The document outlines an agenda for a workshop on reinventing project-based learning using digital tools. It discusses exploring project-based learning models and designing frameworks. Participants will learn about tools that support collaboration and complete lightning demos of digital tools. The workshop will also cover instructional design, assessment strategies for projects, and tips for project management.

1. Reinventing Project Based Learning Designing and implementing real-world projects for digital-age learners

2. Introductions Your host MCIU Instructor Jane Krauss Districts, schools, individuals…survey indicates Lots of talent in the room Diversity Interests Experiences Job roles Mrs. Grable’s Bag - get acquainted

3. Goals Explore project-based learning Use technology that supports your work Learn new tools: lightning demos Design project framework Afterward…. Continue Collaborate All along the way…. Keep a captain’s log (blog!)

4. Agenda 9:00 Today’s tools, tenets of PBL 10:00 New professional learning, visit Qatar, quick tour of PBL 11:00 Lightning demos – digital tools deliver essential learning functions 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Overview of instructional design and assessment Group work – Moving from Think to Thing 2:00 Project management: grouping, schedules, involving others, facilitation Check in, continue group work 3:00 Presentations 3:30 Adjourn

5. Today’s Tools Reinventing PBL Ning http://reinventingpbl.ning.com Reinventing PBL Wiki http: //reinventingpbl . pbwiki .com Self-identify - need help? can help?

6. Projects in Real Life Forget about kids… forget about work… Reflect on a recent project of your own 1. What was your motivation? 2. What did the project call for? What allowed you to go from think to thing ? http://www.bubbl.us

7. So… Why Projects + Tech? Kids are ready Knowledge economy demands it Global citizenship necessitates it We need to prepare kids for a future we can’t imagine (It’s really fun)

8. Back at School Compare Two Approaches Traditional research assignment: Study a major figure of the Renaissance period. Create a digital slideshow that informs others about this person’s most significant accomplishments. Demonstrate clear organization and cite all sources. Reinvented project: Mingling at the Renaissance Ball Study several notable individuals in a shared field (art, science, architecture, philosophy, music, literature) during the Renaissance period. Develop a defensible set of criteria for an award in this field, and identify the individual most deserving. Design a badge that signifies the meaning of the award and be ready to present it during a public event.

9. Effective Projects Probe matters of importance Mirror authentic work of professional disciplines Are designed for “optimal ambiguity” allowing multiple points of entry, directions for learning, and outcomes Develop knowledge , skills and dispositions Go beyond understanding and studying to some kind of action or resolve Are right-sized

10. Knowledge Revision by A. Churches , Tech Learning April 1, 2008 Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy

11. Knowledge Revision by A. Churches , Tech Learning April 1, 2008 Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy

12. Skills Beyond discrete skills to extensible capabilities New literacies ISTE, NCTE, AASL, Partnership for 21st. C Schools, enGuage

13. ISTE NETS*S (r) 1998 1. Basic Operations and Concepts Social, Ethical, and Human Issues Technology Productivity Tools Technology Communications Tools Technology Research Tools Technology Problem-solving and Decision- making tools 2007 1. Creativity and Innovation Communication and Collaboration Research and Information Fluency Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision-making Digital Citizenship Technology Operations and Concepts

14. Partnership for 21st. C Schools

15. Dispositions Important traits, attitudes, habits, and feelings: confidence, curiosity, resourcefulness, cooperation, motivation, persistence, courage, pride, togetherness Acquired through experiences, fostered in projects Talk about dispositions directly with students, help students begin to recognize how they learn, to reflect on processes and become more sophisticated learners

16. Technology… Best uses Transformative Makes processes transparent Mirrors our children’s world

17. Essential Learning Functions of digital tools Doc as handout and on the wiki http://reinventingpbl.pbwiki.com/MCIU+Workshop

18. PBL Conceptual Framework Gets at essentials Not overbuilt, just conceptualized See: Build a Conceptual Framework doc on the wiki http://reinventingpbl.pbwiki.com/MCIU+Workshop

19. Life-Long, Life-Wide, Life-Deep The LIFE Center (The Learning in Informal and Formal Environments Center), University of Washington, Stanford University, and SRI International Where learning occurs during waking hours over the course of one’s life Bransford, et al 2007

20. Professional Learning The new For-Us By-Us PD, supported by technology Educators are expecting more-- and they should! Seek personalized learning experiences Vote with their feet Learn anytime, many channels Form communities, social networks Give and get through peer-to-peer learning Reflective Learning mirrors experiences of millenials

21. Meet a collaborating teacher Julie Lindsay, Qatar

22. Your PLC Professional learning networks - Why helpful for pbl? Local? Distributed? Virtual? Fantasy?

23. Where good projects come from Joined Adopted Remodeled Created Cruise the Wiki Tour of Projects

24. PBL Assessment Multiple Measures Formative: Observe, read reflections, interview Summative: Assess performance, final product, unique task, portfolio, essay exam Create rubrics, checklists used to: Measure subject matter mastery, skills, dispositions, Lay out expectations Kids evaluate kids

25. BACKUP SLIDES

26. PBL Instructional Design Essential or driving questions Backward design process Understanding by Design Buck Institute Technology?

27. Getting Ready to Launch Schedules and calendar Grouping Communications Facilitating learning