TOPIC OF THE WEEK: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

Project-based Learning is a pedagogic approach that intends to bring about deep learning by allowing learners to encounter problem solving opportunities in the context of a complex, open-ended project.


Spotlight Site of the Week!  
PBLnet
http://www.pblnet.org
This Web site offers information, guidance, links, and lesson plans for implementing Project-Based Learning in 3-12 classrooms. All curricula are standards aligned and integrated across subject areas.
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Additional Sites:

GSN Internet PROJECTs Registry
Your ultimate resource for global project-based learning, problem-based learning, and online collaborative learning.
http://www.globalschoolnet.org/GSH/pr/index.cfm

The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) - Project-Based Learning
A growing body of academic research supports the use of project-based learning in schools as a way to engage students, cut absenteeism, boost cooperative learning skills, and improve test scores. Various resources on project-based learning are featured.
http://www.edutopia.org/php/keyword.php?id=037

The Project Approach
This site offers professional development, self-study courses, and resources for learning about project based instruction in elementary classrooms.
http://www.project-approach.com

Project Based Learning Checklists
Provides age-appropriate, customizable project checklists for written reports, multimedia projects, oral presentations, and science projects.
http://pblchecklist.4teachers.org

JUDI'S CORNER

This week features resources for President's Day:

Americana @ Awesome Clipart for Educators
Features clipart, coloring pages, backgrounds, fonts, icons and lines.
http://www.awesomeclipartforeducators.com/cat.cfm?cat=Americana&sec=General

NEW FONT -- AlphaPresidentsByTom
NEW FONT -- PresidentsDayByTom

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Also, on a special note, we have UPDATED the following:
Birthday Coloring Pages @ Awesome Clipart for Educators
http://www.awesomeclipartforeducators.com/birthdaycoloringpages.cfm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!


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