Problem-Based+Learning

=Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Web 2.0 Tools= Problem and project-based learning involve the use of open-ended questions, real-life problem solving, and often concludes with a presentation to an authentic audience. As students are challenged to collaborate, communicate, and develop critical thinking skills, PBL provides a perfect opportunity to use 21st-century skills while mastering content.

All of the suggested Web 2.0 tools featured on this wiki are great tools to integrate as part of your PBL. Additional Web 2.0 tools and examples are showcased in our Integrating Teaching and Technology Wiki http://integratingteachingandtechnology.wikispaces.com/
 * Provides a technology-focus for course
 * Encourages teachers to use innovative pedagogy for instruction - Develops Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge or TPACK
 * Encourages the use of technology by students – preparation for future.

Wiki-based resources
The "Projects" feature that is available as part of Education Wikis allows you to setup groups in your classroom to organize them for projects. @http://blog.wikispaces.com/2011/08/projects-a-better-way-to-work-in-classroom-groups.html Selected resources for PBL @http://blog.wikispaces.com/2011/09/resources-for-project-based-learning.html

Math Movies Wiki
A collaborative project aimed to share some of the amazing work happening in classrooms around the world. The focus of the site is on collecting math videos made by students that can be viewed and used as a teaching tool. They've sorted the wiki into different math strands so that it is easy to navigate to different math concepts. http://studentmathmovies.wikispaces.com/

Bottle Rockets
An integrated Math & Science PBL implemented with TTU methods courses; Dr. Leslie Suters http://eled4140juniors2011.wikispaces.com/Bottle+Rockets

Sample Project-Based Science Wikis
Coursework from TTU science methods course; Dr. Leslie Suters Magnets - Grade 3 http://science-in-a-box.wikispaces.com/ Water Cycle - Grade 4 http://scienceinabox-thewatercycle.wikispaces.com/ Motion & Mass - Grade 5 http://scienceinaboxmotionandmass.wikispaces.com/ Habitats & Ecosystems - Grade 5 http://scienceinaboxhabitatsecosystemsadaptations.wikispaces.com/

Language Arts Example
TTU Language Arts/Writing Methods Course; Dr. Melissa Comer http://teachingoflanguagearts.wikispaces.com/Green+McAdoo+PBL

Shared as part of TTU's P-16 Mini-Workshops
November 1, 2011 4:00-6:00 Bartoo Room 106A Dr. Leslie Suters lsuters@tntech.edu