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Project Based Learning
Jonathan Adel, Assistant Principal Erin Nusnbaum, PBL Champion
Agenda
• PBL and the NELC Schools
• Supportive Research
• PBL Essential Design Elements
• PBL Activity
• How are projects designed?
• Community Connections
• Parental Support for PBL
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From this...Projects as "Dessert" To that…Projects as the "Main Course"
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Project Based Learning (PBL) is an authentic and engaging approach for students to learn the standards in a meaningful way that provides
real-world relevance for learning. PBL is student centered and learning happens throughout the entire process. PBL promotes life-long learning, critical thinking, and creates students that are
college and career ready.
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PBL Schools in NELC
Currently Implementing PBL Coming Soon• Shakerag ES
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• Abbotts Hill ES
• Barnwell ES
• Dolvin ES
• Findley Oaks ES
• Hillside ES
• Medlock Bridge ES
• Northwood ES
• Ocee ES
• River Eves ES
• State Bridge Crossing ES
• Wilson Creek ES
• Autrey Mill MS
• Holcomb Bridge MS
• River Trail MS
• Johns Creek HS
PBL Unit Examples- Elementary
Driving Question
K Should you kill a spider? (Findley Oaks)
1 How can we, as engineers, design physical activities that will increase student
enagement on the playground? (Hillside)
2 How do people decide where do vacation? (Abbotts Hill)
3 How can we, as entrepreneurs, create and market a unique product to donate
to charity? (River Eves)
4 How can I create a portable recording booth that will block out distracting
sounds? (State Bridge Crossing)
5 How can I create a business that will survive given any market condition?
(Wilson Creek)
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PBL Unit Examples- Secondary and ArtsDriving Question
6 How can we design a landscape that will help to prevent erosion on the
AMMS campus? (Autrey Mill)
7 How can we, as travel agents, advertise different states as vacation
destination sites? (River Trail)
8 How can we design a City Center for Johns Creek? (River Trail)
HS How can I design a product offering real world technological solutions while
incorporating the business and technical perspectives? (Johns Creek)
Music How can we, as composers, persuade Lady Gaga to add a new instrument
to her performance? (River Eves)
Media How can I help my peers to be safe on social media? (Findley Oaks)
Art How can we build understandings of art for public audiences? (River Trail)
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Why PBL?Think of a word or phrase that highlights one
trait you want your student to have when they enter the workforce. Use the link below to add
it to the Padlet.
http://tinyurl.com/padletparents
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PBL Definition: Real World RelavancePBL affects all students and teaches
the students life skills.
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The word cloud below shows the prevalence of words from PBL research...what sticks out?
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Research over time has shown that PBL is more effective than traditional instruction
• Students learn best by doing (1900)
• Students retain content longer and have a deeper understanding of content (2000)
• PBL is more effective than whole group lecture (2006)
• Students demonstrate better problem-solving skills than in more traditional classes and are able to apply what they learn to real-life situations (2010)
• Students outperform their peers taught traditionally (2011)
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What is PBL and what does it look like for your students?
Essential Project Design
Elements
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Key Knowledge, Understanding and Success SkillsPBL encompasses these essential elements:
Collaboration
Creativity/Innovation
Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Self-Management
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We need your help!
It's time to learn with PBL - Understand the Driving Question
- Brainstorm -Collaborate and Design
- Reflect and Share
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Key Frustrations = Time, Kid Prep, Looks
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Driving Question:
How can we, as entrepreneurs, create a product that will make mornings easier
for parents when trying to get their children off to school?
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What questions need to be answered in order to solve this problem?
Need to know?
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Must HavesWhat MUST the product do, otherwise we would stop now.
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Nice to HavesWhat would we LIKE to include in our design, but WOULD NOT stop us from launching?
- ?- ?- ?
Research/Sustained Inquiry
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Group idea generating
1. Defer judgment
2. Encourage wild ideas
3. Build on the ideas of others
4. Stay focused on the topic
5. One conversation at a time
6. Be visual
7. Go for quantity and quality
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Idea Time
8 min to create your product.
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Charrette ProtocolShare (8 min) + Refine (2 min)
• Presentation- Presents their project idea and the partner listens- 1 min
• Framing question- Presenter asks a specific question to frame the feedback
ex. What can I make better about…How can I improve… 1 min
• Feedback: Partner gives suggestions. Presenter listens. Make sure your feedback is helpful, specific and kind. 1 min
• Open discussion: Presenter and partner have a dialogue about the suggestions/feedback 1 min
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Showcase products and invite investors and community members
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Reflection
“We do not learn from the experience. We
learn from reflecting on the experience.”
(Dewey, 1939)
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How are projects designed?
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How are projects assessed?
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Community Connections with PBL
• Students connect PBL projects to real world
• Schools and the community build lasting partnerships
• Communities provide authentic problems for students to solve
• Teachers connect the real world to what the students are learning
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How can parents support PBL at home?
• Ask questions at home about their projects
• Guide children through ways to solve problems for themselves
• Ask questions rather than give answers
• Volunteer as an expert in your field to support PBL
• Reaching out to teachers for support as needed
• Offer suggestions to solve needs in the community
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