Professional Development

EDTC 601 Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Faculty Contact
Scottie Jarrett sjarrett2@student.umuc.edu

Course Description
The Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an intensive hands-on opportunity for
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educators to explore practical
ways to use Project-based Learning and technology to enrich their curricula and
engage students.

Course Goals
During this professional development workshop, you will use several technology
tools, such as the SMART Board, 3D printing, and the Internet. You will learn how
to create items from the 3D printer for fundraising ideas for future classroom
projects.
You will build your understanding of the following concepts:
What is Project-Based Learning and what does it look like in the
classroom?
How can I design and implement authentic PBL in my classroom to foster
authentic learning?
How can I evaluate and assess PBL in my classroom to help my students
create authentic project learning experiences?
How can I use Inquiry-Based Learning and integrate SMART technology
into my classroom?
How can I incorporate STEM into my PBL in my classroom?
How can I develop PBL lesson plans using multimedia and emerging
technology in my classroom?
How to incorporate SAMR and SMART Technology into my lesson plans?

Course Design
This workshop is a profession development opportunity for educators to learn new
technology and how to incorporate that technology into their lesson plans. Student
will learn how to use the SMART Board, 3D printers, and Internet to create
exciting lesson plans and presentations for their classroom.

Target Audience
This workshop is design for teachers, administrators, and technical staff of grades
Pre- K-12.

Standards
This professional development addresses the following standards:
ISTE Digital Age Teaching Standards
Common Core State Standards for DoDEA

Schedule
This course is design for an estimated 5 days of training for an approximately one
week to complete. Sessions will run from 9:30am-14:30p.m. (Members may break
at their discretion).

Evaluation
All learners must complete all Lesson Plan Development evaluations after each
session.

Project Description/Schedule
Day

Workshop Title:

Learning

Coursework/Activities:

Getting Started
with ProjectBased Learning

Objectives:

Students will identify several fund raising

events in supporting the project.
Student will use several technology
tools, such as the SMART Board, 3D
printing, and the Internet. Students will
create items from the 3D printer and
later sell as fundraising items. Click the
Lesson Plan Development to get ideas
for your lesson plan development.

This project is
designed to
connect students
in your classroom
with other
students
globally.

Given a SMART
Board, 3D
printer, and
Internet
connection
students will learn
how to design,
implement,
evaluate, and
assess
authentic projectbased learning
lessons.

Students will
learn how to
design and
implement
authentic
project-based
learning into
the
classroom.
Students
will evaluate
and assess
authentic
project
learning
experiences i
nto their
lesson plan.
Students will
work in
group particip
ation to
explore
different
ways to use
the PBL in
the

http://www.sharemylesson.com/teachingresource/communicte-6135267/
Watch the follow videos:
http://www.lynda.com/EducationElearning-Classroom-Managementtutorials/Teaching-Fundamentals-ProjectBased-Learning/364351-2.html
Discussion Questions (Forum)
1. List three questions you would ask
your students to create authentic and
relevant connections.
2. List your group project ideas.

Day

Workshop Title:

Enhancing STEM
and InquiryBased Learning
Lesson Plans
Today's
training focuses
on the use of
project-based
learning in topics
such as
design, math, sim
ulation,
science, and
engineering.

classroom.
Learning
Objectives:
Given a
SMART Board
and Internet
connection
students will
create a
global project
by connecting
to other
students in a
different
country.
Students
will gain
exposure
to other
cultures
and
current
events.
Students
will
experience
simulated
and
authentic
project
achieveme
nt by
performing
team
collaborati
on.
Students
will explore
a higher
sense of
self
awareness
due to
increased
audience

Coursework/Activities:
This project is designed to connect
students in your classroom with other
students globally. Students will identify
several fund raising events in supporting
the project. Student will use several
technology tools, such as the SMART
Board, 3D printing, and the Internet.
Students will create items from the 3D
printer and later sell as fundraising
items. Click the Lesson Plan
Development to get ideas for your lesson
plan development.
Watch the follow videos:
http://www.sharemylesson.com/teachingresource/the-inquiry-and-writingprocesses-unit-2-50027783/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=FCijW7ikeYQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=OdYev6MXTOA
http://www.lynda.com/EducationalTechnology-tutorials/Project-BasedLearning-STEM-STEAM/156543-2.html

Day

Workshop Title:

Project-Based
Learning using
Multimedia and
3D Printing
Today's
training focuses
on the use of
project-based
learning in the
topic of
multimedia.

participatio
n.
Learning
Objectives:
Given a SMART
Board, 3D printer,
and Internet
connection
students will
create a media
presentation to
gain interest in
their global
project by
connecting with
the local
community.

Day

Workshop Title:

Project-Based
Learning SAMR
This project is
designed to
enhance your

Students will
create short
clips to
present to
community
members.
Students will
identify local
groups for
donations and
advertisement
spots.
Students will
connect with
other students
to coordinate
similar
activities in
their
community.
Learning
Objectives:
Given a SMART
Board and
Internet
connection
students will learn
how to extend

Coursework/Activities:
Students will create short clips to
advertise their products to later present
to local community members. Students
will also create items from the 3D printer
and later sell as fundraising items. Click
the Lesson Plan Development to get
ideas for your lesson plan development.
Watch the follow videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkGUwtLb0c
http://www.lynda.com/EducationElearning-Classroom-Managementtutorials/Creating-MultimediaLearning/360033-2.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=qh44PZXud24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Up4tvE2XjAE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=N9raogfvBdA

Coursework/Activities:
Student will use several technology
tools, such as the SMART Board, 3D
printing, and the Internet. Students will
use the SAMR model to improve their
presentations and bring the audience
closer to the project.

lesson plans by
using SAMR
model in your
classroom.

Day

Workshop Title:

Presentation Day
Students will
present individual
and group
projects.

their presentation
by connecting to
other students in a
different country.
Students will
learn how to
extend their
presentations with
multimedia and
technology tools
using SAMR
Model.
Students will
incorporate
the SAMR
model into
their lesson
plan.
Students will
work in group
participation
to explore
different
ways to use
the SAMR
Model.
Learning
Objectives:
Students will
present our
individual and
group projects in
your classroom.

Watch the following videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ufXT8quPUkQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Og_S_E7UmPQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=YBX0iaZpRJw

Coursework/Activities:
Students will evaluate and assess individual and
group performances in the delivery of each project.
Student will use the SMART Board, 3D printing,
and the Internet as part of their presentation.
Complete Final Evaluation
Complete Course Survey