Brian Crosby was able to teach every subject through his high altitude balloon project in Back to the Future. Mr. Crosby tied all project to incorporate all the state learning standards. He also used the class blogs to determine his class's knowledge of the project instead of giving out exams. The kids are able to share their work with the world, giving them a sense of accomplishment. Through this project, the students were able to expand their PLN through "High Hopes," these were the hopes from children all over the world. Through the students' learning networks, they taught students from a different country their experiment. Mr. Crosby's class was able to include a child with leukemia through technology.
"Active Learning: Empower students to become learners".
Mr. Paul Andersen uses the Blended Learning Cycle in his science classes in Bozeman, Montana.
Blending technology, mobility, and the classroom
"Start with a good question".
The five "E" of science
- Engage
- Explore
- Explain
- Expand
- Evaluate
This biology class also has summary quizzes and papers at the end of the units.
"Having your students explain the lesson is the best way to review".
In Making Thinking Visible the students were asked to make headlines about an upcoming project. Their headlines included phrases like; everyone has there own ideas and why do mysteries begin. After the project, the students will then see how their headlines have changed. This shows how their thinking has changed.
Sam Pane's Teaching Digital Citizenship
- Question
- Discussion
- Demonstration
- Creation- create character, then create a narrative story about their character.
Integrated classrooms engages learning and a deeper understanding through Project Based Learning. The teachers brought together history, English, and technology for a unique learning environment. The students were able to use technology to bring their studies to life. The school restructured the students days, allowing more time in the classroom. This allows students to make their work something they are proud of.
Roosevelt Elementary's PBL program allows teachers to bring real world problems into the classroom.
PBL incorporates- Independent thinking
- Public speaking at an early age
- Decision making
- Self motivation
- Real world skills
- Independent and group skills
- Curriculum integration
- Student engagement
- Community engagement
"PBL allows children to find their curiosity spark"
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