Introduction
Project based learning
It is a student-centered pedagogy that involves a dynamic classroom approach in which it is believed that students acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges. It is a style of active learning and inquiry-based learning.
Project Based Learning (PBL) prepares students for academic, personal, and career success, and readies young people to rise to the challenges of their lives and the world they will inherit.
Students work on a project over an extended period of time – from a week up to a semester – that engages them in solving a real-world problem or answering a complex question.
Problem based Learning
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which complex real-world problems are used as the vehicle to promote student learning of concepts and principles as opposed to direct presentation of facts and concepts. In addition to course content, PBL can promote the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. It can also provide opportunities for working in groups, finding and evaluating research materials, and life-long learning (Duch et al, 2001).
Blended Learning
Blended learning is an education program (formal or non-formal) that combines online digital media with traditional classroom methods. It requires the physical presence of both teacher and student, with some element of student control over time, place, path, or pace.
Task
- Read each part of this webquest.
- Open each one of the resources of the webquest.
- Explore each site and make decisions for the task.
- Prepare a short presentation summarizing key points per each methodology and your reflections on how you plan to implement it into your own teaching practice.
Process
PBL (Problem based learning)
Research paper: https://www.learning-theories.com/problem-based-learning-pbl.html
Step to integrate it: https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/instructional-design/problem-based-learning-six-steps-to-design-implement-and-assess/
Video:
PBL 2 (Project based learning)
Video:
Article: https://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning
Essential elements: http://elearning.tki.org.nz/Teaching/Future-focused-learning/Project-based-learning
Examples: https://www.noodle.com/articles/what-is-project-based-learning
Difference between both PBLs:https://www.teachthought.com/project-based-learning/difference-between-projects-and-project-based-learning/
Blended learning
Article: https://www.mindflash.com/elearning/what-is-blended-learning
Benefits: https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-benefits-of-blended-learning/
Video:
Models of Blended learning
Evaluation
Name:___________________________
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CATEGORY |
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Graphics Sources |
Graphics are hand-drawn. The illustrator(s) are given credit somewhere in the presentation. |
A combination of hand-drawn and stock graphics are used. Sources are documented in the presentation for all images. |
Some graphics are from sources that clearly state that non-commercial use is allowed without written permission. Sources are documented in the presentation for all \"borrowed\" images. |
Some graphics are borrowed from sites that do not have copyright statements or do not state that non-commercial use is allowed, OR sources are not documented for all images. |
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Sequencing of Information |
Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It is easy to anticipate the type of material that might be on the next card. |
Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. One card or item of information seems out of place. |
Some information is logically sequenced. An occasional card or item of information seems out of place. |
There is no clear plan for the organization of information. |
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Effectiveness |
Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic. It is a highly effective study guide. |
Project includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the material but is lacking one or two key elements. It is an adequate study guide. |
Project is missing more than two key elements. It would make an incomplete study guide. |
Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies that make it a poor study guide. |
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Use of Graphics |
All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation. |
A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation. |
All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation. |
Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation. |
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Spelling and Grammar |
Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. |
Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors. |
Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings. |
Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors. |
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Background |
Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card and is appropriate for the topic. |
Background does not detract from text or other graphics. Choice of background is consistent from card to card. |
Background does not detract from text or other graphics. |
Background makes it difficult to see text or competes with other graphics on the page. |
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Originality |
Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. |
Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way. |
Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-2 cards. |
Presentation is a rehash of other people\'s ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought. |
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Content - Accuracy |
All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors. |
Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate. |
The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate. |
Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error. |
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Buttons and Links Work Correctly |
All buttons and links work correctly. |
Most (99-90%) buttons and links work correctly |
Many (89-75%) of the buttons and links work correctly. |
Fewer than 75% of the buttons work correctly. |
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Text - Font Choice & Formatting |
Font formats (e.g., color, bold, italic) have been carefully planned to enhance readability and content. |
Font formats have been carefully planned to enhance readability. |
Font formatting has been carefully planned to complement the content. It may be a little hard to read. |
Font formatting makes it very difficult to read the material. |
Conclusion
Reflects on the importance of these methologies.
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By M.A. Celeste Lemus