Take a student-centred approach to problem based learning by having students manage their own projects in a collaborative online environment. Using an interactive tool promotes a great understanding and develops life-long skills (such as creativity, collaboration, innovation and communication).
Benefits
Interactive and collaborative
Allows teacher to monitor progress
Encourages group collaboration and division of labour
Allows students to share information easily
Increased student ownership
Interactive and collaborative
Allows teacher to monitor progress
Encourages group collaboration and division of labour
Allows students to share information easily
Increased student ownership
Tools
Trello is an organizational tool for managing projects. Using a drag and drop interface, Trello uses a card system by allowing individual users or groups of students to collaborate in order to divide up work to be completed and then share project information. Trello. is a collaborative work space where students can share information, media, files and provide scheduling for multiple user with due date and reminders.
How to use Trello. Using Trello for Genius Hour |
Scrumy is a free web-based project management tool designed for planning tasks in a project. It works similar to a large bulletin board with sticky notes, Scrumy works well to assist students in planning and allocating tasks for a project. It can work for individuals, small groups, or for a whole class project with multiple tasks and roles.
Using Scrumy for Project Management |
OneNote is a web-based or downloadable app for iPad, Windows or Android devices, that allows you to organize your notes, files, articles, pictures, etc. in a digital notebook.
How to Use OneNote for Teachers |
Other applications that can work as a Project management system.