Download - VSS 2010 PBL Virtually Authentic
Project Based Learning: Virtually Authentic
Dr. Kerry Rice, Boise State University
Barbara Frey, Connections Academy
Agenda
1. Introductions2. The “Teacher” in Online Teaching3. Constructivist practices in a digital age4. LCP’s + PBL = Best Practice5. Lesson Development
The “TEACHER” in Online Teaching
How are constructivist practices translated to the online environment?
From Theory to Practice
Virtual Learning Scaffolding Model
• Student-centered• Engaging• Construct active
learning• Supports learning
through varied instructional tools and strategies
Learner Autonomy
Learner AutonomyLearner
Autonomy
Technology
Learning Portals
Communication Tools
Writing and Reflection Tools
Collaboration Tools
Web-Based Multimedia Tools
Networking Tools
Instructional Teaching Aids
Tool-Centered vs. Learner-Centered
21st Century Skills
LCP’s PBL Best Practice
Learner Autonomy
Active Participation
Collaboration and
Community Building
Authentic Assessment
21st Century Skills
Supported through:• Scaffolding and careful guidance • Instructional learning aids • Modeling and prompting• Coaching strategies• Reflective thinking and problem
solving
The ability and motivation to take responsibility for one's own learning.
Learner Autonomy
Learner AutonomyLearner
AutonomyInteractive Simulations
John Travoltage web-based simulation at Phet
Interactive Learning AidsLearner Autonomy
Learner AutonomyLearner
Autonomy
Multimedia
Learner AutonomyLearner
Autonomy
Negotiated Inputs and Outcomes
Learner AutonomyLearner
Autonomy
Reflection
Supported through:• Authentic projects and assessments• Role assignments• Teamwork• Peer review• Strategies to structure activities
(consensus building, Tuning Protocol, Fishbowl Method)
Strong feelings of community have been shown to promote a greater sense of well-
being among learners as well as increases in engagement, cooperation, commitment to
group goals, information flow, and satisfaction in group interactions.
Collaboration and
Community Building
Collaboration and
Community Building
Collaborative Resources
Collaboration and
Community Building
Collaborative Spaces
Collaboration and
Community Building
Online Instructional Spaces
• Role Play• Think-Pair-Share by assigning email pals or
“web-buddies”• Modify fishbowl by dividing the class into 2
groups, allowing group 1 to contribute the first half of the week and group 2 to contribute the second half.
• Writing Roulette – each learner adds to expanding class story
• Class voting and polling• Debate• Consensus building• Student generated discussion questions• Peer review
Collaboration and
Community Building
Online Social Spaces
• Virtual Icebreakers• Share favorite Websites• “Student lounge”, “Recess”• Question Cafe • PLC’s
http://teacherstream.org
Global Spaces
Multiplayer Gaming
Supported through:• Authentic, collaborative, inquiry-
based projects• Negotiated learning outcomes • Active research in the field• Partnerships with the outside
community
Interactions within the learning community as well as engagement
with the content being studied.
Active Participation
Active Participation
• Discussion leader• Resource provider• Tech support• Class Twitter
contribution• Role play games
Role Assignment
Active Participation Choice
Active Participation Real-Time Communication
• Live presentations and lectures
• Guest speakers• One-on-one tutorials and
mentoring• Group discussions and
activities• Informal chat sessions• Question and answer • sessions
Adobe Connect
Active Participation
Structured Learning Paths
Supported through:• Timely and consistent
instructor and peer feedback• Reflection• Authentic purpose• Dissemination to “real-world”
audiences
Instructional environments that promote a process rather than an end product necessitate the
development of assessments that are progressive rather than summative.
Authentic Assessment
Authentic Assessment
• Written assignments • Participation in online discussions• Publication of student work /presentations• Online quizzes and questions• Experiential activities, such as role-play• Collaborative assignment work • Debates• Portfolios• Reviews• Online Exams (open-book; structured; timed• Journals and reflection• Complete a simulation or win a game
Authentic Assessment
Make it Visible
“I started making this website because I had the Idea of instead of just doing a project paper for my class I could spread my information around the continents...”
Authentic Assessment
Make it Meaningful
http://www.mathalicious.com/?p=1547
http://www.mathalicious.com/?p=1694
Cell Phone Extravaganza
Warranty For You
A major challenge facing educators in the 21st century "is how to design our educational system... in order to produce
graduates who are better prepared to take up jobs in a knowledge-based environment characterized by a pervasive
use of information communications technology" (Bodomo 2006, ¶1)
21st Century Skills
• Global awareness• Digital, information, media
and social literacy• Financial, business and
economical literacy• Creativity• Critical thinking and
problem solving
• Communication and collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative and self-direction
• Leadership and responsibility
• Productivity and accountability
Learner Autonomy
Active Participation
Collaboration and
Community Building
Authentic Assessment
21st Century Skills
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Map It Project Example
• Math and Geography• Hands-on• Real-time communication
LiveLesson ® activities focus on the student’s immediate environment using functions such as:
• chat • interactive whiteboard, • voice over IP• Polling
• Delayed-time activities– Word processing, presentation software, email
and message boards • complete a chart or study guide• read a book • write in their math journal• Post in the message board
# Activities Construct Tools
Guiding Questions: Why is it important to have standardized measurements? How can measurement and spatial relation skills be applied to principals of navigation?
1 Read “How Big Is a Foot?” Think about the problem and how it was solved.
Active Participation Discussion forum; reflection journal
2 Participate in discussion of the book and reach consensus about the importance of standardizing measurement.
Collaboration and Community Building
Web conference tool (LiveLesson ®); polling and live chat
5 Problem solve how to use the measurement tools in the lesson.
21st Century Skills Instructional software (Teachlet®)
6 Read “Mapping Penny’s World” to learn how to construct maps to gain information about the environment.
Active Participation Discussion forum; reflection journal
7 Discuss ways measurement is used to construct maps through modeling and prompting.
Learner Autonomy Web conferencing tool (LiveLesson ®)
8 Create a Rough Map Sketch using spatial skills and map elements.
Active Participation
Digital drawing tool, fax, snail mail
9 Demonstrate learning through creation of map.
Authentic Assessments Web conference tool (LiveLesson ®); presentation tool; rubric
Map It Lesson Chart
Message Board Responses
Message Boards > Colorado CA Schoolhouse > Teacher Message Boards: How Big is a Foot?• 2/21/2006 5:57 PM Sandra Reply • Quote • Edit •
1. The guy that made it had small feet. The King had large feet. 2. Because they didn't measure with the King's feet.3. They used a mold of the King's foot.4. 12"5. A ruler. Alex
• 5/2/2006 3:01 PM Ryan Reply • Quote • Edit • 1. The apprentice's feet were too small.2. They didn't have a yardstick.3. They made a copy of the king's foot.4. It was about one foot. It was about a foot on the yardstick picture.5. They use a yardstick. Ryan
• 5/2/2006 3:05 PM Ethan Reply • Quote • Edit • 1. The apprentice's feet were smaller than the king's feet.2. They didn't have any standard units of measuring.3. When the apprentice realized that the king's feet were bigger than his, a sculptor got a marble copy of the king's foot for the apprentice to use.4. It was obviously a foot. That's where they got the standard unit of measure, the foot.5. They use units of measuring such as yards, inches, and feet. Ethan
Collaboration and
Community Building
Sample Benchmark ProjectsAuthentic
Assessment
Driveway
House
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Alex’s map
KEY
• Chair• Bone• Tree• Trampoline• Table• Grass• Stones• Squeaky Toy
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Andrew’s Map
# Activity Construct Tool
Guiding Questions: Global warming; Fact or Fiction? Should I reduce my energy consumption? Why?
1 Brainstorm what you know about global warming.
Active Participation Concept mapping tool, Web conference
2 Read text-based content, view images of global warming and listen to audio podcast overview of activities.
Learner Autonomy LMS content, Internet resources, podcast
3 View video on the effects of global warming. Learner Autonomy Internet resources
4 View video tutorials on how to use the tools in the lesson.
Learner Autonomy Scaffolding
Video creation and slide sharing tool
5 Participate in simulation on climate change. Active Participation Online simulation
6 Discuss change in perceptions about global warming and reach consensus on a definition of “carbon footprint.”
Collaboration and Community Building
Discussion forum, Web conference, Chat, Wiki, Blog
7 Measure kw/hour usage and determine energy consumption.
Active Participation Carbon footprint calculator
8 Find ways to reduce carbon footprint. Collaboration and Community Building, 21st Century Skills
Internet resources, global collaboration sites
9 Demonstrate learning through presentation and share with the community.
Active Participation, Authentic Assessment
Video or slideshow sharing tool, Web conference tool, Wiki, Blog
Reducing our Carbon Footprint Lesson Chart
http://missbakersbiologyclasswiki.wikispaces.com/Louis
How will your classroom be transformed?
Kerry RiceDepartment of Educational TechnologyBoise State [email protected]
Barbara FreyConnections [email protected]
Resources• Boise State University, Department of Educational Technology:
http://edtech.boisestate.edu • PBL-Online:
http://pbl-online.org • Buck Institute for Education:
http://www.bie.org • Project Library:
http://www.bie.org/tools/links/pbl_in_practice • Mathalicious:
http://www.mathalicious.com/index.php • K-12 Online Teaching Strategies resource site:
https://sites.google.com/site/onlineteachingstrategies/ • Research Committee Issues Brief: Examining Communication and Interaction in Online
Teaching, iNACOL (September 2009)
• Blended Learning: The Convergence of Online and Face-To-Face Education• Partnership for 21st Century Skills. 2004. Framework for 21st century learning.
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=254&Itemid=120