6.7.4 REFLECTING ON THE ESSENCE OF THE GATHERING PHASE IN PROJECT BASED LEARNING

When writing the Process stage of a WebQuest we must ensure "Every step is clearly stated. Most learners would know exactly where they are at each step of the process and know what to do next. The process provides learners coming in at different entry levels with strategies and organizational tools to access and gain the knowledge needed to complete the task." WebQuest rubric) Technology integration is assessed under the Resource section of the rubric.

I have been able to understand Learner Support

Learner support is important because learning support is the communication process where support by the teacher is provided for the learner and skills are gained on the part of the learner.
The teacher can give the learners just enough support so they can accomplish the task by themselves. The teacher gives learners this support in any number of ways, ranging from hints or feedback to demonstrating the task to the learners. This is a temporary framework that supports students as they develop new skills, just as buildings are supported when fresh concrete is poured to make the floors and walls.

The activities for the third phase, "processing" the project, include reflection and follow-up on the projects. In this stage, the learners share their artifacts in a small group or with the entire class, obtain feedback, and reflect on the learning process and the project. Learners share each group's or individual's project and exchange feedback.

Houghton Mifflin's Project Based Learning Space

The four phases model of Project-Based Learning: searching, solving, creating, and sharing

(http://www.college.hmco.com/education/pbl/background.html)

Mission to Mars

This project provides four stages model of Project-Based Learning: problem generation, creation of cooperative team, jigsaw group, and culminating a consequential task

(http://www.college.hmco.com/education/pbl/project/project4.html)