Project-Based Learning Elements Genially

By: Luke Pollan

Project-Based Learning

Elements

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9 Elements

Anchor

Collaboration/Teamwork

Task

Teacher Coaching/Feedback

Directions

Student Reflection

Student Choices

Public Presentation

Student Inquiry

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Element #1

Anchor

The first element is anchor. During this part, teachers will do the following: - Introduce the project with real-world connections - Generate interest in the project Some examples include: Newspaper articles, personal experiences, or videos

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Element #2

Task

The task focuses on a specific item to complete. The teacher will help students understand what to do by assigning a task for them to complete

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Element #3

Directions

Directions guide students through the project. They are meant to help students stay on track and not waste time

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Element #4

Student choices

The student's ability to choose what they would like to do from the directions and tasks they have been given

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Let's review what we've learned so far

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Element #5

Student Inquiry

Students find and evaluate information to determine what should and shouldn't be used for their project. Here are some examples...

• Books
• Websites
• Presentations

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Element #6

Collaboration and Teamwork

Students work together to complete the task. Each group member performs his or her assigned responsibility

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They will either get them back on track, or tell them ways they can improve their work

What do they tell them?

Element #7

Teacher Coaching and Feedback

During this element, the teacher will "coach" and give feedback to students on what they've created so far

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Element #8

Student Reflection

Students can reflect on their experiences with the project as a group and as an individual member.

How is this done?

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Audience

Element #9

Public Presentation

In the final element, students will present the presentations they have created. Presentations can be published online for all to see, or just presented in the classroom where only the teacher and other students can view it.

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Presenter

Thank You

What choices do students have?

1. Project steps 2. Roles and responsibilities of the group 3. Resources available 4. Formatting

Examples of Student Reflection

- Group Progress Report - Group Discussion - Brainstorming - Journaling