TTC Course Resources
Problem, Project and Design-Based Teaching
Web Resources
Edutopia: Project based Learning https://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning
Teaching with Design: Design-based Teaching http://www.teachwithdesign.com/dbl/
New Tech Network https://newtechnetwork.org/resources/category/resources/
Models of Excellence: The Center for High Quality Student Work http://modelsofexcellence.eleducation.org/
Buck Institute. PBL Blog https://www.bie.org/blog/how_districts_help_teachers_see_stepping_stones_to_project_based_teaching
Buck Institute. Project based Learning www.bie.org
Buck Institute. Twenty days to PBL elementary http://www.bie.org/object/document/20_days_to_pbl_elementary_school
Overview of High Tech High https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP6jVBKM1jA&feature=youtu.be
Share your Learning. Share site for students http://www.shareyourlearning.org/
Web Readings
Carroll, M. Learning from what doesn’t work: The power of embracing a
prototyping mindset. Retrieved from: https://web.stanford.edu/group/redlab/cgi-bin/materials/MentoringDloft.pdf
Culberhouse, D. (2015) Scaling Creativity and Innovation. Retrieved from: http://www.clri.com.au/article/scaling-creativity-and-innovation/research
Francher, Chris (2017) Design Thinking or PBL: A Chicken/Egg Scenario. Retrieved from: http://www.p21.org/news-events/p21blog/2201-design-thinking-or-pbl-a-chickenegg-scenario
Holland, B. (2016) Design Thinking and PBL. Retrieved from: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/design-thinking-and-pbl-beth-holland
Kamps, Kristyn (2017) Promoting a PBL Mindset in Mainstream Settings: The Dimmer Switch Approach. Retrieved from: https://www.bie.org/blog/promoting_a_pbl_mindset_in_mainstream_settings_the_dimmer_switch_approach
Lentz, B. & Larmer, J. (2016, September 12). Project-based learning is here to stay. Let’s
make sure it is high quality. Retrieved from: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning_deeply/2016/09/this_post_is_by_bob.html
Patton, A. (2012). Work that matters The teacher’s guide to project-based learning.
Retrieved from: http://www.innovationunit.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Work-That-Matters-Teachers-Guide-to-Project-based-Learning.pdf
Print Resources
Berger, R. (2014). Transformational literacy : making the common core shift with work
that matters. San Francisco, CA :Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand
Buck Institute & Larmer, J. (2015) Setting the Standard for Project based Learning: a Proven Approach to Rigorous Classroom Instruction.
Farber, K. (2017) Real and Relevant: A Guide for Service and Project-based Learning
Ho, M. W. & Brooke, M. (2017) Practical Guide to Project-based Learning
Maiers, A. & Sandvold, A. (2017) The Passion Driven Classroom: A Framework for Teaching and Learning
McKenzie, T. & Bathurst-Hunt. (2018) Inquiry Mindset: Nurturing the Dreams, Wonders and Curiosities of our Youngest Learners
Mindshift (2018). What's so Different about High Tech High?
Pete, B. & Fogarty, R. (2018) Everyday Problem-based Learning: Quick Projects to Build Problem-Solving Fluency
Price, D. (2013). Getting engaged. In Open: How we’ll work, live, and learn in the future
(91-101). Crux Publishing.
Rush, E. B. (2017) Bringing Genius Hour to your Library: Implementing a School-wide Passion Project Program
Wagner, T. (2012). A Primer on Innovation. In “Creating Innovators” (pp.1-30). New York, NY.
