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Authentic Learning for Students


Whether it is called project based, problem based, challenge based, or inquiry learning, the process falls under the larger framework of authentic learning. Links and materials to support each type are found below.

If you find a link that is not working, please let me know the title and I will fix it! Thank you!

BOOKS ON THE TOPIC
  • Krauss and Boss: Thinking through PBL
  • Juliani: Inquiry and innovation in the classroom
  • BIE: Setting the standard for project based learning
  • Boss: Implementing project based learning

Why authentic learning?


Assessment

  • Challenge based assessment rubric (page 25)
  • Project based learning rubric (Microsoft Office)
  • Project based learning rubrics (BIE)
  • Conduct a Rubistar rubric search
  • Using digital storytelling as an assessment

Framework

WebQuests
  • Concept to Classroom: WebQuests
  • Components of a Webquest
  • Taxonomy of WebQuest Tasks (Dodge)
  • WebQuest about WebQuests: Elementary
  • WebQuest about WebQuests: Middle School
  • WebQuest about WebQuests: Middle/Secondary
  • Webquest about Webquests: Secondary ELA
  • Webquest about Webquests: Secondary Math/Sci
  • Webquest about Webquests: Secondary Humanities
  • QuestGarden
  • Search for WebQuests: Grade & subject matrix
  • Webquest rubric
  • Schrock slideshow about WebQuests
  • Zunal WebQuest maker and database

Finding a project

  • Global SchoolNet (Internet project registry)
  • Challenge Based Learning
  • iEarn Collaboration Center
  • Global Virtual Schoolhouse​

Components

  • Common elements of authentic learning. (Lombardi)
  • Getting a grip on project-based learning (Grant)
  • Evaluating project-based learning (Hernandez)

How to begin

  • PBL-Online
  • Concept to Classroom series
  • Edutopia's project learning (video)
  • The Buck Institute's project based learning (video)
  • Apple's challenge based learning (Handbook)
  • Creative Educator: Project based learning
  • University of Delaware: Problem based learning
  • Problem based learning (for students)
  • SFSU: Problem based learning
  • Learning.com: Inquiry learning
  • Ten tips for launching an inquiry-based classroom

Additional resources

Slideshare search links
  • Project based learning
  • Problem based learning
  • Challenge based learning
  • Authentic learning
  • Inquiry based learning
  • Blended learning
  • Seven essentials for project based learning (article)
  • Lauren Davis: SmartBlogs in Education post
  • Corey Dahl's Authentic Learning comic
  • Lewman: PBL in the primary classroom
  • Lewman: Diigo links for problem based learning 
  • Lewman: Scoop.it! for PBL sites
  • 23 ways to use the iPad for project based learning
  • Digital storytelling as an assessment
  • West Virginia project database
  • 11 ways to make an inquiry-based classroom
  • Problem-based vs. project-based learning
  • Blended learning toolkit
  • Six models of blended learning
  • The BSCS 5E instructional model of inquiry learning
  • PBL learning in the maker classroom
  • Blended learning

Books
  • Problem Based Learning with the Internet K-3
  • Project Based Learning in the Elementary Grades
  • PBL in the Elementary Grades
  • Authentic Learning Activities MS Math: Geometry
  • Authentic Learning Activities MS Math: Measurement
  • Authentic Learning Activities MS Math: Operations
  • Blended Learning in Grades 4-12
  • Reinventing Project-based Learning (ISTE)

Picture

Discovery Education/Wilkes University Authentic Learning Webinar (3/14/13)

Guests Ginger Lewman and Cynthia Treichler talk about PBL. Hosted by Kathy Schrock and Steve Dembo.

Questions asked of Webinar panel

1. Problem based learning, project based learning, inquiry based learning, and challenge based learning are all considered authentic learning models. How would would define authentic learning?

2. What are some common features across these pedagogical models?
3. What model are you most passionate about and why? 

4. Provide us with an overview of a successful project you have implemented or been involved with.

5. What are some online resources for the model you utilize the most?

Authentic Learning Workshop Resources


Here are the workshop forms you will need.
Adapted with permission from Sun Associates.
k_5wksht_enabled2.pdf
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6_12wksht_enabled2.pdf
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Here are your choices of project-based learning sites.

K-5
Down the Drain
Penny Harvest
Holidays and Festivals Around the World

6-12
Defy Gravity
A City of Stories


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