To help you start using PBL, we've created age-appropriate, customizable project checklists for written reports, multimedia projects, oral presentations, and science projects. The use of these checklists keeps students on track and allows them to take responsibility for their own learning through peer- and self-evaluation.
Learning in Hand Podcast Episode #24: Project Based Learning demonstrates how iPad and iPod touch can can play a role in the the planning, research/investigation, and presentation of projects.
View the 18 minute video on Vimeo, on YouTube (Part 1 and Part 2), or in iTunes (#24) or download the video to learn about practical ways handhelds can fit into learning through projects.
A transcript, resources, and links to apps can be found at learninginhand.com/pbl. This video is part of the 2010 K12 Online Conference where you can also view and discuss the episode.
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have created in class using iBA. I'd like to share them with you for several reasons:
1. To enrich the resources and samples available
2. We're open to your feedback in order to improve the quality of these products
The one I'm sharing here with you was part of a Language Arts PBL in which students had to write a sequel to Lois Lowry's novel, the Giver. This was our first attempt to use iBA in the...
Losing to Win
Read a sample or download Losing to Win by Barbara Hernandez with iBooks.
"Before y'all get out your flamethrowers and head to the comments, I'd like to say a few things. I'm neither vitriolic, panicked, nor bitter about Khan Academy. I think it's a great resource and it's an excellent place to see a demonstration of procedures. I send my own students to it during exam review time, and they report that it is helpful."
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