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Description: In
this interactive, online course students will learn how to use the
Standards-Focused Project Based Learning (PBL) Model to develop
instructional units. During the course, students will work independently
and collaboratively through all phases of successful PBL, from deciding
on a project theme to reflecting on the outcomes of a project. Online
discussions and activities will be centered on exploration of issues
related to PBL. As a culminating activity, students will develop a PBL
unit for use in their own teaching or training.
Course Objectives
(ISTE Standards
Addressed)
After completing this course:
- Be able to identify characteristics and attributes of Project Based Learning (PBL).
- Be able to align goals and objectives of PBL with state and local standards for learning.
- Be able to explore and implement teacher role as coach, mentor or tutor in guiding students through the PBL process.
- Be able to develop formative and summative assessments for monitoring and evaluating PBL unit and student outcomes.
- Be able to design collaborative learning activities that support student learning in the PBL process.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of PBL and the related implications for student achievement.
- Be able to develop a Project Based Learning unit using the Buck Institute for Education PBL model.
Source: ISTE, NCATE Program Standards,
http://cnets.iste.org/ncate/n_lead-stands.html
Textbooks
There is no required textbook for this course. The materials for this
class will be available on the Project Based Learning Web site located
at:
http://pbl-online.org
Additional materials will be distributed as course handouts.
 Optional Textbook:
Project Based Learning Handbook: A Guide to Standards-Focused Project
Based Learning, Second Edition
Buck Institute for Education, 2003
ISBN 0-9740343-0-4
Purchase online at:
http://www.bie.org/pbl/pblhandbook/index.php
Equipment:
This is an online
course requiring a computer with
speakers and an Internet connection.
Minimum hardware requirements for the
EDTECH online courses may be located
at:
http://edtech.boisestate.edu/EquipmentNeeded.htm
Minimum Software Requirements for
This Course: (Many of these are free.)
Optional
Please note that the
BSU bookstore offers great academic
discounts on software purchased by
students. Please check there
before purchasing Microsoft software.
You can save hundreds of dollars.
Check out the price comparison chart
at:
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Important
Dates (This information is
provided for your convenience only.
Please check the BSU Spring 2007
Calender (http://registrar.boisestate.edu/Calendars/Summer%202007%20Academic%20Calendar.pdf) for official
dates and deadlines and/or the Edtech
Website at
http://edtech.boisestate.edu.):
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June 7 |
- Last day to submit “Completion of
Graduate Degree” and “Completion of Graduate Certificate”
forms to the Graduate Admissions
Office for graduate degrees and certificates to be
awarded in August. |
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June 12 |
-Last day to
register; add classes; add thesis; add independent study or
directed research.
-Last day to drop without a "W"
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| June 25 |
-Last day for final oral thesis or project defense for
May graduation. |
| July 4 |
Independence Day Holiday. The university is
closed. |
| July 5 |
-Last day to file "Application for Admission to Candidacy"
for graduate degrees awarded in December. |
| July 9 |
-Last day to submit final signed copies (2)
of thesis or project to Graduate Dean's office for
August graduation. The department of Educational Technology
requires submission at least two-weeks prior to this date
for review and revisions. |
| July 13 & 14 |
-Scheduled written comprehensive examination
date (No alternate dates will be allowed). If you plan to
take the CE, you may apply online using the Application for
Written Comprehensive Exam found on the following page: http://edtech.boisestate.edu/forms.htm (Deadline
is February 9) |
Course
Policies:
Time Management: An online
course can take a considerable
amount of time. For this
reason, I would strongly suggest
beginning each assignment early.
Work on it regularly over the week
rather than waiting until the last
day or two. This will allow
you to have the chance to work out
problems or get help if needed.
Participation: You are
responsible for completing weekly
assignments, participating in
discussion groups, and checking in
to the course site on a consistent
basis. You should check your email
and
Blackboard at least a couple
of times per week for assignment
changes and other notices.
Assignments:
I DO NOT
ACCEPT LATE ASSIGNMENTS. PLEASE BE
AWARE OF THIS POLICY AND SUBMIT
YOUR WORK ON TIME.
Reliable computer/Internet
access: You will need to have
a reliable computer, with Internet
access and a knowledge of how to
navigate the Web. We will be using
different methods of file transfer
and many resources will be
available online. Therefore,
high-speed Internet access is
desirable, although not necessary.
Backing up your files:
You will be offered several ways
to save your work online. However
. . . and this is important,
you should always save your work
on another storage device on your
own computer. I cannot stress this
enough . . .
Closing Comments and Cautions
Keep in mind that I follow the university guidelines regarding an
incomplete grade which reserve this for unforeseen circumstances or
emergencies, not merely a failure to complete the work on time. I am
confident that those who heed this warning will be able to complete
the course with sufficient time to produce a high quality product
while gaining personal and professional satisfaction.
If the cost of this course is being reimbursed by your district or school, please review the policies regarding the minimum grade required for a complete reimbursement. It is not the responsibility of the instructor to assure a grade that meets those requirements.
Also, all students of the
University should abide by Boise State
University's Student Code of Conduct
on academic dishonesty. You can find
the University's Policy at
http://www2.boisestate.edu/studentconduct.
This web address also outlines
disciplinary measures for those who
violate this code. This can be found
under the Conduct Sanctions section.
Please spend some time reviewing this
site so that you are aware of your
academic responsibilities.
All work that you submit must show
your own ideas and current
understanding. Assignments completed
for our courses must be original
documents developed by yourself
(finding applicable lessons on the
Internet or from some other resource
and claiming them as your own is not
acceptable). You are welcome to get
ideas from other sources, however you
must revise the activity significantly
and cite your source. Also, an
assignment you have designed for one
course in our program cannot be used
in its exact form for another course
that you are currently taking. Contact
me if you have any questions regarding
this issue.
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