The Project Based Institute ON-SITE register at Ben Davis- June 29, 2009.

How can middle and high school educators move away from the “one-size-fits-all” blueprint to create 21st century curriculum for students and schools?

• Explore project-based learning
• Design content area and interdisciplinary projects
• Collaborate with fellow educators
• Sustain instructional change

June 29 - July 1, 2009
Ben Davis High School
1200 N. Girls School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(see map)
Hotels in the area (PDF)

On-site Registration
June 29, at Ben Davis
$275 per person

Entry Document (PDF)

Facilitators (PDF)

Readings for Beginners (Required)
Get ready for the first day of the Institute by reading the article in BIE_PBL Intro (PDF).   Mark at least two passages that excite, confuse, irritate, inspire, and/or challenge you.  Be ready to discuss the article at the Institute.
 
Other Recommended Reading  (not required)

• Theorectical Aspects of Project-Based Learning in Higher Education (PDF)
• Teaching for Meaningful Learning (PDF)

Handbook
Participants will be using The Project-based Learning Handbook authored by Markham et al. of The Buck Institute of Education.   Bring your own or purchase a handbook at the Institute for $35.

Indiana University Credit (PDF)
Participants can earn 1 credit from Indiana University for attending the workshop (EDUC W505 / 13613 --approximately $304—pass/fail) or 3 credits (EDUC L530 / 13600 approximately $915--letter graded) for attending the workshop, participating on-line in a forum with other workshop participants, and documenting the use of project-based learning in their classrooms. 

CRUs and PGEs (PDF)
Participants can get certificates to document Continuing Renewal Credits (CRUs are available to individuals who hold masters degrees) or Personal Growth Points. 

Registration for credit, CRUs or PGE will take place at the institute.

For additional information or if you have questions, contact:
LaVerne Johnson at lj37@iupui.edu