This document discusses interactive multimedia projects and project-based learning. It defines these concepts and explains their benefits for student engagement and the development of real-world skills. Potential barriers to their implementation, such as time constraints and cultural changes, are outlined along with solutions like long-term professional development, collaborative planning, and administrative support. The document advocates for continual assessment of technology use to keep practices aligned with evolving tools.

1. Interactive Multi-Media Projects & Problem-Based LearningEngaging Students in Their Learning

2. Overview What is Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning

3. Why Use Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning in the Classroom

4. Potential Barriers and How to Address Them

5. Hearing from the Experts about Interactive Multimedia Projects and Project–Based LearningWhat is Project-Based Learning? “a systematic teaching method that engages students in learning knowledge and skills through an extended inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks.” This process can last for varying time periods and can extend over multiple content areas.http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/4753#note3

6. What are Interactive Multimedia Projects?Projects where students are actively involved in the creation of a project that incorporates images, text, sound, motion, and interactivity for the purpose of sharing the information. Generally 2 or more media is combined together.

7. Overview What is Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based LearningWhy Use Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning in the Classroom

8. Potential Barriers and How to Address Them

9. Hearing from the Experts about Interactive Multimedia Projects and Project–Based LearningWhy teach this way?Student Ownership of LearningFun and Meaningful Because of ChoiceIntrinsic Motivation of TechnologyProvides a Broader AudienceMotivating At-RiskDeveloping Better Communication SkillsReal-World RelevanceProvides a Voice for All Students

10. Overview What is Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based LearningWhy Use Interactive Multimedia Project and Project Based Learning in the Classroom

11. Potential Barriers and How to Address Them

12. Hearing from the Experts about Interactive Multimedia Projects and Project–Based LearningPotential BarriersTime for teachers to learn the hardware & software

13. Solution:Time to LearnCohesive and coherent long term professional development plan with a focus on technology integration is key

14. Job-embedded professional development in the area of technology needs to happen.

15. When professional learning can only take place after regular school hours, not all teachers can be involved.

16. Professional Learning Communities and release time can be key in providing time to learn.Potential BarriersTime for teachers to learn the hardware & softwareTime to plan how to integrate technology

17. Solution: Time to PlanContent Experts & Technology Integrators working together can create highly engaging and content rich learning experiences for studentsUsing technology should be seen as tool in the teachers toolbox of skills not something that stands alone

18. Potential BarriersTime for teachers to learn the hardware & softwareTime to plan how to integrate technologyTime for continual support as learning

19. Solution:Continual SupportAccess to “instructional technology support” as the teachers continue to use and work with students is key beyond a “how to do it” class.This support needs to be flexible in nature and responsive to teachers’ need “just in time” support is important