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Project Overview: Virtue Quest PBL - Rediscovering Kindness, Respect, and Responsibility

Objective:

The Virtue Quest Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an engaging and interactive exploration of virtues—kindness, respect, and responsibility—integrating technology to enhance student learning. The project unfolds in three distinct paths, each focusing on one of the virtues, guiding students through real-world and biblical investigations.

Project Paths:

• Kindness Conundrum:

  • Objective: Investigate acts of kindness in the community and biblical narratives.

  • Tasks:

    • Students document acts of kindness using multimedia tools in the community.

    • Explore and analyze biblical stories of kindness, creating a multimedia presentation.

    • Reflect on the impact of kindness on the community and personal growth.

• Respect Riddles:

  • Objective: Decode biblical passages to unravel the significance of respect.

  • Tasks:

    • Collaboratively analyze respect-related biblical passages in virtual groups.

    • Create a visual representation synthesizing lessons learned about respect.

    • Explore the impact of biblical teachings on personal views of respect through digital reflections.

• Responsibility Relay:

  • Objective: Explore biblical perspectives on responsibility and stewardship.

  • Tasks:

    • Organize interactive relay stations, integrating technology for engagement.

    • Collaboratively analyze and discuss biblical passages about responsibility in a virtual setting.

    • Create an interactive digital display or presentation showcasing responsibilities uncovered in the relay.

Technology Integration:

Throughout the project, students leverage various digital tools, such as online collaboration platforms, multimedia creation software, and virtual communication tools. They use technology to document findings, enhance presentations, and facilitate virtual discussions, fostering 21st-century skills and digital literacy.

Roles and Collaboration:

Students take on diverse roles, including investigators, biblical historians, tech gurus, and reflection reporters, creating a collaborative and dynamic learning environment. Roles are designed to distribute responsibilities, encourage teamwork, and cater to diverse strengths and interests.

Culminating Showcase:

The project concludes with a virtual showcase where students present their findings, reflections, and creative projects to peers, educators, and potentially parents. The showcase provides an opportunity for students to share their insights and the impact of virtues on both personal and community levels.

Key Takeaways:

• Virtue Exploration: Students delve into the virtues of kindness, respect, and responsibility, connecting these principles to both real-world observations and timeless biblical teachings.

• Technology Integration: The project integrates technology seamlessly, enhancing collaboration, creativity, and communication skills.

• Collaborative Learning: Roles and group tasks encourage collaboration, allowing students to learn from each other and develop a sense of shared responsibility.

This Virtue Quest PBL is designed to empower students to rediscover and internalize virtues in a meaningful and technologically enriched learning experience.

ISTE Student Standards

1.1 Empowered Learner

1.2 Digital Citizen

1.3 Knowledge Constructor 

1.4 Innovative Designer

1.5 Computational Thinker

1.6 Creative Communicator