Integrating Technology for Enhanced Project-Based Learning in the Classroom
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Discover effective strategies for integrating technology into your classroom through project-based learning. This approach emphasizes essential questions and encourages higher-level thinking, allowing students to apply information to real-life experiences. By utilizing technology, educators can foster skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. Learn how to use online resources, software, and assessments to support student learning, ensuring that technology is a tool for students, not just teachers. Explore sample technology standard units designed by district educators across various grades.
Integrating Technology for Enhanced Project-Based Learning in the Classroom
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Project Based Learning Driven by essential questions Higher level thinking; allowing students to apply information to real-life experiences Technology used to support/enhance learning Develop skills such as higher order thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication Ways to use technology effectively to support and assess student learning
Goal • To get students using technology, not just teachers
Units designed by teachers in the district Grade 1 Plants - Chad Ruhland, Jennifer Beno, Shawna Jahns Grade 2 Mapping – Melissa Fontaine Nutrition - Ashley Johnson Seasons – Tanya Cox Grade 3 Animals – Lindsey Heinz and Kris Erdmann Grade 4 Simple Machines – Katie Stanley and Deb Jakel Bones and Muscles – Jenny Karls
On-line Resources Allows students to use the Internet for learning purposes. Research/Background Information Practice of a Skill http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe/case1/c1m1app.html
Computer Software Computer software programs can be used as a way to display information for presentations and assessments. Kid Pix Max Show (power point) Excel – graphs and charts Word – brochures, pamphlets Photo Story
Assessment KWL Rubrics Self Assessment Rating Scales Surveys http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/83ZC8HG
Graphing • Using the survey results to graph the outcome. • Classroom discussion on their thinking, if their thinking has changed by seeing the results.
Carousel Brainstorming—A.P.K Inspiration—Introduction to another tool (Brainstormed how we could use this in writing and other curriculum areas).
Assessing Understanding Publisher Brochure—Show understanding of what we are learning about bones and muscles!
Diigo Allows you to help guide students through print-heavy internet sites. You can also engage them through questions. http://www.diigo.com