments will then be administered to check for growth

9. Assessment ~Students will still participate in DRA, PALS, SOLs ~Enrichment opportunities will take place during each unit

10. Phoenix - Online Gradebook ~New Report Card System will implemented county wide ~Project assignments could be created at the beginning of the unit but grades may will be gradually entered as projects are completed ~Some students might be “exempt” from assignments due to the nature of the project

11. Homework ~ Format and Nature of homework will vary depending on individualized student need and project progression ~Examples include: blogging, research, direct review of concepts, reading

12. How YOU can help? ~For this to be successful we need buy in from all stakeholders ~ Community, Parents, LCPS, MSE ~Let’s brainstorm some ways….

13. How can YOU help? ~Community Connections ~Parent Talent(doctor, vet, construction, crafty) ~Monetary Donations - Corporate Matching ~Volunteer Time- copying, laminating, blogging, editing, working with students ~Material Donations