Backward Design and Curriculum Integration

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MODEL3D provides a complete experience for the learner. The goal must be clear from the beginning, however. The educational strength of MODEL3D lies in the ability to enhance the curriculum and deepen the learning for all students. 

A true didactic experience grows from a thoughtfully planned curriculum that begins with the end in mind. MODEL3D is an incredibly powerful tool that provides student voice and choice. Collaboration is embedded in the full process. 

The use of the 4 C's: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Critical Thinking are an integral part of this project.

Project Based Learning - Buck Institute for Education
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Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. In Gold Standard PBL, Essential Project Design Elements include:
  • Key Knowledge, Understanding, and Success Skills - The project is focused on student learning goals, including standards-based content and skills such as critical thinking/problem solving, collaboration, and self-management. 
  • Challenging Problem or Question - The project is framed by a meaningful problem to solve or a question to answer, at the appropriate level of challenge.
  • Sustained Inquiry - Students engage in a rigorous, extended process of asking questions, finding resources, and applying information.
  • Authenticity - The project features real-world context, tasks and tools, quality standards, or impact – or speaks to students’ personal concerns, interests, and issues in their lives.
  • Student Voice & Choice - Students make some decisions about the project, including how they work and what they create.
  • Reflection - Students and teachers reflect on learning, the effectiveness of their inquiry and project activities, the quality of student work, obstacles and how to overcome them.
  • Critique & Revision - Students give, receive, and use feedback to improve their process and products.
  • Public Product - Students make their project work public by explaining, displaying and/or presenting it to people beyond the classroom.
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Standards and Syllabi Creation
Tools and suggestions for aligning MODEL3D to standards. Resources for creating syllabi.
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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Advanced Technical Education grant program, DUE-1400458.  Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.