TheProjectProcess

The Process

• Set Expectations• Form Teams• Brainstorm Ideas• Develop the Vision• Create a Storyboard• Build the Project• Presentation of Learning

Step 1: Set ExpectationsEntry Event - Introduce problem, task,and/or essential question.

Elaborate goals for the project.

Share examples of high-qualitycompleted work.

Describe tools/resources/products.

Share checklists and rubrics to clarifyyour expectations for their work.

Step 2: Form TeamsGroup students, or have them groupthemselves, by varying levels ofacademic, social, organizational, andtechnical expertise.

Heterogeneous is best.

Foster positive interdependence byassigning roles for group members.

http://creativeeducator.tech4learning.com/v03/articles/Collaboration

Step 3: Brainstorming

Produce as many ideas as possible thatrelate to the task assigned.

Identify potential issues/obstacles.

Explore various approaches.

Conduct initial research to find new ideas.

Step 4: Develop the VisionBegin to narrow down ideas from thebrainstorming session.

Determine the direction the project workis headed.

Share vision and solicit feedback.

Progress check/tangible.

Step 5: Develop a Plan

Storyboard or road map for how studentswill/should complete project work.

Should include content and a strongdirection for each component.

2nd check-in point/tangible.

It may be helpful to approve plan beforework can begin.

Step 6: Project BuildingStudent teams work independentlywithout direct instruction, reviewing theirstoryboard and assigning tasks forcompletion.

Just-in-time learning!

Finish rough draft, review rubric, prepareto present completed project.

Step 7: Presentation of LearningTeams present artifacts, designs, products.

Individual team members share their learning.

Audience gives feedback.

Facilitator provides feedback and clarifies.

http://creativeeducator.tech4learning.com/2014/articles/PBL-and-Presentations

Where is theassessment?

Throughout!!!

Assessment for learning, through:1. questions/discussions before project2. brainstorming3. storyboarding4. questions/discussions during project5. products6. presentations7. questions/discussions during presentations8. student reflections/self-assessment9. questions/discussions post-project