1. PROJECT BASED LEARNING- Experiential approach
WHY I USE PBL IN THE CLASSROOM
It drives creativity, engagement and enthusiasm
PBL drives active participation and not passive learning
Students are able to understand and learn the concepts easily and effectively
They are able to identify the issue or learning concept, clarify the objectives, analyze the alternatives, decide on strategies or solutions and implement the effective solution
It provides room for scaffolding and peer assistance/motivation in teams

2. Why does it matter?
In the 21st century workplace, success requires more than basic knowledge and skills. In PBL, students not only understand the content more deeply but also learn how to take responsibility & build confidence, solve problems, work collaboratively, communicate ideas and become creative innovators.

3. How I use the Different Stages and Sessions?
Explore topics and create a list of topics that interest the students.
Use Brainstorming - initiate the ideas, reach decision which yields high participation of the students and collective enthusiasm.
Construct the problem that the students will solve.
Introduce resources and that they can use
Internet for web research
People in the community to interview
Newspaper articles
Ensure that students have time to present their ideas and get feedback.
Make sure there are working sessions for students to collaborate.
Keep the learning circle open and active.

4. An example from my classroom
Topic focused on Migration of birds
Invitation for the visitors and the parents
for the project
Song of migration of birds by the students

5. Photos of the students with mask, models and puppet show

6. Feedback from the visitors for community involvement for migratory bird conservation

7. What did they learn- SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
The students are able to draw migratory path of migratory birds of various origins.

8. Verbal intelligence and Logical intelligence through Quiz and Riddles

9. Field trip – The way for experiential learning
The students learnt about the importance of migratory bird conservation too.

10. Artistic Intelligence through puppet show and Microsoft songsmith song
Naturalistic intelligence through Field trips
Interpersonal Intelligence and ICT skills through online colloboration with school in Lebanon and through Microsoft hot topics

11. AUTO COLLAGE OF THE PBL

13. Technology which helped us
Internet – Bing Search
Powerpoint presentation
Microsoft one note
Microsoft Songsmith
Auto collage
Windows movie maker
Online collaborative projects

14. THANK YOU BY
PADMA.S