PBL for 1:1 Administrative Teams
What is your role as an instructional leader in changing and suporting a pedagogical shift to project and problem based learning using 1:1 technologies?
Evaluation

Replace this text with what your students will do with the knowledge they will get after they complete this WebQuest.  How will you assess that knowledge? Will you be able to tell a neat project without much depth from a messy project full of deep thought?

Use the rubric template and include your own criteria:


   Yes Yes but
No but
No
Compare and contrast the definitions of project based and problem based learning

States clear definitions

Describes benefits of each

Differeniates the two methods showing similiarities and differences

Defines both methods


Gives vague definitions of both methods
Undable to define either method
Elements of project based learning
Clearly states the 6As of project based elarning and ties them to 21st Century skills
Gives a general overview of project based learning that includes 3 to 4 of the 6 As of project baseed learning
Cannot express the 6 As of project based learning, but  mentions 1 or 2
Cannot express any of the 6 As of project based learning
Steps in problem based learning
Clearly states the steps in problem based learning
Explains some of the steps in problem based learning
Is unclear about the steps in problem based learning
Cannot explain any of the steps in problem based learning
When project based learning is appropriate and when problem based learning is more appropriate

Ties both methods to teaching standards

Gives concrete examples of when each is the best instructional method

States a general idea of when each might be the best metnod
Seems vague about when each is the appropriate instructional approach

Does not know when either is appropriate


How you can train, encourage, support teachers to use project based and problem based learning

Describes a plan to train teachers

Explains how withing their role they can encourage and support teachers who are implementing project and problem based learning

Has some ides on how to train and support teachers but is unclear and uncertain
Gives some vague thoughts about training, encouraging and supporting teachers

Does not express any plan

How you will know if it is working  Describes criteria for evaluating success that goes beyond just standardized testing
 Has some thoughts on assessment, but is still tied to standardiized tests for assessment
All assessment is tied to standardized test results
 Does not express any plan