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What is PBL? What is Project-Based Learning (PBL)? Checklist - Attributes - Issues - Project Examples - Third Party - Teacher Resources - Student Resources Descriptions- 2 Perspectives (1) teacher-facilitated, student emphasized. A strategy that recognizes that significant learning taps students' inherent drive to learn, capability to do important work, and the need to be taken seriously; Learning in which curricular outcomes can be identified up-front, but in which the outcomes of the student's learning process are neither predetermined nor fully predictable; Learning that requires students to draw from many information sources and disciplines in order to solve problems; Experiences through which students learn to manage and allocate resources such as time and materials. (2) teacher-guided perspective, teacher accountability is emphasized. There can exist some degree of compromise between them, however, both perspectives are derived from the same basic question of who's in control. Checklist

KidDIY: 2013 National STEM Video Game Challenge aims to shape future of innovation The New York Hall of Science is hidden away in the Corona corner of Queens, N.Y., a primarily Hispanic neighborhood below the city's 7 subway line. Pupuserias and bodegas line pedestrian-filled 111th Street as it leads to the open swath of land occupied by the hall, making the sudden appearance of Cold War-era space rockets all the more jarring -- they jut into the sky, taking advantage of Queens' lack of skyscrapers. Not that 50-year-old rockets are at home anywhere in New York City, but they serve as a fitting backdrop for the day's event: the culmination of the 2013 National STEM Video Game Challenge. The challenge aims to enable America's youth of today to become tomorrow's innovation leaders. In so many words, the US government is hoping these kids won't just go on to create the next big shooter franchise, but, say, the next iPod. After running the lesson, the workshop broke into groups -- game jam-style -- where kids either hashed out ideas for games, put them together or both.

Cooperation vs Collaboration - cloudhead We often use these words interchangeably, but they represent fundamentally different ways of contributing to a group and each comes with its own dynamics and power structures that shape groups in different ways … When collaborating, people work together (co-labor) on a single shared goal. Like an orchestra which follows a script everyone has agreed upon and each musician plays their part not for its own sake but to help make something bigger. When cooperating, people perform together (co-operate) while working on selfish yet common goals. The logic here is “If you help me I’ll help you” and it allows for the spontaneous kind of participation that fuels peer-to-peer systems and distributed networks. For centuries collaboration has powered most of our society’s institutions. This is true of everything from our schools to our governments where we have worked together through consensus to build systems of increasing complexity. Collectives collaborate. Connectives cooperate. So …

PBL_Guide iOS App Development Tutorial for Beginners | Udemy Infinite Skills have a wide range of tutorials covering all the popular applications and programming languages. A full list of courses complete with free demos can be seen here on the Infinite Skills Web Site About This Tutorial In this iOS app development tutorial, you will learn how to create apps for iPhone and iPad devices. Expert trainer and published author Tony Bove introduces you to using the iOS Software Development Kit (SDK) and Xcode to build apps for the iPhone, iPad and Universal apps. Even if you have never programmed before or built apps before, by the end of this iOS app development tutorial you will be fully capable of building apps and submitting them to the App Store. Before you even start building an app, Tony takes you through what makes a good app, and the limitations you will face on the iPhone and iPad platforms. Please Note:-

Are You a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant? — Big Design Events A growing body of research on digital natives is started to emerge. A digital native can be defined as a person who was born after the introduction of digital technology. Digital Natives use online services like Facebook, YouTube, Hulu, and Twitter on various digital technologies, such as smart phones or a tablet device. Digital Natives have blended their online life with their offline life. Researchers use the term digital immigrant to classify people born before the introduction of digital technology. For Digital Immigrants, the popular technology for them was radio, television, newspapers, books, and magazines. Different Types of Digital Immigrants If you are a Digital Immigrant, it does not mean you are automatically technically inept. As shown above, Murdoch explains that Digital Immigrants must begin to assimilate into the Digital Native culture and their way of thinking. Not all Digital Immigrants fit into a single category. Avoiders. Different Types of Digital Natives, Too

50 Must-Have Educational Apps It’s time for holiday road trips and you know what that means: driving, flying, cranky kids, and… teaching opportunities! What’s that, you say? Well, there is so much downtime during the holidays where kids and adults spend hours just passing the time… why not try out some new apps on your phone? Many of these apps were found by The Teaching Palette, be sure to check out their fantastic site for more helpful resources! From learning the ABCs to doodling, there’s plenty of terrific apps out there that will pass the time but also educate. *Most of the links below are to the iTunes store which will open another window and/or iTunes. Great Apps For Kids (And Adults) Alphabet Animals Perfect for your talented toddler, this game is packed with colorful animations, animal sounds, and tons of tips for learning their letters. WordSearch Kids Kids search and highlight vocabulary words by tapping the first and last letters. Mad Libs Just as goofy and fun as your remember. SmackTalk Annoying?

Overview of learning styles Many people recognize that each person prefers different learning styles and techniques. Learning styles group common ways that people learn. Everyone has a mix of learning styles. Some people may find that they have a dominant style of learning, with far less use of the other styles. Others may find that they use different styles in different circumstances. There is no right mix. Using multiple learning styles and �multiple intelligences� for learning is a relatively new approach. By recognizing and understanding your own learning styles, you can use techniques better suited to you. The Seven Learning Styles Visual (spatial):You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding. Why Learning Styles? Your learning styles have more influence than you may realize. Research shows us that each learning style uses different parts of the brain. For example: Visual: The occipital lobes at the back of the brain manage the visual sense. Where to next?

4 Ways To Encourage Learning Outside The Classroom The school bell rings and students are practically climbing over one another trying to get out the door; they’re off to spend time on any number of activities, gadgetry, and entertainment. Education has expanded beyond the classroom but it’s often too difficult to encourage your students to spend the extra hour working on their knowledge, let alone convince them it’s just as rewarding as spending their time on Facebook and video games. Students want to relax and have fun (like all of us) when they’re not in class but there are clever ways to get students excited about learning in their off hours. Here are four suggestions and experiments to try with your students: After-school clubs Clubs are a great place for students to make new friends and spend time discussing & participating in one of their many interests. A few ways a teacher could become part of the club (or at least get the students to add in a learning element) would to host and promote the clubs throughout their school. Startups

how to make your own award ribbons These simple award ribbons are fun and easy to personalize yourself. Next time you host a contest or a party, make a few of these. They're also great rewards for kids who should always get lots of recognition and praise! Award Ribbon Tutorial Supplies:*Hot Glue Gun*Crepe Streamers*Circles and other cut outs*Ribbon*Fray Check or a match*Other Embellishments (optional) 1. Your folds should look like this. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I don't know about you, but I know a few kids who would think they were pretty big stuff wearing one of these!

101 Green Handmade Gift Tutorials These crafty green gift tutorials are going to make you recycle, reuse, upcycle or repurpose like never before…you’ll see. Whatever you want to call it, going green is the way to go! There’s a little something for everyone and I know you are going to find the perfect gift for your neighbor, brother, mother, sister…you get my drift…there are 101 tutorials here, people!!!! They’re not just ideas and pretty photos, but these links will lead you on the path to creating fabulous green gifts that are simple and require minimal supplies. You might need to grab a few extra recycling bins, but it’s worth it! Why spend a ton on gifts when you can go green??? If you love creative links, please subscribe to Everything Etsy! Thanks so much for all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on my 101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials and Free Printables posts…you are the coolest crafty friends! Here’s a little something extra for your home… Have you finished a green project lately? ~Kim

Calm Down the Classroom Walls by Diana Senechal With the beginning of the school year just weeks or days away, many teachers will be returning early to set up their bulletin boards and classrooms. That is an exciting time—except that there’s so much stuff to put up. Growing up, I attended eight different schools—public and private, progressive and traditional, in the United States and abroad. There is basis for the “print-rich” argument, especially in the elementary grades. Even displays of student work may not always help students. In addition, there is a problem of resources; classroom displays take time and supplies. Of course, no one wants a dreary classroom. But what about all those charts and lists that are needed? To have good schools, we need focus and simplicity. Diana Senechal has written for American Educator, Education Week, Educational Leadership, American Educational History Journal , and numerous blogs.

How Fourth Graders Are Achieving World Peace In 1978, John Hunter introduced a complex, immersive, interactive, collaborative, geopolitical game to his elementary school students. In 2011, he gained a global following when he delivered a TED talk about his 30-year experience of "Teaching with the World Peace Game." The talk was shared far and wide as millions were moved by his example of hands-on teaching. And millions began thinking about how to bring out the best in every child through an aspiration for something greater than even the most powerful on earth have yet to achieve -- peace. When I met John Hunter and experienced his humility, warmth and thoughtfulness, I caught a glimpse behind the effectiveness and sincerity driving his work. The Journey Leading to the Game Hunter grew up in the segregated South, instilled with a foundation in nonviolent social change. Many of his questions had no clear answers. Rules of Engagement The World Peace Game has two primary goals: Stages of Learning: A Sevenfold Path My Take-Aways & Caveats