https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p The Power of Projects en-us 2018-08-11 15:42:59 UTC 2018-08-29 22:57:13 UTC hello@padlet.com bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714007 The following articles and videos explain the characteristics of PBL

]]> 2018-08-11 15:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714007 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714053 The five E's, engage, explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate, are a road map to effective PBL Planning.]]> 2018-08-11 15:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714053 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714176 Use down time to evaluate projects used in the previous year and make adjustments when needed.]]> 2018-08-11 15:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714176 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714186 How does PBL teach through critical thinking, collaboration and communication?]]> 2018-08-11 15:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714186 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714235 What are the benefits to using PBL in the secondary classroom?]]> 2018-08-11 15:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714235 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714260 2018-08-11 15:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714260 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714312 Useful information on PBL and its use and benefits in the Classroom]]> 2018-08-11 15:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714312 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714340 2018-08-11 15:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714340 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714357 2018-08-11 15:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272714357 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716473 2018-08-11 17:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716473 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716529 PBL helps enrich the experiences and vocabulary of ELLs, as well as helping them communicate with native speakers.]]> 2018-08-11 17:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716529 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716585 Helping students with disabilities get the most out of mainstream classrooms with PBL. What is good for one is good for all.]]> 2018-08-11 17:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716585 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716841 2018-08-11 17:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716841 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716886 2018-08-11 17:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716886 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716994 Creating original work is at the apex of Bloom's pyramid. PBL puts this into action.]]> 2018-08-11 17:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272716994 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272717089 Project Based Learning is an excellent way to get students of all abilities together to create original work.  Students work collaboratively, which helps them to communicate better and makes them better adjusted to function in the real world.  

UDL is a natural companion to PBL as students have the opportunity to express their knowledge in a number of ways and research the sources that make the most sense to them, whether it be written, multimedia or even original interviews. 

Most kids can memorize anything for a short period of time, but learning something for the long-term and being able to use that information outside of the classroom is the real goal. Putting kids to work as early as possible, having them use their creativity, knowledge and communication skills is invaluable.

With PBL as a building block of the classroom, the instructor works as a guide to learning rather than a disseminator of information, empowering students to have a stronger sense of agency and control over their education and learning objectives.

]]> 2018-08-11 17:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/272717089 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/276424043 Project Based Learning, or PBL, is a way to get students engaged in content by allowing them to work hands-on with a project to aid their learning and retention.

PBL allows students to move away from the 'boring' direct instruction of yesteryear and into the exciting and engaging world of projects. Further, PBL helps prepare students for their futures, for jobs which use projects like presentations, collaborative work, critical thinking and communication.

]]> 2018-08-29 22:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/276424043 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/276424380 As previously stated, direct instruction--while interesting for the teacher--is not usually an effective way of disseminating information to school-aged children. They need more active engagement with material. PBL is a vehicle for that engagement.

As shown in the diagram of Bloom's Taxonomy, "Applying" is at the apex of the pyramid, meaning it is the most important and most challenging part of learning. Its one thing to memorize a fact, its another to put it into action. For example, a student can memorize the quadratic equation, but that doesn't mean they could solve a math problem using it. With PBL, students are forced to apply the knowledge they have learned, both showing the instructor that they understand and helping to concretely cement the information into their long-term memory. ]]> 2018-08-29 22:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/276424380 bottingra https://padlet.com/bottingra/ivmnoxo4af5p/wish/276424748 PBL can be a vital tool for those struggling to learn through traditional means. Especially students that may be struggling with academic English. PBL gives students the opportunity to explore their world with their hands and using the tools that they already have, helping them to understand larger concepts, even when language is a barrier.

Further, PBL can help to integrate students with special needs into the mainstream classroom and allow them to work with peers in a way that may not otherwise be possible. Students can help create their part of the project using whichever skills are strongest for them, leading to a sense of accomplishment and inclusion.

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