Interactive Multi-Media Projects & Problem-Based Learning Engaging Students in Their Learning Overview What is Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning Why Use Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning in the Classroom Potential Barriers and How to Address Them Hearing from the Experts about Interactive Multimedia Projects and ProjectBased Learning What is Project-Based Learning? a systematic teaching method that engages students in learning knowledge and skills through an extended inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks. This process can last for varying time periods and can extend over multiple content areas. What are Interactive Multimedia Projects? Projects where students are actively involved in the creation of a project that incorporates images, text, sound, motion, and interactivity for the purpose of sharing the information. Generally 2 or more media is combined together. Overview What is Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning Why Use Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning in the Classroom Potential Barriers and How to Address Them Hearing from the Experts about Interactive Multimedia Projects and ProjectBased Learning Why teach this way? Student Ownership of Learning Fun and Meaningful Because of Choice Intrinsic Motivation of Technology Provides a Broader Audience Motivating At-Risk Developing Better Communication Skills Real-World Relevance Provides a Voice for All Students Overview What is Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning Why Use Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning in the Classroom Potential Barriers and How to Address Them Hearing from the Experts about Interactive Multimedia Projects and ProjectBased Learning Potential Barriers Time for teachers to learn the hardware & software Solution: Time to Learn Cohesive and coherent long term professional development plan with a focus on technology integration is key Job-embedded professional development in the area of technology needs to happen. When professional learning can only take place after regular school hours, not all teachers can be involved. Professional Learning Communities and release time can be key in providing time to learn. Potential Barriers Time for teachers to learn the hardware & software Time to plan how to integrate technology Solution: Time to Plan Content Experts & Technology Integrators working together can create highly engaging and content rich learning experiences for students Using technology should be seen as tool in the teachers toolbox of skills not something that stands alone Potential Barriers Time for teachers to learn the hardware & software Time to plan how to integrate technology Time for continual support as learning Solution: Continual Support Access to instructional technology support as the teachers continue to use and work with students is key beyond a how to do it class. This support needs to be flexible in nature and responsive to teachers need just in time support is important Potential Barriers Time for teachers to learn the hardware & software Time to plan how to integrate technology Time for continual support as learning Change in culture & pedagogy Solution: Change The Principal needs to lead the charge for integrating technology in their building. They must model effective use of technology when working with teachers Teachers need to move to be being a guide on the side, a facilitator of learning Potential Barriers Time for teachers to learn the hardware & software Time to plan how to integrate technology Time for continual support as learning Change in culture & pedagogy Keeping up with new technologies Solution: Keeping Up Schools/Districts need to have a system in place in order to be able to evaluate software and hardware before making purchases. Continual assessment of technology use and integration needs to happen in order to continue to move forward. Its not about what equipment or how much we have, its about how it is used. Overview What is Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning Why Use Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning in the Classroom Potential Barriers and How to Address Them Hearing from the Experts about Interactive Multimedia Projects and ProjectBased Learning Lets Here From The Experts