Unit 3: What technological tools can be used and how to implement it?
Overview
In this unit, you will learn about various tools/software that can be used for PBLs,and how PBL can help differentiate instruction and meet students'needs.
Objectives
- Explore various tools that can be used in a PBL.
- Learn how to implement PBL into their own classrooms.
- Choose a topic for their PBL that they will create in the next unit.
Tools and Software that can be used for PBL
There are a number of tools and software that can be used in a PBL, depending out the resources the school and students have available to them.
Take a moment to read this article 11 Essential Tools for Better Project-Based Learning by Kate Laan to further your knowledge on the tools and software available.
Project Based Learning and Differentiated Instruction
Reading Assignment
Read the following story article by Smith & Pastor (2016). about a student with special needs and "regular" gen-ed students and how both benefited from Project Based Learning.
File:Engage me and I learn.pdf
File:Problem Based and Project Based Learning- Promoting Differentiated Instruction.pdf
Assignment 3
For this assignment, you will choose a topic from the previous list you provided in Assignment 2 and provide a list of tools you can use to create your PBL. Next to each tool, discuss in a paragraph what it does and how it would benefit your PBL.
Your assignment must be in .doc or .pdf format at the time of submission.
References and Resources
- Galvan, M. E., & Coronado, J. M. (2014). Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning: Promoting Differentiated Instruction. National Teacher Education Journal, 7(4), 39-42.
- Laan, K (2012) 11 Essential Tools for Better Project-Based Learning. http://www.teachthought.com/learning/project-based-learning/11-tools-for-better-project-based-learning/
- Smith, E. K., & Pastor, M. (2016). Engage me and I learn: project-based learning presents an opportunity to engage both struggling students and high-achieving students. Phi Delta Kappan, (2).