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Project Based Learning

by Gilbert Iragena -
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Hello everyone,

How can we manage student project-based learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment  to support collaboration?

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by Norbert Rukundo -
Not only does it involve teachers developing a range of new technical skills, it also requires that they become “expert” in a new way of teaching and their students become proficient in and enthusiastic about a new way of learning
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by Gilbert Iragena -
Thank you for your comment Mr Norbert,I think others should also go ahead with their  comments.
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by Monique Uwoyangeneye -

Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge.


Why is project based learning?
In the 21st century workplace and in college, success requires more than basic knowledge and skills. In a project, students learn how to take initiative and responsibility, build their confidence, solve problems, work in teams, communicate ideas, and manage themselves more effectively.PBL helps address standards.

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by Gaspard Hitimana -
not only that but also it increses students sel-confidence and self esteem.it also increase collaboration among students and their motivation is high by using computer and internet
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by Jules Nshimyumuremyi -

A project is not something son easy to make. So both students and must be well prepared. The Teacher must first of all try the project and expect dificulties to know that the students can make it. Technologically the teacher can give them some links to through for arguments and they should share tasks in group then bring them together. They will have learnt to consult internet ans people through email and social media for reliable information. The Teacher must have a way to reach him/her for more explanations. He/She can create a blog, whatsApp group, email group ...

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by Ferdinand Twayigira -

I think we can manage our students about Project based learning by providing digital tools to use like creating them a blog to discuss and encouraging them to visit different free online website to make their own a research,

not only students, teachers also must be aware of those Blogs and website and links to facilitates students in their complexity.

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johnpeter_gacinyansabimana

by John Peter Gacinya Nsabimana -

Project learning, also known as project-based learning, is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges, simultaneously developing cross-curriculum skills while working in small collaborative groups.

Because project-based learning is filled with active and engaged learning, it inspires students to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they're studying. Research also indicates that students are more likely to retain the knowledge gained through this approach far more readily than through traditional textbook-centered learning. In addition, students develop confidence and self-direction as they move through both team-based and independent work.

In the process of completing their projects, students also hone their organizational and research skills, develop better communication with their peers and adults, and often work within their community while seeing the positive effect of their work.


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by Methode Urimubenshi -

Project-based learning is only possible in classrooms where teachers support students by giving sufficient guidance and feedback. The teacher must thoroughly explain all tasks that are to be completed, provide detailed directions for how to develop the project, and circulate within the classroom in order to answer questions and encourage student motivation. 

In order to create successful units focused on project-based learning, teachers must plan well and be flexible. In this approach to instruction, teachers often find themselves in the role of learner and peer with the students. Teachers can assess project-based learning with a combination of objective tests, checklists, and rubrics; however, these often only measure task completion. The inclusion of a reflective writing component provides for self-evaluation of student learning.

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by Anthere Hakizimana -

How can we manage student project-based learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment  to support collaboration?

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by Gaudence Nyiranzeyimana -

Project-based learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy that involves a dynamic classroom approach in which students acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges and problems. then it is required to use collaboration tools .

Teachers  can benefit from a more detailed and disaggregated view of what tools are available, and how they can be used most effectively in support of specific teaching and learning goals.

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by Jean Damascene Niyondamya -

In project-based learning, students are usually given a general question to answer, a concrete problem to solve, or an in-depth issue to explore. Teachers may then encourage students to choose specific topics that interest or inspire them, such as projects related to their personal interests or career aspirations. For example, a typical project may begin with an open-ended question (often called an “essential question” by educators): How is the principle of buoyancy important in the design and construction of a boat? What type of public-service announcement will be most effective in encouraging our community to conserve water? How can our school serve healthier school lunches? In these cases, students may be given the opportunity to address the question by proposing a project that reflects their interests. For example, a student interested in farming may explore the creation of a school garden that produces food and doubles as a learning opportunity for students, while another student may choose to research health concerns related to specific food items served in the cafeteria, and then create posters or a video to raise awareness among students and staff in the school. basing on the statement cited above, to manage student project based learning activities in a technology enhanced environment to support collaboration, is to give to students an opportunity to execute project based learning using mainly technology. this will be achieved when project based learning is set up according to the interest of each learner because it increases the brightness of the learner.





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by Job Kubwimana -

For me I think in Project Based Learning (PBL) studens must be deployed in groups of activities and these groups are made in way that members are collaborative and access all needs to cover their task. Here in making group a facilitator consider the capacity of members where he /she must be aware of specials needs students for better outcome and good collaboration of members. 

An other thing to consider is giving the guidance to groups so that they don't get out of subject objectives. 

When we say project means students will make research. In management a facilitator have to provide necessary resources that will help in project development. This is crucial because it enable student to find real solutions to problem is being studied and get more skilled than previously. 

I would like to focus on time management where facilitator must plan the project that will go with the available time and this provoke the guidance on project boundaries. 

Thanks. 

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by Jean Baptiste Nsanzimana -

 

  • Project-based learning is the project which is focused on what learners are able to do and teachers support students  as facilitator where teacher gives a task to learner and  giving her/him feedback.
  •  In this project it is better that the teacher provide detailed directions for how to do the task, and check regularly in order to answer questions
  • This will create unit and good collaboration between teacher and learner and for environment.

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by Clarisse Niyongabire -

To manage students in PBL activities, the first thing  is to let the students  be responsible of their own learning.

The teachers set an activity to be done and give all possible details that show how the activity will be done .


Students work in groups and learn about a subject by addressing a real-world problem or issue.


The teacher is not an authority  but he/she is a facilitator  of learning


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by Joseph Nshimye -

 

Question: Unit 11: How can we manage student project-based learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment to support collaboration?

 

With project-based learning, instructor/facilitator always helps students to a general knowledge and skills based on the exact or real question to be answered, and guide them to a real problem of study basing on subject matter.

The , instructor/facilitator always encourage learners  to select certain topics  of their interest that are centered on subject matter that inspire learners, for instance the  projects which are related to subject matter or their center of interest in a certain field, but related to the topic suggested or on their  personal choice.

Again with the student based project learning enhances more sense of awareness of activities in a technology and this may create a positive environment to support collaboration and may also create a spirit of discovering many things from peers as well as creating group cohesiveness among learners as well.


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by Josias Rwambikana -
While everyone recognizes the value of successfully communicating and collaborating, as educators who are facilitating these project-based learning experiences, it is essential that we understand and are prepared to support this delicate dance of potential conflict for students as they engage in learning how to talk and work in these activities.


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by Jean Pierre Uwimana -
we can manage student project-based learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment to support collaboration in following ways:
  • Bringing exciting curricula based on real-world projects and problems into the classroom
  • Providing scaffolds, tools and resources to enhance learning
  • Giving both students and teachers more opportunities for feedback , and reflection
  • Expanding opportunities for student learning through collaboration and discussion

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by Teacher Nahayo -
- We can create group work to encourage students to learn from other students as well as from the teacher. - We can provide the opportunity for students to examine the task from different perspectives using a variety of resources, separate relevant from irrelevant information, and manage the information they gather - We can mobilize and motivate students to learn to work independently and take responsibility when they are asked to do a work. - The teacher should takes the role of a facilitator rather than a leader - We can provide all resources of technology in the classroom or in the school Project Title: ______________________
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by Francois Hakizimana -

 The following elements should be useful when managing student project-based learning activities in technology to support collaboration:

  • Bringing exciting curricula based on real-world projects and problems into the classroom
  • Providing scaffolds, tools and resources to enhance learning
  • Giving both students and teachers more opportunities for feedback,
  • and reflection Expanding opportunities for student learning through collaboration and discussion
  • Creating group of discussion
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by Anastasie Mukarugomwa -
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by Drocella Bazubagira -


education in the clarification between two different learner focused strategies, namely  project-based (CPBL) and problem-based learning (PBL). , to provide practical advice to them to assist in the making of informed decisions as to when which strategy is most appropriate to use to support learning. These decisions will be based on a sound understanding of each strategy and a consideration of when each is most appropriate to use in enhancing the learning of their students.

Students have knowledge, views and experiences to share that are valuable and worthy of consideration. Opening up our classes to the voices of our students is sending a very powerful message to them as it is through dialogue with others, articulation of viewpoints and identification of concerns that students are enabled to make sense of new information.

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by Christine Musabyemaliya -

Involved group activity to manager student _based learning activities in a technology –enhanced environment to support collaboration.


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by Olivier Habimana -

Project-based learning is also not a time for you to lecture to your class.
1. Take the time during PBL to walk around and talk to your individual students.
2. Don’t wait for the “usual suspects” to raise their hand and ask for help.
3. Engage each student in discussion and ask them questions about the topic.
4.This allows you to build relationships with your students, and let them know that you’re nearby paying attention to what they’re doing.
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by Alphonse Bikorimana -

1. Use Social Media One of the best ways to document collaboration and engage students with technology is use social media platforms like WhatsApp groups, Facebook groups …. Students can use them to share ideas, you as the teacher can use them to formatively assess where students are in terms of products and content knowledge, and it is a great way to have real evidence of collaboration between them.

2. uphold the assessment based internet:  the students must be given long time to search for information and find resource , and time of applying that information , an given extended process of asking questions  and find resources. In this issue students must be motivated to use online   sources in order to share experience with others and learn many about other’s works and projects because the internet make the world closer.


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by INNOCENT ZIRAKWIYE -
We can manage Project Based learning by grouping students together, give them a a topic to be discussed and make themselves the presentation using ICT tools/programs: Ms PowerPoint, projector
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by Edmond Niyonzima -
To support PBL we must be aware of it first, then try to facilitate students to use ICTs to do all their given activities, show them how to share resources to each other, throughout social media, blogs, and how they can use Word processing to create tables, charts,... So this is their time to show all their skills and knowledge where they are given the chance to use ICTs to complete their work by sharing resources and making researches on the internet to make your work more clear and understandable. Here students will be the first to develop the contents then teacher will become facilitator
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by Jean Theoneste NZABIRINDA -
For better management of PBL, both teacher and student have to be collaborative and communication must be easened.Teacher must prepare an understandable project and must supervise it from the beginning to the end by helping students by providing them with the necessary materials, advice and encouragement.Students should know that they have to work hard and offered links that support they reasecrh.
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by Aimable Munyensanga -
Question: Unit 11: How can we manage student project-based learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment to support collaboration? 1.We can mobilize and motivate students to learn to work independently and take responsibility when they are asked to do a work. 2.Creating group discussion to encourage students. 3. Reflation and Expanding opportunities for students learning through collaboration and discussion.
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by Jean Theoneste NZABIRINDA -
I thank you for your ideas on how you commented on the post.You have contributed a lot to the increase of my knowledge.Thank you all.
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by Ferdinand Hasingizwumukiza -
Teachers and schools are faced with the challenge of reaching the needs of all students, regardless of their academic, social, and developmental levels, and moving them forward.  Any given classroom will contain a heterogeneous mix of students with different ability levels and educational needs.  For this reason, teachers must be masters of differentiating the curriculum to meet the needs of all students, to re-mediate or accelerate instruction, and to provide all students with the opportunity to learn and grow. 


1.Teachers are able to download a project planning form to aid Students in designing their projects, search for  projects developed by others and contribute their own work.

2.Teaching with PBL using Technology was a way to connect curriculum content to students‘ real life experiences, and guide my students toward higher-order thinking skills.

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by Jean Bosco RUTIKANGA -

To manage student project-based learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment to support collaboration, there are different approaches of management and some of them are given below:

1.      Use Social Media One of the best ways to document collaboration and engage students with technology is use social media platforms to share ideas, you as the teacher can use it to formatively assess where students are in terms of products and content knowledge, and it is a great way to have real evidence of collaboration.

2.      Meet with Team Representatives As a teacher, when making announcements or doing a short mini-lesson for students, it gets really old to have to continually ask, "Can I have your attention, please?" You don't need to. Instead say, "Project Managers, I need you here to pick up a quick memo with announcements about our presentation day." Or perhaps say, "Head researchers, I need to teach you a quick mini-lesson on search terms to teach the rest of your group." It saves you time and it saves students' time, preventing a "time suck" in your classroom.

3.      Formatively Assess Often In order to make sure students are getting the content and skills they need, good teachers use many formative assessments. You know this. And it also holds students accountable. It ensures that they are getting good, thoughtful feedback to improve their culminating products and performances. If you are formatively assessing, you are managing your classroom effectively with accountability, reflecting on your teaching and their needs, and ensuring quality PBL project products.

4. Use Team Contracts Students are more likely to follow the norms of the classroom when they set them themselves, especially in their groups. It helps to decrease possibilities of escalations where there is teacher vs. student. Instead, issues that arise in the classroom become student vs. what student said they would do. Use templates, give samples and other resources to have students create effective contracts to manage themselves.

5. Group Students Intentionally When creating teams for a project, I never do random grouping. These students will be in these teams from two to six, or even eight weeks. We want to set them up for the best possible success, so make sure you are considering all forces at work, whether it's behavior, ELL, academic ability or artistic ability to set students up for a successful team.

6. Differentiate Instruction through Grouping There is always a time and place to differentiate instruction in teams for PBL. When doing PBL projects that demand a lot reading, I create teams with varying reading ability level. This allows me the opportunity to really work intensively with a group to build their abilities and push them far. Again, as long as it is intentional, create teams to allow you to differentiate instruction.

7. Use Heterogeneous Grouping It is great to have students learn from the strengths that each one brings to the group. Balance groups with leaders to push groups along. If your project has a major artistic component, make sure there is a student with that strength.

i welcome your comments.


Thanks. 


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by Donat BIZIYAREMYE -

To manage students in Project-Based Learning activities,

1)      The teacher must give an opportunity to the learners to be responsible in doing their work.

2)      The teacher must set clear activity to be done and give all possible instructions detailing what to do, so that the learner should work alone out of the class.

3)      The project must engage all learners in solving a real-world problem or issue.

4)      The teacher should collaborate with his/her learners in a climate of friendship.

 


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by Donat BIZIYAREMYE -

To manage students in Project-Based Learning activities,

1)      The teacher must give an opportunity to the learners to be responsible in doing their work.

2)      The teacher must set clear activity to be done and give all possible instructions detailing what to do, so that the learner should work alone out of the class.

3)      The project must engage all learners in solving a real-world problem or issue.

4)      The teacher should collaborate with his/her learners in a climate of friendship.

 


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by Celestin Ntuzibagirwe -
1. The teacher must give an opportunity to the learners to be responsible in doing their work. 2. The teacher must set clear activity to be done and give all possible instructions detailing what to do, so that the learner should work alone out of the class. 3. The project must engage all learners in solving a real-world problem or issue. 4. The teacher should collaborate with his/her learners in a climate of friendship. 5. Giving both students and teachers more opportunities for feedback, and reflection 6. Expanding opportunities for student learning through collaboration and discussion With the advent of technology-rich teaching on a large scale, there are now many new opportunities for creative and innovative teaching and new relationships both with students and the shifting world of knowledge.
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by Celestin Ntuzibagirwe -
To manage students in Project-Based Learning activities: a. Giving both students and teachers more opportunities for feedback, and reflection b. Expanding opportunities for student learning through collaboration and discussion With the advent of technology-rich teaching on a large scale, there are now many new opportunities for creative and innovative teaching and new relationships both with students and the shifting world of knowledge.
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by Theoneste Hagenimana -
  • How can we manage student project-based learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment  to support collaboration?
  • As teacher we can provided all materials needed to our students , when we have planned PBL lesson  plan ,such as draft questionnaires of driving questions with  clear topics,
  • Mix the group according capability and volunteerism of the students
  • Continue to do the follow up in data collection, analysis and check if the ICT tools are used properly and be ready to handle technical problems that the students they meet. 
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by Celestin Ntuzibagirwe -

Teachers may then encourage students to choose specific topics that interest or inspire them, such as projects related to their personal interests or career aspirations. For example, a typical project may begin with an open-ended question


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by Celestin Ntuzibagirwe -

Teachers may then encourage students to choose specific topics that interest or inspire them, such as projects related to their personal interests or career aspirations. For example, a typical project may begin with an open-ended question

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by Jeremie Vuguziga -
Project-based learning: Is a component of an inquiry-based approach to learning. In this approach, students create knowledge and understanding through learning activities built around intellectual inquiry and a high degree of engagement with meaningful tasks. Technology can help to create an active environment in which students can solve problems. The teacher is no longer the centre of attention as the dispenser of information, but rather plays the role of facilitator, providing guidelines and resources, moving from student to student or group to group, providing suggestions and support for student activity.
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by Jean de Dieu Munyaneza -

In project-based learning, a learner-centered approach, the teacher's role is to guide and advise students, rather than direct them.

1. ICT are effective tools for project-based learning 

2.Students can use tools such as word processing software,spreadsheets and databases to perform tasks such as drafting essays, analyzing numerical data, and keeping track of collected information.

3. In addition, students can use the Internet for research and use online applications and tools, such as e-mail, e-forums, wikis and blogs to facilitate communication and collaboration with others

4.They can also utilize online journals for developing their ideas

  • learning with technology
  1.   Technology is more than hardware. Technology consists also of the designs and the environments that engage learners. Technology can also consist of any reliable technique or method for engaging learning, such as cognitive learning strategies and critical thinking skills.
  2.   Learning technologies can be any environment or definable set of activities that engage learners in active, constructive, intentional, authentic, and cooperative learning.
  3.  Technologies are not conveyors or communicators of meaning. Nor should they prescribe and control all of the learner interactions.
  4.  Technologies support meaningful learning when they fulfill a learning need—when interactions with technologies are learner initiated and learner controlled and when interactions with the technologies are conceptually and intellectually engaging.


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by Francois Hitiyaremye -

How can we manage student project-based learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment to support collaboration?

Teacher manages students project -based learning by doing these activities :

1.Stimulating students 'thinking.
2.Making appropriate requests to students.
3.Providing appropriate learning materials.
4.Devising appropriate learning activities.
5.Shifting from one role to another agilely.
6.Teacher must plan well and be flexible.
7. Teacher must give them guidance and feedback.

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by Gaspard Hitimana -
not only that but also a teacher needs to collaborate a lots with the students. he needs also to allocate enough time to students and provide all digital resource needed for the project completion
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by Gilbert Gasangwa -

In order to enhance the learners' key competence in the elementary school, this study integrate 5E learning cycle and ICT based PBL into nature science learning. The research adopts quasi experiment design, and conducts a nature science learning experiment of the third grade students.

The experiment group accept ICT-based PBL model and utilize Intel thinking tool and eXe software to discuss, organize and record their process and works. On the other hand, the learners of control group accept the traditional PBL model. The experiment lasts for one semester.

The meta-cognition inventory and technology-oriented creative inventory are employed to survey the difference between those two groups.

The results indicate that the experiment group perform better in most of technology-oriented creative inventory than the control group, but creative abilities of those two groups was promoted on the same time under the traditional or ICT-based PBL model. Nevertheless, merely self-test facet of meta-cognition is enhanced significantly on the experiment group.

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by Marie Aimee Karekezi -

we  can manage student project-based learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment  to support collaboration in this ways:

  • teacher can support collaboration by creating blog to be used by teacher and student for collaboration 
  • teachers can support students by giving sufficient guidance and feedback.
  • The teacher must thoroughly explain all tasks that are to be completed,
  • provide detailed directions for how to develop the project,
  • and circulate within the classroom in order to answer questions and encourage student motivation.


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by FeIicien Ngirinshuti -

In order to manage student project-based learning activities the following stages involved in doing a project  must be considered:

1. Planning

2. Researching by using different ways such as ICT Tools, books etc

3. First draft

4. Rewriting

5. Submitting the project

As teachers we have to consider the above stages so that we guide our students in their project-based learning.

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by Eric Munyaneza -

To prepare a project is not easiest action it is very difficult action

So teacher can organise the students and help them to choice a simple project and facilitate them to find the materials to be used Teacher can also give some ideas about what the students have confused on project chosen

Teacher can also encourage the students to work hard in order to achieve their project 

The students can also be organised themselves to work for the project in order to reach to their aims.

Teacher can also make sure if the project chosen must be achieved on time.

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by Anastase Nzabirinda -
How to to manage project based learning As teachers, we can manage projects by just showing and guiding students in the steps of how to learn a project; following those steps; 1. drafting the project you are going to run. 2. investigate in the area where your project is going to be planted 3.After gathering the information in the people you try to make products in the quality described by the people in the area. 4.After making the described quality, you prepare a show. 5.as the show is taking place, try to hear from the people's comments then after you correct the mistakes shown by the people. 6. You therefore, prepare for another show and see the feedback. Here as an entrepreneur is just where you take a decision.
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by Jean Baptiste Mushimiyimana -

Teacher plays the role of a knower

•      Help students select a topic

•      Help students generate ideas through brainstorming/mind-mapping

•      Guide students to formulate their project objectives

•      Develop a contract/proposal for the group

Teacher plays the role of a consultant, a facilitator or a co-learner

•      Help students gather ideas, define objectives, draw up the schedule and provide input for language skills.

•      Intervene if students’ direction not practical

•      Offer suggestions to solve problems.

•      Respond to requests from students

        Additionally

•      The teacher seeks to help the students to focus on relevant aspects.

•      The teacher guides the students by asking questions and negotiating meanings with them.

•      The teacher tries to frame the problems by referring to the findings of the problem.

•      The teachers try to monitor the students’ strategy for solving the problem.

The teacher attempts to guide the students’ negotiation of meaning


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by Jean Baptiste Mushimiyimana -

Teacher plays the role of a knower

•      Help students select a topic

•      Help students generate ideas through brainstorming/mind-mapping

•      Guide students to formulate their project objectives

•      Develop a contract/proposal for the group

Teacher plays the role of a consultant, a facilitator or a co-learner

•      Help students gather ideas, define objectives, draw up the schedule and provide input for language skills.

•      Intervene if students’ direction not practical

•      Offer suggestions to solve problems.

•      Respond to requests from students

        Additionally

•      The teacher seeks to help the students to focus on relevant aspects.

•      The teacher guides the students by asking questions and negotiating meanings with them.

•      The teacher tries to frame the problems by referring to the findings of the problem.

•      The teachers try to monitor the students’ strategy for solving the problem.

The teacher attempts to guide the students’ negotiation of meaning


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Re: Project Based Learning

by Callixte Ngiruwonsanga -

With project-based learning, facilitator always helps students to a general knowledge and skills based on the exact or real question to be answered, and guide them to a real problem of study basing on subject matter.

The facilitator encourage learners  to select certain topics  of their interest that are centered on subject matter that inspire learners, for instance the  projects which are related to subject matter or their center of interest in a certain field, but related to the topic suggested or on their  personal choice

With the student based project learning enhances more sense of awareness of activities in a technology and this may create a positive environment to support collaboration and may also create a spirit of discovering many things from peers as well as creating group cohesiveness among learners as well.

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by Emmanuel Karangwa -

ü  Providing appropriate learning materials.

ü  Devising appropriate learning activities.

ü  Shifting from one role to another agilely.

ü  Teacher must plan well and be flexible.

ü   Teacher must give them guidance and feedback

ü   students are usually given a general question to answer, a concrete problem to solve, or an in-depth issue to explore.

ü   Teachers may then encourage students to choose specific topics that interest or inspire them

ü   students may be given the opportunity to address the question by proposing a project that reflects their interests. For example, a student interested in farming may explore the creation of a school garden that produces food and doubles as a learning opportunity for student,

ü  to manage student project based learning activities in a technology enhanced environment to support collaboration

ü  to give to students an opportunity to execute project based learning using mainly technology. this will be achieved when project based learning is set up according to the interest of each learner because it increases the brightness of the learner.

ü  To manage students in PBL activities, the first thing is to let the students be responsible of their own learning

ü  The teachers set an activity to be done and give all possible details that show how the activity will be done.

ü  Students work in groups and learn about a subject by addressing a real-world problem or issue.

ü  We can create group work to encourage students to learn from other students as well as from the teacher. - We can provide the opportunity for students to examine the task from different perspectives using a variety of resources, separate relevant from irrelevant information, and manage the information they gather

ü   We can mobilize and motivate students to learn to work independently and take responsibility when they are asked to do a work.

ü   The teacher should take the role of a facilitator rather than a leader 

 


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Re: Project Based Learning

by Francois Hakizimana -
As an aid in project or Problem-based Learning, the use of photographs, audio, video, animation and film are restricted only by the teacher’s imagination and available resources. Some potential uses are: - As a way of presenting the problem or as a trigger for discussion e.g. audio, video, animation or multimedia piece; - As introductory material at the outset of a project to stimulate interest, to provide an overview of the area or to form a basis for further learning; - As a major source of information, providing a flow of new ideas, vicarious experiences, techniques and procedures; - As a means of modelling a technique or procedure in a clear step-by-step manner that students can either listen to or watch and emulate at their own pace; - As a stimulus for discussion by introducing short, open-ended sections of audio or video or film; - As a means of discussion by linking the students to experts in different professions in the real world.
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Re: Project Based Learning

by Marie Aimee Karekezi -
-We can create group work to encourage students to learn from other students as well as from the teacher. - We can provide the opportunity for students to examine the task from different perspectives using a variety of resources, separate relevant from irrelevant information, and manage the information they gather . - We can mobilize and motivate students to learn to work independently and take responsibility when they are asked to do a work. -
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Re: Project Based Learning

by Jackson Bizumuremyi -

With project based learning a teacher help learners to generate ideas.At that time give them the orientation.Student develop ideas and creativity.


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Re: Project Based Learning

by Aphrodis Ndorimana -

Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge.

It was the teacher’s job,  to place just such obstacles in students’ paths. Effective projects were carried out through the “common enterprise” where “the teacher becomes a partner in the learning process, guiding students to independently discover meaning within the subject area. Projects with no attention to teacher judgment, guidance, and interaction were likely to fail, or fail to challenge students.  Students had important things to learn from the teacher, including high standards and a sense of excellence.

Teachers design and plan projects with specific learning goals, model and scaffold learning so that students can meet these goals, co-manage the project process, assess learning, give feedback to help students improve, and plan new project scaffolds and resources.

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Re: Project Based Learning

by Jean Baptiste Uwayezu -
we can manage the students in PBL when divided them into groups , then assist them to think their preparation . allow them experienced self direction.
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Re: Project Based Learning

by Fabien Ngaboyimbere -
I think teacher technical skills will be used first. Here students seat together in their group and discuss to a given topic and try to find out solution, by using some technical tools, they will communicate each other in order to find a real solution
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by Gaspard Hitimana -
ln managing students probject based learning,the teacher needs to play a role of facilitator rather than being authority.because here,the students use their own thoughts and they have to develop their self confidence and self esteem. the teacher gives students enough times to show what they think about a topic given by the teacher,then after student are going to present their findings in front of their classmates and reply to the questions asked by the participants.
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Re: Project Based Learning

by Rose Dusabe -

Teacher is one who can facilitate project based learning activities by organizing team work to encourage students to learn from other students as well as from the teacher and other expert.

Teacher can mobilize and motivate students to learn to work as a team and the after work as individual

Teacher can provide necessary digital resources and digital tools to enhance learning activity in the classroom or in the school

Teacher should be involved and guide learner in the project based learning, help them to handler each problem meets in process learning.

   Teacher can assess project-based learning with a combination of objective tests, checklists,

  and rubrics; however, these often only measure task completion.