#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday April 20, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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You will love it! is awesome!
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Hey ! Kaitlyn from Alabama
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Kristen, kindergarten teacher from Springfield, VA here tonight π
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Welcome to glad you could join us!
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Gulf Shores, Alabama Librarian
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Stephanie in TN sitting next to , ready for tonight!!
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Hi, I'm Nick Clayton a ClassDojo ambassador from CA.
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So excited for tonight's chat! Looking forward to learning about PBL Laurena from RI
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Hey! Welcome to ! Glad you could join us!
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My tweets for the next hour will be for . Tonight we're talking Project Based Learning!!
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Welcome! So excited you could make it! Your training was great today by the way!
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Hey everyone! Jenna here from ! Excited to chat all about today :)
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Hey Jenna! Thanks so much for having me moderate!
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Super excited for to be moderating tonight! :)
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so glad you could join us for
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2nd grade teacher classdojo mentor pumped to get kids doing more than expected
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First question coming up I am soooo excited guys! Thank you all for joining in.
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Me, too!! Haven't done a in awhile! Been learning so much about PBL this year, so I'm excited for tonight!
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it's ok so glad you could join with the little one!
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A1 projects, driving questions, cross curricular, planning!
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So much collaboration goes into PBL!
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A1 deep thinking, fun, collaboration, inclusiveness
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A1: student products, various grouping, shared vision
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A1 - I think of kids getting their hands dirty and working together!
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Miss Quick from Iowa here!
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A1 Projects, prepping, and planning!
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A1: never knowing if it is project (or problem!) based learning. Our county can't make their minds! π
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A1 building a plane in the classroom
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A1 sometimes I hear the "groans" from the ones that don't like group work
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A1. Projects. Diving deeper into topics. Collaboration.
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Nobody can! https://t.co/xGTs7OYNMA
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A1: never knowing if it is project (or problem!) based learning. Our county can't make their minds! π
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A1- communication, curiosity, organization, problem-solving skills!
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A1: student engagement, learning though experience and creation
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They are both very similar with same outcomes.
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A!: excitement cause I know has my back with the PBL life! Also, they're the bomb dot com
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A1: I imagine st. centered/led projects centered on a common thematic unit
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A2 we are just getting started in it but my students are really enjoying all the aspects to it.
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I think I prefer problem. I like the idea of students thinking of the bigger picture.
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A2 We've done a few. They like PBL, but sometimes get frustrated-end up in the dip!
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I have found 3rd graders really get into pbl! I have had huge successes at my school!
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A2 It's a great springboard for writing! Real world issues = authentic responses.
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Ha ha! A2 just arriving after spending the day in New Tech training!
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A1: curiosity, investigation, teamwork
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A2. I'm doing PBL for my PDP (licensing). Done several projects this year, and have more in the pipeline for future years.
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A2 - When I taught 7th grade science most lessons were -- ends up being a lot more fun for everyone involved!
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Haven't tried any PBL yet but am leaning and can't wait to try with my Ss
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A2: building a life sized minecraft block and obstacle course in the classroom
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A2: I'm a PBL newbie. I used to think it wasn't something you did in
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I have seen PBL projects turn into amazing writing pieces this year! Especially the opinion/persuasive ones!
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mine love it! Some don't like the collaboration aspect though.
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A2 - PBL also made it easier for me to differentiate for my students -- something that was quite difficult for me to figure out!
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I would love to hear what you are doing! Sounds awesome!
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A2:Centered on Life Science because of high student interest, Sts create freely, make project unique https://t.co/0SusbQhGPU
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A2 did pbl with 2nd/6th this year! They went farther than I could ever have hoped
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hopefully tonight you will leave with some resources to get started!
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A1: Learning by doing, making, messing, struggling, persevering, and proudly presenting a learning artifact.
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Next question coming up in 1 minute!
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It's especially hard for new teachers to differentiate!
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this sounds amazing! I bet they LOVED it!
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A2: building global connections and action based projects with Ss and the - research, presenting, adopting
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A3 Time, availability of materials, Ss attitude that day... lol
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A3 not enough time in the day
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A3 we are departmentalized - which isn't limiting but makes it challenging
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A3 As a tech coach, I think my teachers would say time was their biggest issue.
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A3: limited student interest, prior knowledge of making projects
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A3 time! Our schedule is so blocky and cut up that once they get into a groove it's time for PE, lunch, or to swap classes!
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I think a little of both. Not sure colleges really focus on teaching the "how to" aspect.
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A3: time (a teacher's worst enemy!) And finding ways to tie it into the content instead of making it something "extra" for June
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attitudes are definitely important!
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A3. Time and very little tech at my school. Most projects I do end up being BYODevice - which can be a struggle in itself.
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A3 - Time and resources! Although I'm a dreamer, I had to build realistic lessons that worked in my classroom
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A3: Funding, time, acceptance. But where there's a will there's a way.
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Long time, no ! What's going on??
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A2- HS geometry with at-risk students. Able to make curriculum more relevant to real world
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A2: haven't done PBL yet but hoping to
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A3: time is always the biggest issue, and I think finding a way to grade efficiently is always a challenge
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A3 Not so much a limit but more of a hindrance. Standardized Tests
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have a about a million and one things going on
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A4 It's long & drawn out, it's a fad
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A3- Lack of knowledge and resources. Debbie from Miami here.
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A3: Time, resources and continual student interest
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A4- That it is a fad, where as its been around for generations and will be around for many more. Much needed for career/life ready
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A4 That it doesn't "fit" with the standards...
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A4: Misconceptions that they are hard, elaborate, costly, only for GT kids
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A3- no limits! It's required as we are a "PBL" school. Only my mind limits me. 1st year "PBL" just learning
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A3 That it is too hard or too complicated
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It requires a big budget and lots of planning.
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A4 too long, Ts knocking it before they try it!
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A4 time consuming "when will we get on to the next content"
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I've found pbl fits with SO MANY standards! One project can cover a ton of standards.
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YES! There is this persistent feeling that PBL is only for the Advanced Academic kids. Not true!!
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That one gets me. It's not only for GT kids! I have had huge success this year with my low Ss too! Just need to diff.
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Kevin here joining late a teaching Principal
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A4: It's too hard - requires too many resources, $, and planning hours.
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YESS!!! It does! And in the end all ends up making sense to the students! Painting the whole pic
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I agree that I want it to be meaningful
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A4 - Biggest misconception in my school was that we didn't have the resources -- however, a little creativity can go a long way!
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A3 Ts relinquishing some of the control to students. So powerful for students, but hard for Ts
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My school is heading towards PBL but we have limited direction/guidance.
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That is hard for teachers!
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oh the usual - talking to my producers, planning my trip to and hanging with my peeps
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Yes, Not all projects have to be the same format, medium, type, etc. Differentiation is the key!
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A5 some Qs are def level 1, but the deeper the Ss go, the deeper they go into DOK. They naturally progress deeper
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Inspires Ss to become life long learners. Encourages collaboration and creativity.
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A5 I think PBL prob addresses most if not all of DOK! Really hitting on the deepest levels.
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A5: gives ample opportunity to use and practice those skills as students are creating
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A5: all about Collaboration, communication, creativity. My K's are learning how to collaborate on smaller projects
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A5 I think PBL prob addresses most if not all of DOK! Really hitting on the deepest levels.
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A5: Students must use critical thinking skills to solve real world problems
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A5- It not only hits on DOK and 21st century skills but also builds good life habits: creativity, social awareness, data analysis,
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A5 DOK--Creating a project, evaluating/analyzing info 21st Skills--basic PC skills and others dep on product
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A5: It's everything Sts. need to compete in an ever changing society. It challenges Sts. to perform similar to the work force.
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So true!!! These are so important but can often be left behind due to test readiness, but can be taught together!
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A6- Yes, I know they can bc I have been doing this all year with my teachers (I am a tech coach)! Once I took the fear away!
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A6 absolutely! Math, science, reading, technology, the list is endless. Not to mention their social skills.
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A6 Our Social Studies standards are ridiculous, so, no. But w/ all other subjects, yes!!
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It's hard for teachers to let go sometimes and let the kids come up with solutions and ideas. But Ss need time collaborate.
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A6: Absolutely! I have three sections of Science, and they can all be met!
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A6 yes in my school in upper grades Spa. We've met our standards & gone beyond
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A6: yes! Even w/the littles they can show their knowledge with writing/drawing/technology. Great opportunity for oral language too
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and it builds social skills
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A6: I think for the most part yes. Some get a little harder like math
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A6 Yes, and it "means" more to the students than doing a worksheet. They are more likely to remember the process.
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A6: yes, PBL addresses all content areas as well as 21 century skills
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I did a March Madness PBL that had math involved! The kids were all over it!
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A6 - With the proper coaching and planning, it can be done. We need a PBL coach!!!
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Reliable measures of technology is being read.
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A5 changes the perspective of where and how assessment takes place. Begin with higher order first. Present a problem/project
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I think it depends on the concept. If real world is obvious math is easy. If it's a concept to build gets harder
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A6: Without question it can be done.
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A4 that it's too time consuming and teacher prep heavy. Because it's too disjointed and isolated
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A7 Realize that it doesn't have to be done all in one day!
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A7 collaborate! Collaborate amongst subjects and come up with a project that can be done together.
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great advice! most of my PBL lessons lasted 3-5 days!
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A6. Depending on the number of standards within a reasonable time frame, Yes. If PBL is truly integrated across the Curriculum
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A6: all about scheduling and organization. Sometimes you have to give up things you hold to close to!
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Stop Collaborate & listen, PBL is not a new invention! ;-) Sorry I had to go there!
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hahah too good. you just had to!
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A7 - Dream big, but start small. Incorporate both old and new methods. Technology and art projects, etc... The best of both worlds
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A7 spread it out with time. A project can take days
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nice!!! love the long projects at the end of the year, too -- teaches them focus and perseverance!!
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A7 identify commonalities, relate to real world and current events or themes. It is doable
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Next question coming up in 2 minutes! Keep it coming! Yall are too good!
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Hi . Joe, math & STEM coach, checking in late.
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Yes! I have done some that take all week one hour at a time, or some that I am in and out in 45 minutes!
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A7: has pre-made PBL lessons called Do Now! For easy integration into your daily routine
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Hey hey! :) Happy Wednesday!
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Ooo yes those lessons are fab! Great suggestion!
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A7 Don't feel like you have 2 create your own PBL. The wheel's already been created; you don't have 2 do everything from scratch!
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A8 is fantastic for great lessons!
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I never recreate the wheel! Too frustrating! lol https://t.co/uozMAIyxll
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A7 Don't feel like you have 2 create your own PBL. The wheel's already been created; you don't have 2 do everything from scratch!
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A8- has some amazing resources!
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Definitely canβt miss being w the crew!
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A8: We, also, have a PBL summer institute in WI that is a two day PD.
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the actual Ss. I ask them " how would you like to do..."
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Definitely a wonderful resource!
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Um...can I count you as my PBL resource?
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A8- A great place to start guys! Amazing lessons all done for you with all you need to just run with it! https://t.co/6DhsChrlTq
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You might as well! I sure do! ;-)
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You guys should all follow here on twitter free stuff tweeted out all the time!
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Thanks for sharing all these great resources! Can't wait to get started !
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A8: Asking other teachers is a great way to start. Get together a collaborative team who will brainstorm ideas.
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Okay guys last question coming up...
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If you have done a good job unpacking them (or have the FCPS POS) and have clear expectations with rubric. https://t.co/MfdGav5TEM
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A9- My best tips are doing overwhelm yourself. Start small, start with premade, ease the students into it. The first one is tough.
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A9-'don't get frustrated or give up! It's easy to get frustrated and tired of a project but just keep engaging the kids!
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Best thing about today's chat is sitting back and being a learner.... And just reading what others post...
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A9- Don't overwhelm yourself,go with premade, Start small and let your Ss practice. The 1st project may be rough, They get better
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A9: don't give up if things don't go perfect the first time. Learn from it and keep trying. Your S's will see that and try too
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A9 Start easy & w/ high interest projects.
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for sure! Don't feel pressured to jump head first into a long project!
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A9 - Remember to have a growth mindset, both you and your students! Might not be smooth sailing at first... and that's okay!
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A9: patience, willingness to try new things and letting students see that true success is trying again after you have failed
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Perfect example of getting out of the dip! https://t.co/EVunloLP1b
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A9 - Remember to have a growth mindset, both you and your students! Might not be smooth sailing at first... and that's okay!
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A9: Start small, high interest, rubric, one content area at a time for little ones, work w/ other classes
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A3 - Stay positive! Encourage Ss to keep trying and come up with new solutions and strategies. Never give up!
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