Historical Point of Reference: Era
Absolute Chronology: Using an exact date or time to describe when an event occurred. Ex: Texas Independence Day is March 2, 1836.
Relative Chronology: Using a span of time to describe when an event occurred. Ex: The struggle for Texas Independence took place during the Texas Revolution Era, which was 1826 - 1846,
Absolute Chronology: Using an exact date or time to describe when an event occurred. Ex: Texas Independence Day is March 2, 1836.
Relative Chronology: Using a span of time to describe when an event occurred. Ex: The struggle for Texas Independence took place during the Texas Revolution Era, which was 1826 - 1846,
PBL Glossary:
Authentic Audience – people who will see the product or presentation when it is complete
Challenge Brief – document stating the Context, Driving Question, Challenge, and Project Requirements
Chat Tree – metal stand used by the Communications Manager to post time cards
Create/Critique – 4th ELM protocol; students create product or presentation while receiving and giving critical feedback
Desk Crit – protocol used for critical feedback exchanged between peer teams
DIY – do it yourself activity used to answer Research Questions; a short activity of any variety that can be done independently of the teacher
Driving Question – similar to an essential question, it is the answer that students are looking for as they complete the PBL unit; the driving question connects the TEKS
ELM – Engage Learning Model; a PBL model created by a Texas based company focused on student acquisition of state standards and 21st Century Skills
Facilitator – one that helps to bring about an outcome (as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision
Launch/Team – 1st ELM protocol; students form teams and are introduced to the PBL unit
Learner Tracking Tool – document used by students to track their individual mastery of the TEKS
PBL Space – area in a classroom where important PBL documents are posted
Pin-Up – protocol for giving and receiving critical feedback; looks much like a gallery walk but students leave rubric based comments for the other teams
Plan – 2nd ELM protocol; students analyze and break down the Challenge Brief and Rubric; the formulate Research Questions and determine what they know and need to know
Progress Check – formative assessment students complete during Research/ Work; used to measure progress of individual student mastery
Project Proposal – document used by student at the beginning of Research/ Work to help them determine how to use what they learned through their research when creating their product or presentation; similar to a pre-writing exercise
Project Requirements – specific list of what students must do to successfully complete the product or presentation;
Protocol – a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations
Research Questions – written by students when completing a detailed analysis of the Rubric and Challenge Brief during the Plan protocol; used to guide all research done during Research/ Work
Research Summary – document used during Research/ Work to compile all of the answers to the Research Questions; used as common notes between teammates
Research/Work – 3rd ELM protocol; students answer Research Questions, monitor their individual mastery of the TEKS, complete Progress Checks, and collaborate to teach and learn from teammates
Rubric – 100% TEKS aligned document used to inform students about the steps they will take while learning new content; a breakdown of what students must know to successfully complete the PBL unit
Share – 5th ELM protocol; students share their products with an authentic audience; students also complete a summative assessment
Soft Skills – term used to describe skills like creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration; embedded in PBL, but not currently assessed
Student Badges – worn by students to indicate and describe which of the 5 roles each is responsible for
Student Project Plan – document used individually to organize student planning and learning throughout all 5 ELM protocols
Team Huddle – team meeting facilitated by the Project Leader with the purpose of planning and sharing information
Team Project Plan – document used collaboratively to organize team planning and learning throughout all 5 ELM protocols
Team Roles – job taken on by team members that gives each of them specific responsibilities; Project Leader, Time Manager, Materials Manager, Communications Manager, Workshop Manage
Time Cards – cards used by the Communications Manager to communicate with the Facilitator; cards are placed in the Chat Trees when teams have a question, need more time, have an idea they wish to share, or have an emergency
Workshop – small group instruction lead by the Facilitator; used primarily for students or teams who are struggling with some aspect of the PBL unit
Authentic Audience – people who will see the product or presentation when it is complete
Challenge Brief – document stating the Context, Driving Question, Challenge, and Project Requirements
Chat Tree – metal stand used by the Communications Manager to post time cards
Create/Critique – 4th ELM protocol; students create product or presentation while receiving and giving critical feedback
Desk Crit – protocol used for critical feedback exchanged between peer teams
DIY – do it yourself activity used to answer Research Questions; a short activity of any variety that can be done independently of the teacher
Driving Question – similar to an essential question, it is the answer that students are looking for as they complete the PBL unit; the driving question connects the TEKS
ELM – Engage Learning Model; a PBL model created by a Texas based company focused on student acquisition of state standards and 21st Century Skills
Facilitator – one that helps to bring about an outcome (as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision
Launch/Team – 1st ELM protocol; students form teams and are introduced to the PBL unit
Learner Tracking Tool – document used by students to track their individual mastery of the TEKS
PBL Space – area in a classroom where important PBL documents are posted
Pin-Up – protocol for giving and receiving critical feedback; looks much like a gallery walk but students leave rubric based comments for the other teams
Plan – 2nd ELM protocol; students analyze and break down the Challenge Brief and Rubric; the formulate Research Questions and determine what they know and need to know
Progress Check – formative assessment students complete during Research/ Work; used to measure progress of individual student mastery
Project Proposal – document used by student at the beginning of Research/ Work to help them determine how to use what they learned through their research when creating their product or presentation; similar to a pre-writing exercise
Project Requirements – specific list of what students must do to successfully complete the product or presentation;
Protocol – a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations
Research Questions – written by students when completing a detailed analysis of the Rubric and Challenge Brief during the Plan protocol; used to guide all research done during Research/ Work
Research Summary – document used during Research/ Work to compile all of the answers to the Research Questions; used as common notes between teammates
Research/Work – 3rd ELM protocol; students answer Research Questions, monitor their individual mastery of the TEKS, complete Progress Checks, and collaborate to teach and learn from teammates
Rubric – 100% TEKS aligned document used to inform students about the steps they will take while learning new content; a breakdown of what students must know to successfully complete the PBL unit
Share – 5th ELM protocol; students share their products with an authentic audience; students also complete a summative assessment
Soft Skills – term used to describe skills like creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration; embedded in PBL, but not currently assessed
Student Badges – worn by students to indicate and describe which of the 5 roles each is responsible for
Student Project Plan – document used individually to organize student planning and learning throughout all 5 ELM protocols
Team Huddle – team meeting facilitated by the Project Leader with the purpose of planning and sharing information
Team Project Plan – document used collaboratively to organize team planning and learning throughout all 5 ELM protocols
Team Roles – job taken on by team members that gives each of them specific responsibilities; Project Leader, Time Manager, Materials Manager, Communications Manager, Workshop Manage
Time Cards – cards used by the Communications Manager to communicate with the Facilitator; cards are placed in the Chat Trees when teams have a question, need more time, have an idea they wish to share, or have an emergency
Workshop – small group instruction lead by the Facilitator; used primarily for students or teams who are struggling with some aspect of the PBL unit