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This week we will be exploring and discussing Project-based learning (PBL). PBL is a method of teaching that involves student inquiry, exploration, curiosity and creativity while building multiple skills and deep, long-term learning.

Objectives for this module

You will be able to explain what Project-based Learning (PBL) is.
You will be able to describe the essential elements of PBL.
If you are currently teaching, you will be able identify projects that would be appropriate for your classes and students.

Suggested path through the module

1. Start this week's content with the Introductory Video - this video gives a brief overview of the topic for this week.

2. Next, read the Introduction to Project-based Learning. This overview is one of the required readings for this week. A reading guide is available for all of the required readings for this module. Use the reading guide to help you prepare for the Module 4 quiz.

3. Read the other required reading for this week: Less Teaching and More Learning

4. Join in the Module 4 Project-based Learning discussion. You can select any of the discussion groups, but you need to participate in at least one of the discussion groups to be eligible for a Project-based Learning badge.

5. After you have had time to read, think about, and discuss the readings on this topic, take the Module 4 quiz to test your knowledge. The quiz is based on the required readings. You can take it three times, and the highest score is recorded. You will need to score at least 15 out of 20 in order to be eligible for the Project-based Learning badge.

6. Extra time or interest? Read some of the optional readings, and take part in the optional discussion about these readings. Join in the optional photo sharing discussion, and remember to "like" the photos that you like best. Respond to our final fun survey, the Module 4 Fun Survey. After you finish the survey, you can click on 'See previous responses' to see what others have written.

7. Please take a moment to fill out the user experience survey, as well.

Badge

PBL badge
For the Project-based Learning badge, you will need to read the readings, view the video, participate in the Module 4 Project-based Learning discussion, and score at least 15 points on the Module 4 quiz.

Help

Remember – if you need help with this course, look at the Help Discussion Forums. Post your question or comment in course materials errors or general questions. For general help with Canvas, please look at the Canvas User Orientation and the Canvas Learner Guide.

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