Thursday, July 9, 2015

7.9.15 - EdCamp E-Town

EdCamp Summaries

PBL and Eusessment, Adam Watson
  • Project Based Learning vs. Problem Based Learning (Traditional)
    • Project Based Learning (PBL)
      • the unit is the project
        • working on information throughout
        • getting/giving feedback
        • measuring benchmarks throughout
        • outside audience
        • student reflection at the end
      • create 'driving question' (displayed everyday)
        • students ask questions
        • use Question Formulation Technique
        • Tubric
      • Single point rubric
        • left column = feedback when standard not met
        • middle column = criteria to meet standard
        • right column = how exceeded
      • 80% / 20% scoring
        • 80% = individual mastery of content
        • 20% - group work, collaborative skills, presentation
      • Teacher needs to decide
        • how simple the task is
        • how loosely it is mastered

    • Promblem Based Learning
      • problem inauthentic
      • teacher lecture
      • project is the dessert


    Assessment vs. Eusessment

    • “As” 
      • toward a product/project
    • "Eu"
      • good product/project
    • Distress vs. Eustress (uncomfortable vs growth-inducing)