Assignments

Assignment Due February 8

• 1 Hour Makeup for Class: A Step by Step System for Planning Project Based Learning
• Watch the webinar: How To Turn Any Unit Into A Project-Based Learning Experience (Start at 11:46)
• Read the article: A Step by Step System for Planning Project Based Learning
• Write a reflection and turn it in by February 8
• Please Log this as 1 hour Makeup Class
• Prepare for Final Project Presentations

Assignment Due January 30

• Choose one of the articles about Project Based Learning from Edutopia to read
• Look through the Resources page for ideas for your project
• Begin working on your Final Project plan (separate assignment)
• Prep for Tadpole Tank
• Bring Three Ah-ha’s etc
• Log your Hours

Assignments - Due January 16 25

1) Repurpose an exemplar or create an assessment for a project or assignment in your class. Try it with your students. Bring the assessment to the next class.

2) Read Chapters 6 & 7 in The PBL Playbook

3) Read Hacking Learning Assessment

4) Bring your three aha's, wonders or questions

5) Log your hours

Assignments Due December 5

1. Work on your Unit Plan
2. Read Chapter 4 in the PBL Playbook
3. Bring Three Ah-ha’s etc to the next class
4. Log your Hours

Optional: Read Bringing Inquiry Learning into your class

Optional: Read What Makes an Question Essential? http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/109004/chapters/What-Makes-a-Question-Essential%A2.aspx

Assignments - Due November 14

1) Read Chapter 3 in The PBL Playbook

2) Read "Doing a Project" vs. Project Based Learning

3) Bring three "ah ha's", wonders, ideas, what do you want to know, or questions to class.

4) Create and try a "desert" project from Chapter 3 (or you may use one of the books or other materials) with your class.

Assignments - Due October 26

1. Read Project Based Learning Starts Here
2. Read Chapter 2 in The PBL Playbook
3. Read the Difference Between Projects and Project Based Learning
4. Bring three "ah ha's", wonders, ideas, what do you want to know, or questions to class.
5. Try one activity from Chapter 2 (or you may use The Big List of Discussion Strategies) with your class. Write up a reflection (template in Classroom). Be sure to "Turn in"

Pre- Assignment - Due October 4

1. PBL PlayBook - Read the Introduction and Chapter 1 - if your book hasn't arrived, please refer to the email from Alice.
2. Bring 2 ideas, wonders, what do you want to know, or questions to class
3. Create a Project Based Learning Folder in your Google Drive
4. Join Google Classroom Class (code: 7pox8a)
5. Consider bringing a notebook to keep track of ideas and activities