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 * Enhancing Instruction in Middle and High Schools with 21st Century Project Based Learning**

Motivate students with real-world connections to learning. Explore the impact of 21st century project-based learning and web 2.0 tools to enhance student performance. Create ePortfolios to present lessons and host student work.

**Facilitators**: OETSBSI

**Date & Times**: October 28, 2011 415 89th Street (Room 508/513) Brooklyn, New York 11209

__**Agenda **__
 * Welcome and Introductions
 * What is Project Based Learning? & Introduction to PBL
 * How are PBL units aligned to CCSS and P21 standards?


 * What Web 2.0-tools can enhance your project planning and design?
 * [|Rubicon/Atlas]to map PBL units
 * Mindmaps for brainstorming
 * Customized Search Engines
 * Podcasts/Video to engage all learners
 * Blogging to sustain communication
 * Google Docs for Collaboration
 * Web 2.0 tools for assessment and presentation
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">InfoGraphic
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">XtraNormal


 * Explore Google Sites (LIFE/OPAL accounts)
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">e-Portfolio development to host PBL unit
 * Upload files
 * Manage student assignments
 * Add web links
 * Create showcase space for student work

Resources: Making Learning Visible and Meaningful Through E-Portfolios [|Create your e-Portfolio with Google sites] [|Sample Professional Portfolio] [|Sample of e-Classroom]