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Project-Based Instruction and the importance of self-directed learning
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Oliver SchinktenStaff Author, LinkedIn + lynda.com
Today’s Goals1. Address some concerns with education
2. Share a potential solution
3. Discuss tools & resources
4. Allow time for Q&A
Concerns in Education What is the purpose of school?
Concerns in Education What is the purpose of school?
?
Interdisciplinary
Students do not see the connections between the different subject areas.
Why are we writing? This isn’t literacy,
it’s science.
Why are we doing math?
This is science!I think they are serious!
1. What is science?
2. What is literacy?
3. What is math?
4. What is art?
1. What is science?
2. What is literacy?
3. What is math?
4. What is art?
my 3rd hour class
my 5th hour class
my 1st hour class
my 6th hour class
Preparing students for their future What skills do they need to succeed?
College & Career Ready
Preparing students for their future What skills do they need to succeed?
College & Career Ready
Preparing students for their future What skills do they need to succeed?
College & Career Ready
Preparing students for their future What skills do they need to succeed?
College & Career Ready
What about Life-Ready?
Preparing students for their future What skills do they need to succeed?
Communication & collaboration skills Problem solving skills Technology skills Know “how to learn”
It is critical for our students to become self-directed learners.
It is critical for our students to become self-directed learners.
It is critical for our students to become self-directed learners.
Engage students in:
Higher Order Thinking
What is the solution?
Project-Based Instruction and self-directed learning.
Project-Based Instruction doesn’t have to mean:
A charter school or special program
Project-Based Instruction doesn’t have to mean:
“canned projects”
Project-Based Instruction key ingredients:
1. Authentic projects. Authentic audiences. 2. Extend learning beyond the school & school day. 3. Collaborate with the community for resources,
opportunities, and expertise. 4. Projects demonstrate students’ understanding of
content knowledge. 5. Require higher order thinking skills.
Project-Based Instruction key ingredients:
6. Incorporate 21st century skills. 7. Equip students with resources. 8. Teach skills. Don’t assume they have them. 9. Foster an inquiry-based classroom. 10. Foster a student-centered classroom.
Project-Based Instruction Authentic projects for authentic audiences
Science Club
Project-Based Instruction Authentic projects for authentic audiences
Science Classes
Project-Based Instruction Authentic projects for authentic audiences
CommunitiesLearning with the community, in the community, in order to make the community a better place.
Communities• Part of the regular high school day • 75 students • Science, Literacy, Social Studies, Leadership • Together for 3 hours • Responsible for teaching all of the content
Veterans’ Event
Veterans’ Event
Social StudiesScienceLiteracy
Leadership
Veterans’ Event
Introduce the content: • workshops • seminars • flipped classes
Veterans’ Event
Student VeteranStudents will conduct and video record a 1:1 interview with a veteran from World War II, the Vietnam War, or the Korean War.
After conducting the interviews, students will edit their interview video into segments, copy the video to a DVD to present to their veteran’s family.
Veterans’ Event
Meet & greet Interview Video-record interview Edit video Present DVD to family
Veterans’ Event
Authentic ProjectsiPads for Autism Participation Nation - Elections Green School Initiative Sustainable Agriculture Healthy Snack Initiative Neighborhood Gallery Walk Water Quality Testing Alternative Energy Innovations
Project Design1. Investigation Phase
2. Prepare & Plan Phase
3. Action Phase
4. Demonstration/Reflection Phase
Project DesignInvestigation Phase
Workshops Lessons
Guest Speakers Interviews Research Surveys Books Articles Etc…
Project DesignPrepare & Plan Phase
How does this project relate to the content? What does “success” look like? What resources will we need? What roles will be necessary? Who are potential community partners?
Project Pitch
Project DesignAction Phase
Connect with community partners Assess timeline & progress Share group updates Document learning & progress Promote project
Project DesignDemonstration PhaseExecute the project Culminating event Thank-you’s ReflectionsDiscussions
Tools & Resources
Buck Institute bie.org
Youth Changing the World ysa.org
Lynda.com
Determine the game-changers from the gimmicky gadgets.
Role of Educators
TECHNOLOGY
Learning Management Systems
Canvas Moodle
Google Classroom Edmodo
Blackboard Schoology
Edmodo
Google Drive
Adobe Apps for Education
Audacity: audio editing
Camtasia: video editing
Blogger
How are we supposed to learn about all of these different technology tools that we can use?
IMPOSSIBLE
There are way too many tools out there for you to learn about each one.
…by the time you did, everything will have changed.
How are we supposed to learn about all of these different technology tools that we can use?
IMPOSSIBLE
Why would you have to learn all of them?
EMPOWER STUDENTS TO LEARN!
MYTH:Technology will replace teachers
TRUTH:In the digital age, the role of the
teacher is more important than ever.
Guide by the SideExpert Learner
Ultimate ChallengeChallenge Checklist:
___ Throw away the cookie cutters. Embrace teacher diversity.
___ Provide more autonomy in your teachers’ professional development.
___ Find resources to help your teachers learn.
Administrator
Ultimate ChallengeChallenge Checklist:
___ Find authentic projects with authentic audiences to engage students.
___ Engage students in higher order thinking.
___ Teach important 21st century skills.
___ Find technology that maximizes student learning.
___ Never stop learning!
Educator
Oliver SchinktenStaff Author, LinkedIn + lynda.com
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