University of Delaware Integrating Technology with PBL Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education
PBL and active learning The web and instructional technology “Marriage” of PBL and technology How can technology aid student learning in a PBL course? How can PBL aid students in using technology to learn?
Web Sites and Web Pages Syllabus Organizing the Course Groups Student Reports and Projects Syllabus
Introduction to PBL Organizing the Syllabus Group facilitation and support Forms for assessment
Groups Identity: Rosters, photos, addresses Organizing Groups Vehicles for communication Vehicles for collaboration
Student to student Student to professor Professor to student Organizing Groups Groups Professor to group Student to group Vehicles for communication
Group to professor Group to group Groups Organizing Groups Vehicles for collaboration bulletin boards, newsgroups Egroups.com chatrooms, filesharing, scheduling meetings CMS: WebCT controlled discussion forums, collaborative space, whiteboarding
Web Sites and Web Pages Ingredients for writing problems Utilizing Online Resources Inspiration for designing problems Information for solving problems
Web Sites and Web Pages Ingredients for writing problems Utilizing Online Resources Borrowing images from other sites Creating images with scanners, digital cameras Ingredients for writing problems Background facts from networked databases
Web Sites and Web Pages Utilizing Online Resources Online regional newspapers for local perspective International newspapers for global view Quack websites for “raw” material Film and TV sites for scripts and characters Inspiration for designing problems
Web Sites and Web Pages Utilizing Online Resources Executing web searches effectively Information for solving problems Evaluating online resources critically
Web Sites and Web Pages Utilizing Online Resources Information for solving problems Old thinking: The web is full of misinformation and biased representation Stay away! New thinking: Engage and develop critical thinking skills. The Internet Challenge!