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Instructional Materials & How-Tos -
Project Based Learning and Collaboration

           
    High student engagement and achievement with
    project based learning is dependent on successful
    student collaboration. 'It is important that we
    acknowledge that students may not have the
    skills, maturity or confidence to work through
    these challenging situations without some
    support.'    (Ralston, 2016)
                       
    Below please find a list of instructional videos 
    and articles. Great resources for teachers
    interested in starting their journey into Project
                                                            Based Learning and Collaboration.

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  What is Project Based Learning?
     The Buck Institute for Education's definition of PBL

Project Based Learning (PBL) is the teaching strategy best used to engagement and motivate students.The key components of PBL are:

• Driving Question or Challenge
  
• Need to Knows
  
• Inquiry & Innovation
  
• 21st Century Skills
  
• Student Voice & Choice
  
• Feedback & Revision
  
• Publicly Presented Product
  

Project Based Learning Videos

• Five keys to Rigorous Project Based Learning- Edutopia Video Taking a deeper look into-
  • Establishing Real-World Connections
  • Building Rigorous Projects
  • Structuring Collaboration
  • Student Driven Learning
  • Embedding Assessment
• Project Based Learning - Ted Talk Video               A Student presentation on PBL
• Student Engagement and Project Based Learning - Ted Talk Video -Learning Environments in PBL
• The Technology Infused Classroom - Article including four Ted Talk Videos
  • Curriculum Design for the 21st Century
  • The value of how students learn
  • Meeting Standards through PBL
  • Teaching students to find and solve real-world problems
    
• The Future Will Not Be Multiple Choice - Ted Talk Video - Transforming students into active creators
  

Articles on Collaboration

• How Collaborative Learning Leads to Student Success-Edutopia article                                -The impact of collaborative learning on student engagement and success                                
  
• Deeper Learning - A Collaborative Classroom is Key                                                         -Building up collaborative skills to support PBL
  
• Project Based Learning for the 21st Century : Skills for the Future
• Supporting Communication and Collaboration in Project Based Learning Activities              -Building communication and collaboration skills to support learning in a PBL
• Why Collaboration is Vital to Creating Effective Schools                                                        -The How and Why
  

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Collaboration

    

     Collaboration is an integral part of all Project Based  
     Learning.  It also builds a strong classroom community.   
     Collaboration is a life skill our students will need
     to be successful throughout their education and into their
     future. 'In preparing our students for college and careers,
     21st Century skills call on us to develop highly collaborative
     citizens.'   Alber, 2012

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