LYNDA TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS PROJECT BASED LEARNING TUTORIAL

Want to prepare students for high-stakes testing while
encouraging them to think more deeply about the subject
matter? Project-based learning can help bridge the gap, by
encouraging students to explore real-world challenges. In
this course, Dayna Laur explores the foundations of
project-based learning, defining authentic learning and how
project-based learning differs from "problem-based"
learning. The course provides instructions for using
project-based learning in the classroom, from creating and
scaffolding projects to assessing student learning along the
way. Watch this course to learn how to make student
learning more authentic and relevant

Topics include:

* Writing the project challenge

* Choosing the right final product and audience

* Letting students conduct the investigation

* Scaffolding the project
* Assessing the project process and final product