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Integrating Problem-Based Learning
and Technology in Education
George Watson
[email protected]
Institute for Transforming
Undergraduate Education
University of Delaware
http://www.udel.edu/pbl/jamaica
The Way It Was...
1973
2007
scientific calculators,
graphing calculators,
laptops,
PDAs
tablet PCs,
gigabytes and gigahertz,
ubiquitous computing
Computation and Calculation
The Way It Was...
1973
2007
e-mail,
voice-mail,
chatrooms,
FAX,
cell phones,
text messaging,
instant messaging,
blogging,
wireless connectivity
Communication and Collaboration
The Way It Was...
1973
Online Information:
web catalogs,
networked databases,
Britannica Online,
online newspapers,
course websites,
CMS and LMS,
podcasting,
wikis,
YouTube
Collections and Connections
2007
An important question:
Given the amazing advances in
technology
and the dramatic change in the
environment of our students,
Can we afford to continue teaching
the way we were taught?
Integrating
Information Technology
and PBL
Active Learning Objectives
Courses should:
1. Be student-centered and encourage students to “learn to
learn.”
2. Provide opportunities to think critically and to analyze and
solve problems.
3. Assist students in developing skills in gathering and
evaluating information.
4. Provide experience working cooperatively in teams and
small groups.
5. Help students acquire versatile and effective communication
skills.
6. Offer a variety of learning experiences.
7. Apply technology effectively where it will enhance learning.
Information Technology Objectives
Students should:
1. engage in electronic collaboration.
2. use and create structured electronic documents.
3. do technology-enhanced presentations.
4. use appropriate electronic tools for research and evaluation.
5. use spreadsheets and databases to manage information.
6. use electronic tools for analyzing quantitative and
qualitative data.
7. identify major legal, ethical, and security issues in
information technology.
8. have a working knowledge of IT platforms.
Adapted from Technology Across the Curriculum, George Mason U.
IT6
analyzing
data
AL2
critical thinking
problem solving
IT5
managing
information
IT4
research &
evaluation
AL1
gathering &
evaluating info
student-centered
learning to learn
AL3
IT1 collaboration
AL5
cooperative
groups
communication
skills
AL4
IT2
structured
documents
IT3
enhanced
presentations
varied learning
experiences
AL6
Overlap of Active-Learning Objectives and Instructional Technology Objectives
IT6
analyzing
data
AL2
critical thinking
problem solving
IT5
managing
information
IT4
research &
evaluation
AL1
gathering &
evaluating info
student-centered
learning to learn
AL3
IT1 collaboration
AL5
cooperative
groups
communication
skills
AL4
IT2
structured
documents
IT3
enhanced
presentations
varied learning
experiences
AL6
Overlap of Active-Learning Objectives and Instructional Technology Objectives
IT6
analyzing
data
AL2
critical thinking
problem solving
IT5
managing
information
IT4
research &
evaluation
AL1
gathering &
evaluating info
student-centered
learning to learn
AL3
IT1 collaboration
AL5
cooperative
groups
communication
skills
AL4
IT2
structured
documents
IT3
enhanced
presentations
varied learning
experiences
AL6
Overlap of Active-Learning Objectives and Instructional Technology Objectives
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Organizing
the Course
Utilizing
Online Resources
Organizing the Course
Web Sites and
Web Pages
Syllabus
Syllabus
Groups
Student Reports
and Projects
Organizing the Syllabus
Syllabus
Forms for
assessment
Introduction
to PBL
Group
facilitation and
support
Introduction
to PBL
Group
facilitation and
support
Forms for
assessment
Examples of supporting information that can be
linked from an online syllabus:
Instructor’s instructional philosophy
Detailed course objectives (both content and process)
General education curriculum goals
Motivation and description of PBL
Problem solving process and strategies
Roles and responsibilities of students, peer tutors, and
instructor
7. List of frequently asked questions about PBL and working
in groups
8. Forms for assessment of individual performance in groups
9. Some thoughts on grading
10. Anonymous suggestion box and responses to suggestions
11. Academic Services Center
12. Policies on academic dishonesty and responsible computing
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6.
Organizing the Course
Web Sites and
Web Pages
Syllabus
Groups
Groups
Student Reports
and Projects
Organizing Groups
Groups
Vehicles for
collaboration
Identity:
Rosters, photos,
addresses
Vehicles for
communication
Organizing Groups
Groups
Student to
student
Professor to
group
Vehicles for
communication
Professor to
student
Student to
professor
Student to
group
Organizing Groups
bulletin boards,
newsgroups
Groups
Group to
group
Vehicles for
collaboration
Group to
professor
Egroups.com
chatrooms,
filesharing,
scheduling meetings
CMS: WebCT
controlled discussion forums,
collaborative space,
whiteboarding
Organizing
the Course
Utilizing
Online Resources
Utilizing Online Resources
Web Sites and
Web Pages
Information for
solving problems
Ingredients for
writing problems
Inspiration for
designing problems
Ingredients for
writing problems
Utilizing Online Resources
Web Sites and
Web Pages
Ingredients for
writing problems
Creating images
with scanners,
digital cameras
Background facts
from networked
databases
Borrowing images
from other sites
Utilizing Online Resources
Web Sites and
Web Pages
International
newspapers for
global view
Inspiration for
designing problems
Film and TV
sites for scripts
and characters
Online regional
newspapers for
local perspective
Quack websites
for “raw”
material
Utilizing Online Resources
Web Sites and
Web Pages
Information for
solving problems
Old thinking:
The web is full of
misinformation and
online
biasedEvaluating
representation
critically
Stay resources
away!
New thinking:
Engage and develop
critical Executing
thinking skills.
web
The Internet
searchesChallenge!
effectively
Computer Simulations
A wide variety of educational games exist that represent a PBL
approach to learning <www.legacyinteractive.com> :
emergency room
virtual hospital
archaeological dig
halls of justice
www.trauma.org
www.vh.org
dig.anthro.niu.edu
www.objection.com
Interactive Java applets and Flash animations are also an excellent
way to bring the power of technology to the PBL classroom.
As initially presented to the students
Features of the Circuit Simulator
The current version provides
a prototyping workspace
drag-and-drop selection of resistors and batteries
multimeters that can be configured to display
current and/or voltage for each circuit element
wire cutters and wire to complete and
reconfigure circuits to carry out simulated
experiments.
a written and audio introduction to its use.
Running a circuit simulation…
Concept Mapping Software
www.inspiration.com
Trends and Directions
in PBL and Technology
Facilities for PBL
Collaborative workspace
Flexible furniture in PBL classroom
www.udel.edu/pbl/wireless/
In your working group, please share
your ideas on how you will use
technology to support student
learning in your PBL exercise.