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Project-Based Learning : Differentiating Instruction for the 21st Century.

Increase achievement and engagement for all students in 21st century classrooms! Project-based learning has emerged as one of today's most effective instructional practices. In PBL, students confront real-world issues and problems, collaborate to create solutions, and present their results. Thi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Bender, William N.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • COVER
  • PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
  • CONTENTS
  • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  • ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  • INTRODUCTION
  • About This Book
  • Who Should Read This Book
  • Contents and Organization of the Book
  • Conclusion
  • CHAPTER 1: ENGAGING STUDENTS THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
  • What Is Project-Based Learning?
  • A Sample PBL Project
  • Components of PBL Assignments
  • Rationale for a PBL Instructional Approach
  • Project-Based Learning and Differentiated Instruction
  • A Plant Growth PBL Project for Grade 3
  • CHAPTER 2: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM: MAKING PBL WORK IN THE CLASSROOM
  • PBL Versus a Traditional Project Assignment
  • How Does PBL Fit Into the Curriculum?
  • Research on the Efficacy of PBL
  • The Role of Instructional Technology in PBL
  • Challenges for Teachers in Project-Based Learning
  • Schoolwide PBL Instructional Approaches
  • EdVisions Schools
  • Expeditionary Learning Schools
  • Edutopia
  • Conclusions
  • CHAPTER 3 : DESIGNING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING PROJECTS
  • Planning for PBL Essentials
  • A Project Anchor
  • A Driving Question
  • Student Choice and Student Voice
  • Specific Processes for Investigation and Research
  • Student Inquiry and Innovation
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Opportunities for Reflection
  • Feedback and Revision
  • Public Presentation of the Project Results
  • Preplanning Questions for Designing a PBL Experience
  • Common Core State Standards and State Standards
  • What Technology Resources Are Available?
  • How Long Will Preparation of Instructional Resources Take?
  • What Other Resources Are Available for the Planned Project?
  • What Is a Realistic Planning Time Frame for PBL?
  • Instructional Steps or Phases in the PBL Experience
  • Initiation and Team Planning
  • Initial Research Phase: Gathering Information
  • Creation, Development, and Initial Evaluation of Presentation and Prototype Artifacts
  • The Second Research Phase
  • Final Presentation Development
  • Publication of Product or Artifacts
  • Summary of Six Instructional Phases
  • A Schedule for a PBL Project
  • Conclusions
  • CHAPTER 4: INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN PROJECT-BASED LEARNING CLASSROOMS
  • Teaching in the 21st-Century Digital World
  • Today's Digital World
  • What Does This Mean for Teachers Implementing PBL?
  • Instructional Technology for PBL
  • Internet-Capable Devices for PBL
  • Presentation Software
  • Interactive Whiteboards for PBL Presentations
  • Digital Video Cameras
  • Simulations and Games for PBL
  • ARGs in the Classroom
  • Accessing Simulations for Your Classroom
  • The Learning Company
  • Conclusion: Games and Simulations in PBL
  • Technology-Based Instructional Options for PBL Instruction
  • Webquests Within PBL Projects
  • Building a Webquest
  • Classroom Blogs in PBL Projects
  • Using Wikis for PBL Projects
  • Examples of Wikis in the Classroom
  • Khan Academy
  • Social Networks: Twitter and Ning in the Classroom
  • Moodle
  • Technology for Publication of PBL Projects
  • YouTube