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PBL for the 21st Century

WHAT IS IT? Project-based learning engages students in deeper content area knowledge, allowing

them to develop 21st century skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and critical

thinking.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?Identify ways to enrich standards-based

instruction with engaging learning activities, technology integration and authentic

assessments

PBL for the 21st Century

As a participant, you will receive guidance on how to:

Begin using authentic learning tasks that have real audiences

Use teaching and learning strategies that require students to take more responsibility for their learning and frequently use technology as a tool for learning

Involve students in long-term, active learning projects that use technology as a tool

Begin to create new ways to assess student work

PBL for the 21st Century

District peer coaches have been trained by the Microsoft Peer Coaching Program. As your coach, they will:

Help you determine an area of your curriculum for technology integration

Demonstrate lessons that integrate technologyDiscuss with the participating teacher on what worked,

what didn’t, and how a lesson or activity might be modified in the future to be more effective

Provide instruction on project-based learning strategiesAssist with developing authentic assessments

PBL for the 21st CenturyInterested in this in-district professional development opportunity?

Contact one of the district peer coaches:

Mary LarsonScott Anderson

Holly MillerJessica Kernen