It’s The Real Thing: Incorporating Problem-Based Learning into Online Instruction Bryan Fendley
Bryan Fendley Director of Academic Computing University of Arkansas at Monticello blog: bryanfendley.com Twitter: @bfend
Today’s Agenda Discuss Problem Based Learning Discover Tools We Can Use to Deliver PBL Online End with Questions and Comments
Today We Will Focus on This Problem: How can PBL be used to create authentic online learning?
What is PBL?
Problem based learning  is not  project based learning
PBL is a teaching method  not a  learning theory
PBL isn’t new PBL is based on  Constructivist learning theory
How does PBL work?
The PBL Cycle www. adelaide .edu.au/clpd/resources/leap/.../ ProblemBasedLearning .pdf
In PBL the problem is the context  for learning
How to we design a problem?
Designing the perfect problem The problem is not easily solved Multiple solutions are possible The original problem can morph with additional discoveries Course objectives still matter
How do we solve the problem?
Problems are primarily solved  through collaboration
What role does the instructor play?
Goodbye expert, hello facilitator! expect to do more: Guiding Prioritizing Intervening Helping provide resources
How do we assess in PBL?
Ways to Assess in PBL Reflective Problem Log Self Assessment Peer Assessment Presentations Demonstrations Reflective Essays Role Play Video Interviews
Rubrics, rubrics, rubrics
Tips for PBL success?
Avoid Creating Competitive Environments Promote Team Work
Use More Peer and Self-Evaluation Evaluate Often!
What online tools work well for PBL?
5 Online Tools for Collaboration Blogs Discussions Groups Journals Wikis
What reaction should  you expect from your students?
Final Questions or Thoughts
Blog: BryanFendley.com Twitter: @bfend

Pbl ardla

Editor's Notes

  • #2 This presentation is meant to combine the theoretical concept of problem based learning with the practical steps necessary to deliver a Blackboard course based on PBL.
  • #5 One of the biggest mistakes I usually see from faculty. Don’t Under Estimate the Importance of Knowing How to Use the Tools Available in Your LMS
  • #11 We will be applying this cycle to today’s workshop.
  • #12 The problem comes first. not about memorizing and re-producing facts
  • #14 probably the biggest hurdle for getting it right. really more suited to education that requires students to solve problems with newly gained knowledge. Google for example problems for your discipline.
  • #16 Most online tools for learning seem to fall into two categories: those that show and those that help us communicate and collaborate.
  • #18 this is a sad moment for many. Don’t worry your still the expert.
  • #20 assess often and regularly. Rubrics are your friend. I can’t stress this enough.
  • #23 a word about collaboration, major shift from the norm for american education.
  • #24 extra trouble but necessary
  • #26 focus for this workshop are the following five tools. not an exhaustive list but a start.