Learning to Innovate MOOC by Iveta Manolova

Learning to Innovate MOOC by Iveta Manolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21 Module 1: July 21-July 28; Module 2: 29th July - 4th August; Module 3: August 5 - August 18; Module 4: August 29 - September 5 en-us 2019-07-22 01:09:11 UTC 2024-12-12 21:51:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/366712922/ac8c601aadce097cac3be0190223f359/keyboard.jpg Module 1.1 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372433368 Introduction & importance of project-based learning (PBL) and STE(a)M
Aims to implement project-based learning in classrooms and promoting STE(a)M education through project-based learning. ]]> 2019-07-27 07:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372433368 Module 1.2 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372434895 My learning diary on padlet
Padlet is a very useful tool to reflect on learning and my experience!]]> 2019-07-27 08:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372434895 Module 1.3 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372435196 Introduction to project-based learning (PBL)
Project-Based Learning" (PBL) is a new approach to learning when it is infused with technologys. Learning by doing, through questioning, inquiry, and critical thinking.
To clear understanding of project-based learning:]]> 2019-07-27 09:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372435196 Module 1.4 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372435838 What is STEM Education?
STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applications.
What separates STEM from the traditional science and math education is the blended learning environment and showing students how the scientific method can be applied to everyday life. It teaches students computational thinking and focuses on the real world applications of problem solving.
Source: https://www.livescience.com/43296-what-is-stem-education.html]]> 2019-07-27 09:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372435838 Module 1.5 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372435845 PBL and STEAM Education
When we integrate arts in STEM, it becomes STE(A)M. So STE(A)M is the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
The best pedagogy to teach STEM or STE(A)M is project-based learning.
1. Real-World, authentic problems, and contexts:
STEM and PBL philosophies both focus on this specific facet of preparing students for life after school.
2. Interdisciplinary approach:
Students need to be proficient with academic content and skills across the curriculum, and both PBL and STEM focus allow students opportunities to develop this interdisciplinary view of their learning and of the word.
3. Skills needed for success in the workplace:
One of the main goals of both a PBL and STEM approach to learning is that students leave schools prepared with the skills they need in the workplace.
PBL provides a framework of instructional strategies and content practices which can be applied and used within STEM or any content area of choice. ]]> 2019-07-27 09:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372435845 Module 1.6 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372435876 Project-based learning Vs. traditional project
Some differences to learn whether it is a traditional project or a PBL project:]]> 2019-07-27 09:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/372435876 Module 2.1 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378892744 What are the 21st-century skills? Do you think these are just about computer and technology?
A Hanover Research report, A Crosswalk of 21st Century Skills, sort out the answer. The research analyzed some major educational frameworks (around 6 frameworks) which are designed to improve the development of these skills.

Each research has a slightly different list of skills. However, all are agreed that four skills are necessary to teach.

Collaboration and teamwork
Creativity and imagination
Critical thinking & problem solving
Communication

We cannot prepare the students for college and workplace without helping to build these skills in them. Students will not be able to successfully succeed in the global economy without these skills. The approach to learning “project-based learning” is the most adequate method of teaching by which; we not just prepare students to solve problems in the real-world and face challenges, but we can also successfully build these skills.

]]> 2019-08-31 19:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378892744 Module 2.2 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378894088 21st-century skills are also known as 4C’s of 21st-century skills.

Introduction to the 4C’s:

]]> 2019-08-31 19:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378894088 The Four C's: Making 21st Century Education Happen: ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378896698 2019-08-31 20:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378896698 Module 2.3 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378896769 How School Trains Us To Fail In The Real World:

Instead of learning critical life skills on how to manage money, how to negotiate, or how to communicate, kids are mostly taught to memorize information. This is helpful to learn, but not at the cost of not learning critical life skills...

The importance of skills:

]]> 2019-08-31 20:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378896769 Module 2.4 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378899568 Why aren’t life skills taught at school?

]]> 2019-08-31 21:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378899568 Key Subjects - 3Rs and 21st century skills ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378900131 2019-08-31 21:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378900131 Module 2.5 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378902754 Some Questions about this module.

Question 1
What are the 21st-century skills? Do you think these are just about computer and technology?

21st-century skills are Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity. These aren't just about computers and technology.

Question 2
Write what did you learn in the video in module 2.2 "The Four C's: Making 21st Century Education Happen:"?

I learned from the video that I have to turn the classroom over. :-)

Question 3
Write at-least three skills other than the 4 C's, which you think are crucial to teach today's students in order to prepare them for college and workplace.

Patience, Flexibility, Tolleransity, Diplomatisity.

]]> 2019-08-31 22:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/378902754 Module 3.1 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379212672 What makes a PBL project powerful?
In a PBL project “My Magical Dust” one of a task is named “Children are the curriculum”.
What does that mean? A lesson or a project which is designed as per the interests or the nature of children will inspire them to learn. Somewhere inside us, we still have our childhood alive. Let's bring it back in our imagination and learn what was there that we wanted to learn? Or how we wanted it to be taught to you? Any lesson or any project that only meets the criteria of what adults want to teach can never be a good idea to teach.
Another key to making a project interesting and inspiring is the title. Title of the project can also help us to set goals for the project. It can be brainstorming the ideas for project activities. If we can align the project idea to the project title, we will get massive results.]]> 2019-09-02 20:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379212672 Module 3.2 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379214752 How to get a project idea?
Our world is full of problems and challenges. If we look around we will find many problems that need to be resolved. For a better idea we must look at the problems that are neglected. The project idea must be about a problem or challenge in the real world.
Almost every school has everything around in one kilometer of its radius that is enough to educate the students. We must to make a list of problems and challenges within our community and see what can be solved or at least spread awareness in the community to solve those problems with the solution that our students find out after working on the project for an extended period.]]> 2019-09-02 20:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379214752 Module 3.3 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379215734 A PBL project must be integrated and multidisciplinary
Minimum 2-3 subjects are recommended to be included and if you can include more subjects in a project, it will become more interesting. But here is a pitfall to avoid as a beginner - We must start with a small project and don't go for a bigger project at once.
Because to become a good car driver, we must drive the car at slow speed initially for a few months... In this way, we will learn more about the road by noticing more details in depth that we cannot notice at high speed. Designing and implementing small projects will help us more to understand the effectiveness of project-based learning.
"INOVATE YOUR DREAMS - 2019" is a good example to feel the power of project-based learning:]]> 2019-09-02 20:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379215734 Module 3.4 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379217052 Tips by Justin Howard for building projects:]]> 2019-09-02 20:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379217052 Module 3.5 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379219924 How to Get Projects Off to a Good Start
Project kick off must be an exciting day. The more excited it is, the better will be the result during and after the project. Unlike a traditional project or a unit, in project-based learning we introduce the project with an entry event. Entry event is a dramatic approach to introduce the project and it should be brief and memorable.
Once the project is designed, we must find some interesting idea for the entry event. It could be a video, a picture, or teacher can tell a story. Moreover, it can be a real-world exposure related to the project. In the video we will watch some entry events that how teachers present the problem or challenge to the students to work on during the project for an extended period of time to find the solutions. After we presenting the entry event, we must tell the driving question.

How to Get Projects Off to a Good Start
This video is about the entry event and the driving question:]]> 2019-09-02 21:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379219924 Module 3.6 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379222918 Understand that driving questions are for the teachers and the students.

Andrew Miller is a consultant for the Buck Institute for Education, an organization that specializes in project-based curriculum. She says;

Driving questions (DQ) can be a beast. When I train teachers, they say the same thing, "Writing the driving question is one of the hardest parts of an effective PBL." I agree. When I am constructing a DQ for a PBL project, I go through many drafts. It's only now, after implementing many projects and having coached countless teachers that I consider myself adept.

Our Driving Question Now Is: How to Write an Effective Driving Question?

First, we need to understand why we have them. Driving questions are there for two entities, the teacher and the student.

For the teacher: A DQ helps to initiate and focus the inquiry. Remember the project shouldn't be trying to solve the world's problems. Instead, it should be a focused action, and focused inquiry; the goal is to ensure the students are focused. The teacher needs to help focus the teaching and learning, and the driving question help with that.
It also captures and communicates the purpose of the project in a succinct question. When reading the driving question, the teacher and student should be clear on what the overall project is as well as its purpose. Also for the teacher, it helps to guide planning and reframe standards or big content and skills. Instead, use the driving question to reframe the standards in ways that are accessible to both you the teacher and the student.
For the student ultimately, the driving question is for the students. It creates interest and a feeling of challenge so that even the most reluctant student thinks, "Hmmm, I guess that sounds kind of cool."
It guides the project work. All work for the project, including the culminating project and daily lessons and activities, should be trying to help students answer the driving question. Whether it's a lesson on commas, or implementation time, or drill-and-skill with math problems, the work needs to connect to the driving question. Why? The seemingly "boring" activities of the day-to-day have reason, relevancy and purpose, and then guess what? They aren't boring anymore.
If our driving question is good, it can help connect that work so that students can articulate the reason behind daily lessons and activities.
My driving question is posted all over my classroom. It's on worksheets, the project wall, and the online blog. It is continually referred to while we are working on the project so students are reminded of the purpose of the project and daily work.

Question of the week:
Choose one of the following options; Driving question (DQ) of a PBL project should be?

complex and difficult to search on google

]]> 2019-09-02 21:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379222918 Module 3.7 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379224107 Instead of teaching skills separately, it is more effective to integrate 21st-century and other skills in a PBL project. Infact, a project which is missing skills cannot be a PBL project.
Make sure that your project design has enough opportunities for students to experience skills. At-least 2 or more skills from 4C's should be integrated in a PBL project.]]> 2019-09-02 21:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379224107 Module 3.8 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379224704 Learning outcomes:

It is necessary to describe learning outcomes of a PBL project. The teacher must be clear about his/her project idea and its objectives.
We must look at all aspects of the project. We must to discuss with the colleagues or with relevant people about our project idea. We must to ask them for suggestion. We must to think about all involved subjects and our target learning outcomes. If a teacher cannot describe learning outcomes clearly, it is because the idea of the project is not well understood.
After we successfully writing the learning outcomes, we must to move towards designing tasks/activities.

]]> 2019-09-02 22:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379224704 Module 3.9 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379225349 Designing tasks/activities for a PBL project can be effort-full land challenging
It’s important that the activities our students are completing during project-based learning include the elements of PBL. They should have a clear purpose that aligns with the driving question and learning outcomes. While we designing activities, we must please keep these elements in mind:

21st century skills – critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity/innovation
In-Depth Inquiry – extended, rigorous process of asking questions, using resources, and developing answers
We need to Know – gain knowledge, understand concepts, and apply skills in order to answer the Driving Question and create final products
Voice and Choice – students make some choices about the products to be created, how they work, and how they use their time
Critique and Revision – students give and receive feedback on the quality of their work, leading them to make revisions

What activities can students do during project-based learning?

Mini lessons
Workshops
Discussions
Written responses and reflections
Research
Creating a model
Labs
Experiments
Simulations
Creating/Adding to a final product

When we will go for designing a project for our class, we must choose some of the above or all for our project design.

]]> 2019-09-02 22:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379225349 Question: Is it necessary to align activities with the driving question and learning goals? ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379226680

It is necessary.

]]> 2019-09-02 22:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379226680 Module 3.9.1 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379227202 Final product:

The final product is made by students to present the learning to an authentic audience at the end of the project. There are various types of final products. We must to keep students' interest at first for choosing a final products. There can be more than one final products in a PBL project.
List of final products:
Written Products

Research report
Narrative
Letter
Poster
Brief
Proposal
Poem
Outline
Brochure
Blog
Pamphlet
Essay
Graphic novel
Editorial
Movie script

Presentation Products

Speech or debate
Public service announcement
Skit or play
Song/lyric
Musical piece
Oral report
Panel discussion
Dramatic reenactment
Documentary
Newscast
Discussion
Dance
Proposal
Exhibition

Media Products

Photo essay
Data display, infographic
Website, blog, wiki
Podcast - Audio & Video
Audiotape
Slide show
Videotape
Create an App
Voicethread
Go Web2.0
Glogster
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Collage
Map
Scrapbook
Oral history
Jing – Screencast instructional video

Construction Products

Physical model
Consumer product
System
Machine
Scientific instrument
Museum exhibit
Diorama

Planning Products

Proposal
Estimate
Bid
Blueprint
Flow chart
Timeline
Concept mapping

]]> 2019-09-02 22:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379227202 Module 3.9.2 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379227949 Presentation of learning:

In order to facilitate assessment, a PBL project ends up on presentation of learning. There is a difference between presentation and presentation of learning. We must to choose an authentic audience for presentation of learning other than the school students and teachers.

Presentations of learning should include what students learned about:

the subject matter content.
planning, organizing, and implementing a project.
how they learn.
how their group functioned.
how they work in a group.

]]> 2019-09-02 22:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379227949 Project Plan ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379228541 Ten best projects to publish on www.eddreamglobal.org.]]> 2019-09-02 22:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379228541 Module 4.1 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379228934 Video projects:

"Humans are incredibly visual and powerful, moving images help us find meaning…
video helps capture and contextualize the world around us". Dan Patterson

"Elementary school students generally have short attention spans. Video projects are a great way to engage younger students for longer. If a video is produced by their peers, students are more engaged and motivated".
Why use video projects?

- to motivate students to learn

- to inspire and engage students

- to develop 21st century skills

- technology skills

- critical thinking

- problem solving skills

- cooperative learning

- to offer a new way for students to explore their creative side.

]]> 2019-09-02 22:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379228934 Module 4.2 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379229326 Types of video projects:

commercial
documentary
music video
reality show
storytelling
animation
story/poem
class movie
soap opera
parody
interview.

]]> 2019-09-02 22:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379229326 Module 4.3 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379229496 PRE-PRODUCTION stage

Set up a topic
Who/Where/When/What?
Prepare a script
Costumes/props
Actors – talents
Engage all students
Team leader

*Storyboards

]]> 2019-09-02 22:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379229496 Module 4.4 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379229703 Creating a video – tools and apps

- Moovly

- Dvolver

- Kizoa.com

- iMovie

- Video

- Openshot.org

- Wevideo.com

- Get-puppet.coiosApp

- Windows Movie Maker

Free mobile apps for special effects

Creature FX

Action Movie FX

Quo Movie FX

Creating photo slideshow with music for free using freemake.com

1. Download free slideshow maker
2. Add photos
3. Add music
4. Set final settings
5. Make a slideshow with music

Watch the final product together in class.

]]> 2019-09-02 22:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379229703 Module 4.5 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379230112 Lesson procedure – STORY/POEM

Bring a story/poem
Read it to your students
Work on vocabulary
Group work
Scenario
Time: 2 weeks
Engage all students
Facebook group/Edmodo group
Youtube/Vimeo
School film festival.

]]> 2019-09-02 22:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379230112 Module 4.6 ismanolova https://padlet.com/ismanolova/ex3zw5r4lj21/wish/379230397 Bike ride – video project

Warm up questions: