June+7

If you have any particular questions you would like addressed today, feel free to give a heads up by adding them below.


 * YOUR QUESTIONS: **
 * 1) What is an avatar? Where can I make one?


 * Sharing**
 * Visit the Edmodo group, review the shared links and comment on as many that interest you. What concepts or topics would you like to share in class?


 * Project Update/Status**
 * How are the portfolio and paper slide projects developing? What questions do you have? What support do you need? Are there any resources you need?


 * Project-based learning/Challenge-based Learning**
 * Groups: Marie and Dave, Tracy and Colleen, Shelley and Barb
 * What is challenge-based learning? What are the components of a well-planned challenge-based learning project? How might you go about planning and implementing a good challenge-based project?
 * What is the role of assessment in project-based learning? How should we assess student understanding in challenge-based learning?
 * How can CBL support NCLB? Does it have to be one or the other? Why should teachers consider using CBL as an approach to learning?
 * Technology is obviously a huge component of CBL. In what ways can you incorporate technology, multimedia and social networks in a CBL project?
 * Compare/Contrast PBL/CBL - On your wiki page, create some sort of visual that represents the similarities and differences between CBL and PBL.
 * Resources - Challenge-based Learningweb site.
 * Search for //challenge based learning// in iTunes U
 * Diigo Challenge based learning bookmarks
 * Challenge-based Learning White Paper
 * CBL Research Report from the New Media Consortium
 * ACOT2 Report
 * Challenge-based Learning presentation
 * To read about some examples of networked classrooms using PBL-type structures, consider reading //Chapter 3: Implementing A Networked Classroom// in __Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power fo Connections to Transform Education__.
 * Once you are finished exploring both PBL and CBL, we will discuss the guiding questions in the hopes that you have a good "starter" understanding of PBL and CBL to think about a structure for your final project.

> ** Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 12 - 5:00-8:00 PM**
 * Assignments for Tuesday, June 12**
 * Continue developing your portfolio and paper slide video.
 * Complete your wiki page on CBL and PBL.
 * Brainstorm a list of final project ideas based on your interests, your PLN and your understanding of PBL and CBL.
 * //Optional:// Continue developing your PLN.
 * //Optional:// Two (2) general sharing items posted to Edmodo.
 * //Optional:// If you haven't read //Chapter 3: Implementing A Networked Classroom// in __Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power fo Connections to Transform Education__ as part of your research of PBL/CBL, please do so for the next class meeting.