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Project Based Learning Techie Style

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Episode 73: Project Based Learning Techie Style
What is Project-Based Learning?

Project-Based Learning is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects.

From pblworks.org

In the episode, I explain in more detail what PBL is, and I provide some examples. in addition to the examples I mention, you can find more ideas for projects here.

How to add tech to project-based learning

1. Online research that can include

  • videos/documentaries
  • online articles
  • interviews conducted through video conferencing
  • web-cams eg of animals in their habitats
  • Google Streetview / Google earth

    • 2. Online presentation that can include

    • models eg. using a program like Sketchup
    • e-books eg using Storyjumper
    • choose your own adventure games
    • graphics / infographics / posters – listen to the episode on free graphic tools
    • interactive timelines
    • Google My Maps
    • videos / slideshows
    • website

      • Be sure to listen to the whole episode for further explanation of how to do this with children of all ages.

      Visit our sponsor FundaFunda Academy and check out their online classeses. Lots of options for all ages! Classes often include online games, interactive websites, videos and techie projects.

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      Homeschooling with TechnologyBy Meryl van der Merwe
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