{"id":1855,"date":"2010-06-26T18:04:58","date_gmt":"2010-06-26T22:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tengrrl.com\/blog\/?p=1855"},"modified":"2013-08-03T01:43:16","modified_gmt":"2013-08-03T05:43:16","slug":"want-free-pointers-on-designing-class-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tengrrl.com\/blog\/2010\/06\/26\/want-free-pointers-on-designing-class-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Want Free Pointers on Designing Class Projects?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Students<\/a>Imagine a classroom full of engaged students busily researching, composing, and discussing their work. Project-based learning (PBL) can make such dreams a reality. <\/p>\n

As the name suggests, project-based learning asks students to participate in a project that focuses on a particular question or issue. Edutopia<\/a><\/em> describes PBL<\/a> this way: <\/p>\n

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Project-based learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges. With this type of active and engaged learning, students are inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they’re studying. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What makes PBL useful in the composition classroom is the focus on authentic writing situations. To have an impact on the real-world issues they explore, students communicate with real readers with a concrete purpose. <\/p>\n

Whether you’re new to PBL or just looking for new resources, be sure to check out Edutopia<\/em>’s free, upcoming Project-Based Learning Camp<\/a>, led by Suzie Boss, co-author of Reinventing Project-Based Learning<\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n

By the end of the camp, you’ll have everything you need to teach a project-based class this fall. And everything takes place online, so you don’t even have to put on your “school clothes” to participate. Sign up now<\/a>, and I’ll see you at camp! <\/p>\n

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[Creative Commons licensed Flickr photo by USACE Europe District<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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