This is a Project Based Learning Assignment, titled Quarter Project. Students select an interesting question they want to research. They use Trello to organize their projects. The Quarter Project Trello board presents the instructions for students to move their projects from one step to the next. As a teacher, it helps you see the class move through the project. It is also a great place for students to assemble their research, images, presentation etc. Trello makes it easy for students to collaborate on their projects.
Trello is a visual collaboration tool that can be used for lesson planning, class organization, student research, organizing writing assignments, project-based learning and more. It is free.
Look at the wide variety of ways you can use Trello. Decide how you want to use it.
If you plan to use the example assignment Quarter Project, open the example URL.
Take time to look at the different lists and cards and the example student card on DACA.
Print the Quarter Project Document. Modify it as desired.
How-To
Introduce Project Based Learning to the class.
In a discussion have students share ideas of questions they might want to learn about.
If you plan to have the students work in groups, gather those students who are interested in the same question.
Open Trello.
Show the Quarter Project Trello Board.
Demonstrate how to move cards from one list to another.
Discuss the various steps to the project.
Help students get their own Trello accounts.
Assist students in joining into the shared groups.
As a class set a timeline for the class assignment completion.
Teacher Tips
By using the menu on the right, you can see who has done what on the project.
You can communicate with students as they work through the project by adding comments on the students' cards.
More Ways
For more ways to use Trello see the OTAN, Web-based Class Activities or open the Example Document 2, Trello in Education Introduction.
Program Areas
ABE: Adult Basic Education
ESL: English as a Second Language
ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation
ASE: High School Diploma
CTE: Career Technical Education
AwD: Adults with Disabilities
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Intermediate
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Warm-up
Engagement
Open the class discussion with: What is Project Based Learning? According to the website PBLWorks, "Project based learning is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects."
Students pair up and brainstorm a list of projects or topics they would be interested in learning about.
Introduction
Engagement
For the next four weeks students will work in small groups researching and presenting about a topic they are interested in. Here is a list of 12 areas of possible project topics generated by ChatGPT. (student pairs are gathered in groups of four) Read through these topics and the topics that were put on the board earlier. Select the ones you want the class to explore. Students can also generate a new topic as they discuss together.
1. Financial Literacy: Research the steps for budgeting. Create an example budget and financial plan. 2. Health and Wellness: Develop a fitness and nutrition plan. Research a common health concern in the community. 3. Career Development: How does one decide on a career? Create a strategy and set a professional goals. Research and develop effective job search strategies. 4. Community Issues: Identify and propose solutions for local community challenges. Address environmental concerns or promote sustainability. 5. Digital Literacy: Explore online safety and privacy in the digital age. Research how to develop skills for effective online collaboration and communication. 6. Civic Engagement: Research local government structures and civic responsibilities. Initiate a community project to address a civic issue. 7. Cultural Competence: Investigate and promote cultural awareness in a diverse community. Develop strategies for fostering inclusivity and understanding. 8. Technology in Daily Life: Explore the impact of technology on daily routines and relationships. Address challenges related to digital overload and addiction. 9. Family Dynamics: Address common family challenges and conflicts. Develop effective communication strategies within families. 10. Global Issues: Analyze and propose solutions for global challenges (e.g., climate change, poverty). Research and present the impact of global events on local communities. 11. Legal Literacy: Explore basic legal rights and responsibilities. Address common legal issues faced by individuals. 12. Entrepreneurship: Develop a business plan for a small entrepreneurial venture. Address challenges and opportunities in local business environments.
Presentation
Engagement Enhancement
Look back at the definition used earlier. Important elements include:
Real-world Revelance. The project selected should reflect what is happening in our world today and connect to students' lives.
There should be a question that drives the project--a problem or challenge to solve.
The work is done as a team.
One of the strengths of PBL is that is gives students the opportunity to learn the necessary soft skills used in the workplace. These skills include, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Students conduct research to gather information and evaluate that information as factual and relevant.
The project involves planning and organization. For this step students will use Trello, an organizational and team tool.
Students learn how to manage the work, reporting back to each other, assembling information and using time effectively.
Teams decide together on the method of sharing the research/outcome of their project. Will they create a website? oral presentation? infographic? game? who will be the audience? class? other classes? school? public?
The project will include sharing current efforts for teacher and other teammates' feedback.
Students join in creating a rubric to assess the content, delivery and process.
Reflection: what was learned about the topic? what was learned through the PBL process? What insights for outside the classroom?
As a group go through the elements of PBS. Develop questions to discuss together or with the class.
As a class, create a PBL rubric for the class project. Every element of PBL that was mentioned is not requried. What elements do you want to evaluate in the rubric? What will you look for to demonstrate completion?
Practice
In the individual groups:
decide on group roles--there are more roles than people, some people will take on more than one role or some roles may not applicable to the group
facilitator or leader: keeps group on task and makes sure all members are contributing
recorder: takes notes, writes on the Trello card, moves the card--writes a final summary
reporter: reports back to larger group, will give final presenation if it is oral-- or the final presentation may be shared by the whole group
researcher: finds sites of valid information, shares sites with group members, assists in summary writing
timer: keeps track of time/date assisting in moving the assignment forward
IT guru in charge of all things technology, creating slide presentation, organizing the equipment for the presentation, etc
As a group, decide on project to be done. Create steps.
Go over the steps of the project: In the Quarter Project, all steps are discussed in the Read Me Links on each card. All group projects will be tracked on the same Trello board, each group moving their Project Card from one step to another, as they finish the step.
PROJECT STEPS
Project Overview- select Project Introduction Read Me for How To
Brainstorm--select Brainstorm Read Me for How To
Research-select Research Read Me for How To
Rough Draft-select Rough Draft Read Me for How To
Final Draft-delect Rough Draft Read Me for How To
Presentation-select Rough Draft Read Me for How To
As groups, students go to Trello to get an account.
Share with them the link to the Class Trello Project Board.
Practice
Engagement Enhancement
As a group access class Trello board.
Create and add group card.
As each step is accomplished move the card forward on the board.
Evaluation
Engagement Enhancement
When the Project Based Learning is complete, each group presents their project whether it is a slide presentation, infographic, website etc.
Students evaluate each group project using the rubric created by the class.
Discuss the use of Trello. Did it help keep track of the project? How? How else could Trello be used?
Application
Engagement Enhancement Extension
Consider PBL. Discuss as a group the pros and cons. Share as a class.
As a class design a second project using PBL.
Consider Trello. How could it be used in the class. Discuss ways to use it in each group. Share with class.
Expand use outside the classroom. How could this be used?
Effectively use common workplace tools and
technology
Language Arts - Reading
Comprehension
Language Arts - Writing
Organization of Ideas
Learning and Thinking Skills
Demonstrate ability to use critical thinking
skills
Demonstrate the ability to use information and
communication technology
Reading
Critical Thinking/Decision Making
Learning to Learn
Writing
Paragraph Skills
View CTE Anchor Standards
Anchor Standard 2: Communications - Language Standard: Acquire and accurately use general academic and domain-specific words and
phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the (career and college) readiness level;
demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Anchor Standard 5: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking - Writing Standard: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question
(including a self-generated question) or solve a problem, narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate, and synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under
investigation.
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