Module+4-Designing+a+Project

= MODULE 4: Design a specific content-related PBL project to fit in your curriculum = = =

Designing a project can be a fulfilling experience, yet frustrating at the same time. To simplify the process, you will visit the Project Based Learning Lab on the PBL ONLINE RESOURCE and peruse the PBL Co-Laboratory. You will need to register to join, but it is free, so sign up and make sure to bookmark this on your toolbar. You will want to visit this often!

__** ASSIGNMENT: **__

Once you have registered for the Co-Lab, conduct a Search for a project that is suitable for your content area. There are many, many projects in every discipline for every grade level that teachers have created. I think you will be amazed at all the projects that have already created!

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After you have chosen a project, use the planning forms provided on [], to "re-create" the planning process for that particular project. The objective is to give you practical experience with these forms without having to design your own project. The ultimate goal is to increase your comfort level with the Project Based learning process so that you can eventually design your own project. =====

The assessment rubric for this assignment is as follows: ** Points ** || The project was clearly related to the teacher's content area. The relevance of the chosen project was obvious and it was apparent the selection process was thought through. || /2 || A minimum of three standards related to the project were included in the planning form. || /2 || A minimum of three prerequisite 21st Century skills were identified and within the realm of possibility. || /2 || The Driving Question was identified from the project and clearly stated on the planning form. || /2 || Posts use complete sentences and are well organized, grammatically correct, and free of spelling errors. || /2 || Three phases of assessment were clearly stated for each product expected as outcomes of the project. || /2 || Criteria was identified and broken down by product and within reach of the students involved. ||  || Key dates and milestones were clearly identified. || /2 || A minimum of three methods of evaluation were defined as well as the process of reflection after project is completed. || /2 ||
 * ** Possible Points ** || ** Criteria ** || ** Earned **
 * ** 2 ** || ** Selection Process **
 * ** 2 ** || ** Standards **
 * ** 2 ** || ** 21st Century Skills **
 * ** 2 ** || ** Driving Question **
 * ** 2 ** || ** Language Arts (Grammar, punctuation) **
 * ** 2 ** || ** Products **
 * ** 2 ** || ** Criteria for Exemplary Performance **
 * ** 2 ** || ** Mapping the Project **
 * ** 2 ** || ** Managing the Process **
 * DUE DATE: One week allowed for completion**