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Thinking Blocks provides interactive templates in which students use brightly colored blocks to model and solve problems. As students work through the problems they are provided with feedback as to whether or not they are using the correct sequence to solve each problem. There are templates and problems for addition, multiplication, fractions, and ratios. You can also develop your own problems using the modeling tool.

This is the EDTech 3123 classroom online textbook's chapter on Problem Solving, Inquiry Learning, and Games. It was useful with definitions and the role of teachers in different "based" classrooms. It was helpful in finding resources and articles to explain problem-based learning, project-based learning, game-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and gamification.

"Cult of Pedagogy" is a website and a place for teachers to unite and explore ideas together through a blog, podcast, and posts. The main page goes into detail about what Project Based Learning entails. This website uses the analogy "project based learning, the content is baked inside of a long-term project, a real-world problem students need to solve in a creative and authentic way. In the process of solving the problem, students also meet required standards, but this work is integrated into the project, not separate from it". This is a key component in understanding PBL because it is more than just solving a basic math problem. The really cool thing about this website is that it connects the viewer to a podcast called "Cult of Pedagogy". Teacher's can listen to this broadcast to get ideas about teaching and PBL. There is also a tab for teaching materials. The materials included are e-book template, google drive basics, and icebreakers that all educators can utilize when implementing Project Based Learning into their classroom. Overall, this is a great tool created by an educator for all.

Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. In Gold Standard PBL, Essential Project Design Elements include:

This website goes into detail about what Project Based Learning is. This is a great tool other than the textbook to get a complete grasp on the concept. Not only does it describe PBL as "a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge", but it also provides steps to follow when creating an engaging PBL assignment lesson plan. These steps include: Key Knowledge, Challenging Problem, Sustained Inquiry, Authenticity, Student Voice & Choice, Reflection, Critique & Revision, and Public Product. Following this list of steps and making sure the lesson plan provides all of these points will make for an engaging class. Another component this website contains is a blog for educators to post about the Project Based lessons they implemented in the classroom. I believe sharing ideas with other teachers is one of the most helpful ways to improve your own teaching because you receive feedback and encouragement to what you are doing well, and what can be changed for the benefit of the class.

This describes the differences and different uses of project and problem based learning

This highlights the main differences between Problem-Based Learning and Project-Based Learning using an informational graph that compares and contrasts the two subjects.

This is the article that students will read if problem-based learning is their favorite teaching. It gives students more of an insight to using problem-based learning and how they can incorporate it into their classroom.

This thoroughly explains what a PBL is and what is designed to do for the students. This is mainly helpful for students who are actually working on a project as this will help guide them to better understand what they will get out of it.

Mobile labs may bring us a step closer to one-to-one computing, but with the proliferation of security problems and tech support issues, are theyreally ready to replace dedicated computer labs?

Mobile labs may bring us a step closer to one-to-one computing, but with the proliferation of security problems and tech support issues, are theyreally ready to replace dedicated computer labs?

This website was by far the most interactive. The Khan Academy shows YouTube videos that explain certain areas of: math, science, and English. The course work is dependent on what you need to know. It has everything from basic arithmetic, to differential equations, from basic biology, to organic chemistry. While this is all true, for subjects such as math and chemistry, when there are more than one way to solve a problem, it only shows one way.

At Crellin Elementary, community service is a core value to the school. Teachers and staff are always seeking ways for the school to give back to the community, whether by planting a community garden or helping cook meals for a local community center.

Cheating isn't something that a few bad apples do every now & then, it proliferates. In a 2010 survey of teenage students, 1 in 3 admitted to plagiarizing. Therefore, plagiarism is not a problem that teachers can ignore. Technology has brought ease to plagiarism with easy, quick access to information. This guide will help teachers find tools for detecting plagiarism.

Get best practices for these valuable real-world learning opportunities. Project ideas, too!

A great source of information that details what project based learning is all about in simple, and easy to understand terms.

Problem-Based Learning in the Classroom

This is a resource teachers can refer to when they have a student with dyslexia and reading difficulties. This work best wit 1:1 (One-to-One Computing). Used to help a student with dyslexia and reading problems read

For every correct answer you choose, 10 grains of rice are raised to help end world hunger through the World Food Programme.This is a awesome website for your students to use while they are sitting around finished with homework. There are many subjects ranging from math problems to SAT preparation.

This is a good description of project based learning and its characteristics

Explores how Project Based Learning is a dynamic classroom approach in which students explore real world problems through hands-on, engaging activities. This website provides evidence of PBL through videos. The video portion of this website is very helpful and connects to this chapter because it shows different activities that teacher's can use to engage their students. Not only are there videos, but there is also topics that organize the different types of lessons and activities making it organized and efficient to use. Lastly there is a blog where teachers can communicate with each other, exploring new ideas and topics.

This article shows the importance of PBL and some great ways to incorporate it into the classroom