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Why Project Based Learning?
Why Project Based Learning?
"We are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist, using technologies that haven’t been invented, in order to solve problems we don’t even know are problems yet" - Richard Riley, Former Secretary of Education
I have heard this same quote used at countless conferences, professional development sessions, Blogs, and Tweets, and every time I hear this quote it makes me stop and reflect on my teaching practices and think about what I am doing to help prepare my students for their future. My goal as a teacher is to teach my students HOW to learn, not just check off a proverbial box that indicates that an outcome was taught, regardless if the students understood the concept or not. It is for this reason that I believe Project-based Learning (PBL) is an effective way to educate students in the 21st century because much of the research around this method of teaching has shown increased student engagement as well as increased test scores in various subject areas (Bell, 2010). PBL builds on the 6C’s of learning, allows for inclusion and can easily incorporate adaptations and modifications based on a student's needs. PBL does not limit a student ability, but rather opens up the opportunity for continued learning, especially when technology is integrated into the mix.
Genius Hour- Passion Projects
Genius Hour- Passion Projects
Genius hours provide students with the opportunity to study and research a topic that they are passionate about. They may choose to work on a topic that they are familiar with but they want to "dig deeper" or they may choose to learn about something completely new to them that they find interesting and they are hoping to learn more about. Please check out this detailed lesson plan I have created and you can start a genius hour of your own.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Children often think that they are too little to make a difference but the sustainable development goal help students realize their their voices matter and they are able to make small changes that make a HUGE impact on the world! This Project Based learning opportunity opens up a world of opportunity and change! Please check out this lesson plan and see what your students can start working on in your classroom!
21st century tools like Hyperdocs are a great way for students to work on a project at their own pace, but ensure that they are meeting expected outcomes. Check out the video below all about how we will use Hyperdocs in our classroom and check out the link to find hyperdoc links templates that you can start using.
21st century tools like Hyperdocs are a great way for students to work on a project at their own pace, but ensure that they are meeting expected outcomes. Check out the video below all about how we will use Hyperdocs in our classroom and check out the link to find hyperdoc links templates that you can start using.
References:
Bell, S. (2010). Project-Based Learning for the 21st Century: Skills for the Future. The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 83(2), 39-43. (Article can be found here)
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