2. Unit Objectives
In this Unit you will:
View the Module goals and expectations
Read the required readings
Research a project-approach to learning
View sample projects
Begin to think about creating a publication to explain
project-based learning to others
Reflect on your learning through the class discussion
board.
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Project Planning
3. What is Project-Based Learning?
Student-centered, instructional model.
Authentic and real-world context .
Higher-order thinking
Engaging Students
Technology-supported projects
Demonstration of learning in products and
performances.
Unit 1: Lesson 2
Project Planning
4. Planning your PBL Unit
Planning for
Project-Based
Learning starts
with
objectives.
Projects DO
NOT take over
the unit, they
are embedded
within a unit
and are part of
the overall plan.
Unit Plans
adhere to
content
standards.
Projects help
meet these
standards
Intel - ProjectDesign
Unit 1: Lesson 2
Project Planning
5. Designing and Assessing Projects
Project
design
Student
sample
Assessment
plan
Assessing Projects Designing Effective Projects
Unit 1: Lesson 2
Project Planning
6. Assignment
Activity 1: Project Ideas from Standards
Activity 2: 21st Century Skills
Reflection –
Post to Discussion Board: Lesson 2 – Project Planning
In a project-based learning environment, students show they are
meeting standards and 21st Century Skills through products or
performances. Your tasks for this lesson required you to identify projects
that would align with the standards and 21st Century skills. Post one of your
ideas noting the relationship to the standards and skills.
When you are finished, read all of your classmates’ posts and reflect and
comment on two or more of their posts. Remember to reply with respect
and positive suggestions.
