Required:

1. Chapter sent via class listserv.

2. Students Learning Together: Collaborative or Cooperative Learning: http://www.oir.uiuc.edu/Did/Resources/Illini%20Instructor/collaborative.htm

Optional:

1. Edutopia:  Project Learning Essentials: http://www.edutopia.org/project-learning

2. Project-based learning with Multimedia: http://pblmm.k12.ca.us/PBLGuide/WhyPBL.html

3. Working in Groups: A Quick Reference Guide: http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/html/icb.topic58474/wigintro.html 

Tools:

1. Checkllists: http://pblchecklist.4teachers.org/checklist.shtml

2. Common Problems and Solutions: http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/html/icb.topic58474/wigstudents6.html

1. How can you maximize the limited time students may have on the computer when completing PBL activities?

2. How can you keep students on track during PBL activities?

3. What are some strategies you can use to teach co-operative learning skills?

4. What PBL activities could you use with your subject area/ content area?

5. How do PBL activities help meet the needs of diverse students (English language learners, students with disabilities, gifted and talented, etc)?