Project-Based LearningIntegrating 21st Century Skills

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Roadmap for this Presentation…

• Rationale for project-based learning

• Common elements of effective projects

• Constructivism• Instructional

approaches• 21st century skills

RATIONALEProjects allow students opportunities to:

•Develop in-depth knowledge of a topic •Use critical thinking skills

•Make real-world connections •Demonstrate understanding through products •Use technology

At your table group, discuss each bullet and share out one example of each.

Effective projects have common elements:

•Standards drive the project

•21st century skills are developed throughout the project

•Important questions focus the project

•Ongoing assessment informs the students and teacher

•Varied instructional strategies engage all learners

•Meeting the needs of students with varying needs and abilities

ConstructivismStudents construct their

own understanding and knowledge of the

world through experiments,

experience & reflection.

Inquiry-BasedLearning

Students construct understanding based on a“need or want to know.”

Problem-BasedLearning

Students developsolutions to specific

and complex problems.

Project-BasedLearning

Students work in groups seeking multiplesources of information

and creating authentic products.

Projects provide opportunities for students to construct their own knowledge…

What’s the difference between inquiry-based and problem-based learning? Discuss at your table group. Share.

Instructional Approaches…

• Student-Centered– Choosers– Designers

• Self-Directed• Discover-Apply-Present• Collaborate• Use multiple sources of information• Use 21st Century Skills• Make Real-World Connections

As you begin to design your projects, consider how you will incorporate these approaches.

Questions to ask beforestarting a class project…

• What do you want your students to learn in alignment with curriculum standards?

• What project will accomplish this goal?

• What 21st century skills will be integrated into this project?

that being said…

Let’s take a closer look at what 21st century skills are and how we can integrate them into our projects…

Overview of 21st Century Skills

http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=254&Itemid=119

1. Learning & Innovation Skills

• Creativity & Innovation

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Communication & Collaboration

Creativity & Innovation

• Demonstrating originality and inventiveness

• Developing and communicating new ideas to others

• Being responsive to new and diverse perspectives

• Acting on creative ideas and making useful contributions

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Making complex choices and decisions

• Understanding the interconnections among systems

• Framing, analyzing and synthesizing information in order to solve problems and answer questions

Communication & Collaboration• Articulating thoughts and

ideas through speaking and writing

• Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams

• Ability to make compromises to accomplish a common goal

• Assuming shared responsibility for collaborative work

2. Information, Media & Technology Skills

• Information Literacy

• Media Literacy

• ICT Literacy Information,

Communications and Technology

Information Literacy

• Accessing information efficiently and effectively and using information for the problem at hand

• Understanding the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information

Media Literacy

• Understanding who media messages are constructed using which tools

• Examining how individuals interpret messages differently

• Understanding the ethical/legal issues surrounding the use of information

ICT Literacy

• Using digital technology, communication tools and/or networks appropriately

• Using technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information

3. Life and Career Skills

• Flexibility and Adaptability• Initiative and Self-Direction• Social and Cross-Cultural Skills• Productivity and Accountability• Leadership and Responsibility

A Question to Consider…

How well prepared are our students

in using21st century

technology skills?

• Discuss at your table group• Share

ICT Literacy Maps Project Ideas

A series of ICT Literacy Maps illustrating the intersection between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy and core academic subjects including English, mathematics, science and social studies.

The maps contain concrete examples of how ICT Literacy can be integrated into core subjects making the learning of these relevant to the demands of the 21st century.

http://21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=120