2. Project Based Learning
What is it?
It is a teaching method where students gain
knowledge and skills by working for an extended
period of time to investigate and respond to complex
questions, problems, or challenges. This helps
students build valuable proficiencies such as problem
solving, critical thinking, collaboration,
communication, and creativity.
3. Characteristics
Engages students in real-world issues and problems
Requires the use of inquiry, research, planning skills,
critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Requires students to learn and apply content-
specific skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts.
Provides opportunities for students to learn and
practice interpersonal skills
4. Importance
Gives students sufficient skills to succeed in the 21st
century.
Promotes lifelong learning
Accommodates to students’ various learning styles
Project based learning and technology combine to
bring a new relevance to learning.
5. Role in 21st Century
Students learn how to take responsibility and build
confidence, solve problems, work collaboratively,
communicate ideas, and be creative innovators.
7. Promoting technology in
PBL
Arts and Bots
Includes: collaboration, creativity, problem solving,
communication, and the mechanics of building a robot.
Tools: wires, motors, lights, control board, and arts &
crafts.
Students receive instruction on building robots and
collaborate with classmates to build their own with
supervision and assistance of the teacher.
8. Conclusion
As teachers in the 21st century, we plan to use
technology in the classroom along with the pillars of
education that we have experienced. We have
learned the importance of instilling skills in
collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and
creativity.
