Resource:
http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning
Module Resource Link:
http://www.teachthought.com/learning/project-based-learning/13-timeless-project-based-learning-resources/
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Project-based learning is when students work to solve real
world problems. This process if often completed in groups to encourage
collaboration. Edutopia studies have shown completed reports that show
“students who use project-based learning remember the material much longer and
have healthier attitudes toward education” (Dauphin, 2013). The process of
using project based learning gives students the opportunity to gain problem
solving skills by applying the to real life problems (George Lucas
Educational Foundation, 2015) . This is
similar to the skills students will be expected to demonstrate in their future
careers.
The tree major learning components that occur in
project-based learning include collaboration, critical thinking, and
communication (Buck Institute for Education,
2010) .
Collaboration and communication refer to the parts of project-based learning
when students are working in groups and dividing up tasks to solve real world
problems. An important part of building critical thinking skills in
project-based learning is incorporating student choice. This can be done when
they present their findings. They can choose to create a report, presentation,
or video (Buck Institute for Education,
2010) .
Project-based learning is usually completed in partner or
groups. Lu and Law’s study demonstrated the importance of peer feedback in
project based learning. While completing peer feedback as part of the
project-based learning process, students learn to reflect on their own work.
Peer feedback can be broken down into six categories. Those categories include
problem identification, question, suggestion, explanation learning, explanation
person, and personal experience (Ching, Y., & Hsu, Y., 2013).
Although project-based learning is mostly completed in
partners or groups, it is important to assess each students learning. One way
to check for individual understanding throughout the project-based learning
process, is by giving an open book exam or small projects within the full-scale
project (Kunberger, 2013).
The transition from a tradition lecture classroom to using
project-based learning can be difficult. The focus needs to shift from how to
teach the material, to how do students learn best. There are many resources
available to help aid teachers in properly making the transition from a
traditional classroom to project-based learning classroom. Some resources for
teachers are outlined in the graph below by their name and what they can be
used for.
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Resource
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Description
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Edutopia
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Reach on blogs on PBL
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Buck Institute for Education
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PBL projects, research, and inspirational videos
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Project-Based Learning Online
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PBL handbooks
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Project-Based Learning Checklist
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Checklist to help guide students using PBL
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Global School Net
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Resources for cross-cultural PBL
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Online Internet Institute
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Professional development suing workshops and courses
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PBL Exemplary Projects
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Resources for assessing project, reach on PBL, and example
projects
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Internal Teach Elements: Online
Professional Development Courses
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Video courses
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Houghton Mifflin’s Project-Based
Learning Space
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Project-based learning descriptions and overview of issues
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High Tech High
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Project-based learning success stories
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PBL Lab
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Sharing platform for post secondary students wanting to
use project-based learning
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ThinkQuest.org
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Library of projects
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YouTube
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Library of videos
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Figure one: Project
based learning resources
Bibliography
Buck Institute
for Education. (2010, December 9). Project Based Learning: Explained.
Retrieved February 3, 2015, from YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMCZvGesRz8
Ching, Y., & Hsu, Y. (2013). Peer Feedback to Facilitate
Project-Based Learning in an Online Environment. International Review Of
Research In Open And Distance Learning, 14(5), 258-276.
Dauphin,
S. (2013). 12 timeless project-based learning resources. Retrieved
from:http://www.teachthought.com/learning/project-based-learning/13-timeless-project-based-learning-resources/
George Lucas Educational Foundation. (2015, February 5). Project-Based
Learning. Retrieved February 3, 2015, from Edutopia :
http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning
Kunberger, T. (2013). Revising a Design Course from a
Lecture Approach to a Project-Based Learning Approach. European Journal Of
Engineering Education, 38(3), 254-267.
Miller,
A. (2014). Project-based learning and the common core: Resource
roundup. Retrieved from:http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-common-core-resources.
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