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PBL and Essential Questions

Slam Dunk Digital Lessons

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Problem Based Learning and Essential Questions

Problem Based Learning

Problem based learning is a learning and teaching strategy that facilitates effective use of the internet in student learning.

The Slam Dunk Digital Lesson and Learning Bytes

Jamie McKenzie's Slam Dunk Digital Lessons
Slam-dunk digital lessons provide rich learning experiences that combine "good print information with good digital resources"

Trudy Sweeney's Learning Bytes
"Learning Bytes are structured learning experiences designed to engage students in powerful higher order thinking and successful online research."

Learning Quests (WebQuests and Online Modules)

Learning Quests
These are structured learning activities in which students investigate problems or issues, using the web as a resource. They engage students in higher order thinking and problem solving and involve them in meaningful, challenging and motivating inquiry. They are structured to provide students with scaffolding that direct them to reliable and developmentally appropriate websites and avoid the frustration of time wastage on unproductive searching. To find out more, visit the Learning Quests page, which  
provides inks to information about two types of Learning Quests - WebQuests and Online Research Modules as well as many examples, including those authored by Australian teachers.

Learning Quest Examples - Early Childhood

An insect's perspective
Which animal for your farm?
Everone needs a home - Animal homes
Nature reserve
Food fabulous food
Animal transport
People who help us

Learning Quest Examples - Primary & Middle Years

A family of nations
Let's eat
Whaling ... the debate rages on
Japanese holiday
Sea_creatures
Which pet for the classroom?
Where will we live?
Australian_heroes
Dangerous creatures

Learning Quest Examples - Middle & Senior Years

Searching for China
Antarctica - an issue for all Australians
Connecting Australia
I want my mummy!
Evolution of Australian fossils
Alternate energy
SARS and travel to Asia webquest

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Magill Primary School
South Australia

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