1Module--Project-Based+Learning

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING Here is the analysis of Project-Based Learning on the Intel site: Intel Projects:Best Practice Theory An article I found recently on the efficacy of Project-based learning: [|Project-based Learning Works]

Here is the above article in Word: And here's one more short article with data of effectiveness:

= **Project-based learning (p.1.13-1.14)** = =• Develops content area knowledge and skills through an extended task = =• Promotes student inquiry and authentic demonstrations of learning = =• Ties content standards and higher-order thinking to real-world contexts (Link to a digital interpretation of Bloom's: Click here) = =• Includes varied instructional strategies to engage all students = =• Often includes collaboration = =• Uses technology to support learning = =• Uses multiple types of assessment to ensure that students produce high-quality work =

Here is the handout on Project Characteristics Checklist. Use it (or the list on p. 1.19) and the 21st Century Skills list(on this wiki site, and samples on p.1.20) as you look at sample projects on p.1.19-1.21.