Project-Based Learning in eTwinning
Miguela Fernandes (miguela@sapo.pt), Agrupamento de Escolas
da Batalha, eTwinning Ambassador, Portugal
Teresa Lacerda (teresalacerda@hotmail.com), Agrupamento
de Escolas de Póvoa de Lanhoso, eTwinning Ambassador, Portugal
26.June.2015
Project-based learning [PBL]
“Standards-focused systematic teaching
method that engages students in
learning knowledge and skills through an
extended inquiry process structured
around complex, authentic questions and
carefully designed products and tasks.”
The Buck Institute for Education (BIE - http://bie.org/)
Project-based learning [PBL]
PBL…
• …is a new approach to
teaching and learning and
helps students to acquire
the 21st Century skills.
• …engage students in
investigation of real-world
problems and challenges.
For this, students need…
• …explore the real-world
• …collaborate with peers
• …develop a critical thinking
• …purpose solutions and
make products.
• The technology, web 2.0
and eTwinning can support
students and teachers
when they work on PBL.
The essential elements of PBL
Essential Elements of Project-Based Learning - Lorin Mayo, 2013
(http://www.shsu.edu/centers/project-based-learning/k-12.html)
Five keys PBL (1)
Video in http://www.edutopia.org/video/five-keys-rigorous-project-based-learning
Five keys PBL (2)
http://www.edutopia.org/video/five-keys-rigorous-project-based-learning
You are students of…
• Biology
• Computer
Network
• History
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Which is my group?
Group 1A - Water pollution
Real-world connection in Biology
Define the problem
Develop the project
Structure the final product
Make a public presentation
Group 2 – Computer network
Real-world connection in Computer
Science
Define the problem
Develop the project
Structure the final product
Make a public presentation
Group 3 - Discoveries
Real-world connection in History
Define the problem
Develop the project
Structure the final product
Make a public presentation
Group 1B - Water pollution
Real-world connection in Biology
Define the problem
Develop the project
Structure the final product
Make a public presentation
Work Group
Group 2
Real-world connection in
Computer Network
Group 3
Real-world connection in History
5 MINUTES
Group 1A & Group 1B
Real-world connection in Biology
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Organize each group
& Present yourself
Work Group 3 MINUTES
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Pre-Test:
What is your Knowledge?
Work Group
Step 2 - Hypothesis & Research information
[Sustained inquiry - The project involves an active, in-depth process
over time, in which students generate questions, find and use
resources, ask further questions, and develop their own answers.]
10 MINUTES
Step 1 - Define the problem
[Challenging problem - The project is based on a
meaningful problem to solve or a question to answer, at
the appropriate level of challenge for students, which is
operationalized by an open-ended, engaging driving
question.]
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Problem & Plan
Work Group
Step 2 - Laboratory work / classroom
[Authenticity]
20 MINUTES
Step 1 - Field work
[Authenticity - The project has a real-
world context, uses real-world processes,
tools, and quality standards, makes a real
impact, and/or is connected to students’
own concerns, interests, and identities.]
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Field &
Laboratory work
Work Group
Step 2 – Reflection / Critique & Revision
[The project provides opportunities for students to reflect on what
and how they are learning, and on the project’s design and
implementation. // The project includes processes for students to give
and receive feedback on their work, in order to revise their ideas and
products or conduct further inquiry.]
10 MINUTES
Step 1 – Students voice
[The project allows students to make some
choices about the products they create,
how they work, and how they use their
time, guided by the teacher and depending
on their age and PBL experience.]
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Classroom work
Work Group 10 MINUTES
Step 1 - Decide and plan the final product
[The project requires students to demonstrate what
they learn by creating a product that is presented or
offered to people beyond the classroom.]
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Step 4
Plan the presentation for the peers
Product &
Plan presentation
Work Group 3 MINUTES
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Post-Test:
What is your Knowledge?
Public presentation 10 MINUTES
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Conclusions
Don’t forget - Essential Project Design Elements:
– Key Knowledge, Understanding & Success
– Challenging, Problem or Question
– Sustained Inquiry
– Authenticity
– Student Voice & Choice
– Reflection
– Critique & Revision
– Public product
Conclusions
• Students learn to learn
• Students learn by doing
• Use TwinSpace to:
– Discuss & share
– Publish the products
– …
• The limit is… your creativity 
The end!
Miguela Fernandes (miguela@sapo.pt)
Teresa Lacerda (teresalacerda@hotmail.com)
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Workshop evaluation

Project based learning in e twinning

  • 1.
    Project-Based Learning ineTwinning Miguela Fernandes ([email protected]), Agrupamento de Escolas da Batalha, eTwinning Ambassador, Portugal Teresa Lacerda ([email protected]), Agrupamento de Escolas de Póvoa de Lanhoso, eTwinning Ambassador, Portugal 26.June.2015
  • 2.
    Project-based learning [PBL] “Standards-focusedsystematic teaching method that engages students in learning knowledge and skills through an extended inquiry process structured around complex, authentic questions and carefully designed products and tasks.” The Buck Institute for Education (BIE - http://bie.org/)
  • 3.
    Project-based learning [PBL] PBL… •…is a new approach to teaching and learning and helps students to acquire the 21st Century skills. • …engage students in investigation of real-world problems and challenges. For this, students need… • …explore the real-world • …collaborate with peers • …develop a critical thinking • …purpose solutions and make products. • The technology, web 2.0 and eTwinning can support students and teachers when they work on PBL.
  • 4.
    The essential elementsof PBL Essential Elements of Project-Based Learning - Lorin Mayo, 2013 (http://www.shsu.edu/centers/project-based-learning/k-12.html)
  • 5.
    Five keys PBL(1) Video in http://www.edutopia.org/video/five-keys-rigorous-project-based-learning
  • 6.
    Five keys PBL(2) http://www.edutopia.org/video/five-keys-rigorous-project-based-learning
  • 7.
    You are studentsof… • Biology • Computer Network • History Images found in Google with labelled for reuse with modification
  • 8.
    Which is mygroup? Group 1A - Water pollution Real-world connection in Biology Define the problem Develop the project Structure the final product Make a public presentation Group 2 – Computer network Real-world connection in Computer Science Define the problem Develop the project Structure the final product Make a public presentation Group 3 - Discoveries Real-world connection in History Define the problem Develop the project Structure the final product Make a public presentation Group 1B - Water pollution Real-world connection in Biology Define the problem Develop the project Structure the final product Make a public presentation
  • 9.
    Work Group Group 2 Real-worldconnection in Computer Network Group 3 Real-world connection in History 5 MINUTES Group 1A & Group 1B Real-world connection in Biology Images found in Google with labelled for reuse with modification Organize each group & Present yourself
  • 10.
    Work Group 3MINUTES Images found in Google with labelled for reuse with modification Pre-Test: What is your Knowledge?
  • 11.
    Work Group Step 2- Hypothesis & Research information [Sustained inquiry - The project involves an active, in-depth process over time, in which students generate questions, find and use resources, ask further questions, and develop their own answers.] 10 MINUTES Step 1 - Define the problem [Challenging problem - The project is based on a meaningful problem to solve or a question to answer, at the appropriate level of challenge for students, which is operationalized by an open-ended, engaging driving question.] Images found in Google with labelled for reuse with modification Problem & Plan
  • 12.
    Work Group Step 2- Laboratory work / classroom [Authenticity] 20 MINUTES Step 1 - Field work [Authenticity - The project has a real- world context, uses real-world processes, tools, and quality standards, makes a real impact, and/or is connected to students’ own concerns, interests, and identities.] Images found in Google with labelled for reuse with modification Field & Laboratory work
  • 13.
    Work Group Step 2– Reflection / Critique & Revision [The project provides opportunities for students to reflect on what and how they are learning, and on the project’s design and implementation. // The project includes processes for students to give and receive feedback on their work, in order to revise their ideas and products or conduct further inquiry.] 10 MINUTES Step 1 – Students voice [The project allows students to make some choices about the products they create, how they work, and how they use their time, guided by the teacher and depending on their age and PBL experience.] Images found in Google with labelled for reuse with modification Classroom work
  • 14.
    Work Group 10MINUTES Step 1 - Decide and plan the final product [The project requires students to demonstrate what they learn by creating a product that is presented or offered to people beyond the classroom.] Images found in Google with labelled for reuse with modification Step 4 Plan the presentation for the peers Product & Plan presentation
  • 15.
    Work Group 3MINUTES Images found in Google with labelled for reuse with modification Post-Test: What is your Knowledge?
  • 16.
    Public presentation 10MINUTES Images found in Google with labelled for reuse with modification
  • 17.
    Conclusions Don’t forget -Essential Project Design Elements: – Key Knowledge, Understanding & Success – Challenging, Problem or Question – Sustained Inquiry – Authenticity – Student Voice & Choice – Reflection – Critique & Revision – Public product
  • 18.
    Conclusions • Students learnto learn • Students learn by doing • Use TwinSpace to: – Discuss & share – Publish the products – … • The limit is… your creativity 
  • 19.
    The end! Miguela Fernandes([email protected]) Teresa Lacerda ([email protected]) Image found in Google with labelled for reuse with modification Workshop evaluation