project-based learning through google using google tools to create a googletrek
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PROJECT-BASED LEARNING THROUGH
Using Google Tools to create a GoogleTrek
OBJECTIVES
Participants will learn the basic elements of a Project-Based Learning unit.Participants will create a Project-Based Learning Unit in the form of a Google Trek.
WHAT IS PROJECT BASED LEARNINGA dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges. Students learn by doing.Learning results in demonstrations of performance.Students create something that demonstrates their learning.
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ELEMENTS OF PROJECT BASED LEARNING 1. Driving question
2. Inquiry based
3. The teacher guides as students explore a topic.
4. Each student, or groups of students, present their work at the end if the unit.
GOOGLE TREK
The project for student completion is in the form of a Google Map
Teacher places checkpoints or pushpin marks on the map.
Each checkpoint or pushpin on the map may contain text, pictures, video, and links to other sites.
The use of the Google Map makes it so research information is in one convenient location.
Checkpoints and pushpin locations guide and scaffold student research.
Use of web 2.0 tools to promote collaboration and interaction among students.
Battles of the Civil War
Digital Road Trip
Dialogue Language Arts
Olympic Games
WEB 1.0 VS. WEB 2.0
Web 1.0…
Corporations saw the Internet as a platform for delivering information.
Early webpages
Static
Web 2.0…
A website that allows users to interact or collaborate with each other.
Google Drive
Padlet
Instagrok
Movenote
Quizlet
GOOGLE DRIVE
File storage and synchronizing service provided by Google
Cloud storage
File sharing
Collaborative editing
Documents
Spreadsheets
Forms
Presentations
PADLET
Online wall
Users can post their thoughts on a common topic
Works like an online sheet of paper
Users can post text, documents, images, and video anywhere on the page
Users can post from anywhere
Users can post from any device
Timeline
Bay Area Eats
Leadership
Civil War
INSTAGROK
The search engine made for education.
Search for websites, pictures, video, key facts, and quiz questions, all in one place
The Civil War
MOVENOTE
Communication combining text, video, and audio
Movenote
Sample Presentation
QUIZLET
Online learning tool
Users create flashcards
Flash cards can be shared via links
Users can play games to memorize flash cards
Quizlet
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOGLE TREK Your GoogleTrek will contain the following characteristics:
Content linked to standards
Clear purpose for students
Promote engagement
Use at least 2 web 2.0 tools, including Google Maps
Use graphics or images
Link to other websites
Clear sequence that scaffolds the learner’s progress
Font is clear and easy to read
GOOGLE TREK
Your GoogleTrek should have the following checkpoints or pushpin points on the map:
Title and description
Introduction for teachersInstructions for another teacherIntroduce the guiding question
Standards Listed is fine
Introduction for students
Tasks for students to complete
GOOGLE TREK
The project for student completion is on a Google Map
Teacher places checkpoints or pushpin marks on the map.
Each checkpoint or pushpin mark on the map may contain text, pictures, video, and links to other sites.
The use of the Google Map makes it so research information is in one convenient location.
Checkpoints and pushpin locations guide and scaffold student research.
Battles of the Civil War
Digital Road Trip
Dialogue Language Arts
Olympic Games
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